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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1957
Page
4
Corry Journal reports a quiet campaign with Earl T. Cherry and J. Fred Kinley competing for mayor. Both sides mobilize voters and car pools, suggesting a possible record turnout. County races show strong party organization, with candidates aligned to Republicans or Democrats. Robert Dai- is noted as a potential exception.
A Jamestown store was robbed Saturday night of about 300 dollars. The thief, described as a five foot ten inch man with a dark coat, fled toward nearby counties. The manager, 47, was alone at the time. Police continue to investigate multiple leads across southwestern New York. In unrelated news, GOP nominee for Recorder of Deeds in Erie County campaigns on business acumen and a fresh face for the courthouse.
A car left Route 219 and struck a house one mile south of Spangler in Cambria County last night killing Steve Jacobs Jr 44 of Barnesboro who was alone in the vehicle.
Fire swept through Block's bowling alleys on State street Sunday, with water hoses turning to steam as crews battled the blaze for about ninety minutes. Eight units fought the flames, confining damage to the bowling area while water and smoke damaged Taylor's Cafe, Unity Shirt Shop, Keystone Food Market, and Duggan Rider Co.
Erie police and two state troopers pursued a lead in a $2,500 burglary at Harborcreek High School. Investigators reported recovery of some stolen items and the seizure of numerous school typewriters and musical instruments belonging to the band. No safe was forced, and the break in dated back several weeks with public notice only Saturday.
Joseph J. Bededa, 18, of Calmbrook, died at Johnstown Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered October 26 in an auto crash. He was the second victim in the Unity Shirt Shop incident caused by dripping water. a large quantity of clothing was ruined, with losses described as thousands of dollars.
Brussels reports eight democracies launch private conference to form a small committee to approach Tokyo and seek a China Japan peace basis. Corry elects Frank E Hepler Hudson Terri mayor defeating Frank E Westley by 159 votes as Aero Supply fire causes minor damage. Corry High School athletic advisors may enter Beavers in Northwestern Pennsylvania district football league.
The escapee Ed ward Nowakowski may have outside help after a station wagon tied to Eve Lind and Gravel Co. was found in Speinetielt Ohio near Erie County Prison escape traces. Authorities in Ohio and Indiana joined a Midwest search as the 26 year old inmate fled via a hidden exit netted by police at the Owls Club area.
Cloudy cool conditions spread nationwide with snow freezing rain and showers. A broad wet belt stretched from central Texas to the central Plains. western Nebraska eastern Wyoming and northeastern Colorado saw snow and freezing rain with temps mid 20s to low 80s elsewhere. Snow measured 18 inches at Lander Wyoming as flurries persisted in the central and northern Rockies.
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