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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1959

Page

3

Death of Arthur E. Peck Sr. in Harborcreek at 91

Arthur E. Peck Sr. died yesterday in Harborcreek at age 91. his son Alfred H. Peck of Corry survives. Friends may call at Firman Funeral Home. The report also notes various local items including a real estate transfer in Erie County, a two way radio system for Elk County fire and civil defense, and local school and hospital news across several towns.

Harborcreek Arthur E. Peck Alfred H. Peck Corry Firman Funeral Fk Comunty Elk County Commissioners T J. Meenan Hk County Civ Defense Elk County

Convicts Transferred After San Quentin Escape Attempt

San Quentin prisoners Billy Joe Wright and William J. Werner, 25 and 24, are being moved to Folsom and Vacaville after a dramatic escape bid that involved taking a woman hostage. They criticized solitary confinement and paid tribute to the kidnapped woman's courage.

San Quentin Callhrari Guentin Billy Joe Wright Folsom California William J. Werner Vacaville Wright Werner Towser Goodwend San Francisco

Retired Bishop Ransom dies at 98 in Xenia Ohio

Reverdy Cassius Ransom 98, who retired in 1952 as bishop of the Third Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, died yesterday. The district includes Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. he formerly chaired Wilberforce University board of trustees.

Difs Xenia Cassius Ransom Third Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Wilberforce

Tax hikes under Act 481 affect several townships

Jointure districts face higher costs as Act 481 allows up to 10 per capita tax plus a 2 dollar increase and a 1 percent wage tax in some areas. Towns like Spring Creek Elgin and Corry adjust taxes while Columbus Township awaits its budget decision. Bill 1108 is urged to set teaching units at 9 000 dollars for state reimbursements.

Wayne Township Tn Spring Creek Warren County Sprint Creek Gigin Township Propertiy Elgin Corry Columbus Township Harrisburg

Student art show honors four armed forces group

Mrs. Joseph Hassett arranged a wall display with several students featuring a group portraying the four armed forces along with the United States, Alaska, and Malawi as part of a Journal school project.

United States Joseph Hassett Heard Alaska Mawali

Boost In License Fees To Bolster Revenue

Harrisburg lawmakers discussed raising professional license fees to add about six million dollars in revenue over two years. Senator Stevens proposed higher fees while state officials evaluate amounts to fund the National Defense Education Act and administrative services.

Harrisburg Senate Lawrence George Stevens Clinton Stevenson Charles I. Boehm Ohhii Seinn

Union City Plans $1 131642 School Building Expansion

Union City area school board reviews detailed plans for high school addition, new cafeteria, and elementary building on Concord Street. Project includes multiple classrooms, science and industrial arts spaces, a remodeled library, stage area, and shared dining facilities with an estimated total cost around 1.13 million dollars.

Union City Union City Area Exie Johnson and Gray Concord Street Ulate Oomis Vemenkay Eleentary

Fell School expansion plans unveil capacity and timeline

The new addition will enlarge Fell School to hold 26 additional students and house grades four through six with an overall enrollment of 420. A starting date is planned for summer with completion aimed for September.

Hold Services For Mrs. Davis

Funeral services for Mrs. Vess ie M. Davis were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at the Bracken Pinewall Home with Roy Burkett of Bear Lake officiating. Bearers included Hollis Moylan George Morton Clarence Carter Elwood Connell Path Chapavan and Warley New Holles.

Vessie M. Davis Bracken Pinewal Roy Burkett Bear Lake Hollis. Moylan George Morton Clarence Carter Elwood Connell Path Chapavan Warley New Holles Wil Tenn Dace

TV Highlights and Programs

New York reports a dense program slate with major networks expanding prime time. CBS ABC and NBC schedule multitudes of dramas comedies westerns and special features including DuPont Show of the Month Biography and Space and Destination Space with independent producers contributing much of the lineup.

New York Uhee Werth Vani Y Elling 77 Sunset Strip Abchtv Progmy Apeell Cbs-Tv NCTV CBS TV Abc-Tv Willy Maverick CHSTV Hhedule Benny Mover George Gobel NBC Steve Allen Nbc-Tv Persent NBCTV Hart Lyn Hy Young NS TV Vis Tts Pive MV Berles

Bryant drawn for Missoula traffic case but unable to attend

Charlotte B Bryant of Missoula had her name drawn Tuesday for a traffic case but cannot attend. The case involves manslaughter charges tied to the June 1958 accident that killed Bryant.

Missoula Mont Charlotte B Bryant Nly Larry D. Blakney Bryant

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