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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1974
Page
4
Community ads list Sparta Tavern Crowns and open bowling at Avalon Lanes plus entertainment at Corry venues. Also detailed are Corry-Ettes junior and drummer recruitment and a Labor Day pancake breakfast at Venture Inn. A children’s letters section records church group trip, family visits, and neighbors’ weekend gatherings.
Cutting News reports birthdays for Jon Bemis and mentions multiple local families. Names include Merton Bemis, Ronald Willey, Mabel Bemis, William Bayle, Leonard Trippi, Joseph Nakoski, Cheryl Kay Aikens, Walter DeShazer, Albert Johnson, Mickey, Lyle Damon, Kathy, Steven LaBarge, Brian, Margaret Bemis, Albert Bayle, Amos VanEarden, George Morton, Bernice Marsh, Elouise, John Hamilton, Johnny, Carl Marsh, Tonia, Panama Rocks picnic attendance. Johnny visits grandmother Bernice Marsh.
A featured Dutch Smorgasbord is set for Saturday August 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Prices listed: adults 2.95, children ages 5 to 10 1.50, under 5 free. Location Dutch Village Restaurant in Clymer New York.
Corry Memorial Hospital reports inability to summon a physician in emergencies. Provides ambulance contact and volunteer desk shifts. Lists admissions and discharges including Reed Hurst, Duane Vanderhoff, Marie Gilmore, and multiple others tied to Corry and surrounding areas.
John R. Coder Williamsport mayor was convicted on three counts including intercepting telephone communications conspiracy and false swearing in a Mercer County trial. The 48 year old Republican and former bowler faces appeal six hours of jury deliberation. Co defendants included public safety director John M. Samony and Bell Telephone employee Charles Reeder Jr. The case stemmed from alleged wiretapping uncovered after a 13 month investigation and a former councilman’s suspicions.
Readers dispute PennDOT on slippery roads blaming studded tires while noting better conditions nearby. They argue studded tires save lives and urge PennDOT to defend or explain policies. A second letter laments CB radio misuse by some users and calls for responsible behavior and oversight.
Westmoreland County assistant district attorney John Driscoll told a state committee two highway officials may face charges over contractor contributions. The letter also laments CB radio misuse and licensing rules, citing Corry and Union City callers, wasted air time, and enforcement gaps. Mrs Charles Dunham, Columbus, closes the letter.
Public sale set for September 24 1974 at 10 30 AM by Erie County Commissioners to liquidate delinquent taxes and charges on Lots 23 and 24 Brindle Farm Subdivision Erie city. Sale held at the Community Service Building 606 West 2nd Street Erie PA. Terms are cash.
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