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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1962
Page
3
The readable text hints at a parade plan with a 2 pm start at Main Street and a block distance to Witt. It mentions prizes, eligibility, and a draw or entry process, but many words are garbled and key details remain unclear.
In Harrisburg, a 16 month old girl Melody Traub was hurled from a car and caught by Patrick Bevan, a former high school football player. Melody escaped with bruises while her 5 month old sister Deborah landed on a sidewalk with minor injuries. The crash occurred when the Trantz car hit a utility pole at Market Streets Camp Hill. Mr and Mrs Donald Traub were treated in Harrisburg Hospital.
Offshore shelling near Havana Aug. 24 raised tensions as Cuban authorities claimed two ships were attacked by pirates. The Newlane cargo freighter may have been among them while British officials denied arms shipments to Cuba. Separately, Lebanon Pa. mother Dolores Zipp, 32, faces murder trial for strangling her 5 month old Melody Ann on August 23, 1959.
TV critics expect a lean season with war tales and masculine comedies and little tearful drama for women. The New Loretta Young Show features Loretta Young as a widow with seven children in chic outfits, while “The Lloyd Bridges Show” debuts as an anthology with Bridges hosting. Also, Pennsy acquires Lehigh Valley stock, boosting its stake to 75 percent through a stock swap due by November 25.
NORWALK Conn AMI peien lists will float a telescope 80000 feet above the earth early next year and by television view the universe. Twin balloons will hoist the telescope next February or March when Mars is close. The 10 inch quartz mirror will have sharper vision than the 200 inch telescope atop Mt Palomar. At 1000 miles it will view an object about six inches wide and distinguish two spots only 30 inches apart. The apparatus weighing more than six tons dubbed Stratoscope II will be launched from the new scientific balloon light station at Palestine Tex.
Titusville police investigated two threats to young girls, one from Sunday morning at a north end babysitting home where two teenage boys entered with a pistol and forced no harm, while a second incident involved a 12 to 15 year old girl pressured by three boys near Park Avenue.
Harrisburg marks the official opening of a press club in ceremonies led by Gay and Lawrence with Lt. Gav and John Morgan Davis attending. Democratic and Republican leaders from across the state were present as the Legislative Correspondents Association sponsors the effort for Capitol Hill newsmen.
Erie County polio immunization plan advances with three vaccines for residents two months to 18 years. About 2400 people target. 80 percent coverage sought across 30 dispensing stations. Sabin Oral Sundays set for September 23 and 30. Type TH October 21 and November 18. Type ID December 2 and 5. Registration forms to be published. headquarters at 1611 Peach Street staffed by volunteers.
Mr and Mrs Richard Murray of Titusville were Sunday guests of Rev and Mrs Harry Bauer. The United Stewardship canvass committee met at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Corry. Mr and Mrs Richard Revn and Sor were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs L Radcliffe. Bear Lake Borough School opened Monday with Mrs Esther Morton as teacher. Mr and Mrs Nicewarner of Bust visited friends and attended church Sunday.
Harrisburg report notes the first round of compulsory school reorganization ended without conflict. Seven counties were approved by the State Council of Education. 59 remain, not counting Philadelphia. Tioga’s exemption under a 4000 student rule highlights debates on district sizes and topography shaping future plans.
Herbert Siecker, 47, of St Marys, faces a hearing before Justice Elizabeth Friedel on charges of shooting with intent to kill. The incident involved Siecker and his separated wife over household furnishings. two of her brothers visited the home to take the furniture. Siecker fired at the cat, but no one was struck. state police at Ridgway reported multiple canvas hits.
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