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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1957
Page
4
The August census estimate places American households at 50 million for the first time. A newlywed couple in Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Lawless, are cited as the symbol of the modern household, each 24, with a one story frame home and seven rooms.
The Canadian National Railways announces the creation of Place Ville Marie a major development in Montreal to rival Rockefeller Center. A single 560 foot forty story office skyscraper anchors the plan with Webb and Knapp forming a Canadian affiliate to build the first phase on twenty acres. Other interests will join to shape the remaining project inviting global attention to Montreal’s growing metropolis.
Coverage notes Ontario area events with mixed items from Geneva to Wattsburg. Crawford Woods buys former King property on Furst avenue planning remodel for storage and offices. Wattsburg beer sale allowed despite a revoked beer salon referendum. Gary Public Schools report revised enrollment for 1937-38. Corry fire department praised for saving Frank Dodd’s frame house on Main Street. Vocational instructors attend a district meeting to boost programs. Spartansburg Community Fair opens with exhibits planned for Friday and Saturday activities.
In Venango County a Friday auto collision left David H Grove 20 months and Berwin B Grove 4 injured. Both boys, sons of Mr and Mrs Berwin Grove of Buffalo, were listed as serious at first but later showed satisfactory improvement at City Hospital. Berwin sustained a possible fracture and head injuries while Berwin’s brother had a bump on the head.
Four year old Sara Schulte of North East was admitted to Hantot Hospital with a gunshot wound to the left shoulder after a revolver fired accidentally by her brother while children played in the home kitchen. The 32 calibre bullet pierced a muscle but spared the bone. hospital aides report she is in good condition. Dr Henry F Grady, a veteran diplomat and former head of American President Lines, died in San Francisco. he served in diplomacy during the Cold War era.
A man was found dead Saturday afternoon in a desolate area between here and Silver Creek. An autopsy could not determine the cause at once, with about two to three months since death. Identification remains uncertain though a card bearing the name Gona Sweeney, Buffalo was found near the body.
A two car collision on Route 6 near Warren injured three people yesterday morning. Hugh Rockwell forty thirty, Sheffield, suffers cerebral concussion and facial lacerations in critical condition at Warren Hospital. George Stilka, 89 Ludlow, and Irene Sollock, 10 Sheffield, sustained facial and bodily lacerations with good recovery prospects. Witness reports say Rockwell’s westbound car veered, forcing a Burke vehicle off the road into a rail and onto the pavement.
Erie police charged Alderman William Heller with releasing Gilmore on 31000 bond after he allegedly pulled a knife on Joseph McNail during an argument. Gilmore faces assault with intent to kill and firearm act charges. McNail was not injured.
The Sparta community fair ended Saturday to record attendance and strong sales at various stands. Eddie's Shows provided rides and games as Miss Nancy Parker presided over the finale fireworks. Winners in the Saturday parade included school floats and youth groups, with top spots in several categories noted for Sparta Grange Cub Scouts and local clubs.
The parade featured pets and riders including Leslie Winans and Paul Jukesles with costumes such as patriotic outfits and fanciful characters. Judges Mrs Opal Lynch and Mrs Perry presided as crowds cheered at the mine route scene in Spartansburg.
The event reports the death of Vena Alfeerd Nemgebauer an Austrian stage speaker aged about 80 during a public speech. Max Reintwrdt attended the event as a participant. Authorities investigate the cause of death and the public gathering continues.
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