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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1963
Page
1
Donors gave 61 pints yesterday at the Red Cross Bloodmobile drive as 85 donors contributed. four were rejected. Girl Scouts promoted the event at Conway School with posters and roles in the kitchen and data recording.
In CHANDLER Quebec an oil stove explosion sparked a blaze at Bb Adélaide Parish. Fernande Dupuis 98 ran back into the burning home and died with ten of her twelve children aged 2 to 13. Father Rene and older child Chilles 15 escaped as neighbors heard the blast.
Smethfort Pa Judge Charles G. Hubbard of McKean County Common Pleas Court announced he will not seek re election at this year's primary.
AP reports Dr. Joseph B. Wolffe says snow shoveling is a strenuous exertion raising heart attack risk. He describes the action as breath-holding and explosive lifting, noting air and chest strain can trigger fatal heart events for both men and women.
A fire at Clarence Carter’s Bear Lake farm triggered an alarm at 6 p m. Dozens of volunteers from Bear Lake Columbus and Sugar Grove joined responders. About 9,400 chickens died and over 6,000 more were saved with damages estimated above 15000 dollars.
Erie County commissioners weigh a one mill tax cut amid a 3 million dollar 1963 budget, with Real Estate Board seeking a 1.5 mill reduction while considering clerical raises. They fear raising rates again next year to cover deficits if cuts are too deep.
W. Hammond, longtime Warren County highways superintendent, retires amid prior controversy. The Republican state administration seeks a replacement, with two names reportedly under consideration. Hammond plans unspecified future travels, including a possible Florida trip.
Rev. Coriland R. Bryant, 46, Elmira pastor of Northside Baptist Church, was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after a collision with a Waterford milk van at North Center street and Hast Columbus Avenue. His wife was treated and released. The car skidded west on East Columbus, struck the eastbound truck driven by Vincent K. McWilliams of Waterford, turning into a snowbank. Both were thrown from the car as the door tore free. No damage estimate given.
Speaker Michael McCormack of Massachusetts said the farm message to Congress from President Kennedy is expected this week. The exact date isn’t definite but Thursday is the most probable.
A new cold mass swept Ohio dropping temperatures to 23 degrees below zero. East Liverpool reported the record low, the coldest in 29 years, per the Weather Bureau.
A cold snap grips much of the nation with subzero readings in the Great Lakes Ohio Valley and Rocky Mountain areas. Five weather related deaths in snow shoveling plus one from exposure raise tolls to 21 since last Wednesday. Warmth expected for the southern Plains as the front moves westward.
The Public Utility Commission authorized three Pennsylvania natural gas utilities to issue refunds of about 4.9 million and reduce rates by roughly 1 million. Columbia Gas Co of Pa, Pittsburgh and Pa Gas Co Warren will issue credits to about 250,000 customers across 25 western counties, with monthly bills falling by 465,000 annually for Columbia. Refunds start, and rate cuts begin in February.
A two story frame home fire in Genuer New York Chautauqua County killed three children Cindy Lou Hitchcock 4 Albert 3 and James 2 while their mother fled with a 10 month old. She survived with burns over 40 percent of her body and was treated at Jamestown General Hospital. The father was away at work and could not return due to bad roads. No damage estimate or cause given.
D. E. Conway of the Pennsylvania Gas Company said the first bill after February 15 will be about $3 lower due to a PUC ordered reduction. The PUC also cut rates by roughly $360,000 for the coming year, lowering average yearly heating costs by about $3.80. This is the fourth PUC cut since last year, and the largest to date.
President Kennedy asks Congress for a $12 billion education program with 13 new and 11 extended items. The plan funds public schools work projects loans and college aid while avoiding direct aid to private and parochial schools for now. He says the package will phase out federal support over four years and focuses on social needs targets.
Corry Savings and Loan Association announced its strongest year in its 3 percent history at the annual stockholders meeting on North Center Street. Homer Bilard said assets rose to 4 903 623 with earnings of 579 297 and dividends paid 150 967. The firm granted 175 mortgage loans, up seven percent from a year ago, with growth driven by new home construction. Directors were reelected and bylaws changed to shift the dividend payment date.
Pittsburgh region reports a 200000 loan approval to Regional Industrial Development Corp. Advance Corp of Elivoed Renger Advance will supply financing, salvage, and manufacturing materials to support new towers and related projects.
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