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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1962
Page
2
Community bulletin lists hospital contacts and emergency numbers for Garry Memorial Hospital and Corry ambulance services. Includes admissions and discharges for numerous local residents, a YMCA picnic notice with time and venue, and general Line O Ad rates and publication deadline. Local street addresses and names reflect 1930s era Corry area.
The notice promotes Grice Jewelers open until 9 p m on Mondays for convenient shopping, alongside a giant sale of surprises next to A M Litz Shoe Repair. It lists hours Monday 9 a m to 9 p m and Tuesday 9 a m to 5 p m with a call to come early for best selection.
State Health Secretary Charles L Wilbur replies to charges of lax enforcement of the 1961 Drug Device and Cosmetic Act. Dr Harris Bernstein, who left a high post in July, accused the department of unreported experimental drugs including thalidomide. Bernstein urged action and less paper shuffling as officials work to establish procedures, funds, and staff for enforcement.
Dover report: William H. Stubbs, 41, angry over court summons for child support, shot his estranged wife Dorothy Istubbs, 45, as son Robert, 16, tried to wrest the gun. Stubbs was found dead in his pickup in a Viola field, carbon monoxide poisoning. his family includes three other married children.
Dr Harry Wexler 51 director of research for the U S Weather Bureau and a specialist in space weather programs died Saturday in Boston. The Weather Bureau scientist made notable contributions to meteorology and space weather research.
In Albany Georgia on a tense Sabbath Negroes tried to worship in white churches with mixed results. Doris Derby 22 was admitted to St Pauls Episcopal church while two others attended Mass at St Tereses Catholic church. Trinity Methodist admitted two but were sent back. Central Baptist denied entry with a threat of police. Albany Movement leader W G Anderson condemned the actions and pledged a voter registration drive and further tests of public facilities. City parks and library remained closed after Saturday attempts by Negroes to use them.
A special service is planned at the Evangelical United Brethren Church tomorrow evening at 7:52. Rev Lennart Sandbergh, Swedish soloist and lute player from Rockford, will perform. Rev C. Peters of Butler will deliver a brief gospel message after the music. Sandbergh has preached in England Norway Finland Canada Cuba and the Bahamas. The lute dates back to Biblical times.
About 4,500 production workers from International Union of Electrical Workers Local 101 and 102 refused to report to work at three Philo Corp plants in protest over the suspension of Betty Carmody, a union steward. The company cited a labor contract violation and warned of possible arbitration as union members stood outside while a few entered. The dispute centers on a three day suspension for Carmody following alleged line speed issues on an assembly line.
An elderly man in Philadelphia named Thijas Mason reportedly escaped a dangerous fall after being stuck in a tree near Fastin Park yesterday. Firefighters aided the rescue and cleaned the scene, with no serious injuries reported.
Andrew Ober a former Corry resident died yesterday at his home 600 Waterloo Geneva Waterloo aged 79. He was born in Corry May 16 1883 and lived here until 1956 when he moved to Waterloo. Ober retired after 36 years at Raymath labor Associated. Survivors include second wife Bessie Shreve Ober a son Melvin Waterford three daughters Travy Whitehead Corry Charles Ouellet Erie and Mite Russell R D 1 a sister Mrs Frank Gor et Evie three stepdaughters and three stepsons. 22 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call Bracky Funeral Home today 7 to 9 pm and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Final rites Wednesday 2 pm at the funeral home. Pastor Robert DeBoer will officiate and interment Pine Grove Cemetery.
Pinal rites for An lees M Ober will be at Bracken Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p m Interment in Pine Gegre Cemetery Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p m Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m MAYNARD Pinal rites for Mvp Helen Meyn at Gleatt Funeral Home in To in City time to be announced Friends may call there after 10 a m Monday White House Guide Book goes on sale at Independence Hall Philadelphia Pierre Salinger says the book marks the festival the hook will be on sale in a city outside the capital
A late 1930s reminiscence contrasts a 138 billion national debt with a 165 billion fear threshold and today’s 300 billion level. The writer urges drastic federal spending cuts and tax reductions to reverse the trend, noting bloated agency payrolls and complacent civil service benefits as major economic drains.
The Rt. Rev. Arthur Lichtenberger urges Episcopalians to pray for the Second Vatican Council opening Oct 11 in Rome. Dr. Leslie Weatherhead, former Methodist president, says he would blue-pencil the Bible, targeting outmoded Old Testament passages and graphic massacres.
U S Senator Joseph Clark of Pennsylvania praised the Peace Corps during a Saturday speech at the University of Pittsburgh marking the evacuation of 14 volunteers. He noted the bill faced opposition but ultimately passed, citing a doubled appropriation this year and no opposition.
CHICAGO AP The AFL CIO executive council opens its summer session amid talk of a 40 hour week and Hoffa led Teamsters prominence. The 14 million plus AFL CIO federation faces a renewed push after CWA trial convictions, with Beirne seeking reintegration efforts. Kennedy administration cautions against legislating a shorter work week.
Walter Kornikoski at 37 East Bond St offers auction services with phone 4-4282. Ww. W. Waterhouse Pontiac Buick Tempest at West South St with phone 4-6031. Heberlein Motor Sales offers Dodge Dart and trucks at 3-0424. Jurden's Auto Service Chevrolet Corvair at Columbus with 3-3281. Borstorff & Fitch Rambler Sales 206 S 1st Ave at 3-0070. Safe Buy used cars from Christensen Motors Conter Mercury dealer. McIntyre's custom draperies Venetien blinds tile floors. Spiesman & Muckinhaupt 4-708. Olde Fook Shoppe offers Bibles records gifts on Trving St phone 3-10BA. Corrs PV Cable Co inquiries at Jansen's 120 North Center Bt phone HOE. Ruffener's Upholstering 808 Worth St. Corrs since 1941 3302.
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