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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1957
Page
2
City and Vicinity items note the Tuustile Area Joint School board approved an instruction committee plan to create an additional second grade at Main Street School to ease overcrowding. Other items mention Meadvill e telephone directories, PTA program, and local notices.
In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania a second trial for Glenn A Leamer, 32, in the slaying of his 92 year old grandfather Samuel Leamer of Frankstown, is postponed pending an October 18 sanity commission evaluation. Judge John M Klepser ordered a three man panel after defense argued doubt over Leamer's understanding of his position. Leamer had been sentenced to death in 1955 but a prior execution date was stayed and a new trial ordered due to flaws in an earlier sanity review. The judge urged the commission to report quickly to speed the case.
Hospital report lists admissions and discharges with names and addresses. Admitted include Mrs Leon Dodd Carolyn Vance age 7, Burah Sue Crowell age 15, Mrs Mabel Gates, Mrs Chris Christensen, Miss Prances Sperry, Mrs Leon Morton, Mrs John Yoder Spartansburg. Discharged include Dale Rhinehart Piet Clymer Harry Ryan Alfred Holton Ralph Hamilton Stephen Olson Paula Sue Porter Mould Grinder Fred Christensen. Continuous note on inability to summon a physician in emergencies.
In Warsaw street clashes continued for the fifth night as police confronted about 1,000 demonstrators outside the Palace of Culture. Riot police charged, 40 arrests reported, after a teenage gang damaged a wooden flower kiosk. Authorities push for penalties while the University Youth Union urged restraint.
Peoria Illinois special reports H A Lyons, hard of hearing over two years, unveils a miniature ear worn wireless hearing aid. The device weighs a fraction of an ounce, sits behind the ear, is nearly invisible, and offers all directional pickup and telephone use. It suits mild to severe loss and can be adjusted for many users. Lyons invites inquiries to Tonemaster Manufacturing Company for free information.
Clymer central School opens enrollment for adult classes Thursday from 7 30 to 9 p m with classes starting next Monday. Open to residents over 16 not in school. Enrollment fee is two dollars, refundable if 80 percent attendance is met. Courses include ceramics feather crafts general art typing sewing tailoring carpentry furniture refinishing photography and driver education.
A funeral service for Harry P Sperry was held yesterday at 1 pm at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev. George A Myers officiating. Interment followed in Foster Cemetery, Lander, Pa, with bearers William Leland David Donald Harry and Lawrence Sperry. Attendees included William Speyer and family, Sperry relatives from Jamestown Mesina N Y and Scarsdale, and many local friends and relatives.
Jerimia Murphy of 10015 East Main Street Erie died yesterday after an extended illness. Born December 28, 1885 in Corry he lived here all his life. He worked for Besson Transfer and Corry Water Co. before retiring five years ago. Survived by sister Miss Margaret Murphy of Orange Connecticut. Member of St Thomas Church. Funeral arrangements pending Miss Murphy’s arrival.
Local records show Lawrence Park with a population of 4 154 total assessed real estate at 6 490 290 and occupations at 274 150. The township reports 803 025 in total tax collections, 43 953 in fines, 3 724 in departmental earnings, 30 458 in special assessments, and overall revenue of 248 199 alongside a 1 142 586 087 state total for lowest class townships.
Top officers of the Pennsylvania American Legion's Honor Society the 40 and 6 will meet Saturday and Sunday at Em porion to draw up plans for acd.
New York Governor Meyner and Pennsylvania Governor Leader urged federal aid to states as necessary in some fields. The pair spoke at a public hearing before the House Intergovernmental Operations subcommittee studying federal state responsibility. Meyner appeared. Leader’s view was read by PA labor chief William Batt. Mayor Dilworth said cities increasingly bypass state legislatures to seek federal aid.
Reported clashes at an Arkansas school after a February incident involve Maj. Gen Edwal A. Walter and occupation forces. Gov. Faubus accuses federal authorities of threats while Army officials deny complaints and stress soldier restraint. President Eisenhower reiterates commitment to enforce integration despite regional tensions.
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