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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1956
Page
3
A police investigation reports beer sales in a local area. Several youths, ages 18 to 20, were cited or questioned after an incident near a lot, with officers cautioning sellers and noting potential illegal sales to minors. Authorities warn of further inquiries as the case unfolds.
A fragment notes a payment issue where aid or credit is discussed. The text mentions an amount of 10 and references a reboot or restart of school payment actions. It indicates individuals or groups are seeking to cover costs at their own pace.
The Erie district HUB men of the EUB Church bring their Spring Rally to Mead Park main pavilion Monday evening. District president Homer Lewin will preside with devotions by Gefild Sayer. Walter Babinski and Carl Tornstrom will report on conference projects. a business session will elect district officers. Rev Ayden C Mott will speak. a Wiener roast and hamburgers will follow.
Dr Elmer A. Ortner and Gerald Staples are named to present reports at The Pittsburgh Synod gathering on Thiel College campus in Greenville. Officials from Sir Paul’s Lutheran Church in Corry to attend. 160,740 synod souls total with 113,103 core members. Budget for 1957 to be adopted. various committees and Christian higher ed plans to be discussed.
Prices of farm products rose about 8 percent from mid-April to mid-May, returning to levels seen a year earlier. The Agriculture Department noted increases mainly in meat prices while overall farm costs rose slightly as production cutbacks limited supplies. Democrats criticized the Eisenhower farm policy, predicting gains for their candidates in the Farm Belt as price levels lag behind the 1951 peak.
In Keesport Pennsylvania the per capita tax will rise from five to ten dollars on July 1 after a four to one vote by the council. Officials indicated a wage tax may be considered next year in addition to the per capita tax as the board reviewed its financial outlook.
Mrs. Gunalex from Durango Mexico marks 166th birthday living with daughter Julia Gonzalez since 1910. She advises rare wine before breakfast and drinks like tequila or mescal for flavor while denouncing beer as unworthy. A demure, kind elder who dances for visitors, she recalls girlhood days and outlived most children except Rosa and Roba.
Mrs Esther Hadley 55, in good condition at City Hospital after a tip fracture from a slide into first base. She teaches at Kirkwood School near Binghamton, earning about 100000 annually under the five dollar per capita levy.
Adlai Stevenson attacks the Eisenhower administration over senior citizens issues and defends his pension record while Kefauver accuses Stevenson of mudslinging. Both seek California’s large retiree vote ahead of the 68 delegate Democratic primary. Kefauver criticizes Stevenson’s role as RCA defense lawyer in an antitrust suit with Zenith cited. Washington group urges black voters to switch to Republicans to boost Eisenhower chances.
Stevenson condemns the Eisenhower era claims of prosperity and criticizes the social security system as unjust. He points to average incomes for seniors, 1500 dollars for couples over 65, and argues for a decent program to meet the rights of 15 million seniors. Kefauver also attacks Stevenson over his RCA court appearance.
Local residents attend Decoration Day events across Falconer Corry and Sugar Grove. Reports note 4-H tractor maintenance group outings to the Falconer hall, speakers from Sincinarville, and awards and certificates. Visitors during Memorial Day include the Sweet and Bayle families, with several family movements and new job news at the Dairymens League Milk Plant in Clymer. Reunion plans announced for the TenHagen family next year with host James TenHagen and family.
John J. Twit, 64, longtime basketball coach, resigns from his post at Ways for Alldvedlée High School. The veteran figure, noted for foul shooting skills and prior leadership of school teams, steps down after decades of service amid unspecified reasons.
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