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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1959

Page

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Flynn Returns To Hollywood In $25 Coffin

AP reports Flynn, famous for wealth and scandal, returns to Hollywood for burial arrangements after dying in Vancouver. Trusts, ex wives Patrice Wimore and Beverly Radland clash over funeral plans with Radland seeking body transport to Hollywood. Nova Weterton, Flynn’s second wife, will attend. First wife Francie Dumila not expected to attend.

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Britich Leader Dirs London-Majin Geners

Gen. Thomas Lynford Revs, 65, head of British and Indian troops in World War II, directed operations in London during late evening raids. The cause of death was not disclosed, and authorities investigate conflicting reports about his final hours.

Dirs London Majin Genersl Thomas Lynford Revs Dear

Field Goal Foils Beavers 23-20 in Thrilling Showdown

Titusville Rockets edge Corey's Beavers 23-20 on a 34 yard field goal by Rick Hipwell in the fourth quarter to break a 20-20 tie. John Ronestak and Titusville defense helped seal the win as the Beavers drop to fifth in Section I.

Ansyiues Rockets Corey Beavers Titusville Rick Hipwell Rocket John Rones Halt Tome de Leat Franklin The Journal Sports Pajre

Civil War Veteran Walter Williams Poised to Reach 117

Houston AP reports Walter Williams, last surviving Civil War veteran, again near 117th birthday on November 14 after a summer pneumonia. Doctors say he remains in decline but steady, with death once expected in days.

Houston Tex Walter Willias Williams Docloys

New Plant Meet Stalled Until Midweek

A planned meeting of Cleveland industrialists and Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation members to discuss locating a new plant here was postponed. The executive was called out of town. a tentative meeting is now set for Wednesday or Thursday next week, weather depending. The survey shows potential workers up to about 450, with 429 counted so far. original estimate was 500.

Cleveland Corry

Clymer Youth Unhurt After Route 77 89 Crash

A 19 year old Clymer youth overturned his car at the intersection of Routes 77 and 89 south of Spartansburg while failing to negotiate a sharp curve. Charles F. Manning of Clymer was northbound toward Corry and was not hurt. Vehicle damage estimated at $800.

Public Fluoridation Debate Sees Strong Support Faltering

Washington reports scientists endorse adding fluoride to public water as a proven method to cut dental decay by about 65 percent. Yet the Public Health Service notes three fourths of Americans have not accepted fluoridation, despite backing from major medical and dental groups and low per person yearly costs.

Washington Aoéntlats American Medical Association Arheriaan Dental Association She! World Health Orgellation Public Health Service

Steel Leaders Consider Union Offer To End One Day Strike

In New York executives from the steel industry meet at a Waldorf Astoria suite to review a union compromise proposal aimed at ending the one day strike. Secretary James P. Mitchell says a settlement could avert a Taft Hartley injunction, with government view mounting as talks resume in Washington.

New York Waldorf Astoria Priposi James P. Mitchell Washington Steelworkers Mitchell Sve David M. McDonald

Corry Hospital Receives County Aid In $7000 Grant

Erie County commissioners approved annual hospital subsidies totaling 112000 for four city and county facilities. St Vincent and Hamot receive 50000 each, Corry Memorial 7000, Stem Memorial 5000, plus 750 each to Waterford and Albion fairs. Prior payments include Wattsburg 5000 and North East 1500.

Erie City St. Vincent and Hamot Corry Memorial Hospital Stem Memorial Hospital Union City Waterford Albion Wattsburg North East Irs

City Youth 17 Hurt In Crash Near Police Station

City police probe a 12:60 p m crash near East South street injuring 17 year old Thaddeus Martowitz. His car rear ended a parked vehicle causing it to hit a utility pole. Martowitz recovered at Corry Memorial Hospital with a lacerated forehead. Authorities consider charges pending further investigation.

