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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1960
Page
4
Local publication details list prices for mail and carrier subscriptions and display advertising deadlines. It notes offices in multiple cities and AP rights. Rates include 11.00 yearly and 99.00 yearly options, with deadlines at 9 a.m. prior publication.
The 50th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is celebrated. The article lauds the movement's emphasis on love of God and country, service to community, and moral virtues, noting its impact on keeping boys out of trouble and engaged in positive activities. A separate note reports Rev. Douglas S. Vance, 42, of Phoenix Aviz, chosen executive of the Pennsylvania Synod of the United Presbyterian Church, U S A, to assume the post in September.
Franklin officials report a surge in jobs driving higher housing demand. The local Chamber of Commerce urges residents to list homes and apartments for rent as executives seek housing, with rental properties needed within a month or two to meet the increased demand.
Murray S. Stephens of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce said an undisclosed firm is still considering two New York communities for a $3,000,000 wood products plant to employ 150 people. The company makes a building material poised to become a major seller in the United States. The firm currently has no U.S. manufacturing.
Jacksonville resident Mrs. Ralph says a 16 foot aluminum boat was stolen from her front yard. The vessel has a hole in the bottom patched with tape and appears to be patched with adhesive tape. Police are investigating the theft.
Aero Supply Mig. Go. Inc safety committee announced 1,000,000 man hours free of lost time accidents at the Corry plant. The achievement earned awards from the National Safety Council, Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, and the State Department in Harrisburg. Plant leaders credited joint management union effort and a robust safety program.
Yesterdays Memories of Corry recalls a 1940 report from Washington where President Roosevelt dodges questions on Pennsylvania Democratic faction led by Gen. Joseph F. Guffey. The Corry Rod and Gun Club authorizes purchase of East Washington street property. New York interview with Edward G Robinson reflects on fear of living and the price of happiness.
Hal Boyle reflects on happiness and tragedy in life drawing from public figure Robinson’s career and six decades of acting. He notes richness from hardship, urges enrichment of self, compassion, and serving a personal goal while acknowledging life’s unresolved questions.
Forty years ago on February 9 1920 plans were under way for an industrial census tied to the 14th Decennial census A committee of the Board of Commerce appointed to organize Company A the local guard unit will hold a meeting this evening W T Randall who supervised the Ajax Iron Works air sand blast installation spent three months in the city then left for Hagerstown MD H E Jowell of Picidillt Hill is home again after a severe cold He was in town Saturday Living today is a game of robbing Peter to pay Paul to make it possible to stand pit
Ebeneza was convicted in Danville Virginia on a liquor related charge in a terse court note, with scant detail beyond the verdict and location.
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