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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1968
Page
7
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A 1967 roster lists Corry area Chamber of Commerce members whose support funded annual programs. Named sponsors include Aero Flow Dynamics, AGWAY, Ahl's Floral Shop, Cooper Industries, Dairy Bar & Superette, Amway Direct Distributor, Ben's Steak House, Bondy & Stone, Corry Evening Journal, Corry Manufacturing, Corry Water Supply, Erie County Plastics, Falcone's Grocery, Gage's Music Center, General Printing, Johnson Brothers, McCray Aluminum, National Bank of Corry, and numerous local firms across retail, service, and industry.
The Chamber manager serves as Secretary for multiple city bodies including the Airport Authority Golf Commission and City Zoning Board of Adjustments. The office handles meeting notices agendas minutes and maintains records while assisting with UNICEF and Christmas Lighting Fund drives and local church bulletins.
Fred Scherzer reports a solvent yet undersized fiscal year for the Chamber. The 1967 membership reached 176 with 167 regular, seven associate and two complimentary members. The article highlights delinquent dues collection and lists local sponsors and businesses. City beautification efforts include renovations of the freight station and new walls at music and manufacturing firms.
By George R Sample CAIDC president notes Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation recalls 1967 as the year buildings to house new industry were nonexistent Inquiries from a major manufacturer could not be acted on due to immediate need and lack of available facilities in Corry.
Robert Bracken president outlines the Corry Chamber of Commerce mission to foster total community development. Key efforts include Career Days with schools, active tourist promotion, downtown retail improvement, storefront renovations, and expanded parking. Officers pledge to be the voice and conscience of the community with faith in Corry’s bright future.
The Legislative Action Committee reviews proposed legislation in four sub committees covering tax, labor, federal business controls, and agriculture. In 1967 they urged senators to favor a modest income tax surcharge only with equal federal spending cuts. References to CAWU Erie relocation talks and CAIDC housing ventures signal broader plans for industrial growth and potential shell building in the regional market.
Civic Affairs Committee outlines focus areas for 1968 including housing, smoke and weed control. 1967 saw groundwork and formation of the Housing Authority with CAIDC backing federal help for a large scale housing program. Corry Rubber and Erie County Plastics received CAIDC loans aiding growth, while seven firms listed on major stock exchanges highlight local industry strength. A tourist promotion program yielded a brochure covering three counties, plus new signs at golf course and hatchery with local school department support.
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