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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
2
Classified lines advertise Turben's Auto Service and a Ritz Sunday dinner. Also promoted are wallpaper reductions at Williams patterns and a Christmas Club at the bank. Elk members receive a Braised steak dinner special. Deer Head Inn announces January hours. Local ads list rates and contact cues.
Lunch buffet at Corry Hotel will be served Thursdays from 5 30 to 8 p m instead of Fridays by popular request making the change for all future Thursdays.
Civil Aeronautics Board investigators raised the possibility that an amateur radio operator near Colts Neck New Jersey interfered with navigational signals used by pilots over New Jersey. The United Air Lines DC8 bound for Idlewild missed Preston, flew at 504 mps, and collided with a Trans World Airlines Constellation, killing 128 aboard and 6 on the ground in Brooklyn.
A Navy main building guard at Constitution Ave and 18th St opened fire at 9 am, killing his estranged wife Zelma Pledger and a coworker, and wounding two others before shooting himself. Victims include John Pledger, 40, a Navy guard. Zelma Pledger, 32. Dr. Monroe Gregory, 50. and Augustus Valentine, 37. Theodore Wells, 38, survived in serious but stable condition. Police described the attacker as 6 foot, 200 pounds, wearing a guard uniform and armed with two guns. The spree began in the temporary building behind the main Navy building and extended to Gregory's office nearby.
A hospital notice lists admitted patients and discharged cases including Mrs Brysh Palmer Clymer Mrs Charles Henderson 20 West Frederick street Teri 4 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Irwin Johnson North Clymer Mrs Almond Culver 1742 East South street Gary D Macintyre Jamestown Mrs Gretchen Marsh R D 3 Corry Mrs Theodore Sorenson 214 West Washington street Merle J Cummings R D 3 Dale 3 son of Mr and Mrs David R Fox 315 West Smith street Wilma 8 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Boerst Clymer Charles Earles Spartansburg Discharged Mrs Harold Casler 51 Snyder Circle Mrs Ronald Schrecengost and son Michael Walter 325 West Washington street Mrs Andy Benton Spring Creek Mrs Anna Seidler R D 4 Union City David Fox B D 1 Spartansburg Ronald Brown West Third Street Waterford Mrs Clair McWilliams 73 South Street Union City No discharges on and entered the treatment room Inspector Shimon theorized a scuffle between Dr Gregory and Pledger before the physician was shot and killed Although his residence was in Annapolis Dr Gregory maintained an office here The Danish West Indies now known as the Virgin Islands were ceded to Denmark to the United States in 1916 for 25 million dollars.
The Senate leadership attempt to refer the antifilibuster reform to the Rules Committee stalled as both parties protested. Senator Mansfield sought Friday action to avoid a disrupting early session fight, while Dirksen backed keeping the 2/3 threshold for breaking a filibuster, signaling a tough road for any rule change.
Mrs. Edward Margaret Davis dies. Funeral services set for Friday at Glenn Funeral Home Union City. Calling hours Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment in Beaverdam Cemetery.
The Pennsylvania Motor Federation AAA said it would support higher motor taxes if funds are required for improved highways. Governor Lawrence plans a two cent gasoline tax increase, potentially raising about 96 million yearly, while Highways Secretary Park H Martin estimates 52 million in new taxes may be needed for construction. State petroleum group criticizes the idea, saying motorists already pay heavy automotive taxes.
City hearing discusses a Baker firm zoning proposal restricting signage within sight triangles at intersections and banning small lots for housing. The housing code would be retroactive and requires window area and bathroom layout standards.议
Washington AP Ike Eisenhower agrees to be the principal speaker at a June fundraising dinner for congressional Republicans. The event honors all GOP members in Congress and could be his first public appearance after leaving the White House. Sponsors hope his star appeal avoids a crowded nomination field.
The Journal remains Corry’s sole source for complete local news coverage. It reports on city government, schools, business openings, community events, and notable incidents, providing residents with a unified account of what matters in Corry.
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