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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1966
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a race in Chicago with officials and a new designations, but the details are unreadable. The fragment references a meeting, a lead, and a number like 000 but lacks clear names or outcomes.
Assemblyman Thomas J. Donnelly said a Warren group asked him to back Rep. Albert W. Johnson to fix a longtime mail issue. Residents want direct home delivery rather than using Clarendon for 1.8 miles with 12 boxes at one hill location, arguing the change adds distance. Donnelly plans to seek help in Washington from Johnson and senators Scott and Clark.
Columbus Grange won first prize blue ribbon for its display at the Youngsville Fair. Meeting in Columbus Community Building heard routine reports. Officers will be elected Sept 26, with thanks given to the contributors and hosts. ill list includes Kolstee Messinger Miller and Page. J Donald Watson spoke on the Summer Education Plan.
University of Pittsburgh at Titusville sets fulltime tuition at 195 per trimester for the upcoming term with parttime rates at 14 per credit and graduate courses at 16 per credit. President Dr. Joseph M. Ball cites substantial savings for Pennsylvania residents and increased admissions. A 16 credit load previously costing 448 per trimester now costs 195.
Edward W Feldt honorary chairman of the 1965 United Fund campaign for Corry. He is Corry resident for 38 years and active in city beautification and banking. Lt Gov Raymond P Shafer proposes tax exemptions for seniors 65 over with incomes under 3500, via constitutional amendment. Eleven members attended a meeting with dessert provided. next meeting September 12 at the Community Building.
Former M Sgt Cornell Dumbravo, assigned to the Erie Army Recruitment Office since 1961, has been promoted to Warrant Officer and transferred to Fort Hood Texas. He has served in the Army for many years and continues with new duties at the base.
A local Erie veteran who served 16 years in the Army, with World War I and Korea service, was pinned with Warrant Officer bars by Col. William D Taylor. He previously taught at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and now returns to Erie after graduating Tech High School in 1941. A neighbor club and rummage sale promote community involvement as Spartettes prepare for the fair and the school year opens with 10 a.m. start.
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Leonard Staisey says he has challenged Republican Raymond Broderick to a televised debate. He proposed a single debate between them, issued in Harrisburg as talks proceed on gubernatorial debate plans. Debates between Shapp and Shafer for governor have already been agreed.
The article lists division heads and UF drive officials forming campaign teams. It details the United Fund Board Steering Committee and staff, with names including Joseph Ficcardi Edward Kovach Paul Roche Edward Thompson and others across industry business service government schools and clubs divisions, outlining campaign organization.
Mrs. Charles Freed of Erie accepts the field adviser post for the Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council covering Erie Crawford Forest Mercer and Warren counties with headquarters in Erie. She is a Penn State anthropology BA graduate and has ethnographic field experience in Vera Cruz Mexico. She will attend a two day orientation in Washington and two weeks training by the national organization in her first year.
Youngstown Police Chief John Terlesky calls NBCs American White Paper unfair to Youngstown and its crime image. He cites progress by residents and officials, noting only a small bookie joint and dispersed numbers games, with no outside racketeers or local organized crime.
A fast moving fire gutted the 125 year old Jacktown Hotel on Route 30 near Irwin in Westmoreland County. Only the walls remained as eight communities fought flames. antiques show occupants fled leaving glassware guns and watches behind. Co owner Richard J Zaiden valued building at 750000 and contents at 200000 with no salvage noted. Fire cause undetermined at once.
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