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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1963
Page
1
Fragments list farm tools and machinery for sale or mention, including plows, rakes, a wheel drill, cider engine, hydraulic items, and electric components. Mentions of tractors, pewter, hay, and various agricultural supplies hint at a regional sale or farm inventory note with limited readable names and items.
City Council exonerates Corry School Board from property taxes on Concord School site for the rest of the year. Dr. John Mohr notes school taxes were paid pro rata by the seller and seeks similar treatment. Officials plan a get-together with engineer David Johnson and architect David Demmy to resolve drainage and grading concerns arising from site clearance.
Corry residents urged to join Erie County Civil Defense and American Red Cross in a mass care exercise at Union City High School on May 3 to test volunteers handling large groups in emergencies. About 10 staff plus 25 welfare workers to run the center, target 300 participants, with supper and breakfast provided and beds available. Contact Clifford Holcomb or join at the high school. Also reports a man swept to death after jumping into Niagara River from an overlooked wall near Horseshoe Park.
Navy lieutenant Raymond A. McCoole testifies at the Thresher court of inquiry after taking leave before the final voyage. He details his family emergency and unfamiliarity with the submarine, while other witnesses discuss garbled last messages and assessment of the vessel's readiness. The Thresher disappeared after a test dive east of Cape Cod, with investigations continuing.
Overtime parkers and violators of city ordinances now receive red tickets instead of yellow. The change signals a standard fine, not extra trouble, with a 50 cent overtime rate if paid within 24 hours or a dollar if paid later. Police will finish using remaining yellow tickets before switching fully to red, citing no special reason beyond new batch issuance.
Edward Ebert appeared yesterday on an involuntary manslaughter charge over a Corry traffic death near Lowville. He posted $1500 bond after arraignment by Summit Township Peace Justice A A Moore. The victim was Honour Coons, 59, of 933 Burton Avenue, Corry, riding as a passenger in her husband Har T Coons' car. Police noted this marked Ebert’s second fatal crash involvement in two years.
U S Steel Corp held back while Republic Steel and three smaller firms posted price boosts averaging 5.34 per ton on about a quarter of 1962 sales. Big Steel, U S Steel, faced congressional scrutiny as President Kennedy weighed reacts to the move. Republic led the disclosure, Senate inquiry ordered by Sen. Douglas as production costs rose.
More than 30 members of the city’s Adult Association for the handicapped named Charles Sutter as its first president. Mrs. Donald Cady had served as president pro tempore. The slate also lists Donald Stevenson as vice president Mrs. Alfred Apps as recording secretary Mrs. Mary Ruffner as corresponding secretary and Mrs. Mary Ehrhardt as treasurer. Ann Baresi discussed state law class size limits and a successful student who moved from Special Education to regular classes. An upcoming talk from a possible speaker from Erle was mentioned. The speaker would be a visually impaired man using a Seeing Eye dog.
City Council approved an alternate side parking ordinance amendment. Odd-numbered days require parking on the odd side from 5 p.m. to 4 p.m. the next day. even days require parking on the even side for 24 hours starting at 5 p.m. The plan, to be signposted on chosen streets, aims to reduce confusion despite motorists’ concerns.
Harrisburg AP The list of Gov Scranton a 138.2 million tax program heads to House Ways and Means for bills to raise the sales tax to 4 1 percent and expand it to include levies and to increase the cigarette tax. Revenue from these two proposals funds the 1963 64 budget. Scranton met GOP leaders at a breakfast conference whosaid they back the plan though debates continue. The House may vote next week after a GOP poll on votes. Democrats will oppose. Also, Appropriations asked for 17.7 million for public schools relief and occupational disease benefits. The measures were submitted May 1 with prioritization requested.
Bill Irwin a 25 year state police veteran and Corry substation chief was named first sergeant of Troop B based in Lawrence Park effective Thursday. The promotion came from State Police Commissioner B Wilson Purdy with Lt Hernan Sieber’s post to Philadelphia. Dell may replace Irwin at Corry. Irwin graduated New Castle High in 1931 joined 1937 later served in Ere Warren Franklin Meadville Girard and Corry and helped curb rats and solve crimes in the region. married Gail Lilley in 1940 with two daughters.
A six year old boy was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after darting into East Main Street traffic and suffering a broken arm and facial burns. The incident occurred when the boy ran toward his father's car, the driver Mrs Hazel Fralick reported she did not see him in time. Police noted the boy's father was nearby and the car struck him as he crossed. The boy remained in care in unsatisfactory condition the following day.
An unclear report from Hamden Connecticut describes a tax return incident that went awry after conflicting details and a motorbike chase. The mishap involves a missing or detached document and a pursuit near a shopping center.
A baseball incident at a Sacramento home Sunday left Earl Purenes Kina, a Pittsburg Pirates pitcher in the 1920s, facing health concerns after being struck. The event occurred in Sacramento, with details emerging about the cause and those involved.
Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Davey a World War II hero was shot dead and his wife Martha wounded in a dispute over an income tax deadline at their Aluanta Georgia home. Detectives said three shots were fired and Davey died from a chest wound while Martha Davey was treated for a hip wound. The wife said the argument began when she had not completed the tax forms.
The United States publicly rebuked Cuban exile leader Jose Miro Cardona for denouncing U S policy toward Cuba and demanding a voice in policy or $50 million for an exile invasion. The State Department rejected any such agreement and noted Miro’s resignation letter from the Cuban Revolutionary Council. Miro defended his stance, insisting he spoke truth and sought hemispheric cooperation rather than invasion.
Two deer wandered through Corry today drawing attention from residents who reported sighting near General Telephone, Maple avenue, and West Main. Witnesses recalled almost hitting the pair on West Pleasant street and noted they headed south of Second Avenue toward West Chitch street with the final sighting near town.
After months of debate City Council approved the first tax exoneration under a 11 state law for a local disabled veteran. Two eligible men, both 100 percent disabled and service connected, applied. one received relief while the other awaits action. A physician’s certification and state veterans affairs review confirm eligibility. The council’s vote was unanimous and the school board is expected to follow.
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