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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1960

Page

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Sale of Birds and Poultry Feeds Celebrated at Auction

The notice describes a sale in Trem NY by Reed of L a5 Tike To s, listing 2 fresh Walter Les chickens and other poultry for bidding. It notes a May date in Irisburg, with involvement from Corry and local residents thanking neighbors for kindness. The auction appears official with certificates and secretary signatures, and excludes busts or contracts.

C. B Walter Les Irisburg A. l. Corry Delight T Corry

City Hall Purchase Ruling Upholds Old High School Buy

City solicitor Roger M Brown issued a written opinion to the City Council stating that the purchase of the former Corry High School property is legal. The opinion notes a 3-2 vote on December 12 and clarifies notice requirements for special meetings under the Right to Know law, warning fines for knowingly violating the statute.

Roger Brown Corry High School City Council J. Pred Kinley Colnnell

Six youths held in theft of rifles and ammo

Six area youths, aged 17 to 20, were arrested by Corry State Police after they smashed a basement window at Tracy's Hardware in Riceville Carers eight miles south of Union City and stole six rifles plus ammunition. Police recovered all loot. four pleaded guilty to burglary and were arraigned. two others face arraignment.

Crawford County Corry Tracy Riceville Carers Union City Foed Raymond & Schveffler Townville Kenneth Doolittle Little Cooley William Reese Gordon J. Bailey Spartansburg Justice of the Peace Walter Donike KR. D Centerville Roy Reese Spartaburg Daniel Cox

City Banks Raise Savings Interest to Three Percent

The two Corry banks Lena Bank of Corry and Citizens National Bank increased savings rates by half a percent, putting the new rate at three percent. The rise took effect yesterday at both institutions.

Nalena Bank of

Raise Question Of Third Party In School Sale

The city as possible new owner faces questions on encumbrances on the old high school property including a $10,000 mortgage. A sales contract with Mr and Mrs Blyood Henster is under discussion while officials note a southern state resident may hold the mortgage and lack of written consent for the sale.

Blyood Henster

Bus Incident Overshadows Columbus School Board Meeting

The Columbus School Board and parents met at Dean School to discuss a bus driver accused of endangering students by crossing a track in front of an oncoming train. Frank Baressi defended the action while claims of compliance were noted. The board’s next steps will come after another meeting as Hartley and Baressi face scrutiny. Plans for a new school and fireproofing work costing 6100 dollars were also discussed.

Columbus School Board Dean School Columbus George Hartley Frank Baressi Ronald Proctor Hartley Baressi Shady Avenue Ere Corry Jamestown Erie Proctor Baresi Rober Jewell Merle van Cise Thee Architecturel Robert Wood Erle

Economy Cars To Get Discount In Insurance

New York area owners of small economy cars will receive a 10 percent reduction on automobile insurance premiums from over 400 insurance companies. The National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters and the National Automobile Underwriters Association asked state authorities in 43 states to approve the discount beginning March 1. The cut also applies to two car families with 25 percent credit and to drivers under 25 eligible for a 1 percent education rate. Sports car type small cars are excluded. Big Ben Tower in London shows a slight tilt, four inches out of line, Ministry of Works says no alarm.

National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters National Automobile Underwriters Association London Ministry of Works

City Council Keeps Wage Tax Rise In Question

Corry City Council rejects a full one percent wage tax increase while urging the idea that tax returns go to the worker’s community. Officials noted 40 percent of industrial workers live out of town and approved pursuing existing tax shares with the school district. The council also addressed the Pennsylvania Gas Company rate hike, Wright street right of way costs, and planned a special meeting to study a new engineer position.

Lily Johnstown Corry Ti Wis Roger Brown Public Utility Commission Corty Pennsylvania Gas Company

Break Up African Demonstrations in Nairobi Report

In Nairobi, 1,000 Africans staged a Mau Mau protest using green branches as surrender signals. Police dispersed the crowd with two baton charges and arrested 17 Africans. In London, Tain Macleod suggested Kenya’s eventual independence with the Archaeans as a dominant political force, a claim Polite disputed as a misreading.

