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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1961

Page

6

Multiple local incidents and state traffic actions reported

A North Ensen boy Terry Richard was admitted after an accident while playing with a neighbor. two Corry motorists had licenses suspended in a week with 156 statewide revocations. Hospital expansion plans seek $574,000 in federal aid for a $1,724,000 addition to Dini Kirk's Brook Memorial Hospital. Clearfield County jail prisoners lost privileges for a hunger strike. A Seneca man accidentally shot himself in the leg near Rouseville. Presque Isle State Park opens May 27 with 3,000,000 expected visitors and park upgrades. William Mackey jailed for drunkenness. car damage incident reported on Concord Street. Weather outlook and other notes cover extended forecasts and local events, including Knights of Columbus and juvenile crime mentions.

Ronald Charles Wygant Seneca Rouseville Cornplanter Township Venango County Wygant Richard Emerson Felmlee Dennis Veryl Neely Franklin Presque Isle State Park Erie Michael E. Wargo Peninsula

Prisoner Breaks From Farm To Patch Ragged Romance

Edwin Kocher, 31, surrendered after escaping from a prison farm last Thursday. He said hunger and lack of visitors prompted the escape but that a girlfriend’s breading off their friendship spurred him to return. He serves time for burglary and sought to contact her to mend things.

Reading Edwin Kocher Kocher Sskea Koeh

James Marlow Wins Press Work Award in 1960

Washington AP veteran James Mary Marlow won the Raymond Clapper award for outstanding reporting. He was one of 24 entrants, cited for consistent excellence on politics and international affairs, and received a $1000 prize at the American Society of Newspaper Editors banquet in Washington.

Washington API James Mary Associated Press Raymond Clapper Marlow American Society of Newspaper Editors Columan United States

Couple Dies Two Days Apart In Devon

Ray, 82, retired chauffeur from Devon, and his wife Josephine, 73, died within two days of each other. Ray’s wife died on Friday, he arranged her funeral Saturday, and he passed away in his sleep yesterday. Joint funeral services will be held today.

Ray Devon Josephine Flay

India Key To Laos Strife

Britain and the Soviet Union urged India to convene the three-nation cease fire commission for Laos. India in turn accepted an invitation to a 14 nation Geneva conference on Laos set to start May 12. Governed by a Canadian and Polish led armistice body, the plan aims to supervise the cease fire while a Geneva talks push proceeds.

Deli Tap Britain Soviet Union India Iidia Geneva Laos Nivel New Delhi Laus

Lucy Ball Faints Onstage Then Plans Return Tonight

New York AP Lucille Ball, star of the Broadway musical Wilden, fainted early in the second act while singing Tippy-Tippy Toes. Her doctor cited fatigue and a lingering viral infection and urged a long rest, but Ball said she will be back in the show tonight.

Lucy New York Lucille Ball Wilden Comedienne

Newsmen Still Retained In Cuba

American correspondents in Cuba were reported released. two AP reporters Harold K. Milks and Robert Berrelles were believed still under arrest. AP said Milks and Berrelles had been gathering news and pictures of the Chilean invasion when arrested on return.

Abw Yuh Wee Associated Press Harold K. Milks Robert Berrelles Ha‘van

Raymonds Bowling Banquet Honors CBA Champions and Awards

Raymonds Bowling League held a yearend banquet with 47 bowlers attending. Emcee Bill Helmintoller presented the Carty Bowling Association Sportsmanship Trophy to Ed Fetat. Ed Kaiser and Jim Maynard earned cash awards for top performances. Team honors went to the 1800 department, while individual awards recognized high scores, averages, and improvements. Roger Haight was named secretary treasurer as Helmintoller and Ross Batley selected as president and vice president for the new term.

Jim Fenna Penna Doubes Cable Gus Eder Chuck Skinner Morris Boutwell Back Ryland Bill Mitchell Lew Hurlbert George Beardsley Bill Dahl Ross Bailey Bill Keppel Pete Dubrosky Willis Cook Bernie Stoddard Roger Haight Helmintoller Ross Batley

Portugal Boosts Troops to Fight Terrorism Across Africa

Portugal flights 2500 to 8000 troops to Angola and Mozambique as Premier Salazar leads defense efforts to curb terrorism. Official reports say troops deployed to Angola within 11 days of his taking charge.

Portugal Lisbon Africa Angola Mozambique Antonio de Oliveira Salavas

Moose Ladies Hold Bowling Banquet in Lakewood NY

Women bowlers of the Moose Lodge held a banquet Saturday night at Behroeder's in Lakewood. Twenty one league members attended as ham chicken lobster and steak were served. Ed Berry donated Woman Bowler plaques presented by Pat Shumaky Frances Jukes Peg Johnson Mary De Lury Doris Luis Florence Holton Roxann Bradford and Audrey Rouse for monthly high game awards. Most Improved average went to Jenn Mowers. Hope quintet received championship team emblems. senior officers Tillie Bailey president Thelma Glagis vice president Roxann Bradford secretary Grace Mulyim treasurer Frances Sventek sergeant at arms. Door prizes went to several members and Roxann Bradford earned high game 256 high average 150 and high three game series 50. Social evening followed.

Hope Quintet

Women of the Moose honor local supporters in ceremony

The Women of the Moose extend thanks to merchants and groups including Jackson Pigral Gardens Colen Greenhouse Carrolls Gift Shop Loyal Order of the Moose No 96 Ed Berry Taylor's Jewelry and Women of the Moose No 717 among others for their help in the Bane yuel enjoyable affairs.

WOTM Jack Son Pigral Gardens Colen Greenhouse Carroll’s Loyal Order of the Moose Ed Berry Taylor's Jewelry

Laos Ceasefire Pact Eyed By Warring Sides

A joint appeal for a ceasefire in Laos is expected from U S aides and Laotian leaders with Washington likely to endorse swiftly. The Soviets say the ceasefire would be policed by the International Truce Commission and a 14 nation conference would organize a neutral Laos. Prince Souvanna Phouma, the neutral Laotian premier, said Peiping that his people seek help from Communist and neutral nations to restore peace.

Washington International Truce Commission Indochina Laos Pathet Lao Souvanna Phouma Peiping

Tobacco executive Richard Raine Patterson dies at 83

Danville Virginia obituary notes Richard Raine Patterson aged 83 who led the tobacco purchasing department at P. Lorillard Co for many years. He died Saturday leaving a legacy in the industry.

Tobacco Danville Richard Raine Patterson P. Lorillard Co

Corry additios lead rival Mi rubber series win

Unclear text describes Corry and J Meerho leading a sequence in a rubber series against a rival team Mi. Mentions pins, gains, and a high staple with a6 205 and limited toy ch. Details are garbled but suggest a close game with notable players.

Corry Additios J Meerho Bel

John Hits 57 in Pr Barr Match

The report notes a scoring event where John achieved 57 points in a game against Pr Barr, with limited readable details. Further context or player names are unclear from the fragment.

John Worle

Burbs With a Writ 178 Winn Out the Bath Air

Local team Splitters face legal action as a writ numbered 178 moves through court. The case centers on air quality disputes affecting municipal baths and public health concerns. Authorities seek resolution and potential remedies for residents.

Bath Air Sui

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