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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1959
Page
4
Yesterdays Memories of Corry reports on Santa Monica actor Douglas Fairbanks death at 66 and Corry's 1939 Red Cross Roll Call exceeding its goal. Also notes on local education board president Carl Henton addressing school directors and proposing economy as a guiding principle.
Local residents question police action after a midweek crash and a busy Corry news week covers school officials, fundraising drives, veterans’ services, club activities, and local figures. Highlights include Donna Mick’s Corry State Teachers College ties, VEW service changes, Santa preparations, and the Kin Mnia Dam core hole work by Neil McKay.
The Kutztown Patriot notes Governor announces expansion of roadside rest areas along Pennsylvania highways. The piece argues these stops are essential on high speed interstates to combat driver fatigue, reduce danger, and keep drivers alert, urging more locations as part of the modern highway system.
The state of Louisiana is noted for having ten constitutions, the most among states, with its documents totaling about 201 423 words. Rhode Island, by contrast, has a single constitution, the shortest in the nation at roughly 3050 words.
Forty years ago on December 12 1919 a large gathering of about 150 attended the First Baptist Church event marking the mortgage burning. The Standard Hose Company reported 418 dollars net from a recent dance at East Main Street headquarters. Daylight saving time proposed for city at next City Commission meeting. Corry reports lax sale of 17 mills deemed highest for a city of similar size in the US drawing nationwide comment.
Erie County agricultural officials announce changes to price-support rules under new grain standards. Moisture content limits for ear corn and shelled corn are adjusted, affecting eligibility for farm storage loans through February to May 1960 and annual warehouse storage programs.
Corry ministers discuss how Paul uses Psalm 9 to show Jesus fulfills the Old Testament. They stress Scripture as timeless sustenance for daily life, guiding steadfastness, hope, and trust in God through the Holy Spirit’s inspiration.
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