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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1963
Page
1
The readable lines describe an 8 pm holiday event with decorative displays and sales. It mentions Mrs Margie Stroup and a $5.00 item, and references a sale or decoration event with dates and times obscured by errors.
City and Elkton area school board seek more information on a 1961 law to exempt veterans from local taxes. They voted to appeal to the State Veterans Commission after reviewing claims by Samuel Baressi that he qualifies due to full time work, a pension, and a VFW service role. Baressi disputes lack of notification on exemption actions. The boards doubt Baressi’s entitlement while pursuing state inquiry. The motion passed city council unanimously and the school board by 5 to 2.
Attorney Douglas Rozelle was named city solicitor by a unanimous City Council vote to fill the unexpired term of Roger Brown who resigned after a heart attack. Rozelle will earn 1200 yearly and serves through May next year amid plans for airport paving street work golf course zoning and other projects.
In snow covered Mount Davis area authorities search for two missing deer hunters identified as Rey R Adams, 62, and Jesse Tuck, 63, both of Leckrone Fayette County. Snow up to 18 inches deep impeded the search in the remote area about 20 miles south of Somerset. Authorities and the two men became separated from two other hunters.
A 16 year old Elgin youth awaits arraignment on a burglary charge after police say he shattered a garage window at Williams Fruit Market on Route 6 at Route 89 intersection and stole six cartons of cigarettes. An injury at the scene occurred to the suspect’s hand. Police pursued leads in Elgin and nearby areas before locating him. The incident prompted an investigation by Corry State Police.
An Oklahoma City man asked Santa Claus to supply a marriageable list in a Christina contest run by the Oklahoma City Times. He signed his real name but requested the pen name J. Adams and said at 60 there isn’t much time to wed. He wants multiple women fast, saying one at a time is too slow.
A severe winter storm coats Corry and nearby regions with up to eight inches of snow. Four schools delayed or closed, while buses run late but service continues. Cold temperatures and hazardous driving persist as plows and salt crews work through the night.
The Mayer Stuurers Construction Co disputes the city claim that curb work on White Street was not backfilled and should be paid by the city streets department. The firm contends the city owes about $225 and asked City Engineer David Johnson to meet with Streets Supt. Walter Ross for a recommendation. The report also notes housing unit owner Fred Marsh seeking paving of an unused street at Snyder Circle and Corry Jamestown Corp allowing public parking on vacated Barlow-site land adjacent to Plant No. 1 with a cancellable contract under review by the new solicitor Douglas Ri4.
Fort Gordon authorities investigate a shooting yesterday near the post. A soldier was killed and several others injured as the probe continues in Augusta Georgia.
In a two day search in snowy Lake Tahoe mountains, posses pressed on for Frank Sinatra Jr. as FBI urged protection while Sinatra Sr. kept vigil in a Reno hotel. Sheriff Carlson acknowledged fear of kidnapping as officers seized six men near Lake Tahoe linked to bank robberies, including Sorce and Keating, while John Foss failed to ID suspects.
Corry Area Jointure plans midyear moves as vacancies open and more hires occur. Superintendent Thomas R. Shupe says several changes are needed and interviews will be set up quickly due to a lack of candidates. Resignations include Mrs. Geraldine Hall and Mrs. Kathleen Wilson. other postings span high school and Conelway positions and a speech therapy post. Four new teachers will be needed for the two new elementary schools opening in Corry and Columbus next year.
Corry School Board president Dr. John Mohr opened his term with committee appointments at the first regular meeting. New directors Keith Henton B G Bennett and Dr Bruce Summerville join the panels. Administration Ott Jr chairman Bliley and Henton serve. Finance Bliley chairman Bennett and Summerville. Insurance Henton chairman Summerville and Chase. Athletics Bennett chairman Bliley and Summerville.
Turnpike commissioners upheld a ban on motorcycles effective January 1 following a five hour public hearing in New Brunswick New Jersey. The ruling bars motorcycles from the Turnpike while buses face interior prohibitions, as officials cited safety concerns and traffic flow.
In Bolivia, four Americans and 17 others remain hostage at Catavi as a 24 hour deadline looms. Miners demand release of two jailed union leaders Irineo Pimental and Frederico Escobar, while the government gives no sign of releasing them. Thomas Martin, a U.S. Information Agency officer, says captives including Canadian technicians and a Dutch mine manager are safe for now.
Area Joint School Committee discusses Act 299 and county reorganization with Erie meeting set to outline merger options. Sparta and Corry districts face pressure to merge or lose state subsidies as district sizes must grow to ensure quality education under the law.
A search resumed for three crewmen of an American C46 cargo plane that vanished about 150 miles northeast of the Azores Monday amid heavy seas and low temperatures. The Coast Guard, aided by twelve planes of the 57th Air Rescue Squadron and five merchant vessels, searched off Santa Maria Azores after the plane reportedly ran out of fuel and ditched in the ocean.
City officials reviewed 16 applicants for the meter checking job on a 400 meter route over three miles. The position, a 40 hour week with varied shifts, may be filled following Mayor Zaleneck's recommendation in coming weeks. A meter maid role appears tied to a downtown parking plan moving from nickel to 10 cent meters, with new meters extended to streets previously unmetered.
Ex pitcher Charles Carl Fischer, a former major league hurler for Washington Chicago St Louis and Cleveland, died of a heart attack at his home here. He was 46.
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