East South Street Corry Thaddeus Martowitz Thaddeus -Martowitz East Main Street No. 1 Josseph Baressi Jr Martowitz Baressi Mill Street Cor[ry Memorial Hospital HM. Drake Martowite

Roosevelt Junior High Coach Dies After Collapse in Altoona

Robert Thompson, 32, Roosevelt Junior High football coach in Altoona, collapsed during a game yesterday and died on arrival at Memorial Hospital. Coroner Joseph Govek attributed the death to a heart attack.

Wuronuyyiy Ri Robert Thompson Roosevelt Altoona Memorial Hospital Joseph J. Goveksr Cambria County

Marshall Dies. Long Army Career Ends at 77

Gen George C Marshall dies at 77 after a life of service with four decades of Army duty, staff work under Pershing, and later roles in cabinet posts. The obituary traces his dual personalities as strict officer and gentle family man, noting his Pinehurst birthday tribute and long career from West Point days to high command.

George C. Marshall Elton Fay Washington Ours Carolina George Carlntt Marshall Pinehurst Ft. Bragg Uniontown Virginia Military Inistitute Philippines Oklahoma Fort Benn John J. Pershing Marshall Black Jack Parshing Pershine Mitc

Death of George C. Marshall at age 78 ends era of wartime leader

Washington mourns General George Catlett Marshall a towering figure in World War II and the postwar era. Ill since a stroke on January 13 at Pinehurst North Carolina he died Friday evening at Walter Reed Army Hospital after a long illness.

Washington Afi Gep George C. Marshall America Marshall Pinehurst N.C Walter Reed George Catlett Marshall Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower United States

Fire in Los Angeles Hills Burns For Ten Days

A major brush fire in the Los Angeles hills raged for ten days with 2200 acres burned and one death reported. Winds 18 to 25 mph fanned the flames as 2000 firefighters fought the blaze near Big Tujunga Canyon and Mount Disappointment, while residents were evacuated from La Paloma Flats and near a Nike base control center.

Los Angeles Hishovilh Pas Tujunea Canyon Tujunga la Paloma Flats Mount Disappointment

Vandals Damage Vacant Ras Selas Brown Home at Pump Station

Vandals entered the vacant Ras Selas Brown residence on the Corry Water Supply property and broke about 100 dollars worth of window panes. Water company executive HA Gilbert said a reward may be offered for information leading to arrests as State Police continued the probe.

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37 Escape Hotel Fire Sees 37 Guests Escape Uninjured

A fire in a four story Huntingdon borough hotel gutted the top floor and caused extensive damage estimated at 100000. Thirty seven guests evacuated unharmed before firemen from Huntingdon area towns contained the blaze.

Hmeiguon Jide Harry Mr Montgomery Suiperioy Court Robert McCamant Huntingdon

Actor Monte Blue to wed Betty Mess in Los Angeles

Monte Blue, 72, plans to marry Betty Munson Mess, 12, a portrait painter and widowed mother of four, in Los Angeles today. Blue, who began in films 49 years ago, is widowed with two earlier marriages noted in the report.

Los Angeles Monte Blue Betty Munson Mess Blue Beth Mess

Union City Man Faces Assault Charge After Driving Incident

Joseph Smollek 41 of Union City is charged with assault and battery after forcing Russell McClaine 28 off Route 6 and punching him in the eye. Smollek posted 300 cash bond and awaits court after pleading not guilty at Alderman Cobbett’s.

Union City Corry Joseph Smollek South Main Street Russell McClaine R. D Meadville Smollek McClaine Cobbett Sgt Irwin Paul Behan

Breakfast at UF Workers Set First Fund Drive Report

The 1959 United Fund drive opens with a breakfast at the Hotel Corry Monday at 7 30 a m. Mandatory for division chairmen, all fund workers invited to hear progress on collections and goal percentages.

United Fund Corry

Cool weather outlook across region from Midwest to Appalachians

The weather bureau projects mid-October to mid-November temperatures to run below normal from the Continental Divide to the Appalachians, with near normal readings along the Gulf Coast. This outlook covers a broad swath including Washington and surrounding areas.

Washington Weather Bureau Continental Divide Appalachians Gulf Coast

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