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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1974
Page
4
Classified notes list local ads with rates at 43 cents a line and deadlines by noon, featuring restaurant hours Belasco like B's Steak House dinners, Happy Hour at 4 to 6 pm, and lobster tail specials. Also notes closures for Columbus Packing due to a death, church and radio program listings, and various events including Moose picnic, Dutch Village Smorgasbord, and Elks gathering with ticket details.
Barstow's Footwear advertises comfortable vacation shoes suitable for travel or home use. Includes contact number 3122-2426 for shoppers seeking these footwear options.
Lancaster Pennsylvania AP Drew Lewis the Republican candidate for governor says he would revamp the state Department of Agriculture to better serve Pennsylvania farmers. He pledged to re orient the department and help farmers market their own produce at roadside or market locations, accusing funds of being diverted to programs not related to development and strengthening of agriculture.
Pittsburgh AP reports comedian and activist Dick Gregory is traveling from Chicago to Washington to press for action on hunger. He urges gardens and farm equipment tax breaks to curb world famine, noting 50 million could die without broader concern. Governor Shapp’s office backs the appeal as Gregory began his 900 mile journey July 4, aiming for August 3 in Washington.
In Sheldon Iowa the Rev Nicholas Vogelzang led a rain prayer at the First Christian Reform Church as vast drought darkens farms across the Midwest. The drought threatens corn and livestock, raising meat prices while Nebraska officials warn of billion dollar losses and widespread crop damage in Iowa and surrounding states.
Harrisburg AP says Pennsylvania has about 1,400 local police forces the most of any state. Ohio ranks second with around 900, while few states exceed 400. William G. Nagel urged consolidation to regional units before a House committee investigating state law enforcement. The Justice Commission backs regionalization. police officials oppose it.
Wilcox, Pennsylvania's state fuel allocations officer, warns of gas and coal shortages with coal more severe for residents. He notes a state allocation program would be difficult and may be needed, as Gov. Shapp appeals to federal action.
Corry Memorial Hospital lists desk volunteers Nellie Burlingame and Katherine Mulligan for tomorrow. Admitted patients include Murre Baldwin and Mrs Edward Foley, with several local residents named for discharge.
Kenneth Fay of Corry Harold Wells of Spartansburg William Schlak Union City Mrs Noble McCafferty Union City Mrs Lawrence Rogers Union City Ernest Peterson Union City Debra Rankin Union City. Son or daughter away from home now Theyd enjoy The Journal daily.
Cash sale of a large collection in Highland avenue area including 12 gauge Savage shotgun, Stevens repeater, antique furniture such as dining table servers secretaries beds dressers trunks rockers and chairs, crocks, lamps, clocks, vintage tools, and more. Auctioneers Cummings Jensen Briggs. Address 2124 26.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Supervisors of Columbus Township Warren County Pennsylvania until 7 30 o clock Eastern Daylight Time August 12 1974 for construction of an addition and all electrical work. Plans and forms available at Columbus Township Building and Northwest Engineering Tidioute. Bid bond 10 percent of bid payable to Treasurer. View plans call 664 4195. Proposals on signed forms. Envelopes marked Bid Proposal for letting of Aug 12 1974. Right to reject. Columbus Township Jordan Christensen Clerk Secretary.
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