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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1953
Page
4
Corry Evening Journal details its publication, mailing, and advertising terms. It lists prices for mail and carrier delivery, rates by subscription, and display advertising deadlines, with notes on territorial restrictions and a previous publication date reference.
The piece recalls the Eightieth Congress of 1947 1948 under Vandenberg and Martin and its bipartisan foreign policy moves. It notes Greek Turkish aid the Marshall Plan and Voice of America as enacted measures and contrasts domestic program difficulties with Truman facing vetoes and overrides.
Members of the Corry Relief Fund committee at a meeting yesterday opposed the commissary plan for relief food. A formal protest will go to the governor. Police search for the brick thrower who shattered a St Parker grocery window and stole cigarettes. A Third Ward youth was picked up but not linked to the crime. Gerry Building and Loan directors reorganized for the year, keeping a 5 percent dividend. A. L. Foster renamed president. Hunter Pope, once Corry boy, now serves in the North Carolina Legislature. Greene of Cory Water Company spoke at Rotary about the utility’s history and growth. Legislative notes mention tax bills, social security exemptions, and anti-inflation acts, with several vetoes sustained. By 1948 GOP Congress pushed a large set of reforms and program changes.
A 10 year old York woman was killed when struck by an automobile while crossing Route 30 west of York. Mrs. tia Rohler was pronounced dead on arrival at York Hospital from a fractured skull.
Local readers hear that Buffalo TV plans to boost power by 4000 watts to 54000 once equipment arrives and full power checks occur every half hour to comply with FCC rules. A woman near Corry identified as the mystery figure who first spotted the McGoy Nursing Home fire, while others credit a passing local driver who raised the alarm. New York ads tout the Three Suns at Hotel Astor. Corry residents recall the Elks Lodge anniversary performance. Pvt. James M Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Williams, enrolls in anti aircraft and missiles training at Fort Bliss. Theodore Vanderholf promoted to foreman in GE Erie cabinet plant. Kaiser-Frazer announces plans for a mass produced American sports car with laminated fiberglass body, due July. Burglary prevention urged: officers on 1st shift to note license plates from 1am to 7am. Union City reports similar measures aiding burglaries. A sensational past burglary in the city is cited as solved by a vigilant officer recording a license number. Rambling note: a new dentist may be locating in the city soon.
A proposed Erie by pass would cost about 1,000,000 dollars per mile, linking from the New York state line to a west of Erie point, while a New York furniture firm plans to sell office furniture tied to President Eisenhower’s campaign staff. Postal rules say recipients are not required to pay for unordered goods. Maple sap has begun flowing after a warm spell, signaling early 1953 syrup season. Governor Fine doubts broad based taxes but Harrisburg sources expect income taxes and possibly a sales tax. Gas field activity around Renovo remains muted with many operators not profiting from past boom. Postscript items note former Mayor Hopler ailing in Kittanning, and local youths & teachers receiving degrees at Thiel College. A Pennsy employee praise letter lauds Conductor J A McCoy for exemplary service.
Henry Wood age 78, longtime Corry and Jamestown resident, died suddenly yesterday at his home after coming indoors from snow shoveling. Born May 4 1867 in Little Cooley, he worked at various plants including U S Radiator and Corry Jamestown firm before retiring in 1943. Survived by wife Hulda Bates, daughter Ruth Wood, son Harold Wood. Funeral service Monday at 2 30 p m Bracken Kentine Funeral Home with Rev Charles Fuller officiating. interment Pine Grove Cemetery.
Pravda reports traitors exposing state secrets, detailing cases of attempted espionage and mishandling confidential documents. It cites a would be traitor who stole a document to pass to a foreign intelligence service and notes others linked to careless handling in the non ferrous metals sector.
I dom take pen in hand very often for something like this but I salute your Mr J A McGoy conductor on the 4 45 out of Ol City Mr McCoy Conemaugh Division has a long record of commendations He has been a PRR employee 48 years is married and has three children.
The fragment presents a dated quiz with scattered questions on presidents time zones, literature, history and animal physiology. It references a classified page for answers and includes garbled wording and multiple choice style prompts about Rip Van Winkle, exclusions from Rome, and camel sleep ability, all in a news brief tone.
A compact listing shows radio and TV time blocks for Sunday events. Programs include News segments, Western Theatre, Round Table, Revue, Show of Shows, film playhouse, and church services. Notable items feature Charles Laughton, Loretta Young, Hit Parade, and Tootsie Hippodrome segments with various start times across the day.
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