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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1957
Page
4
Our local Corry Journal notes daily publication with list of staff roles and AP News use. Advertising rates and deadlines are set. mail and carrier subscription prices shown. display ad deadlines stated.
The Secretary of Labor says Negro purchasing power in the United States now exceeds 17 billion dollars and wage earners earn four and one half times their 1940 earnings. One third of Negroes own homes, a share nearing the national average, but overall economic progress remains insufficient due to persistent prejudice.
The Corry Journal notes a local basketball test where Corry High School's Benyers beat Edward's 27 to 9 on the Junior High School floor. Hubert E. Cutlin reports the Department of Public Assistance details from the local offices.
Rev. W. C. Boltx Jr. presents a Christmas meditation urging personal readiness for Christ not through feats but through God’s sovereignty. He stresses that God governs all and humans must become instruments of divine glory, choosing to pray and seek inner change now.
Dauphin County Court granted continuances for three men charged with false pretense and conspiracy in cinder deliveries. Victor Prep of Frackville, Philip J Price of Columbia, and Frank S Jamieson, formerly with Pennsylvania agencies, await trial with the January term set to begin January 13. Prep already convicted in a York County cinder fraud case and has appealed.
Two men were injured yesterday afternoon when a Pennsylvania Railroad diesel sideswiped a auto near Mayville. Driver Richard Thomas 43 of Mayville was admitted to Westfield Memorial Hospital with multiple abrasions and contusions. Roger Rothwell 24 of Dewittville was treated at hospital for a foot injury. The details come from a railroad official at the scene.
Harrisburg The State Highway Department withdrew from December 20 bid openings for two Erie Thruway road projects citing unsatisfactory soil on the proposer route. Officials noted Oasis soil initially deemed acceptable failed to drain properly, risking frost damage to the road bed.
Evangelist Roy R. Wilson will headline revival services at the Corry Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The schedule runs this evening at 7 30 and nightly through December 15 except Saturdays with Sunday services at 7 30 pm. Special music is planned each evening. Public attendance is invited per pastor Rev Docherty.
Worded as a brief notice that development plans remain unchanged while bids will be reissued for the two sections in late January after steps to secure other fill materials. The message emphasizes no change to current intentions despite the delay.
At three this morning the Spartansburg Post Office safe was blown open and loot valued between 200 and 300 dollars was taken. A small inner compartment with substantial cash remained unopened leaving authorities no clues.
Streets Director Joseph Walczak signals a broader reshuffling of department staff after last week’s dismissal of Streets Superintendent Walter Batchielot. Reports name Richard Creys and other aides as potential targets amid post election reorganization and mayoral changes.
The Pittsburgh postmaster James Smith sent holiday greetings and urged residents to mail Christmas cards early to ensure timely delivery. Officials emphasize early mailing to avoid year end delays and backlogs.
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