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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1975
Page
2
Oil City police search for 20 year old Joyce M Dresner who has been missing about a week. She was last seen July 23 at 5 30 p m by family members. She is five feet four inches tall about 145 pounds with light brown shaggy hair.
William H. Farley of Spartansburg died unexpectedly at his home. Born August 23, 1905 in Spartansburg, he worked as a registered engineer for Warren firms before retirement. A World War I veteran, he served with the Third Army under General Patton in Europe. He attended Spartansburg High School and Youngstown University, and was a member of the American Legion and local bands. He is survived by one sister Esther Parley. Funeral arrangements set with full military honors at H. Richard Hays Funeral Home, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials to the American Heart Association.
Funeral for William H Farley will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at H Richard Hays Funeral Home in Spartansburg. Friends may visit Friday evening from 4 to 7 and 9 to 11 p.m. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Meanwhile a note reports the New York concert tour grossed over 1.5 million across 42 cities ending in Honolulu on June 4.
AP reports government crime stats show Miami and Washington as two of America's safest large cities based on 1970s Census Bureau survey data. The study covers 9,900 households and 1,535 businesses per city, with San Francisco and Minneapolis posting the highest crime victimization rates.
Tomorrow’s parade plans in Corry promise a major event with the 1961 centennial parade as a benchmark. Major entries include the Pennsylvania State Police Color Guard, Corry Area High School Band, city officials, Corry Fire Department units, Northwestern Association officers, National Guard, and various youth and civic groups from Erie, Jamestown, Columbus, and nearby towns. The 2 p.m. start features floats, drill teams, and performances from dozens of organizations, signaling the largest local parade in years.
The Westfield Chamber of Commerce plans a two prize bridge give away to spotlight missing spans over railroad tracks. Winners pick a prize after using children's tools to remove the bridges. proceeds aid chamber funds. Prizes include cash, beef, a shotgun, bikes, or a Toronto vacation. Various marching bands and civic groups listed as participants in the county fair parade divisions.
Erie County officials discuss a junked car removal program as a pilot for Pennsylvania to clear old vehicles from rural areas. A legal framework is drafted by township and borough solicitors to compel owners to move or face action within months, with local control preserved.
US plots a lid shortage as home canners rush to stores with reports of hoarding and black market sales. FTC probes the shortage while major manufacturers plan 1.6 billion lids for 24 to 26 million families. Ball and Goodwill executives project varied sales amid demand.
Harrisburg report says Gov. Shapp signed a bill granting six new leadership posts in the legislature with $2000 raises each and authorization to hire a secretary at an annual $6600.
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