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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1956
Page
3
Jamestown Public Schools would gain about $116000 from New York State Educational Conference Board proposals. Dr. Carlyle C. Ring said the plan raises the per pupil foundation from 320 to 340 and lowers local tax rate from 6.80 to 6.20 per thousand, aiming to restore state aid to levels near 1949 60.
James Cross 22 of Erie, a Grove City College sophomore, died after a intramural game injury. He struck a glass door while trying to stop falls, suffered severe cuts and blood loss, and was treated at Grove City Hospital then Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was active in athletics and church youth programs.
A garage on the Chester A Wilson farm west of Gresham was destroyed by fire last night with extensive loss of farm tools and equipment. The blaze, starting on the second floor where the former house stood, was kept from reaching the house and barn. Firemen from Titusville and Chapmanville fought the flames with limited water, hauling 2,400 gallons to the scene. Wilson said he had enough in the garage to cover two farms. a second tractor was saved and the cause remains unknown.
William George Evans a famed baseball figure who never played professionally led in North Shore Hospital relief in Miami where he died after a stroke while visiting his son. A Chicago native he rose from a $16 week sports writer to umpire in class D Ohio Pennsylvania League then jumped to the American League where he worked 22 years. He later held executive roles with the Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers directed Boston Red Sox minor league clubs and chaired the Southern Association from 1943 through 1946.
A brief item notes that Dalry reduced shuttle runs to Chapmanville, shortening travel between the two towns and improving service efficiency.
Erie city council weighs a $14 538 bid for a power shovel as Streets Director Joseph Walczak plans meetings with advisors. Alternative bids reach $20 140 while arguments stress the department has never owned a power shovel and has relied on borrowings or rentals. City Hall discusses a centralized motor pool as Mayor Gardner calls it sound in principle.
President Eisenhower emphasizes reducing federal debt ahead of tax relief in his annual message. He urges Congress action to postpone automatic tax cuts and extend the debt ceiling while noting 1955 production and personal income reached records. He cautions against predicting a 1956 downturn though expects continued growth.
Sharon Hansen and Trishl presidents thanked the community for youth support at a dinner that launched a YMCA fundraiser. Fund drive director Prank Gates outlined phases of solicitation while Dr. Eimer A. Ortner delivered the benediction. A model building was shown and the event included guests from several towns and local organizations.
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