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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
4
A Corry Daily page shows Marlow weighing national events as President Eisenhower faces a volatile political climate. The column traces postwar policy debates and public reaction, citing economic concerns and international tensions shaping the day’s news narrative.
A sequence of burglaries is reported in Celoron with multiple entries mentioning persistent activity. The fragmented text references suspects, local streets, and possible police involvement, highlighting a troubling pattern of break-ins in the area.
Legislative recap highlights proposals on graduated income tax up to six percent, exemptions for real estate and clothing taxes, and highway aid. House discussions focus on adjusting exemptions, construction fees, and potential revenue measures affecting state finances and public services.
A crowd of readers propose ideas for instantly portraying the United States to Nikita Khrushchev during his visit. Suggestions range from the New York Stock Exchange to a Sunday drive through suburbia, aiming to present honest, non hypocritical American life. Readers urge showing the best foot forward and the real American spirit through landmarks, institutions, and everyday scenes.
Hal Boyle surveys American life from Homestead Pennsylvania to urban slums, housing, labor and the United Nations. He portrays Americans as diverse yet united by hope in a trip that mocks but respects national character and peace efforts.
Funeral services for Garret Mina of Clymer were held in Edward Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church Marks Corner yesterday afternoon at 2 30 Rev. Leo R. Hansen, pastor, officiated and interment was in Hillapst Celnsters Jerrold Harmelink sang solo, accompanied by Mrs. Roger Wesley Bearers were Merle Delink ee Hunink Leonard Beckerink Lee Tressler Leigh Willink and John Trpbuckle Many friends and relatives attended from way
August 12 1939 Langley Field Virginia A twin motor US Army Flying Fortress crashed on takeoff during a routine practice flight bursting into flames All occupants were killed seven to nine officers and men aboard The accident occurred just after liftoff and is part of a broader schedule of local political campaigns and community notices including a September first sale by the Golden Rule Club and a rescheduled August meeting for enrollment and civic races.
Forty years ago on August 12 1919 an Abiding Citizens group urged federal aid to enforce prohibition laws. The Stidebaker Six owned by Mr Cooney of the Commercial Hotel and driven by Harry Angell crashed on a macadam road north of town, overturning into a ditch. New Gamewell fire alarm equipment for Corry will be installed in the coming weeks as quarters for a new fire truck are prepared at the Alexander and Ward barns.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce Recreation Committee met at noon and approved about 350 for playground equipment this year. Beaver Club contributed nearly 50 toward helmets pads and jerseys. The group will continue supervised sled riding on Button property near Corry Area High School and earmarked 400 for fall recreation football teams. A lot of 475 is needed for equipment and the Beaver Club may furnish the balance. The equipment was originally bought for Junior high teams before the junior high merged with the high school. The committee works with the Corry School Board and city, with as many as 1500 registrations weekly at playgrounds.
Frank Gillette of the Star Garage has secured the Buick agency for this city after years handling Auburn cars in the area. The note mentions a historical aside that the first U.S. nickel appeared in 1857 as a small one cent piece.
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