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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1962
Page
2
A fragmented community page records hospital notices and local ads. Entries list admissions and discharges at the Corry Memorial Hospital alongside names, addresses, and brief personal details from Spartansburg Union City and nearby areas, including Miss Beverly Watrous and Mrs. Edis Weeks, with various street and route references. The page also mentions business promos such as a shoe sale and a chicken and biscuit dinner offering.
Washington AP report on the House Interstate Commerce Committee hearing about a proposed ban on interstate shipments of gambling type pinball machines. Lawyer Rufus King explained the difference between amusement and gambling machines as Atty. Gen. Kennedy cited organized crime profits.
Dyn amite blasts struck New Bethel Baptist St Luke's African Methodist Zion and Triumph Church of God in Christ in Birmingham Tuesday night. No injuries reported though two officers suffered minor blast impact. Fire Marshal says blasts caused by dynamite amid past racially charged incidents in the area.
Judge Raymond W. Graham granted Evelyn Jones a divorce from Ernest Jones noting the case as the most amazing incompatibility. The couple wed when she was 13 and have 11 children aged 12 to 1.
An ad line item indicates Frank Sabo will be at the Rossbacher lot on West South Street on Saturday January 20 offering tree ripened grapefruit oranges tangerines and pecans direct from Florida. The notice also states line rates for ads at 23 cents per line and noon day-of publication acceptance.
Pravda accuses former Soviet premier Molotov of dogmatic opposition to Khrushchev’s peaceful coexistence policy. The article targets Molotov and anti party leaders as Leninist war and peace stance comes under scrutiny amid Molotov’s Vienna postings and party return. Khrushchev is praised for extensive world visits backing coexistence.
Washington reports the United States plans a determined push in the next round of disarmament talks to win Soviet agreement on a test ban with international inspection. Officials say an atmosphere test decision by Kennedy could follow, while Geneva set March 14 to resume negotiations under UN auspices. The State Department blames the Soviet Union for the collapse of talks and urges serious negotiations.
Mrs. Paletta Smith of 59 Marion Street died at Corry Memorial Hospital at 7 o clock this morning. Born September 38 1898 at Lovell's Station she lived in Corry all her life. During World War II she worked at Aero Supply Co and Ritz Restaurant. Survived by husband Felix A Smith married November 28 1918 daughter Mrs Ray Dennis son Richard F Smith four grandchildren and one brother Glenn King. Body at Bracken Memorial Home with calls tomorrow and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m and service Saturday at 2 p m Rev Elmer A Ortner officiating. Burial Pine Grove Cemetery.
At a Southern Asia board meeting, Henry A. Lacy said U S Methodists have not matched population growth with resources and spiritual power. Rev Dr Allen B Rice blamed ministers for not seeking new members and clearing deadwood while inner city churches die and rural areas rely on past reputations. The State Department.
Emmett Kelly credits television with reviving circus interest after years of lag. He notes audiences, especially children, are drawn back as shows return to prime time. NBC will feature Show of the Week narrations while ABC plans two hour Sunday movie slots starting April 8 with classics and big stars.
TV review notes a comedian's possible misfire amid tragic events and warns viewers to catch his humor. Perry airs on NBC 9 to 10 EST with Polly Bergen as guest star. CBS Circle Theater features Polly Bergen 10 to 11 and a segment on stock forgery titled Securities Are for Suckers.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs James Powers of RD 4 Union City at Union City Memorial Hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Shorts Jr of Spartansboro at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Logan Warmer RD 1 Corry at Corry Memorial Hospital.
The body rests at Bracken Funeral Home where friends may call Thursday and Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. A service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial follows in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Washington Republicans quietly vetoed National Chairman William E. Miller's plan to publish a 4000 word state of the union critique and campaign position. Senate and House leaders Dirksen and Halleck declined to sign on, shelving the idea for possible later action while continuing their own weekly news conferences. The first 1962 conference is set for Thursday.
Police investigate a flare of anti Semitic vandalism in Klagenfurt Carinthia with repeated slogans defacing the Jewish cemetery. Graves of a Jewish family smeared, tombstones damaged and a family member received threatening letters.
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