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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1961
Page
3
Officials grapple with extending services amid drought and fiscal strain. The discussion centers on extending municipal programs and housing policies while balancing budget constraints and impact on residents. The matter involves city planners and government representatives negotiating terms and deadlines.
The Journal lists numerous local society and church activities for February including Presbyterian unit gatherings at Calvary, Navy Mothers group at Corry Grane, Women’s Afternoon Dupliente Bridge at YMCA, Valentin card party and talent show, Ash Wednesday service, and a Rehoboth Church Valentine party. Also noted are public dinners, club meetings, and American Legion events with various hosts and locations throughout the week.
A daughter was born yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchum of FR Centerville. Another daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Ein Smiley of 13 1st Street Under City. At Cori Monturi’s Hospital a daughter arrived yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs James Minn of R D 2 Cony.
The Community ministers association sponsors a seven week series of youth Lenten services on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 9 50 at local churches including Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran. The first service on February 15 features Captain Richard Boh of the Salvation Army as speaker with the topic Justified Key Questions, aided by the Methodist Youth Fellowship and church youth groups.
A social event honored Mrs. Charles McCray with a wake at her home hosted by Mes. Raymond McCray. Prizes went to Mrs. Lawrence McCray Mrs. Donald Mucray Mrs. Paull Baker and Miss Adele Mucray. Refreshments featured cupcakes salad mints tea and varieties.
A reflective piece contrasts spoken language with written text and notes the enduring presence of the printed word in daily life and memory. The author ponders communication, permanence, and how readers interpret prose and poetry.
The article laments Pennsylvania's weak library funding and cites low per capita spending while noting neighboring states' higher support. It discusses the Governor's Commission proposals, including House Bill 182 creating a Library Code to strengthen local libraries, district centers, and regional resources with state aid, urging constituents to contact their state representatives in support.
Local GOP eyes May primaries with Earl Bliley expected to seek re election amid strong Republican registration. Democratic momentum noted but no concrete entries by press time. Filing petitions deadline looms March 13 with potential quiet activity in party camps.
The Boston House yesterday killed a bill that would have reimbursed horse bettors when jockeys fall off and cause losses. The measure aimed to provide legislative relief but failed to pass.
President Kennedy sent a personal letter to Chancellor Adenauer via U S Ambassador Waller Dowling on a Wednesday. A government spokesman said the contents are purely personal.
Two women with arthritis spent a month in a controlled climate chamber at the University of Pennsylvania. Scientists varied temperature humidity barometric pressure and movement to assess weather effects on arthritis. Dr Joseph Hollinday said no conclusions yet and a year may be needed for results. Two more participants were to enter next week.
J Malinowski died at his home on the Cutting Wattsboro road yesterday at 1 pm. He was born in Hungary on December 27 1876 and arrived in 1913. A dairy farmer in French Creek, he leaves wife Vinnie Janus Malinowski and stepson Charles Kuchma of Clymer. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer.
A car struck and killed 75-year-old Lawrence L. Loucks as he walked across a narrow bridge near his home in New Stanton, Westmoreland County. The incident occurred last night and police described it as a fatal pedestrian collision with details under investigation.
In New York City bondsman Harvey W. Miners is said to have the right to detain fugitive minister Walter M. Cavers who fled South Carolina to avoid jail. Queens magistrate Robert Koehler denied a kidnapping warrant but voiced indignation at such acts. Cavers, an integrationist from Charlotte, alleged an attack as he left court after a postponement of extradition.
Funeral services for Mrs. J Caflisch were held at 2 PM at the Clymer Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Kinney of Warren and assistants officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery. Attending from away were multiple relatives including Mr and Mrs William Bennink Mrs Nellie Meacham and others from New York Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Surplus food demand grows as residents sign up on Tuesday evenings and the distributor awaits word on new commodities and higher quotas following a Kennedy administration shift. Farrington expects details soon, while rising unemployment risks strains on supplies but likely won’t derail the program.
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