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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1959
Page
4
The Corry Journal publishes AP dispatches and local notices with mail rates listed. Advertising copy deadlines and subscription prices are shown, including yearly and half yearly rates, and single copy cost.
The plan, urged by Jack Doc Kearns to organize professionals across all sports, includes football coaches, golf pros, and others from groundkeepers to caddies. Jimmy Hoffa weighs in with interest, eyeing a potential membership of over a million, despite a wary sports world.
Eugene Wilson, 46, died yesterday when his car collided with a freight train at a Pennsylvania Railroad crossing in Allenport, Pennsylvan ia. The fatal crash occurred as Wilson’s vehicle crossed the tracks, police said, with investigators reviewing the circumstances.
Borough officials report that 1960 revenue will rise by 14,325.2 dollars despite a 70 percent jump in assessed value from 1,686,310 to 2,496,070. The 5 percent limit on property tax and a mill rate drop from 17 to 12 reduced revenue. Council hoped higher assessments would fund services but the extra 1,432 dollars falls short for planned projects. Ralph Campbell, borough secretary, provided calculations.
The prosecution sought a 20 year sentence while Oscar Fernandez Jordan argued Fidel Castro's regime would deport Buchanan as an act of benevolence. He accused the Herald editors of aiding Young's escape, which Buchanan denied, saying his Cuba visit was to interview allied Americans as a humanitarian gesture.
The 1939 boxing season highlighted Billy Conn’s achievements amid a year of title shifts across divisions. A Meyerink Milling Company mill near Columbus burned last night, causing about 18000 in losses, covered by insurance. Mrs Nellie Black won a grand prize car in The Journal subscription campaign, choosing from Plymouth Ford or Chevrolet.
40 Years Ago December 23 1918 the charter of the Corry Aerie of the fraternal order of Eagles has been annulled and the local clubrooms closed. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thaddeus Perkins was celebrated yesterday at their home at 596 Liberty Street. Captain W B Rogers paymaster in the US Navy with Mrs Rogers arrived in the city this morning from Washington DC to spend the holidays. Philp Murray who is attending the State Automobile school is home from Detroit to spend the holidays.
Hollywood faced a slide in domestic theater attendance as television emerged in homes. The era saw major studios cut costs, shift to widescreen and 3D formats, and realign leadership amid asset sales and reorganizations. The upheaval reshaped industry economics and power.
The text notes major studios sold assets, including a vast jet, to Music Corporation of America for 11 million and trimmed costs to resume profits. It warns that such stopgap moves only paused disorder and more is needed to keep studios financially viable amid the 1950s downturn.
In Tampa Pla AP report a fourteen year old boy named Robert Prenety was buried alive for seven minutes yesterday. Homer Smith a visitor from Rockford Illinois dug the boy free before firefighters arrived after hearing cries and French's compulsions.
The Church of the Nazarene on Essex Street led by Rev. Paul Bowlby lists services and activities. Showers of Blessing at 9:15 a.m. broadcasts on WOTR Radio Voice of the Nazarene. Sunday School 3:45 p.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nazarene Young People 1:45 p.m. Evening Evangelistic service at 1:45 p.m. Ambassador class meets at the Minnicks home. Thursday social 8:00-11:00 p.m. Candlelight service and Holy Communion after 11:15 p.m. to midnight. Ajax Iron Works.
A collection of church notices and devotional reflections promotes keeping the Christmas spirit daily through faith. It lists events at The Salvation Army, First Baptist, Evangelical United Brethren, Christian and Missionary Alliance, and other congregations with service times, prayers, youth programs, and choir practices.
Rev George A Myers hosts 9:50 a m Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a m Morning Worship with sermon We Must Go On With Christ Nursery care. 6:30 p m MYF meets at church 7:30 p m Evening service sermon Give Us This Year Watch Night Holy Communion Thursday 9 pm to Midnight Friday 6 am and 6 pm New Year’s Day Prayer Vigil Saturday 7:30 pm Men’s Prayer Fellowship.
Reverend Barclay B. Fishburn leads morning worship at 10 30. Sermon and installation of elders and deacons follow. Sunday School at 11 45. Evening worship at 8. Christian Endeavor at 9 15 led by Alberta Croscut with Carole Wiggers Everett Bensink Kenneth Beckerink and Veo Boozel as speakers. Tuesday 8 p m Christian Endeavor party and election at Elesnor and Russell Schruers home. Wednesday 8 p m prayer meeting 9 p m choir practice. Thursday 8 p m Young People’s Class Watch Night party and service at Harold and Mrs Tenpas home.
Findley Lake Sherman Road church services listed with Holy Communion at Emmanuel. Rev. Lundeen's group conducts Sunday School, morning and evening services, and youth fellowship. Emmanuel Church at Eirth and Center Streets led by Rev. Seitz Jr includes Holy Communion, church school, morning prayer, and youth events with a Christmas party.
East Columbus Avenue church listing shows Christian Science services at 9 30 and 11 00 a m with Sunday School and church service. A Wednesday testimony meeting runs 8 00 p m with additional youth fellowship and midweek prayer. Rev Burkett I. Smith leads a separate Lakeview church with boys and girls fellowship and evening service.
CLYMER ME Elmer Armes minister presides over Sunday services at 10:00 a m and 1:00 p m Morning Worship at 7:43 p m Wednesday prayers and ministry hour open to all ODIST Seventh Day Adventist North Center Street Albert E Nell Pastor Sabbath services on Saturday 10:00 a m Sabbath School 11:30 a m Divine Worship and Wednesday prayer meeting follow.
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