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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1955
Page
4
The article notes Boy Scout Week commemorating an organization started nearly a half century ago. It highlights Scouting as a values driven movement with 2.7 million boys and 60 lakh adults, praising leadership training and individual worth. It cites federal charter of 1916 and leaders commending the program.
Two decades back notes report Corry Hospital facing closure due to state aid cuts and weak receipts, with a board meeting planned. Also recorded are weather relief from extreme cold and the Corry rifle team beating Meadville 1160 to 1119 led by Blaine Wallace, with 240 possibles at three positions.
The U S Weather Bureau reports rivers in the Pittsburgh district continued rising after weekend rain. An inch of rain since Saturday afternoon, plus snowmelt, raises flood threat though moderate temperatures slow buildup. Ice noted on Youghiogheny Monongahela and Allegheny rivers with minor floods on local roads in Greene County.
County heads deny seeking new powers under a proposed revision of the state county code. Commissioners Carl Proctor and Fred Lamberton say they have no major objections and expect disagreements to be ironed out. Critics target provisions giving salary board control over staff numbers, though both officials note current indirect power exists.
A fragment quiz asks seven questions about current events and national matters. It covers figures like Admiral Radford and VP Nixon, bingo legalization in New York, English born Popes, salaries of officials, naturalization language tests, curling popularity, and De Benneville Bell’s role.
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