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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
4
Rev George A. Myers reflects on Christ as the binding stone for unity. He cites scripture from Matthew 21 42 46 and Psalm 118, arguing modern science and politics lack moral truth without Christ. The piece emphasizes universal forgiveness and love to unite races, classes, and peoples.
The page reviews international tensions with the Soviet Union and Hungary, urging withdrawal of ambassadors from Moscow until troops depart. It also surveys the National Council for the Social Studies discussion on a five year education program proposing six to eight billion dollars annually, funded by a 2.5 to 4 percent of GNP.
Fire Chief Peter Kuhn told the city council three of four new Erie fire houses were built in wrong places. Safety Director Michael Cannavino asked for an underwriter survey for two new stations in the southern districts. The four stations cost $338,000 and were placed per National Fire Underwriters recommendations. Mayor Gardner said two push line companies offered to build a new ice house on the corner previously occupied by Number Seven at 2nd and Peach Streets. No decision yet.
Critics note the Festival of Music produced by So Hurok on NBC TV showcased Victoria de los Angeles Arthur Rubinstein Barry Morell Andres Segovia Boris Christoff Nicola Moscona and Marian Anderson. The 90 minute program offered fuller performances and intelligent commentary though camera cuts limited warmth and audience reaction.
Community notes show Bram of the Cabing Sunday School hosting a Christmas event Saturday night December 22 at Boctork Mb with Mrs Fred Wallace and others attending. The item lists multiple local residents and family visits spanning dinners, holidays, and upcoming skating party at Corenillos rink.
Local social and obituary notes from Corry area pages include Friday and Sunday visits among residents. Mentions include the Courtright and Marsh families, a death in Wattsburg prompting travel, hospital confinements in Galveston, and new birth announcements linked to Garfield families.
Five years into the project at Central Michigan College of Education, a master teacher works with an aide to handle non instruction tasks in Bay City and other cities. The Ford Fund grant of 285000 funds the program which officials say increases teaching effectiveness by letting teachers manage 50 percent more pupils. Parents appreciate the help with ill or slow learners and absentees, while the sponsor sees progress in community support.
Mrs Sabrs Washington marks her 11th birthday since the Civil War, recalling General Lee surrender and jubilant celebrations in Homewood Pittsbhrgh. A former enslaved woman from South Carolina, she endured hardship with her late husband and 18 children, cherishing a birthday card from Mamie Eisenhower as a treasured keepsake.
A Verona woman, 44, was found not guilty of murdering her husband Paul after a short jury deliberation in Allegheny County. The trial noted she stabbed him with a wood cutting tool during an alleged confrontation after he threatened her while drunk.
Police enforcement will target drivers who park at meters all day and fail to feed meters. Officer Ralph Hecht announced an intensified two hour patrol schedule to catch violators and issue tickets.
Pennsylvania State University student David A Scott resigned today as executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Federation of Young Republicans effective January 31 He said he must finish his final semester at Penn State Centre County Young Republican chairman Jezr el commented that it will be hard to replace the job Scott has done for the federation K L Shirk Jr Young Republican chairman noted the difficulty in finding a replacement that matches his work.
An eight ship anti submarine group that patrolled the Mediterranean since the start of the Suez fighting is sailing home. The group was reported to have been at Rotterdam when hostilities began and now sails for home, signaling possible tension easing in the area.
A local court in Wattsburg appointed a provisional trustee amid ongoing property disputes. The action aims to stabilize assets and safeguard stakeholders until a formal hearing can proceed.
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