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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
6
Reports include a Christmas Day holiday cancellation, a lost key and religious medal, a stray German shepherd, a near collision on Route 14, and injuries from a Route 80 crash. Obituary notice for Jay C. Willcox. Behrend Campus Advisory Board appointments. hospital stays. Christmas Eve service at First Methodist. Officials note rising naturalization filings with January address reports.
Erie truck driver Elmer Carlson, 44, was rescued after 2.5 hours of extrication from a wreck on Route 20 at the Nickel Plate underpass in Harborcreek. He suffered a dislocated hip and a forehead cut. Carlson, of Buffalo based Enzor Express, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital. the trailer carried 4,000 pound paper packages and caused about 20,000 dollars in damages.
Funeral services for G. Howard Walters were held at Bracken Funeral Home yesterday at 1 p.m. Dr Elmer Drtner officiated. Temporary interment followed in the mausoleum at Pine Grove Cemetery. Surviving relatives include John Martin and son Curtis Meadville. Petey Zitkus and son Peter Jr Leavittown. Lloyd Baldwin Little Genesee. Leroy Walters and John Walters Allegany. Harold Mossman Olean.
In New York former President Harry S. Truman initially refused to pose for photographers then agreed to stand with Republican presidential candidate Richard M Nixon backstage at the Shubert Theatre after the musical Here's Love. The AP photographer captured the moment amid the backstage bustle.
A historic blizzard dropped 15 inches of snow in Memphis leading to dangerous highway conditions across the South. State troopers limited travel to snow tires and chains between several states while a white Christmas spread eastward to New England and the Great Lakes. Government offices closed early as cities reported severe disruption and then moderate temperatures from the Mississippi to the Pacific.
The article surveys how Christmas is celebrated globally, noting variations such as Santa Claus traditions in the Americas, Father Christmas in England, St. Nicholas in the Netherlands, Germany’s carols and trees, Italy’s Presepio, and Latin American customs including Posadas in Mexico and welcoming doors in Peru. It highlights religious observances and festive practices differing by country and culture.
In Erie County, Dean School and Wesleyville tied for first place in the opening elementary spelling contest broadcast on WSER TY. A sixth grader from Dean School, and Patty Wetmore of Columbus, won a high school dictionary and a pen respectively as the competition allowed a second chance spelling round.
The remaining members from Dean School listed Norman Hasbrouck Cathy La Borde Cathy Fox Paul Sonoski and Denise Harvey as a fifth grade observer, completing the certificate for the case.
State Police Commissioner E Wilson Purdy ordered all available personnel including special duty men to traffic control from 4 pm today until 8 am Thursday. The move aims to manage flow and enforce safety across Harrisburg.
Mrs. Gertrude Newhouke returned home from Westfield after staying with her daughter’s family. Santa Claus visited Bear Lake last Saturday giving oranges and popcorn balls to children. The Beautification Club sponsored the holiday event as local homes glowed with lights and seasonal displays. Miss Jeanette Crosby returned from Erie Hospital after a three week stay. Several Bear Lake children contracted chicken pox. Bear Lake school held its Christmas program on Friday.
The Bear Lake EUB Church held a Christmas program on Saturday evening followed by a downstairs treat gathering. Mrs. Clara Connell visits Emporium with her son and daughter-in-law Merle and family. Barbara Manwaring, in Gowanda training, spends holidays with Clyde and family. The Bear Lake Firemen’s Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party at the fire hall. Douglas Cable, Allegheny College student, visits home for holidays. The Sunday School Beautification Club and the club sent coloring books to Zem Zem Hospital in Ene for Christmas.
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