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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1957
Page
4
In a recent book Hannah Lees argues American men’s pursuit of abundance harms family life. She notes imbalanced deaths of men in productive years and urges wives to value love and shared time over luxuries. The piece critiques competition and progress driving men, urging appreciation of early married life prior to loss.
The American Bar Association gathered in Britain to mark Ringmede 1215 and celebrate the Magna Carta as a basis of liberty. It pledges projects for two years to improve services to lawyers especially in small towns, correcting the view that it neglects the forgotten lawyer.
About 100 Americans attended the Moscow World Youth Festival but many were unhappy. Twenty six refused to march, others felt like temporary captives, and two walked out when the event turned political. The State Department discouraged the trip yet attendees believed the festival would be nonpolitical, leading to disenchantment with Soviet promises.
Yesterday's memories recount a Eastern Airlines 14 passenger Corsair airliner crash near Sholts Field killing four and injuring five as it struck a power line during takeoff. A second cloudburst flooded Corry streets, turning avenues into torrents and submerging basements and sidewalks, hampering traffic from curb to curb.
In Clymer vicinity notes, residents recount a Sunday School gathering at Mead Park with Miss B Eleanor Oonk and other locals. Numerous families recount visits, baby news, and trips to Wisconsin, Michigan, and Virginia. Several couples hosted relatives, while others attended alumni picnics and social visits across nearby towns.
A 1917 report notes coal delivery delays from the Pennsylvania Railroad crippled the Cony Tee Company plant, causing an ice famine and plant shutdown. Other local items mention rioting, a baby, and a move to Chantinia Take, with references to a propaganda remark about the Russins.
The House approved 337 million dollars for atomic construction projects while rejecting a provision to order the federal government to build reactors for public power groups. The measure passed 382 to 14 and moves to the Senate, with most funds slated for military use.
The text lists people visiting or staying with families in Southling and Castleton on the Hudson, mentions trips to Buff and Batavia, and records Elizabeth Gifford receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in education at Edinboro Teachers College. Other names include Rev Ton, Mr and Mrs Legters, R A Thompson Sr, Wilbur Renskers, Sarah Gifford, and Glen Tewinkle with Gary and Charlotte.
Local column notes a mix of community happenings from the Corry area including new births, home purchases, and museum openings. It mentions a new Edsel launch plans, county growth rankings, railroad safety concerns, and cable TV groundwork for Corry. Also referenced are civic changes, YMCA leadership, fishing lore, Red Cross relief funds, and a funeral.
A former resident of Mayville, father of Jones Harper and Mrs. Constance McMillan, is remembered among Corry schools teachers. Arthur Shields and family moved from Brook Street yesterday to establish a home in Cleveland.
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