Fragmented OCR note on writing program details and approvals
Offhand OCR fragment references writing procedures and administrative items. Mentions include names, dates, and approvals but the legible content is incomplete and unclear.
23 Dec 1961
Page 1
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1961
Page
1
Offhand OCR fragment references writing procedures and administrative items. Mentions include names, dates, and approvals but the legible content is incomplete and unclear.
Corry State Police report Frank J. Jackson, 39, of Union City, lost control eastbound on Route 6, crashed a car through guard posts, rolled multiple times, and was arrested for drunken driving after a positive test. He was jailed to appear before Justice Floyd Marsh. Marsh plans to display the wreck at Exso Hall to warn motorists during the holidays.
A severe winter storm crippled the Midwest from Iowa to Wisconsin with six foot drifts and stranded travelers. Dozens of buses were halted and hotels crowded as airports closed and lines fell silent. a second storm pushed cold air across the Dakotas and Minnesota, foreshadowing a white Christmas.
The holiday traffic toll rose in the opening hours of the Christmas weekend as authorities reported multiple fatalities from highway mishaps. The first victim was Cora Marcotte, 31, of Littleton New Hampshire, who died in a two car crash en route to Rhode Island. her husband and daughter were injured. The National Safety Council projected high travel volume with an estimated 500 traffic deaths during the tally period.
The Corry Area High School Junior High Chorus and Ensemble presented a Christmas themed program yesterday in the school auditorium. Under Miss Judith C. Dwyer direction, accompanists Miss Sharon McCray and Miss Kaylene Bliley accompanied arrangements including Hodie Christus Naetus Est and Christmas Ball.
The Congo cabinet declines to act on unity with Tshombe’s regime, delaying the accord. Katangese leaders press for unification before the National Assembly, while observers foresee possible rejection. Tshombe warns that assembly ratification could take days as the capital falls to opposing forces.
Early today three men were observed passing a beer bottle on West Main Street near Bitd Place. Ronald K. Taylor of Erie was jailed on a drunk charge. Arthur V. Stafford of Edinboro and James Hefner of Erie were released.
A gas company truck struck a group of youths on West Smithy Street near Mead Avenue. Eight year old Roger Brown suffered a possible skull fracture and concussion and was admitted to Cory Memorial Hospital after the accident as freezing sleet and slick pavement contributed to the crash. Roger’s sister Juan was unhurt while bystanders and police described the scene and driver actions leading up to the moment the youngsters entered the street.
A head on collision of two autos last night near Meadville killed Carl J. Durysta 30 Springboro and Dean Kellogg 38 Corneaut Ohio. Robert Bowen 38 Ashtabula Ohio, Kellogg’s passenger, was later admitted to Meadville City Hospital in satisfactory condition. Police reported the wreck occurred about 13 miles north of Meadville.
In Catanzaro Italy a diesel train car filled with Christmas shoppers plunged down a river embankment killing four and injuring many. Rescue teams worked for hours as hospitals called for blood donors and crews restored power to the area amid a nationwide mood of sorrow and Christmas remembrance.
A nostalgic republication of the Yes Virginia There Is A Santa Claus letter and editor's reply from The Sun. The piece recalls Virginia O’Hanlon’s 1897 question and Francis P. Church’s famous answer about belief, imagination, and the enduring joy of Christmas.
Clarence Snapp of Meadville was fined 90 dollars for failing to confine roaming cattle. He must show tests by January 12 or face an extra 100 dollars plus costs. The case, under a September hog law, was pursued by state veterinarian Melvin and Vaclavic.
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