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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
4
Front matter lists publication details for the Corry Evening Journal including staff roles, advertising bureau, and syndication. It notes mail and carrier rates, display ad deadline, and mentions exclusive Associated Press content.
An OCR fragment rails at large scale bingo in New York state alleging professional gamblers infiltrate halls and extract profits from rent far outweighing charities. It cites $100,050 rent for 16 months and claims charities are fronting for a gambling operation with links to organized crime and broad corruption.
Meditation by Rev. Gordon G. Creighton urges area ministers to teach children enduring Christmas values. It contrasts seasonal bustle with the nativity and questions whether gifts, glitter, and toys replace spiritual lessons in shaping young minds.
Findley Lake notices confirm the death of Mrs. Harry Whitney at Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo after an illness. Funeral attendance was noted as Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Whitney returned from Florida for the services. Local returns mention Park questions and deer hunting last week by John Gibbons.
The United States declares war on Japan after the Pearl Harbor attack. Tokyo confirms Japan has entered a state of war with the US as Britain and others mobilize in response. Newsrooms publish extra editions to keep readers posted on air and naval developments amid the unprovoked assault.
Wallace Young arrived home from Warren where he attended the Keystone Name less Five game last night. J J Desmond F A Loveland C Wales and Arthur Cole grove traveled to Erie to attend the Exe Retary Club gridiron banquet. Clyde Paulson was robbed of his wallet by a lone bandit at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Liberty Street early today. City news asks journals to publish notice that no coasting is permitted on sidewalks.
Church services in Corry at Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on East South Streets led by Rev EA Ordner include 845 am World Belief clothing collection ends today 1100 am Church School 700 pm Holy Communion and sermon Four Legs of the Book reception of new members nursery for children Luther League 400 pm Boy Scouts 600 pm Ruth Circle 840 pm Church Council 730 pm Senior Choir rehearsal and Youth Advent activities with Corry County Tyre group.
Congregations in West Spring Creek and Wrightsville share service times and activities including worship, Sunday School, choir practices, Bible study, and parish events led by Rev. Robert G. Pier pastor at Spring Creek and other church leaders. Salvation Army in East Washington Street lists services and meetings led by Capt. and Mrs. Richard Bush with multiple weekly programs for all ages. Evangelical United Brethren and Wrightsville Community Church also publish Sunday School, morning worship, prayer meetings, and youth activities under their respective pastors.
An article extols the value of singing for unity and goodwill. It urges participation in church choirs and congregational singing, noting radio and television may spread songs and reduce hatred. It praises church groups and encourages regular attendance and joining group singing opportunities.
Local churches list Sunday and weekday services across Corry and nearby towns. The guide names parishes such as Thomas the Apostle R M Church on West Washington Street and First Baptist on West Pleasant Street with service times and youth activities. It also covers Columbus Community, Christian Alliance, Nazarenes, and several small congregations with their weekly programs and meeting hours.
A compact listing details weekly services and activities for multiple congregations in Spartanburg and surrounding areas including Emmanuel Episcopal First Methodist and Seventh Day Adventist. It notes Holy Communion times morning worship church school and choir rehearsals along with youth programs Girl Scout activity and church meetings throughout the week.
A historical OCR fragment lists multiple companies including Thompson Maple Products Rogers Structural Steel Co Raul's Men's Wear Mchines Steel Co Carry Concrete and Gravel Raymond Mfg. Co Northwaatern Rural Electric Ajax Iron Works E. E. Guignon Brocken Funeral Home Crystal Coal Co Fogle Lumber Co.
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