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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1961
Page
2
Corry 2 7613 reports Martin's Wholesale Paper and Specialties now operates at Route 6 site. Turben's Auto Service, local Chevrolet dealer, also listed in item with brief ad copy and contact details.
A fragmented hospital column lists discharges and admissions across Corry, Union City, Clymer, and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Cerena Sy, Parkhurst, and Peggy Sue Foreman infant, with addresses and relations. Local ad line notes rates and submission cutoff.
A fire at the nine story Mayflower Hotel near Central Park killed Murray Wyzel a Perry Como television writer and an unidentified woman. Fireman John King a Long Island resident also died. Two firemen were injured and others overcome by smoke as flames spread from Wyzel room to the hall. The blaze burned for about an hour before contained.
The Empire State Building, then the world’s tallest structure, was sold today for 85 million dollars to Prudential Insurance Co of America. Prudential granted control of the 102 story New York skyscraper to Empire State Building Associates, an investment syndicate led by Lawrence A Wien. Prudentix paid 29 million to the seller. Henry Crown of Chicago, principal stockholder of the Empire State Building Corp, and Wien’s group paid 36 million to Crown, completing a major transaction.
A weather summary reports Florida's cooler spell with Miami at 60 degrees and Key West 61, Tallahassee down to 31, a record low for the date, while northern Florida stayed in the 60s to 70s. Forecasters warn of more cold and subzero readings across the Midwest and Great Lakes as light snow falls in several regions.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Meyerine also listed as Minnie or Meyerink will be at Abbe Reformed Church Clymer at 2 p.m. Thursday with calls at Spitzer Funeral Home Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial in Holland Cemetery. Oscar A Fralick funeral at Bracken Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday with calls Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Burial in West Spring Creel Cemetery.
New Chrysler display shows an experimental turbine driven automobile with plans to hand cars to a select group of customers later this year. Officials say turbine engines use far fewer parts and require no oil changes, marking a radical shift from conventional piston engines amid a nationwide fleet of about 79 million vehicles.
A retired Methodist minister from Meadville, Pennsylvania, was killed in Brooklyn, Michigan, in a violent attack at his farm home. Authorities say the minister was found unconscious and burned with kerosene after being bound. the incident occurred within a year and a half of his retirement from the Grad Methodist Church. Police report ongoing investigation and motive unknown.
The Maryland Civil Liberties Union chairman elect Irving R Murray says Maryland is far behind Pennsylvania in civil rights. Murray, veteran Baltimore pastor, will become union head January 15, succeeding Jack Lovitt. He notes Pennsylvania officials and lawmakers support civil liberties, while Maryland faces housing discrimination debates tied to education and income.
Mulliken says he will recommend moving the dog pound after discovering animals dead behind the city incinerator. One dog named Half Head is reported dead with three others, as the pound is now empty and plans to relocate behind the incinerator for better care ahead of a council meeting.
New York dispatch notes Khrushchev uses the Berlin wall to pressure Europe and isolate America. NBC ally Huntley frames Berlin as a target to weaken West Germany within NATO. Report praises NBC for clear facts and steady delivery amid a tense strategic chess scenario.
A television review notes a growing trend of numeric titles across genres. By next week the number of network programs using statistics as identifiers will reach sixteen, including crime shows, comedy, documentaries, and children’s programs.
Carlisle authorities ponder whether Mrs. John Smith died of a heart attack or injuries from an ambulance crash en route to the hospital. The ambulance, responding to her heart attack, collided with a car on Hanover Street after siren passage. Mrs. Smith died at the hospital. An occupant of the stopped car was treated for minor injuries. Also reported, Dr. John Peter Hurt, 88, former Union University president, died.
PHILADELPHIA AP W LeRoy McKinley a Philadelphia lawyer was installed as Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons He heads about 260000 Masons in 602 Masonic lodges in Pennsylvania He succeeds Max Balecom of Emporium and Robert E Deyoe of Oil City with other officers installed including grand warden
Western Auto Associate Store at 109 East Washington Street advertises beer ale and soft drinks with free delivery. Corry Beverage Distributor adds contact numbers 2 1003 and 3 3513 for orders and deliveries.
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