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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1961
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal notes its West South Street Corry Pa address, staff roles, and advertising authority. It lists Associated Press rights, mail rates at $19 per year, and a display ad deadline of 9 am.
A Corry chamber group forms the Civic Affairs Committee after one meeting to influence adoption and execution of the city master plan. It seeks diverse future actions, pledges long term funding spread over two decades, and emphasizes steady self help to prevent stagnation and retain youth. It aligns with the City Planning Commission for broad community improvement.
Corry brief recalls Franco's expected crossing into France en route to a border meeting with Benito Mussolini as reported by French and Spanish sources. Frank VanTassel was reelected president of the Golden Rule Club for 1941 at the merchants exchange dinner in Grange Hall. Kaspers defeated Steel Age in City Bowling League, tying for first before Superior Cleaners fell to fourth after losses to Aero No. 1.
Forty years ago on February 11 1921 large bill posters advertised Corrys first auto show in the city and nearby towns. Miss Wellners dancing club pupils plan a Valentine party at their meeting today. Gilson Loveland Hubbell Pitts and Linendoil formed the Camping A team that crushed Bradford 38 to 5 on the Armory floor last night.
Corry area notes recall a heroic rescue when Mrs. Haner pulled a man from the water and performed artificial respiration until aid arrived. The city school patrols report Officer Kelly’s boots for a barefoot patrol boy, while a Corry Civil Defense unit rushes blood to a hospital. Industrial growth shows 12 new projects countywide with Corry contributing four, and a year of job creation in 1960.
A clogged screen removal sparked talk of an out of town company evaluating the city for a California operated dry cleaning setup. Rumors and concern spread about local sportsmanship as prominent residents face scrutiny for example and influence on youth.
The government fines 29 major Eastern manufacturers nearly 2 million and jail terms for seven executives after a bid rigging probe. Kennedy signals billions in damage suits against companies, as markets wobble and retail snowstorms depress sales. Radio sales hit record December, while a Boston shoe store offers $2 trade ins. Savings bond sales in January rise.
John Gibbons of Ravlin Hill celebrated his 90th birthday at his son James Gibbons’s home. Relatives and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gibbons of Sherman, shared cake and refreshments. The notice lists numerous visits and social gatherings involving extended family and neighbors.
Mexican police arrested Francisco Javier Arellinn Ruiz on a false identity charge after finding him with phony credentials. He claimed roles as FBI agent, army lieutenant colonel, army surgeon, Mexican police secret service operative, and private detective.
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