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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1957
Page
4
Corry Journal reports on remarks by former President Herbert Hoover stressing the nation’s scientific and economic strengths. He warns the United States must guard against internal weakness and external evils to avoid decline, citing advances in defense, industry, and education. The piece references Reed and Storey in relation to national leadership discussions.
Herbert Hoover has begun the ninth decade of his life at 83, remaining an American legend. The former president reflects on a life spanning nearly a quarter of a century since his time in public service, enduring through many eras and challenges.
Funeral service for David Bensink was held at Bracken Funeral Home at 2 o clock Saturday with Rev Harold Burnan officiating Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery Grandchildren Bowene Bernard Stoddard James Richard and Gerald Bensink Harrold Wassink served as bearers Hymns Beyond the Sunset and Sweet Hour of Prayer were sung by Joh and Harold Neckers, accompanied by Mrs M L McCann of Clymer A prayer service preceded the rites at Lam with Rev Benjamin Hoffman in charge Attendees included many from Clymer and Corry areas and family members Mrs Henry Bensink and daughter of North East, Mrs Clara Borstorf and Mr and Mrs William Borstorff of Lakewood were among those present.
Jack F. Roberts, 46, of Rew, dies in Bradford Hospital from third degree burns suffered Friday in a well pulling accident on a South Penn Oil Co lease near Custer City. Marcel Lang, 54, of Mr. Jewett, also burned, was reported in fair condition. Coroner Elmer Beatty of Bradford investigates.
Roger Williams tops charts with Autumn Leaves selling 2600 copies as he headlines shows mixing longhair and pop. Born in Omaha and raised in Des Moines, he balanced church organ work with engineering studies and TV appearances. Broadway offers include Roddy McDowell and Dean Stockwell in Compulsion, Anna Maria Alberghetti at the Waldorf, June Allyson NBC special, and Susan Hayward attending. Red Buttons earns praise for Sayonara while Tom Ewell plans a Fox project after Tunnels of Love.
Mrs Ruth Fuller of Pittsburgh died last night in a two car crash on Route 30 near Imperial. Seven other persons were injured in the collision.
In Washington, Senate filibuster blocks anti-lynching bill while push grows for immediate repeal of the undistributed profits tax. Corry High School Beavers win unanimous Section II, District 10 placement for 1938 IA A sports with Meadville Oil City Franklin and Titusville. Dauphin County Court bans antlerless deer shooting next week. hunters to get $2 refunds on special permits. Margaret Bower named superintendent of Corry Hospital succeeding Ethel T. Cole. Christmas savings total $36,000, up $11,000 from last year.
The Journal reports Corry’s “window peeper” reappeared in the Third Ward after a complaint from Mrs. Glenn Spencer on West Wayne Street. Meanwhile Citizens Nations Bank and National Bank of Corry members received distribution cards in December as the unemployment census proceeds nationwide.
An Erie man, Ollie Hill, 37, lost his right foot while attempting to hop a westbound freight train on a Pennsylvania Railroad line Saturday afternoon. Police said he had been at a drinking party with friends before trying to catch a ride. He was taken to Hamot Hospital for treatment.
Jamestown fire extensively damaged the retail tire store and recapping building owned by Barmore and Sellstrom Inc. Unofficial losses exceed $100,000. The blaze started at 10 15 at the rear of a one story concrete block building housing recapped and used tires. Fire Chief Charles Darman said insurance will cover the loss and no injuries were reported.
Henry F. Luers, 76, of Pittsburgh, was killed when struck by an automobile on the North Side Saturday. His condition is reported as satisfactory.
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