Natrobi Kenya Mau Mau Easter Leerases Tain Macleod London Polite Macleod

Teachers Slain By Principal In Hartford City Shootings

In Hartford City Indiana two grade school teachers Miss Harriet Robson fifty two and Mrs Minnie McFerren fifty seven were shot dead in their classrooms by Principal Leonard Redden who fled the scene. State police launched a manhunt using planes and roadblocks as they searched for the 41 year old suspect driving a gray green 1952 Ford. Redden had no prior trouble with the staff and his wife was later located ill at a Hartford City doctor's office.

Hartford City Ind Leonard Redden Harriet Robson Minnie McFerren Redden Fort Wayne Reddey Gas City

Senate Starts Voting On Poll Tax Elimination

After a week of debate the Senate begins voting on measures to eliminate the poll tax as a voting requirement. The dispute centers on whether to pursue a constitutional amendment or a simple act of Congress. The first test targets Sen Spessard L Holland proposal to submit a constitutional amendment banning the poll tax in federal elections.

Wabhingson Senate Spessard L. Holland D-Fla Holland Estes Kefauver Kefauver

Telegraph VP McRae Dies on New York Street

Br James W McRae aged 49 vice president of American Telephone and Telegraph collapsed and died on a sidewalk at 54th Street and Fifth Avenue en route to a scientific conference at the Savoy Hilton Hotel. He was stricken while walking to the venue in midtown Manhattan.

Bulletin NEW York James W. McRae The American Telephone & Telegraph Co 54Th Street 5Th Avenue Savoy Hilton Hotel

Prosecution Tricked Her Says Carole Tregoff Case

Attorney for Carole Tregoff claims the prosecution manipulated her into statements that could lead to arrest. He alleges a judge aided this alleged injustice as the trial of the 23 year old former model and her doctor lover proceeds, with testimony touching on intimate relations and a contested transcript from Dr. R Bernard Pinch’s preliminary hearing. A longtime friend testified about calls and threats linked to contempt papers in a divorce dispute involving Bernie Finch.

LOS and Bliss Carole ‘Tregatt Robert A. Neeh Jr Neeh R. Bernard Pinch Whichello Pyunsciyne Abert H. Millen Rot Carole Minnette Haber Finches Bernie de, Finch

Parliament Plans Cleanup Motion After Algerian Uprising

PARIS AP The French Parliament meets for a one day session to grant President de Gaulle emergency powers to restore order after the Algeria revolt. Key insurgent leader Pierre Lagaillarde was captured in Paris and jailed, while rival Joseph Orfi z remained a fugitive as the government seeks to prevent a recurrence. Troops moved through Algiers around university and post offices amid the unrest.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Algeria de Gaulle Pierre Lagaillarde Sante Barreades Algiers Lagaillarde National Assembly Joseph Orfiz Michel Debre Parlignent Madonal Assembly Senate

Middle East Tension Mounts as UAR Moves Troops Toward Sinai

AP reports the United Arab Republic plans troop deployment to the UN patrol frontier in the Sinai amid clashes with Israeli forces on the Syrian border. UAR declares emergency and cancels leaves as both sides exchange fire near the demilitarized zones. Israel claims Syria mortars and machine guns opened fire near the Sea of Galilee.

Talro United As An U.N c U.ar Mid-le East Sinai Desert U.N Egypt U.A Middle East Israel Isael UAR Jordan River Sea of Galilee

Groundhog Day Rivalry Turns Pennsylvania Legend Quarrelsome

In Quarryville Lancaster County Pennsylvania groups model Groundhog Day rituals as a local culture clash. The Slumbering Stoundhog Lodge led by Governor Robert Herr appears in dawn parades with silk hats long robes and heavy chains. Punxsutawney Pete supporters in Western Pennsylvania mock the Quarryville events as copycats. Elsewhere in the state the Grandson Nummer ins of da Lecha and reactions at the Philadelphia Inquirer add to a broad pageant of groundhog lore across Pennsylvania.

