Corry A Good '59 But A Better '60 CAIDC
Corry area industrial development group born from chamber need after workload rose beyond chamber capacity. Gannon College survey showed public unawareness of local industrial activity and belief that existing plants barred new ones. On March 18 1959 leaders met at Hotel Corry to launch a program to keep Corry competitive with changing times.
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Corry Area
GATDG
Hotel Corry
Cory Group
Howard Tannery
Dan Retthoff
Corry
Warren
Detroit
Mid
Wall Street Journal
Philco Corporation
Sylvania
American Motors
Gannon Survey
Year of Action for LAC Committee in Corry Reform Drive
The Legislative Action Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in Corry completed a busy year, outlining eight fields of activity from inflation and spending control to social and national security. The group, led by Clyde T. Keith, pushed for tax reform and labor action while opposing labor’s secondary boycotts and supporting measures like unemployment reform. The committee formed sub chairmen, recruited Charles Bracken as president, and launched a city planning survey with Michael Baker Inc. planning a future project.
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Legislative Action Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Landrum Griffin
Pennsylvania
Clyde T. Keith
Keith
Joseph W. Seitz
Dallas C. Smiley
A. Long
Frank L. Dodd
Frank C. McKnight
Bruce Smith
Retail Division Shows '59 Profit with Six Events
The Champer of Gommac's pial Division posted a strong 1959 under President Willum Zivtiropu. Six promotions led by Bill yielded high shopper turnout, with Sidewalk Ban and Dave drawing the most participation. An August event drew 63 retailers and two civic redamations.
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Gommac
Pial
Willum Zivtiropuis
Nfer Bill
Bas
Dave
Corry Chamber Thanks Local Media for 1959 Support
The Corry Chamber of Commerce expresses gratitude to the Corry Evening Journal and radio station WOTR for their continual assistance during 1959. Coverage of Chamber activity was thorough and reflects strong cooperation between the media and the chamber.
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Corry
Retailers report success and holiday events year in Ely
Subsequent reports from rp tailers labeled the event a success both from resident participation and register receipts. Retailers promoted Easter Egg Hunt 2 Dollar Daze Treasure Daze Chimber Daze and Harvest Daze. They sponsored the annual Christmas street fighting, giving Ely a festive touch. End of year Retail Division report shows net profit of 301.48 dollars, suggesting strong participation in 1950 and support for a similar program in 1960.
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Rptailers
Treasure Daze
Harvest Daze
Ely
Corry Chamber Year in Review Highlights 1959 Progress
In reviewing the year 1959 the Corry chamber notes gains in industrial development led by Ecclesiastical Furniture Co. and emphasizes funds and knowledge as keys to attracting industry. A self examination through the Gannon Survey provided member feedback, guiding improvements and shaping a clearer path for the Corry Chamber’s future work and offices.
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Ecclesiastical Furniture Co
Algo
Gannon
Heve
Corry
Ead
Fane Chamber
Christmas Theme Program Promotes Keep Christ in Christmas
The program, run by the Chamber of Commerce with Cony thuvehes, showcases festive displays at the Intersection of North Center and Washington Street. Tym City merchants praise the effort as vital to greater religious emphasis in Christmas celebrations, planning for 1960.
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Qrtenlber
Seawon
Coli Imunis
Cony Thuvehes
Choist
Nori Center
Washington
Tym
Cory Ake’ Council of
Fomwelies
Tm Fetter
Chamber 1960 forward plan aims for broader director role
Preview of Corry Chamber plans for 1960 outlines evaluating strengths and weaknesses, electing directors as chairs or subchairs, and expanding member participation. It envisions a more active chamber with politics, economic groups, sales links, and direct secretary outreach to reflect member needs and reduce talk with measurable accomplishments. Conventions in 1959 brought nearly 1,000 visitors to Corry.
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Corry
Beautification Efforts Drive Corry's 1959 Program
The City Beautification Committee led by E W Feldt advanced public appearance in 1959 by boosting home improvement sales and launching a cleanup month with a city tour. They promoted selling over 2000 Red Bud trees and tested stump removal methods with planned spring trials and summer access to mechanical removal.
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Chambers City
E. W. Feldt
Chamber
Corryites
Chamber Attitude Survey Sparks Chamber Reform in Corry
The Corry Chamber of Commerce faced sharp public criticism in a 1960 Attitude Survey. Key complaints urged more industrial development, closer personal contact, and fairer dues. The board revamped the dues, expanded field outreach, and publicized progress to boost membership and trust. By year’s end, field reports backed the Chamber’s changed attitude and actions.
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Corry
Chamber
Board of Directors
Pill
60 Promotions Slated By Retailers For 1960
The Chamber of Commerce outlines 60 promotions for 1960 with Janes Hammund chairing the effort. Key leaders include Gerald Hanmond and Mérie Van Cise guiding four of five events in planning. Promotions span Leap Year event in February to Harvest Daze in September with chairmen for spring and summer activities.
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Elkwyer
Gerbene White
Gerald Hanmond
Widim
Zafirapiius
JiMes
Alan
B. G
Barney) Bennett
Shiughter
Mérie van Cise
T Hee
Selinbrashion
Baster Fey Hunt
Harold Slaughter
Frontier Dae
Kirk Sawyer
Harvest Daze
Les Lewis
Corry Chamber of Commerce officers and leaders named
A 1980 Corry Chamber of Commerce lineup lists president B. G. Bennett first vice president William Helmintoller second vice president James Hammond treasurer Frank L. Dodd and other leaders. Standing: Clyde T. Keith chairman Legislative Action Committee Darwin F. Wolvet Dr. Joseph Burst Dart Anthony W. Milton Cherry annual meeting chair and William Armitage membership chairman.
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Helmintoller
B. G
Barney) Bennett
James Hammond
Frank L. Dodd
Clyde T. Keith
Legislative Action
Darwin F. Wolvet
Joseph Burst
Dart Anthony
W. Milton Cherry
William Armitage
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Charles Bracken
Citizens National Bank
Pinence
Acumen
Roger Brown
A. A. Carbone
E. T. Cherry
CT. Keith
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C.K. McLean
George R Sample
Philip ‘Zatzneck
Bracken
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Richard Rossbacher
Michael Baker , Inc
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Erie
Raymond Division
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Eculesiastical Furnile, the
Wattsburg
Ind. Dev. Corp. Board of Directors
Bud" Bracken
Carl Anthony
W. Feldt
Martha Scholton
Hammond
Public Info, & Relations
Wm. H. Helmintoller
Frank L Dodd
Wnt
Heimintoller
Corry Chamber OF Commerce
Elors Bennett
Board of
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Richard H. Rossbacher
Stewart A. Long
L. Armitage
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James F. Hammond
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Barney Bennett, Merle VanCise
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Nlsville Iast
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Gannon College
Cony Avea Industrial Development Corporation
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