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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1970
Page
7
A historical roster lists Chamber members for 1970 including auto dealers like Belle Gray Auto Supply and Corry Chrysler Plymouth, service stations such as Gulf, Maresh Atlantic Service, and Serring Auto Parts, plus hotels, restaurants, manufacturers, and utilities. The long directory presents numerous local firms across sectors with many named businesses and organizations.
CAIDC moves to develop moderate income housing on a 1 acre site on South Center street hill and expand Corry Foam Plant to 150 employees by May 1st with occupancy targeted for 1972. Thompson Maple Lumber plans a state aided move to a new East Washington street plant, reflecting broader industrial expansion aided by CAIDC amid high interest rates.
Corry Chamber of Commerce outlines 1969 highlights and plans for 1970 emphasizing tourism growth. The report notes strong brochure demand, fishing and deer season success, the first Winter Carnival, archery tournament, and Snowmobile Capital of Pennsylvania status. It urges safety for under 14 riders and continued community cooperation to improve Corry as a place to live, work, and play.
Dennis Frushone writes as Corry Chamber of Commerce manager after eight months in the role. He hails the chamber as the city's finest organization promoting economic well being and a high quality of life. He notes future benefits from an active chamber program.
Mayor I Edward A Zarger proclaims April 5 through 11 1970 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Corry Pennsylvania praising the chamber for its 200 plus members and leadership in civic development and free enterprise urging citizens and institutions to observe and join in the observance.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce emphasizes broad benefits for housewives merchants industrialists contractors farmers skilled workers professionals and residents. It argues group action boosts the economy creates jobs expands the tax base and improves living conditions through funded membership investments and strong community leadership.
The City Beautification Committee reports progress after a tour prompted eleven letters to property owners urging improvements with seven follow ups. Noting upgrades on main streets and beyond, the group seeks further help to organize a Garden Club through women’s groups like College Women’s Club and Tri-Hi-Ys, while urging owners of condemned property to convert it to income at no cost to them.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce Retail Division promotes the city retailing through yearly events. Highlights include Washington's Birthday Sale in February, Easter Eye Hunt at Mead Park with hundreds of children, a June cleanup and paint up, the 4-H Youth Parade, the Archery Festival in July, Sidewalk Bazaar Daze with Presto the Clown, Harvest Daze and Halloween Parade in October, and Santa shopping in December. The division thanks shoppers for their support as it closes one decade and begins another.
A 1969 70 chamber membership appeal urges business and professional people to join the Chamber at unchanged 1959 prices. The message notes rising community services but net member losses and includes a request for civic participation to keep the city economically healthy. A phone call will bring a member with an application.
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