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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1958
Page
2
Local notices report court actions on John McFall ties, a youth arrest for motor violations, and a police case involving a suspect who escaped custody. Additional items include parking plans, store hours, Grange booster night, and Thanksgiving services across Corry and nearby towns.
Erie items note the Phoenix Hotel serving Thanksgiving dinners from noon to 3 pm at 3126. Other local notes include a juvenile escape from custody in Erie, a court hearing dropping an aggravated assault count against K C Moss, and a large 1973 population increase in Fairview Township per a special census to qualify for state road funds.
Admitted Mrs. Robert Edwards Bear Lake Mrs. Ruth Anderson 433 East Pleasant Street John K Lindstrom R D 1 Mrs. Raymond Barrett Bear Mrs John Logan BD 2 Discharged Mrs Arden G Brown Chau tauqua N Mrs Glenwood Stowell Chau tauqua Mrs James Carpig 53 West Frederick Street Mrs Archie Miller 624 West Washington Street Mrs John Wigners North Cly smer Lisa 4 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Donoghue 517 Liberty Street Elmer Comber 132 Third avenue Mark 4 year old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Fairchild 121 South First Avenue Walter Kowalski R D 2
The city hall bell, captured from the British in the War of 1912 and part of HMS Queen Charlotte, will be rung at Veterans of World War I ceremonies in Washington and Harrisburg before returning to city hall after approval by Council. Five family members were injured in a State Line Road accident, with hospital treatment and observation. Bargain Joe’s offers all $1 toys at 68 cents tonight.
Richard W. Alwine, 68, allegedly used a four inch knife to kill Frank DeMar during a Monday night robbery at DeMar's grocery in Butler. Autopsy showed 36 knife wounds. Alwine arraigned on murder charge. witness identified him from State Police files. Weapon not recovered. Alwine claimed use of baton on loot for car payment. Alwine single, unemployed. Other notes: local obituaries, school planning report, and ads follow.
An Oklahoma trucker and Union City motorist escaped injury after a collision on Route 6 near the State Pish Hatch. P. Carr 7 and J. G. Jones 30 were involved as Jones attempted to pass while Carr prepared to turn left into a driveway. Police noted no signal from Carr, though Jones claimed he did signal. Damage totaled about $10.
The four Eisenhower grandchildren travel from Washington with their parents Maj John Eisenhower and Barbara to join Thanksgiving at the Augusta National Golf Club. They will attend a turkey dinner Thursday and observe a White House conference on military spending Friday morning with top officials including Neil H. McElroy Gen Nathan F Twining and Maurice H. Stans.
Walter D. Jackson, 72, former president of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, died yesterday in London Ontario. He led the Western Fair as general manager for 33 years until retiring last January, shaping one of Canada’s most successful annual exhibitions.
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving 1960 era fears and hopes. It contrasts the United States and Soviet Union arsenals with prospects for peace. It notes Communism as a crusading force and the West’s challenge to aid backward nations while balancing budgets. It warns that future Thanksgiving Days may not declare one side a clear winner.
An Allegheny County coroner ruled the Halloween traffic deaths of Gary Molek six and his sister Gayle five accidental. The jury cleared truck driver Elmer Mathis fifty-two of Pittsburgh in the Halloween night crash that occurred October 31.
A son was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Barrett of Bear Lake. The new arrival adds joy to the family as they welcome the latest member.
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