Memorial plaque program allocates rooms for donor gifts
Plans document a $550,000 fund drive section focused on memorials. Donors may choose specific rooms or areas to be marked with memorial plaques, directing recognition within the project.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1967
Page
3
Plans document a $550,000 fund drive section focused on memorials. Donors may choose specific rooms or areas to be marked with memorial plaques, directing recognition within the project.
In Corry Union City Spring Creek and Columbus residents bought 8076 packages this year. Nine troops participated with 160 Scouts selling an average of 50 packages each. The writer thanks all involved and notes camping opportunities via leaders.
John Ryan, former president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, told a luncheon sponsored by Local 400 of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers that teachers have not had an adequate voice in their affairs and should have the right to say what should be done in education.
The final PTA meeting of 1967 covered officer installation, a library donation, and a fivestudent essay contest with awards for first to third. Local clubs like the Martha Washington and 59er Club met, sharing meals, new members, and upcoming gatherings. A Congo trip fundraiser for Susan Strenahan raised about 760 dollars by Wednesday night. Tun Jouanat daily ad copy appears at the end.
The Spring Creek Fire Company reports delivery of a truck chassis to Maxim Motor Division in Middleboro for equipment installation. A $17,000 goal is boosted by a $10,000 donation to over $12,000 as fund drives continue, with no township millage for fire protection. A May 30 barbecue at the station is planned to raise more funds. Bernard Porter, president, notes strong response to donation letters.
In Ann Arbor Ralph Nader charged the auto industry with stalling to dodge the 1968 auto safety standard. He said most standards will do little to improve next year’s car safety and that weekly delays ease avoidance of the rules while his criticism helped spur federal legislation.
A symposium on preventing highway injury sponsored by the University of Michigan gathers researchers and policymakers to discuss safety strategies. Experts review current data, share best practices, and explore collaborative efforts to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities.
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