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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1961
Page
2
A line ad recounts a three car collision causing about 950 dollars in damage with no injuries. The incident occurred on a highway crossing near Union City. Names of involved residents and local witnesses are listed in the public notice style, along with hospital admission and discharge fragments.
Attention Elks. Starting Saturday July 8 the dining room opens at noon daily through July 16 offering sandwiches and cold plates. Evening dinners priced from 1 to 2.50 served from 5:30 p m. Details appear with a jumble of digits and stray characters.
Evening notices show Women of Moose scheduling a meeting on Thursday July éth at 8 p m. College of Regents Chapter plans balloting and initiation with officers at 7 30 p m. Corry Beverage Distributor announces free delivery and extended hours until 9 p m Monday July 3rd featuring beer ale and soft drinks.
An obituary column lists Mrs Ray Burr of Union City and other local residents. It notes longtime residents, addresses, and surviving family, including extended kin and friends. The piece also mentions a community event and a society meeting with names of several local figures.
Hold rites for J C Caflisch held at Spriver Parsonage Home in Clymer with Rev Elmer Armes officiating. Interment in Holland Cemetery. Attendants included John Wussink Andrew Hutton George Christensen Wilbur Renskers Eugene Whaley and John Neck Vers. Attending from away were Mr and Mrs Hugh Wood Pansma Mr and Mrs Gordon Puls Revs Charles and Ethel Kinley Warren Ronin Bodnar Rochester Mrs Ora B Caflisch Rochester and Mrs Irvin Puls and family Oakfield N Y. Mrs Leslie Gray Mrs Lucille Snyder Mr and Mrs Harry Hutcheson and Mr and Mrs Carl Withen of Pittsburgh. Also Miss Reta Wilson Miss Margaret Catlisch Mrs Mabel Michael John Cuttixeh and Mrs Maude Catlisch of Union City.
James Marlow discusses the paradox of declared equality in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, noting slavery and discrimination persisted. The piece links historical hypocrisy to ongoing global tensions, colonial legacies, and modern struggles for freedom and power, contrasting Western ideals with real outcomes. A separate brief reports strong winds and downed trees in Pittsburgh with minor damage and no injuries.
A 17 foot outboard boat capsized near the North Pier in choppy channel water, leaving Frederick Petway presumed drowned. Four other fishermen from Farrell were rescued, including Sharon Gunther and brother Raymond Gunther, Jimmy Harris, and James Lorance Bugo. Coast Guard and divers searched Shores Beach area for hours with no further results. A harbormaster witness said the engine failed, the craft rolled and sank about 160 feet from shore as a west wind pushed it toward the pier.
A boat accident left a fourth man missing after a motor failure and water in the stern. Lifesaving gear was thrown but not grabbed as the Coast Guard, Erie police skin diving squad, and Blue Dolphins launched an underwater search from the boat’s location near the tire hear the bow. Survivors described the scene and the life ring and ski belt nearby before the man disappeared.
In Buffalo a Canadian man fleeing a fatal barroom shooting on the Grand Island Bridge struck a light pole and died. His companion and a wounded customer were identified as Frank Spring and Russell Salerno, with Salerno shot minutes earlier.
The 3-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Tsvin Sherwood of 227 Northwest Street died early yesterday from meningitis after being admitted to Cory Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon. Born May 12, 1958, Gerry Sherwood had lived all his life in Greensburg area. Survived by parents, one sister Tamar and one brother Michael, and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs G Earl Ewing of Greensburg. Private funeral services were held this morning at Bracken Funeral Home with interment at Westmoreland County Memorial Park Greensburg.
The US Weather Bureau forecasts a fine bright day for the Fourth with moderate temperatures and low humidity across the state. Expect pleasant conditions, clear skies, and comfortable outdoor activities. The forecast highlights favorable weather for gatherings, parades, and fireworks celebrations.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a 24 year old Mircel Partix of Mon fre suffering injuries after a disturbance at a Canadian meet. Police said Salerno refused drinks and a confrontation occurred leading to a reported lawsuit.
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