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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1959
Page
4
Corry Journal announces advertising rates and publication terms. Pricing by mail 11.00 yearly 4.75 half year 95.16 six months 9.00 yearly in restricted territory. Single copy 2 cents. Display deadline stated. Associated Press rights noted.
Local Sparta residents discuss independence in schooling and youth development. The article notes concern over shifts toward centralized control, calls for home and school programs, and parental involvement to shape children’s futures amid merged district tensions. Community leaders urge careful policy balancing to protect local values and student welfare.
North Clymer resident died yesterday at Ronwell Punk Memorial Hospital in Battle, with funeral arrangements set for 2 p.m. at Associated Bear Lake Church. Survived by husband Kentinth, daughter Reynls, parents MP and Mey Jago, three sisters and three brothers. Burial at Bear Lake Cemetery with services by United Brethren Church.
A fragmented account recalls Drake Well near Drake and the Downer Refinery as foundational to early oil industry growth. It traces Drakes, Ajax operations, infrastructure like pipelines, engines, and equipment, and notes the evolution of sites along Cento Washington streets with Ajax works, shops, and a Union Opera House site later repurposed.
Joseph Trentini of Force died at the Cool Spring Mine in Jay Township Elk County after contacting a hot trolley wire at the 2020 foot level while checking weather. Mine inspector Gerald Moody suggested the pole of a locomotive may have slipped, causing the shock. The body was found about 40 minutes later by Bernstad Scott.
A. O'Brien died at Corry Memorial Hospital at 3 45 p m after a period of ill health since retirement from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1952 Born August 8 1885 in Columbus moved to Corry as a youth later lived in Bear Lake and then Corry for 40 years He was a member of St Thomas Church and is survived by four sisters and two brothers and several nieces and nephews Services at Bracken Funeral Home with Requiem Mass at St Thomas Church Burial in St Thomas Cemetery
The government cites May totals of 66 016 000 employed and 3 389 000 jobless, generated by a Census Bureau sample of 31 000 homes in 638 counties across 330 areas. The Bureau complements this with factory payroll data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and unemployment compensation claims, noting estimates vary as some long term unemployed drop from counts.
Titusville Local 636 of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Shipbuilders Blacksmiths Forgers and Helpers called a strike last night after a three hour meeting with company and union representatives Grover Stainbrook federal mediator attended Most contract points reportedly agreed wage increase negotiations began mid April The last contract expired June 1 extended day to day 300 union members involved Other unions said they will respect the picket lines.
Yesterdays memories recount Corry events from June 15, 1939. King George set a world example in a farewell radio speech urging civilized nations to live together. Municipal primary campaigning opens for September 12. Five men in French Creek thefts receive six months in Monroe County penitentiary. Strawberry season returns to Corry tables. Postmaster James P. Sullivan leaves for Erie for the state postmasters convention. Legion mobilities planned for Mareresan Beach June 25. Flag Day address by State Senator Samuel L. Gilson draws 300 people.
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