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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1958
Page
4
Corry Journal reports on Senate House conferees agreeing to over eighty changes in revenue laws aimed at closing loopholes and reducing unintended taxpayer benefits. The measure trims small business relief costs to 250 million dollars in the first year while outlining exemptions for parochial schools, private non profits, and state educational institutions.
The 39 member House Government Operations Committee spent two and a half years studying a problem and issued a report defending federal grants. They argue New Deal programs keep the states dependent on Washington and preserve federal control of purse strings. The panel asserts federal aid arose from states failing to meet urgent needs and criticizes moves to shift power back to the states.
More than 120 Pennsylvania bank directors attended a two day seminar and directors seminar held in conjunction with a local school. Attendees from the area included Cassius B. Cook of Home National Bank Union City Gilbert G Brown and Albert J Cook of Union Bank Erie Robert A Ott and Charles H Bracken of Citizens National Bank Corry and Margaret Hesling of The National Bank of North East.
In San Antonio a businessman pastor revives Life Church in La Villita turning it into a city owned downtown retreat for business people. Rev R Paul Soupisel and assistant Robert Harmon serve without pay as services draw diverse worshippers near the Alamo while the city restored La Villita. The church traces its roots to 1844 and the 1876 building, later serving as a school and Red Cross space before city purchase in 1945.
A driver on Colt Station road saw a child in his path and swerved to avoid a collision. The maneuver tore into a barn corner on the Emmett Blystone property, spilling hay and wrecking both the car and the barn. Raymond Sicklucki Jr. of Wattsburg reported this near Phillipsville, with a 1 year old youth involved and neighbors noting the incident.
Summer schedule ends August 30 with family swim nights and weekly activities. Highlights include Monday 5 45 p m Y for You segment, Tuesday 1 p m Corry Area Golden Age Group and Dee Jay Record Hop, Friday 710 p m Junior Hi Party, Saturday 710 p m Family Night reservations advised. Union City Livestock prices listed for August 21 1958 show hogs sows cows calves and lambs with varied price ranges.
Coroner Charles H. Hersch pledged an autopsy on four convicts found dead at Philadelphia County Prison. He said evidence would reveal startling disclosures and help explain the hunger strike that once involved 650 inmates.
Local music lovers cheer as WaTN-FM hours out across New York state joining 11 stations to broadcast top tunes all week. Don McCaslin finds old Corry Leader pages while razing a home on Wayne Street. Gambling totals cited reach 28 billion nationwide with private play omitted. The Corry Chamber gains good news as Matteson Historical Congress shows strong interest in returning next year.
News from 40 years ago dated August 28 1918 reports two fires started by incendiaries. One at the Powell building on Center street was checked early, the other destroyed a large warehouse at the Crippen factory property on Eagle street. Also notes ongoing sugar shortages among grocers. City Schools Superintendent C J Naegle and family arrived at 215 West Wayne street. Assistant Agent A L Cottrell departed for Buffalo for the Railway Agent Association convention.
Oklahoma City report says officer H D Bayless responded to a skunk problem at a home. He backed his scout car into the garage with the motor running, closed the door, and waited. The skunk reportedly died soon after.
The city welcomes three days of Sidewalk Bazaar Days replacing the 105% Potato Bestival due to weather and planning issues. Crashes at the Iteeville intersection dropped after new highway signs, while a strike cost the city and school district about half a mill in taxes.
Spring Creek School opens at the regular hour on Wednesday September 3 under principal Mrs Bernard Porter. The cafeteria hours and bus schedule follow last year. Teachers include Mrs Howard V Johnson Mrs De Forest Way Mrs Virus Tubbs and Mrs Paul Mitchell cafeteria manager. Verne Smith named full time janitor. All teachers attend Warren County Institute September 2 prior to opening.
A 12 year old Buffalo boy Thomas Zippiroli was injured at Presque Isle Peninsula while being tossed in a playful dive. He landed head first in shallow water and dislocated or fractured a finger with neck and back pains reported. Lifeguard chief noted the dive misjudgment.
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