Quarryville Pennsylvania Lancaster County Stoundhog Lodge Robert Herr Lodge Brothers Ty Western Pennsylvania Jeride Lecha Lehigh Philadelphia

52 Per Cent Of UF Goal Turned In

Contributions to the Corry United Fund are coming in well. A UF meeting reported 52 percent of the subscribed total has been turned in. Frank Meilnight was elected president of the United Fund, with Dr. Joseph Purst and David Nichols as Community Chest representatives. Red Cross reps include James Allyn, Robert Clark, and Howard McMullin. Olin W. Bracken and Jay Rodgers named fall UF appeal chairmen, to appoint two assistant chairs. Charles Clark, Robert Mencken, George Rumbaugh, and John Rossbacher retired from the card.

Corry United Fund Frank Meilnight Community Chest United Pind Joseph Purst David Nichols Red Cross James Allyn Robert Clark Honard McMullin Olin W. Bracken Jay Rodgers Charles Clark Robert ‘Mencken George Rumbaugh John Rossbacher

Restaurant burns in Las Vegas blast near Stardust Hotel

A recently opened restaurant named Aku Alms suffered a major fire and explosion last night in Las Vegas. Operators estimate damage at a million dollars. No injuries reported. The fire occurred next to the Stardust Hotel.

Burns Lab Vegas Nev

Cancer Group Advances Plan For Campaign

The Cancer Crusade committee met to refine publicity and education ahead of the April 7 launch. A panel discussion will be held April 6 at Corry Area High School featuring local physicians to promote cancer research and address public fears. attendance is free. Roy Reed chairs the crusade, with divisions led by Bates Bennett retail, Keith Houn ton industrial, and Dr Archie Tate professional groups, coordinating advance gifts.

Corry Area High School Feuys Roy Heed Crusade Bates Bennett Keith Honeton Archie Tate

Harrisburg Gov Authorizes Radar Warnings in Traffic Plan

Governor Lawrence announced a new traffic enforcement program in Pennsylvania to bolster penalties. Police may use radar to warn motorists about speeding while radar evidence would still be used to cite speeders. A statewide physical re-examination for all residents would start next year.

Bulletin Harrisburg Lawrence Mate Pennsylvania

1959 Airport Authority Financial Report Summary

The 1959 Airport Authority shows a starting balance of $261.21 and a year end cash balance of $1 179.09. City appropriation of $750 and $180 in hangar rentals bring available funds to $1 182.31. Disbursements include a $267.86 purchase of a 1 1 000 gallon fuel tank and $400 in field and facility costs along with other expenses such as electricity insurance supplies and audit fees.

Coastas A. Elston Amified Public Accountant Finirncial Activi—Tues City of

Fugitive Surrenders After Year on the Run

Albert K. Covey of Celoron New York a 38 year old parole violator tired of running walked into the Corry police station today and surrendered. Police said Covey dodged law enforcement since May last year and would be picked up to return to prison after waiving extradition. Covey had been sentenced for forgery to five to six years and served at Attica then Wallkill, paroled February 1989.

Corry Albert K. Covey Celoron Buffalo Harley Drake Covey Drake Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Mayville George Price Price Ingewald Hecker New York State Attica State Wallkill Hecker

Train derails injure five in Biloxi scene

Five people were injured when a Louisville and Nashville power rail train left the tracks in Biloxi. One person was slight, four required emergency treatment. Pratik B. Lenzie, 74, of Spokane, Wash, was hospitalized for observation. His wife Lauzie, an unknown age, was treated for bruises.

Biloxi Louisville Pratik B. Lenzie Spokane Wash Motu Lauzie Fife

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Old High School Roger M. Brown New School Luke Graham City Couneil Wright Street Snyder Circle Engineer's Department Robert Grice Parks and Public Charles Beast In Spotlight Today U. S Cancer Group Raymond Division Pilo Airport Authority
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