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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1956
Page
4
A Waldorf Astoria head waiter admitted earnings of 555,607 over four years, with government figures at 522,677. An income tax case reveals high tipping habits. waiters earned large shares of substantial dinners, while European hotels sometimes add 10 percent, a practice not common in the United States.
The article discusses Herbert Hoover's suggestion to appoint an Administrative Vice President to take over routine duties. It argues constitutional Vice President duties limit removal, while an appointive vice president could be removed. A Federal Administrator could handle routine tasks, and new Cabinet offices could streamline reporting to the President.
Frank M. Wing 82 longtime staff artist and syndicated cartoonist for Chicago Tribune Des Moines Register Tribune Minneapolis Journal and St Paul Pioneer Press died on Wednesday His cartoons depicted Midwestern life and amused generations of readers across the Midwest.
John Savko, 20, of Columbus narrowly escaped death from carbon monoxide fumes captured in his truck near Spring Creek last Saturday. He revived after about an hour of treatment at Corry Hospital. Sub-zero temperatures linger in the region as Corry mourns Postmaster Harry Auer, 68, who died at Corry Hospital after a two year illness.
Forty years ago on January 27, 1916, West Spring Creek and nearby areas were prowled by thieves who raided three sites including Williams store Lilydale Creamery and the Albert Ross store. A Nantes Grocery delivery horse bolted and a wheel struck a pedestrian injuring him slightly. Early Bradley of Spartansburg circulated among farmers near Corry to locate his horse and buggy abandoned after an earlier accident.
A Requiem Mass for Mrs Mary P Heath was held at St Thomas Church at 9 30 this morning with Rev John DeSant the celebrant. A prayer service preceded at Bracken Funeral Home and temporary interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery mausoleum. Bearers named Walter Sweet Fred Kinley Frank Grice Charles Costello Harry Powers Raymond Sandburg. Attendees from away included William McCarthy Sr and son Jobs Warren Ohio William McCarthy Jr Cleveland Ernest R Johnson Columbus Ohio Willis A Heath Tulsa Oklahoma Mya Melena O Day Miss Kathryn Harrington Joseph O Day Daniel O Day all of Mendhyne. Seventy out of every 100 people in India earn their living from agriculture.
The article profiles Nancy Berg a 24 year old fashion model known locally for a quirky late night TV program Count Sheep airing at 1 am. NBC may soon put the five minute show on its network and Berg plans her first major dramatic role amid her described looks and persona.
The piece profiles Miss Berg as she pursues acting beyond modeling. She celebrates a CBS appointment with adventure programming next Sunday night and contrasts theater conformity with her ambition to become a dramatic actress.
A reader quiz lists seven current events questions covering timelines for Dr Paul White Woodrow Wilson birth location truck weight authority EU orange origins strike targets Eisenhower Gettysburg distance and Wilbur Brucker service branch. Readers answer on the Classified page.
Pittsburgh based United States Steel announced a broad price rise affecting hot rolled carbon steel and plate, with a three percent increase in hot rolled products and separate adjustments for plate. Extra charges for gauge width and length were refined, while base prices for plates remained unchanged.
Jamestown area Lake Association directors form a committee to study funding and setup of sewer districts near Maple Bay Fluvanna Greenhurst Ashville and Oriental Park. Health officer Prince praises effort and notes possible loans of several thousand dollars to towns for preliminary plans. Board also allocates 500 dollars to Steam lex City operations.
Birthday notice for Miss Bet Pitcars dated the thirteenth, celebrating a birth with family names Pitcarriage Pitcavage and parents. Event details unclear due to damaged text but marks a family birthday observance.
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