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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
4
Hal Boyle's Americana excerpt appears in the Corry Journal. The piece discusses popular books and self improvement themes, noting typical reader aims and the challenges of securing a publisher for a certain work. The column reflects midcentury American press tone and includes commentary on wealth, success, and personal attitude.
The piece argues government subsidies create excess food, citing Bureau of the Budget figures across categories. It notes total subsidies to business and agriculture, with the Postal Department and publishing sectors receiving large subsidies, and questions the fairness of benefiting private citizens while farmers receive support.
A garbled OCR style passage mentions beef in police matters, vague references to politicians, and scattered names and places. It reads like a stray jumble of phrases from a regional scene with no clear event or dates.
A Linesville infant born with a heart condition died after a lengthy heart operation in Pittsburgh. The child, named Raine, had been a patient at Spencer Hospital Meadville earlier and celebrated his second birthday at home with his parents, siblings, and relatives before passing away.
The state wildlife commission reported harsh winter conditions kept hunters from going out on Monday the opening day of the snowshoe hare season. Officials noted weather also extended or opened grouse and rabbit seasons in parts of the state while warning some hunts may resume later in the week as conditions improve.
Robert I Miller, chair of Chautauqua GOP, outlines $5.5 million expansion at Fredonia College of Education including a $350,000 dining hall nearly done and $1.9 million for several buildings. Projects push to 1961 and spring starts with dorms, fine arts, and athletic fields, aiming for 1500 students by 1988.
Rites were held for Robert S. Price this morning at St Elizabeth's Church with Rev Cyril J Kronz officiating. Interment followed at St Elizabeth's Cemetery. A prayers service preceded the funeral at Aracken Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Frank Barkoski Sr. and Laverne Miller among others. Attendees from away included David Anderson of Westfield and Miss Frances Schoppert of Titusville with several from Pittsburgh, Union City, Spartansburg.
The State Highways Department laid off 135 temporary engineering assistants on one week’s notice due to reduced winter construction. They were hired to inspect highway and bridge projects.
Seneca Nation leaders and James Lawi plan a January 10 meeting in Washington with federal officials to discuss the fate of their people tied to the Kinada Dam project. Army Corps of Engineers plans outline necessary acreage and relocation for about 120 Seneca families amid ongoing legal challenges.
Funeral services for Mrs Burt Alice M Gates were held yesterday at Bracken Funeral Home at 2 pm with Rev R A Merrifield of Columbus Community Church officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers were Glenn Gates Allan Gates Robert Williams Merle Williams Clyde Hall and Jasper Drake. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Jasper Drake of Union City and Mr and Mrs Frank Stasi of Warren Ohio with several Corry area friends.
In Palm Beach at the Orange Bowl a football signed by all Navy and Missouri players will be given to President-elect John F Kennedy for his infant son John Jr. The child was born November 25 and the ceremony follows the January 2, Orange Bowl game.
Long list of guests and visitors from Clymer Corry and Lakewood gathered at Cutting home for Christmas Eve and holiday weekend. Residents from Holland Mich Jamestown North East Erie and Sherman joined local relatives for meals dinners and informal visits over the holiday period.
Teamsters consider arbitration in spring as Erie faces vigorous prosecution of police pay arbitration and two new arbitration threats. Firefighters may use longevity provisions after city rejection. Patsy Casane, Teamsters representative, spoke from St Vincent's Hospital in Erie. William McLaughlin, FF spokesman, noted the firemen might pursue longevity arbitration.
James Boresman of West Springfield was freed on 500 bond after pleading innocent to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 16 year old Wayne Bendure of Parkview. The crash on Route 20 near Girard occurred when an eastbound pickup, traveling 40 to 50 mph on ice, passed another vehicle, struck Bendure’s auto broadside and rolled into the westbound lane. A hearing is set for January 5 before Peace Justice Harold Oliver. District Attorney Herbert J Johnson Jr said the investigation found the pickup crossed a snowbank and careened into Bendure’s car.
Holiday visitors fill Bear Lake as families reunite for Christmas. Fern Morton, Merle Connell, and Elwood Connell host relatives from Emporium Warren and Pittsburgh area. Graves Morton visits Clarendon State College, while other locals like Manwaring and Newhouse families share Christmas gatherings and updates.
A fleet of Soviet merchant ships steamed toward Cuba with tractors, paper, and other cargoes while Havana officials denounced a U S led blockade and claimed the shipments aim to undermine Cuba’s economy.
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