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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1957
Page
3
The clearest readable facts indicate a legal proceeding with mentions of bribery, a continuance, and a monetary element. Names and places are garbled, but the text suggests a court or hearing context involving a foreman, workers, and possible corruption allegations.
ERIE Samu Blaisdell accountant was found guilty on nine counts of federal income tax violations. A jury convicted him of aiding in preparing false returns for Zippo Mix Co Brad Ford and its president George Blinsdel. Bail set at 2000. Blaisdell faced three counts on each of three years 1950 51 52.
Two criminal cases remain on the County Court calendar and scheduled for trial this week. A two day trial before Judge Rollin A. Fancher and a jury concerns Peter Sisal, 36, of R D 1 Jamestown, indicted for criminal negligence in operating a motor vehicle resulting in the deaths of Mary Louise Hedstrom, 36, and her two year old daughter Joette, both of Jamestown, and injuring Paul R. Hedstrom, 39, in the Labor Day crash on Fluvanna avenue inside the city.
Last rites for Miss Margaret MacDonald were held at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Bauer officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included Clyde Hall Clarence Wallace Guy Swarl Hut H MacLees and A Bruce Smith. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Norman Fuller Mr and Mrs Stanley Fuller Brie Mr and Mrs James William son and John Williamson Schuylkill Haven Pa.
The city of Gerry renamed Glenn Road to Glenn Lane, extending 400 feet from Worth Street to Mead Park. Council discussed parking, traffic control upgrades, and the need for spare traffic light boxes, with Mayor East Cherry proposing a new control and a traffic light plan at several intersections. A parking meter money cart was also suggested to replace coffee cans, and a price estimate of 1359.6 was noted for a control unit. A separate report notes the death of Pat Robert Stevenson, 21, from Leechburg following a one car crash on Route 60 near Leechburg.
Channel 4 presents a full night of programs including fun to learn segments for kids, weather forecasts, news and sports. Tonight features Phil Slivers, Eve Arden, To Tell The Truth, The Red Skelton Show, $84,000 Question, Captain Kangaroo, Fopeyes Playhouse, Susie, The Garry Moore Show, As the World Turns, Meet the Millers, The Big Payoff, The Verdict Is Yours, Edge of Night, December Bride, The Big Record, The Millionaire, Ive Got A Secret, The Steel Hour, Late News and Weather, and Flint Ron Theatre The Steel Lady.
Jacob Royek died at his home last night at 0 35 after a two year illness. Born July 1 1881 in Poland he moved to the United States in 1898 and later settled at his Corry farm. He retired from Ajax Iron Works in 1980. Survived by Teresa Rayek his wife two daughters Ann and Mrs Stanley Olander three sons Walter Stanley and Edward five grandchildren and five sisters. Funeral arrangements include a rosary and mass at St Ramabehr Church with interment at St Elizabeths Cemetery.
Mrs. Chester Weaver, 41, former assistant manager at the Marianna Branch of the First National Bank, Fredericktown, was bound over by U S Commissioner Fred E Olbey after waiving a hearing. She posted a $1000 bond with a daughter's check drawn on the Marianna branch.
Clyffe Philips 23 of Oakview was rescued from a Pennsylvania Avenue crossing by Angelo Bruno, a watchman, seconds before a 134 car train crashed into Philips. The intoxicated driver was pulled to safety as gates lowered and the train struck his car, dragging it 187 feet. Philips pleaded guilty to drunken driving and remained jailed on bail.
In a ruling by Attorney General Edmund Pat Brown, barbers sought permission to offer coupons for free haircuts and install jukeboxes. Brown denied free haircut coupons as a minimum price practice, clarifying restrictions on such promotions.
James Marlow notes the 1950s style foreign policy echoes in 1960s politics as Adlai Stevenson, once harshly critical of Eisenhower Dulles, agrees to aid the administration as a unpaid consultant. Dulles greets Stevenson cordially, signaling a shift from past clashes toward collaboration and NATO unity.
Mayor Earl Cherry told Council a new police car may be bought. The 1983 model has 109000 miles and its third engine. Police need two cars for emergencies. No budget funds now, but potential after year’s start. Bids to be opened December 10 at 7 p.m.
Adlai Stevenson plans to brief Democratic leaders after a week of prep as he prepares for meetings in New York and Chicago. He will return to Washington for a December session with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders. A private aide said Stevenson will have no salary or official tie while in office. Johnson has offered cautious comments on Stevenson’s indecisive role.
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