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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1959
Page
2
Fragmented scribbles advertise wedding invitations at The Journal with display books, shop sales, a summer shoe sale, steak dinners, dry cleaning promos, and assorted local notices. Names and dates are unreadable, but various businesses and events appear across random lines.
A damaged electric refrigerator wire caused about 1100 dollars in damage to a building. Multiple local notices advertise shoes sale at Barnes & Carrig and a sidewalk bazaar planned for August 14 and 15 with balloons clowns booths and games. Community events include a steakhouse Sunday lunch and hospital fundraisers with various local business and civic notices.
A fragmented report shows minority House members debating a bill aimed at regulating housing and sales of property including duplexes. Opposition centers on fear of urban segregation and threats to rights for minority communities, with key figures in Allen County and local committees weighing public backlash.
Fragmented transcription describes authorities weighing a ditching inquiry tied to Marco or Hermida figures, with references to Coast Guard actions and a refueling squad, noting a failing device and unclear timeline amid an ongoing investigation.
Admission list includes Arthur Thompson Levittown Mrs Lathe Raymond and others at 150 East Columbus Avenue. Discharge notes mention Danel Haslett Mya Derinie Willx and Darlene plus several patients with addresses and family names. Expired Arthur Thenpwon listed at end of report.
Readable fragments show a local public notice listing multiple individuals with affiliations and addresses across several cities. The piece reads like an informal roster of names and street locations, lacking clear context or actions.
Gov. Lawrence aims to unveil a plan in the Legislature next week to boost Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation fund. He would not commit to a 0.7 percent payroll tax hike on employers. A committee suggested gradual rebuilding to 800 million dollars over three years amid debate over loopholes and current benefit law. The fund, drained by unemployment, may fall to about 100 million by year end.
Ambiguous fragmentary report notes Polish officials discussing peaceful cooperation and fear of global danger. The piece hints at potential Eisenhower visit to Poland and comments on German militarism, with unclear attribution and corrupted wording.
The Whitienoh Hospital board awarded a $900,000 construction contract to Matthew Leigo and Sons of New Castle for a new addition. Work is scheduled to begin within two weeks.
Nixon plans to brief President Eisenhower on Russia during a forthcoming talk. Possible stops included Texas, Florida, a Midwest state, and Khrushchev’s interest in a Midwest farm and cattle area. Eisenhower’s August Europe trip faces delays with London and Paris meetings replacing a Big Three summit, Le Monde reports De Gaulle blocked it.
Townville Consolidated School Board met to plan the move to the new high school building for the 1959 60 year. Supervising Principal Fred W Herlinger expects to take over on September 8 as work finishes. The board accepted the resignation of Mrs Theorit Bunce who will teach a county operated special education class in Townville. Also approved were the auditor's report for 1958 59 and a bid to Harry Werling. Cafeteria prices change to 30 cents for students and 40 cents for adults in secondary schools.
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