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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1960
Page
4
Front matter notes the Corry Journal staff and Associated Press rights, with publishing rates by mail and carrier, deadlines and advertising policies. It lists publishers, managers, and departments, plus service areas and rate structures for subscriptions and ads.
Dr Edward H Litchfield of the University of Pittsburgh warns that American work habits threaten national culture and economic strength. He cites partial school years wasted time and calls for renewed emphasis on hard work over leisure to avoid a weakened system and a 16 hour work week trend. He notes unions push toward shorter hours amid social changes.
Hal Boyle notes Bob Hope’s rare steady enthusiasm after decades in show business. Hope remains active in films with The Facts of Life, tours for benefit shows, and runs a broad business empire. He emphasizes script quality and the need to feel good about daily work while aging gracefully.
Corry Ministers' Christmas Meditations reflects on endurance and faith from Luke 21 1-19. Rev Wallan C Sette Jr contemplates the Temple in Jerusalem and warns against placing trust in worldly things, urging reliance on spiritual strength amid trials.
Detective Sgt. Nick Buto of the Erie Police Department received suspension without pay after a report said he sat down to play cards in Dee's Cigar Store while on duty. Police Chief Edward Williams described his past record as excellent but stated the card game violated the Manual of Rules. Mayor Arthur Gardner approved the suspension effective yesterday.
Chautauqua County attorney Lowne Adams from Forestville was found guilty in Fredonia police court on two counts of violating the village meter ordinance. Police Justice John Fitzgerald presided, Adams was fined $10 on one count. the case continued from November 22. Adams posted $10 cash for his appearance. warrant issued by Judge Fitzgerald.
Fragmentary quotation reflecting on wealth and worldly value. It asserts that nothing in this world has lasting worth and life is only meaningful through faith in Christ. The passage emphasizes bearing trouble now for a glorious life to come, gained by enduring with Christ.
A mixed Corry page recalls wartime dispatches with word of Trulian captives reaching new highs, five generals among the prisoners, and British patrols along the Anglo Egyptian Sudan frontier. A farm fire tragedy near the city kills three boys, while Santa promises a Corry arrival by train. New York trends note rising grooming spending with men and women fueling fragrance and aftershave markets, amid holiday gift urges.
Report notes rising sales in men’s hair tonics and dandruff remedies with Nair tonics estimated at 69.85 million dollars annually and growing at least five percent yearly. Industry observers cite a nationwide market for balding men, though exact figures are unspecified, while wig sales appear limited by consumer hesitance.
The Strand Corp of Sharon announced the purchase of the Grand Theatre on North Center Street from J C Shamburg. Bruce Taylor, injured in a bicycle accident a few weeks ago, left Corry Hospital yesterday to recover at home on Main Street. City figures Carter Doh McLaughlin and sister Mrs Alice traveled to Scranton this morning after learning of their niece’s death.
Philadelphia Eagles, Eastern Conference titleholders, announced that mail order tickets will be accepted at Franklin Field. The front office is already oversubscribed. The NFL championship game is set for December 26 and could be moved back if the Western Conference ends it.
LW Kennedy of Pittsburgh reported a break in Saturday afternoon in the Pineville district Titusville. Kennedy, hunting with Jack Dibble, lost a British Enfield 303 rifle a Winchester model 1894 32-40 rifle two boxes of 303 shells two boxes of 32-40 shells a half box of 403 shells checkered jackets sports shirts and flannel trousers plus two gun carving cases. Police urged hunters with information to contact them district game protector or State Police.
An old style Formosan wedding in which the bride met her husband after an arranged union ended with Hsieh Yueh-kui, 21, found dead the following day. Police suspect suicide. Six photos of a man other than her husband were found among her belongings.
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