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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1959
Page
4
Corry Journal lists staff and Associated Press rights and publication details. Notices show mail rates of 11.00 per year 5.75 for six months 9.00 yearly and 4.75 for all months with advance payment, carrier rates seven cents, advertising deadlines and rebroadcast policy noted.
Letter writers in New York state oppose a budget and tax rise proposed by Coy Nelson A Rockefeller to cover past deficits and current obligations. Voters express doubt about the plan, while lawmakers in both parties seek to avoid taxes and prefer deficits. Rockefeller's handling could affect his national standing.
The World Health Organization reports a new influenza sweep in Europe with no evidence of a widespread epidemic like last year's Asian flu. Britain and Wales show influenza deaths rising from 84 to 144, suggesting a near epidemic. Heavy air travel raises concern for returning travelers spreading the virus, with prior outbreaks linked to Pacific soldiers and European students. Surgeon General Leroy F. is cited.
Penacola reports air training planes crashed after five hours circling fog. Two pilots killed. Council debates banning punch boards after reports of children playing them. Obituaries note Olina Humphrey, Kinley’s return to work at Thomas Motor. 1919 items include Daniel Debby’s wartime praise, Corry Motor Club growth, and ongoing rebuilding of the Cuy Building.
Leaders discuss East West issues with emphasis on Germany while aiming to dispel mutual misperceptions. Pravda notes the visit as a significant joint effort toward solving international problems amid a larger diplomatic effort. Public Health warning urges immunization against Asiatic influenza as early as possible.
Babson Park Mass commentary argues defense focus on anti missile systems over space projects. It criticizes propaganda claiming Russia ahead, urges rapid work on asteroid and missile defense, and links gravity electricity and unity of science to future energy via sun fueled lines.
Community items report Jamestown Business College graduate Burhan Williams taking a secretarial post at North Warren State Hospital starting March 2. Other notes include Allegheny College student Jamex Lewis pledged to Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kenneth Christensen named Pennsylvania Gas Company manager, and students making scholastic honors. Also mentioned are Airman James Hickey’s unit award, plans for a new North Center Street retail site, and Aero Supply earnings outlook with staff achievements and local business chatter.
A flood of small gatherings and visits fills a Titusville week as families from Harden, Corry, Jamestown, and Buffalo drop by. Neighbors celebrate birthdays, enjoy meals, and share travel updates while Civil Defense volunteers log 2850 hours in the past year. Local residents send and receive greetings, with multiple households hosting guests and relatives over weekends.
Last rites for Charles B. Reynolds were held at Bracken Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. A. Ortner officiating and burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers were Persie McCray Ralph Glenn E E Bush Lee Sheppard Austin Studd and Fred May. Attending from away were Everst Hosgwall Bernice Thomas L E Seavy Warren Mrs Frank Young Russell Seymour Rex Fuller Union City Nash Bailey Geneva Johnson Niobe Alice Flower Nelson Young James Reynolds Eric and M Reynolds Columbus.
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