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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1959
Page
3
Fragmented text hints at a debate over duties to prevent actions by the Soviets and a possible demand to stop through United Nations channels. The legibility is poor but suggests wartime or diplomatic debate about arms supplies and enforcement between powers.
Donsfield secretary for the Pennsylvania Retailers Assn warns that a proposed sales tax increase from 3 to 3 percent will complicate on the spot tax calculations. He says clerks may struggle with fractions and slower checkouts could cut sales, urging a workable solution before lawmaking.
The document outlines social measures for expectant mothers with 45 days’ leave and free medical care, burial debates shifting to cremation and a concept of deep burial, plus free education and welfare perks such as marriage grants, haircuts, water baths, and free household services. It references Mao Zedong’s aim for a nationwide commune, notes doubts among leaders, and questions agricultural figures amid the Great Leap Forward with methods like deep ploughing and irrigation.
Kane fund drives proceed in the coming weeks starting with an emergency Salvation Army campaign in the borough and nearby areas to raise 2800 dollars led by Edwin Nordahl. Heart Sunday features a house to house canvass with Paul and Mrs DeMarte as co chairs. A week later Red Cross month begins with a land drive and membership push led by Lloyd P Thompson to secure funds for the new fiscal year beginning in July.
Open bowling available at Bowl-Aire with daily hours Monday to Friday from 1 to 5 PM at reduced rates Friday evenings. Saturday sessions run 9 to 12 PM, Sunday 1:30 to 6 PM, and additional 1:30 to 12 PM window on Sundays.
Lenten meditation notes fear in believers and nonbelievers, citing biblical scenes where fear arose without cause. It urges trust in Christ as pilot, citing Peter, the Transfiguration, the Empty Tomb, and the message to not be afraid. It stresses God’s power calms fear for those in Christ.
Corry churches list weekly services and activities at First Baptist East Pleasant Street, Evangelical United Brethren North Center Street, Emmanuel Episcopal North Center Street, First Church of Christ Scientist East Columbus Avenue, and First Church services. Includes times for Sunday School, morning worship, youth meetings, prayer, and midweek sessions with host pastors and leaders.
A regional notice highlights child guidance toward trust in police, emphasizes church involvement as essential for loving upbringing, and lists multiple area churches with service times and leaders across Corry. It notes obedience to faith groups during Sundays and weeknight activities, with detailed schedules for churches including Christian and Missionary Alliance, First Methodist, Nazareth, St Thomas, St Elizabeth, and more.
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