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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
4
The Corry Journal reports on the census finding larger American farms averaging 24.22 acres and mechanization driving farm consolidation while noting income lags. It also covers skepticism from polio experts toward a one shot vaccination plan and support for a two to four week booster to achieve lasting immunity.
A playful quiz on current events asks readers to choose options about teaching career shares, immigration policy under President Eisenhower, and other social questions. The fragment hints at questions on immigration and family, inviting readers to test their knowledge.
Columbus residents celebrate holiday street lights with open invitation to visitors while a local retail outlet awaits an official letter warning against fair trade price practices. The week features diverse items from water treatment plant completion to deer season wrap up and educational awards.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal a chaotic local politics scene with mentions of a special tax, city officials, a permanent head replacement, and rumors of fee changes. References to George Corbett, Warren County High Way Department, and a Dem Democrat churn hint at ongoing power shifts and regulatory debates.
A veteran rail road dispatcher in the Northern Region, who spent most of his career from Rewi to Exe and later at Buffalo keeping trains running between Eve and Renova and Buffalo, called it quits after more than fifty years in the job.
The annual Christmas pageant rises tomorrow at 7 30 PM with an 23 member cast and adult choir. Participants include Pinghets Amos Bryan Stowe Micutt Roy Reed Tsiah Justin Burns Moerdink David Shinon Mary Ann Diemer Cyn ihe Williams Leslie Lopus Mary Wilcox Joseph Jon Miller Dorothy Berkhous Connie Monti Carol Saves George Gage John Burgess David Myers Ernest Brockman James Davises Howard Loveland John Morris Charles Williams Howard Brooks and Howard Rehnbote who serves as narrator.
Twenty eight boys attended the Rotary Club Christmas party at the Hotel Corry replacing the weekly meeting. E E Hawkins presented entertainment with four reels. A 18 day Christmas recess begins Friday afternoon and runs to Monday morning January 6. Steadman retains garbage collection contract for another year with no site changes anticipated. News from Clymer includes Circle No 1 Mission Band meeting, a $100 mission gift to Mexico, Plus Ultra Class Methodist Christmas party, and Abbe Reformed Adult Bible Class showing local films.
About 50 residents attended a public auction at the city building today selling old post office equipment. A large amount of cut timber is being drawn into the city despite heavy sledding conditions. Byron Perkins of South Center street had a serious accident while helping unload a barrel of pork at a store. the barrel slipped and his hand was injured.
A terse report notes a person caught and injured as fingers suffered painful cuts and bruises. Details are sparse but imply an aut or accident context. The event is described without graphic language, focusing on the injury to the fingers.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church named president Ed ward Ruslink and vice president Mrs Alvin Dunnewold with secretaries Amos WarErden and Mrs Royal Legters. A parade dinner program highlighted a trip to New York City and a Christmas train outing with Mrs Gravink and Janette Gravink.
Pittsburgh writer Henry Russell Miller aged 75, noted attorney and businessman, died yesterday in Pittsburgh. The longtime figure in local literature and civic circles left behind a substantial body of work and business endeavors.
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