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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1961
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal discusses taxpayer apathy toward school costs and bond issues. It cites a Williamsville New York meeting about a proposed 1.8 million dollar elementary school and high school expansion, noting low turnout and urging informed participation to seek economies without harming goals.
Random observations from Hal Boyle column cite medical trivia and quips about heart attack timing at 2 AM Sunday with assorted jokes about plants medicines and pennies. It notes Americans buy used cars and ancient fun facts while spouting aphorisms from Bruce Barton and William Vanderbilt, ending with a wry remark on wealth and happiness.
Area deep wells in Limestone Township near Tidioute two miles apart reach depths where trouble is common. Biory and Johnston Co. well Kapp No 1 at 3200 feet, drilled late October by cable tool, and Benedum Trees well at 1300 feet show progress with mud and rotary methods. Drillers report difficulties in the Lockport formation as they advance with cable tool and mud removal.
Former UC area resident N. Shreve, 86, died Saturday afternoon at the Smith Institute. He was born January 13, 1875, and operated a grocery store in Lincolnville for many years. Survived by a sister, niece and several nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 10 tonight at Tonrey and Hage Funeral Home in Sparsburg with funeral services at a later date in Pleasant Center Cemetery.
New York reports rapid advances in extracting drinkable water from sea and brackish sources. AMP and partners deploy membrane and distillation tech to cut costs, with Tobruk plants delivering 20,000 gallons daily. Government funding urged to expand uses and curb pollution as demand climbs toward 500 billion gallons daily by 1980.
Hollywood director John Huston completed a two hour tribute to Clark Gable after viewing the final version of The Misfits. Prints rushed for a mass release next month. Huston praised Gable as outstanding in the film and reflected on their working relationship and Gable’s devotion to his family.
Dorothy Green, a 74 year old Shakespearean actress, died Saturday after a long illness. She had a storied career on stage and screen, earning acclaim for classical roles. Her death closes a long chapter in British theater.
Yesterday's memories note that J J Desmond H W Loveland Grei W Donaldson A C Sandbury and H W Parker were re elected by stockholders at the Citizens National Bank annual meeting. A public skating surface along Bear Creek near Wright Street is now open. Howard J Sheen reports a fire damage investigation of a store destruction tied to George H Hulett and the Cutting General stave company in New York State.
Forty years ago on January 15 1921 the local high school team lost 32 to 20 to Allegheny College freshmen at Mendyville. FL Weeks returns from New York City with son Dr. Webb Weeks. Presbyterian Ladies Aid raises 100 to aid church debt. Winifred Terry resigns Allegheny College English post for Northampton High School Massachusetts.
A 2 year old boy wandered from his yard in Kane during a two hour search. John Golden Jr., son of Mr and Mrs John Golden, walked about five blocks before being spotted by a passerby. Police and a patrolman located him and returned him unharmed to his parents, tired but safe.
Marlow analyzes John F. Kennedy looming four year challenge balancing leadership and persuasion in Congress. He will face frustrations, test contrasts with Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower, and must push his programs through allies and foes while avoiding personal antagonism. Kennedy’s balance remains untested but essential for early success.
PITTSBURGH AP The Pittsburgh River Patrol planned a river drag along the Allegheny to find Harold S Stickel former Pitt track star and coach Police said his car was found on the Highland Park Bridge headlights on front and wallet in the seat Stickel about 40 was VP Crump Inc construction Co not seen after leaving his office to shop An all day search Sunday found no results Stickel graduated Pitt Engineering in 1944 He equalled world marks in 45 and 75 yard dashes and won the Nicholson award for track feats in his senior year He also coached Pitt track in 1943 while Carl Olson was away.
Pittsburgh AP report details a personal letter recovered from the effects of Patricia Ann Post, a 21 year old Trans World Airlines hostess who died in the Dec 16 NYC plane collision. The undelivered note to her family expresses regret and affection, dated November 16 and written before the tragedy.
The Pennsylvania Revenue Department urges motorists to apply for two year licenses before the end of the month. Secretary Charles M Dougherty notes that 5,000 to 6,000 applications daily are returned for incompleteness mainly lacking birth date and proper fee. Licenses will cost $4 for the longer term.
A disjointed OCR note describes an Easter dinner at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Wil, the Credit Advisor Adrien and Northw Pennsylvania Urban League involvement. Mentions various fraternal groups IOOF G and Rebekahs, with references to community leaders Mary Burton and Thomas V, and a sense of a formal program including music and refreshments.
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