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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1958
Page
4
In Rome Premier Benito Mussolini, addressing young Fascists, signaled a go ahead for an Italian racial program and declared intent to press forward despite opposition. Northern lights dazzled the sky as Corry motorists faced a gasoline price rise to eighteen cents per gallon after an earlier increase.
Corry Journal lists staff and management names and offices. It notes Bottinelli Rimball affiliations and AP exclusive rights to local news and dispatches. Subscription rates by mail and carrier are given along with advertising deadlines.
The Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp strike widens its impact on the community with about 600 idle workers amid an economic downturn. Negotiators from both sides are urged to push for a decisive, amicable settlement to prevent further harm and restore buying power and stability.
Charles F. Fort, a Baton Rouge druggist, recounts how a failed state fair trade law cut prices 10 to 50 percent, boosting his business. He now runs six drug stores with 52 clerks and about $2 million annual volume, noting markups of five to 30 percent and never selling below cost. He cites shoppers paying high prices for items like an electric mixer, illustrating demand shifts.
New York reports show oil companies posting sharp six month declines from 1957, with first half earnings totaling 835 million versus 1.29 billion a year earlier. Analysts cite weak domestic demand, high inventories, rising costs, and competition from natural gas as factors, but see signs the worst may be over as inventories normalize and the recession ends.
Funeral services for Steuben M. Randall were held yesterday at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Seitz officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included Paul Orn Blof Dahl Ivan Smith A. M. Lit Floyd Black and William Johnson. Honorary bearers were John McLaughlin Paul Weber Miss Helen Morrell Miss Tha Austin Glenn Gates Frank Schrader Clyde Hall Leo Fring O A Johnson Robert Brown Robert Nichols and J P Sullivan. Mrs Edith Brown of Mattoon attended from away along with many Corry area friends and relatives.
Oil City will raise cash fares from 15 to 20 cents and boost school fares from 5 to 10 cents on August 1. The Public Utility Commission authorized about $8,000 in extra annual revenue for Citizens, claiming it needs the increase after exhausting credit. Ralph G. Thompson of Oil City operates the line for Citizens and seeks to buy it for $2,000. his application is under PUC study.
The Andrew Colegrove homestead on Spring street hill was destroyed by fire in a heavy electrical storm. Owner and occupant was Glenn Gates. Clemons Briskey of East Main street is among four men to leave Union City tomorrow for Camp Forest in Lytle Georgia. Directors of the school board elected two new teachers for the local district Miss Florence Hilck of Buffalo named science teacher in the high school and Miss Carrie Wheeler named to teach seventh and eighth grades. Mrs. Mary Hatch of East Columbus avenue learned last evening of her uncle’s death in Olean.
Three of six youths arrested after a gang fight in Erie were released on $25 surety for appearance in police court. The others remain in county jail for today’s hearing. All charged with disorderly conduct. Names include David Maras and Richard Schulte, both minors, with details on ages and other arrestees. Police describe the brawl as violent with some blood exposure and handcuffing of one suspect.
A four month old Erie infant lies in critical condition at Vincent's Hospital after a highway crash caused by the mother, Lucille M. Schneidler. The infant suffered a possible skull fracture while the mother had a leg injury and shock. A nine year old girl, Lina, sustained a deep cut in the incident.
Max Hanson, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, asked Twin Falls City Council for the band shell for a rally. Commissioners debated fees of 25, 15, and 10 dollars before the council voted to offer the shell free to political rallies, with Hanson’s event planned as the first use.
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