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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1956
Page
3
An ongoing investigation into a counterfeit coin scheme exposes a web of links to government officials and inspectors. Authorities reveal a methodical operation, with past cases guiding fresh leads as the probe widens to include suspicious figures and suspected accomplices.
The county fair begins Monday in AbMedaville with a sprawling schedule of exhibits, contests, and rides. Officials from Hike Dairy, Grange, and local organizations announce events spanning farming displays, demonstrations, and live entertainment, while setbacks and weather concerns loom over opening ceremonies.
Ex city official Miss Anderson pleads to embezzlement by a public official and begins a five to 10 month sentence in McKean County Jail. Bradford funds shortage cited at 262.30 city local 3536.87 county total 3927.66. Attorney Murray R. Garber restitution paid. Anderson collapsed after statement.
Idaho politics centers on a tight senatorial race as candidates Taha WY Thi and others triangle for votes. Frank Church leads with 32, while Taylor holds a 62 vote count in a developing tally with further corrections expected. The banking section notes 297 banks with assets rising to 7,062 for the year ending June 30.
Bayalhater Hit By Car area man died at Btem Memorial Hospitin Walon City. He passed 18 days after being struck near his home on Little Colby, while attempting to cross House 77 at 20 am witnesses said. The driver Raymond Bry- Ai 77, of Clejd, Flu said the victim walked into the path of the car. The victim, a farmer and Bloomfield Greike member, leaves a wife Leis and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set in Rootine Cemetery with services in Little Cooley.
Adlai Stevenson plans a short rest before resuming his campaign swing through towns and villages in Amerton. He attended a private party at the Conrad Hilton Hotel after speaking and scheduled the first week of September for further events, with a stop in West Albertville, 49 miles northwest of Chicago. Department figures show an increase of 518,792.12 over last year.
Roger Babson discusses consumer debt and the impact of installment buying on retail sales. He links the hit song Sixteen Tons to debt experiences, notes the shift toward credit and large chains, and warns of a potential vicious cycle if purchases slow. He urges balanced borrowing and continued advertising while considering cash transactions.
The First Presbyterian Church at Garter South Center and Week Pleasant Streets offers morning worship at 11:00 led by Rev. Paul F. Bauer. A nursery is provided in the building annex for infants to six years during the service.
West Pleasant Street and Second Avenue hosts First Baptist Church with services and programs led by Rev. Robert J. DeBoer including radio broadcasts on WOTR 1370 and various youth, worship, and Bible study events. Emmanuel Episcopal and Corry Assembly of God list morning prayers, sermons, Sunday schools, youth services, and midweek broadcasts with location details and leaders.
The West Pleasant Street parish lists Sunday Masses at 7:15 and 9:30 a.m. Weekday services include 7:30 a.m. daily and Holy Day times at 7:90 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reverend Cyril Kronz leads services.
Evangelical United Brethren Church in Carry invites worshippers to find spiritual resources in prayer and faith. Sermons by Dr Charles Ernest Scott cover missions in China and church comparisons, with services broadcast on WOTR and activities for youth and families throughout the week.
The First Church of Christ Scientist East Columbus Avenue lists radio Sunday services on WOTR at 11:00 am with Sunday School and church services in the morning, plus Wednesday testimony meetings. Other churches in town include St Thomas the Apostle and the Nazarenes with scheduled Masses, services, and prayer meetings.
Concord and East South Streets list Rev Elmar A Oriner Sunday School at 9 45 am The Servite and the Nerman Where Greatness Lies at 8 am Dr E A Steinije on The Protestant Hour over WOTR The Tron Strand Tadesis Chris 4 pm The PitGoureh School Convention at Thiet College Greenville Saturday 5 48 pm Church Calendar of the Air over WOTR 2 pm Camp Sutherlyn joperis for Mimi
Local church schedule lists sponsors: Davison Funeral Home, Paul’s Men’s Wear, Ajax Iron Works, Fogle Lumber, Corry Instrument, Corry Jamestown Mfg, Crystal Coal, Thamus Motors, Olds the Florist, E E Guignon, and Corry firms backing community worship with aim to boost attendance.
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