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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1961
Page
2
Hotel social listing for Union City area shows Slim and his Night Riders performing at Sparta Hotel Saturday night from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m with band members and several local residents admitted or discharged at local names and addresses.
The Most Rev Francis Patrick Keough archbishop of Baltimore died aged 70 yesterday from stroke complications. Born in New Britain Connecticut he was ordained in 1916 and named archbishop of Baltimore in 1947. He was known unofficially as archbishop of the poor for his charity work.
Funeral notices list services for Mrs Alma White and other residents. White’s service is Monday at 2 p.m. at St George Funeral Home with calls Friday 7–9 p.m. and Sat Sun 2–5 and 7–8 p.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Raymond McCoy, Guy King, Edward Nelson info included with call times, mass, and interments across Bracken and St Thomas chapels. VFW event noted with dance Saturday night 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
A Hartford Hospital blaze killed fifteen people and displaced many as the fire damaged eight units and 218 beds. Officials said initial alarms came after witnesses reported smoke around 1 30 p.m with inquiries over possible cigarette ignition and rapid ceiling spread. Hospital staff evacuated patients including mothers who had recently given birth, and remaining patients were moved to other units as repairs and inquiries continue.
Paul Harvey News notes that Laguns Salada Elementary in California bars Silent Night while allowing Jingle Bells. Superintendent Frederick Lucas cites a state law against teaching religion in public schools. County District Attorney supports him as administrators fear Christmas events may alienate Jewish students. A patriot's reminiscences about Jewish friends and Christmas coexistence are referenced.
A Panamanian freighter named Combine One sank after a storm in the South China Sea with 33 believed dead. Five survivors and two bodies were recovered by US forces near Ladd Reef. The Epping Forest reported rough seas and 35 knot winds hampering rescue efforts as 13 merchant ships joined the search.
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