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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1961
Page
2
A jumble of Spot Line-O-Ad items lists Fresh hearing aid batteries at Flye Rexall Drugs, Elks and Ladies events, the Curry Centennial Antler Ball with dancing, plus VFW accordion nights. Elks dining room open noon July 8 through July 16 with varied sandwiches and dinners. Funeral notices, hospital notes, and admissions intersect with discharges in Corry area listings. Lines advertise organ for sale and Turben's Auto Service free Chevrolet tire offer.
A signed accord between China and North Korea pledges consultation on international questions, respect for sovereignty and noninterference, and mutual economic and technical aid. The agreement echoes the Soviet pact and aims to deter Western influence while signaling unity within the Communist bloc.
The Corry School District considers cost savings on renovation work with Mosites Construction Co and alternate bids. A curb and paving plan along Congress Street is debated, with officials eyeing a $150 per running foot curb cost. The Joint Committee approves moving forward, while bids for two library and fire tower projects are discussed in relation to state bidding rules.
The solicitor cites lawsuits against McCray tied to prior contracts and claims he completed at least 100 jobs to customer satisfaction. McCray contends he was the least responsible rider on Eehoo jobs and notes recent work on aluminum doors for the Cozy Post Office. Directors maintain their stance as discussions touch sidewalks approved by Postal Department inspectors and a resignation letter from Mrs. George Myers, now unavailable to teach.
The school board approved Dr Rodemeyers recommendation of Mrs Roger Brown to begin teaching next year at a salary of 4400. Mrs Brown brings two years local substitute experience. The board also approved hiring Mrs Walter Gilliland, wife of the new Methodist pastor, certified in foreign languages, at 4400. Dr Rodemeyer leaves as Erie County Superintendent, with R Shape set to take over at the next meeting. The new superintendent will arrive Monday to be briefed on duties.
Ottoson Ete, 53, of Newtown Square Delaware County was killed yesterday when a scaffold plank broke beneath him causing a 12 foot fall onto the sidewalk. Police said the carpenter was working on a construction project at the time.
A cluttered list of local businesses including Carland Day Furniture GE Appliances Davis Radio centers, automobile agencies Heberlein Motors Clarence Wallace Borstorff Pitch Rambler sales Christensen Motors W W Waterhouse Pontiac Buick and others with addresses and phone numbers in Corry and nearby towns. The snippet displays multiple services from furniture to auto dealers and crafts.
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