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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1962
Page
8
A parcel in Spartans DurR area sold at sheriff's sale at the Crawford County Courthouse. Attorney Walter L. Peake of Corry bought 128 acres with a two story house and sheds for 670 dollars reflecting the era's property auction.
Philadelphia AP Lt Gov John Morgan Davis chair of the Board of Pardons defends releasing arsonist and slayer Joseph J Meas after seven years served. Berks County District Attorney Frederick Brubaker calls parole too lenient amid the Reading girl Janice Chmielewski death.
Rev. Paul W. Bowlby, pastor of Corry Church of the Nazarene, will direct the Youth Institute of the Pittsburgh Nazarene District in Butler from Monday through Thursday. He was elected district Young People's Society president, succeeding Rev. Mayne Minicher. The event gathers youth from 104 churches across 22 counties, with The Musical Mitchells of Summerville featured as a special act.
The Erie County 4 H Pair set for next Saturday at Wattsburg Fairgrounds features a 10 am dairy cattle and horse show, crop judging, 1 pm tractor driving contest, 3 20 pm parade of champions and fashion show, and 4 pm awards. Cathy Torrence will join the horse and pony events with 700 plus club members and 20 junior leaders participating. Steering committee includes Burt Warnshuis Edinboro Carlton Curtis Union City Jack Pratt Wattsburg and others across Erie County.
Harold Gahagan of the State Highway Department said Route 6 relocation is planned in two contracts. A non-controversial section will start next fall, with full plans due next spring. The Youngsville segment will be finalized concurrently after addressing bypass issues. The federal and state share 50 50 funding with economic factors guiding contract preparations.
The proposed route shift east of Youngsville faces debate as supporters say southward relocation reduces truck traffic and congestion and boosts property values while opponents warn of economic losses to local merchants. Additionally former Duquesne University vice president Rev Joseph A. Kirkbride dies at 68 after an extended illness.
The Corry Journal lists local rates and several classified items including personal ads for Dexa Diet tablets, aluminum siding services by McCray Aluminum Products, and catering for receptions. Local stores The Book Store at The Ritz and Olde Book Shoppe advertise operations and closure dates. The William M. Brooks Insurance Agency announces Merle Wade joining staff and coverage expansion. Homeowners insurance options detail 17000 in home and liability coverages with contact numbers 49042 and 29514.
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