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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1955
Page
3
Rain ended an 11 day dry spell across the Curry district with .82 inch of precipitation and heavier falls in Titusville. The storm reduced gravel road washouts and boosted streams though not hindering the fishing opener. Temperatures fell from 72 to 51 degrees as forecasters expect more showers in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg officials await official notification of the Salk polio vaccine shipment date. The Health Department expects telegrams directing state health directors to begin mass inoculations for over 470 000 first and second graders, though needle and syringe shortages may delay start. County officials hope for an April 21 rollout as orders totaling 50 000 to 60 000 dollars are placed to aid distribution.
Mayor Earl T. Cherry declares May 1 Loyalty Day urging residents to join VFW and other groups in reaffirming allegiance to the American way of life. He calls schools churches and civic organizations to promote true Americanism in Corry.
The essay urges Americans to celebrate Loyalty Day on May 1 as a symbol of freedom. It notes Loyalty Day grew from opposing May Day and asks citizens to join the VFW in expressing appreciation for liberty. Signed by Samuel J. Buresst, Commander.
Erie officials clash over removal of Al Little and Fred LaJobn from the local Democratic patronage board. East and west side seats await new appointees after Little loses ward chairmanship. Brennan questions whether removal requires resigning from the board while others push for changes. Also a separate note cites statistics predicting over 63 million U S children under 18 by 1965.
In Redding California a 26 year old mother Elinore Buckner once granted custody of Larry Fastman now nine faces a child neglect charge. Buckner was arrested by Constable Rob J Fernandez as four children were reported in her care in Shasta County. Her case in Justin Court was continued to Monday.
Ravelin Hill letters describe Mr and Mrs Vern Johnson of Corry and Mr and Mrs Robert Reed of Clymer hosting guests at Reed home. Easter visits include Walter LaCrosse and families, and Mary Lou Gibbons accompanying the Gibbons family to Lawrence Park for church.
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