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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

5

Fragmentary 1948 news text mentions injuries and vacancies

A garbled 1948 article fragment references an age 1948 era event with injuries near a lumber yard and railroad crossings. It notes a vacancy and police or force elements, with scattered place names and street references. The readable items include mentions of North Center, Brady, Fargo, and Niagara, plus several address fragments and a reduced price listing.

Vald Fargo Roden Ranz Sand Escy

Grandchildren, Alumni Visit as Local Residents Travel

Mr. and Mrs. Ina Wickwire of Concord Street spent the weekend at Mortis Plains New Jersey for granddaughter Susan Wickwire high school graduation. Robert Wickwire Jr. will stay three weeks. Eileen Taylor has returned from Erie where she was a patient at St. Vincent's Hospital. Sam Wood plans a three day tour of the Herrhardt Faber Pencil Company in Wilkes Barre. E. W. Curry Company sales reps from Pittsburgh will attend. Katherine and Joseph Lararia and family visit grandparents on Rast Pleasant Street for the summer. The Lararias and children were former Corry residents. Travers Stohlberg and family spent the weekend in Dover Delaware where Mr Higgins will teach at Wesley College this fall. David Stohlberg travels to New York with his brother for a week.

Ina Wickwire Concord Street Mortis Plains N. J Susan Wickwire Robert Wickwire Robert Jr Eileen Taylor George Taylor East South Street Erie St. Vincent's Hospital Sam Wood East Main Street Hberhardt-Faber Pencil Company Wilkes-Barre E. W. Curry Company Pittsburgh Katherine Joseph Lararia Bellwood, Ui Victor Orn Rast Pleasant Street Lararia Childen Corry Travers Stohlberg Martha David Stohlberg Terrance Higgins Dover Del Higgins Wesley College Philip Stohlberg Brooklyn N. Y David New York

Charles Shuss Speaks on Deep Sea Fishing at Rotary

Corry Rotary Club luncheon speaker Charles Shuss a professional golfer discussed deep sea fishing lessons from Clearwater Florida. He covered popular species kings of fish bait and habits, then answered questions. The meeting led by Olin Bracken Jr reviewed Centennial plans with 28 members and one guest Silvan Bondy of Erie present.

Mimties Bhuss Corry Rotary Club Shuss Clearwater Fla Robert Ott Olin W. Bracken Jr Onei Guest Silvan Bondy Erie

Kiwanians Hear John Rossbacher at Luncheon

Kiwanis noon meeting at Hotel Garry features John Rossbacher discussing Lloyds of London the global insurer noted for insuring ships targets and even singers voices He recounts the organization history and examples Then Kiwanis directors meet at Clifford Taylor home Ray Amys unveils final plans for first day sandwich sale centennial celebration plans announced

Om Massuaguce Kiwanis Garry Rossbacher Lloyds of London World Wide Insurance Organization Singer Clifford Taylor Ray Amys

LeFevres to Be Honored at Open House Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs George LeFevre of 16 Warden Street Union City celebrate their golden wedding June 28 with an open house for relatives and neighbors. Hosts are children Margaret George and Carlyle LeFevre. The couple married at St Thomas Church Corry and have four children one of whom Irene is deceased and a granddaughter Ann LeFevre. Mrs LeFevre was born Margaret Crowe of Corty. Mr LeFevre retired from Standard Chair Company.

George LeFevres George LeFevre Warden Street Union City Margaret George Carlyle LePevre

Rebekah Lodge Reports From Grand Lodge Delegates

Mrs Merrill Lille, a delegate to the Grand Lodge of the Rebekah Assembly in Philadelphia, presented a report to the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge at the IOOF hall last evening. The picnic committee for Meadville Orphans Home will meet in Fairview on August 1. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bertha Darwin and Mrs Willard Shreve. The next meeting is set for July 18.

Pas Merrill Lille Grand Lodge Rebekah Assembly Philadelphia Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Wallace Mick Meadville Willard Shreve

Open House Sunday For Sorenson 25th Anniversary

An open house will honor Mr and Mrs Niels Sorenson on their 25th wedding anniversary at their home on A D 3. Hosted by their three children Harriet Bryant Neal and Watter Sorenson. Attendees invited to attend.

Niels Sorenson

Mrs Fitch Celebrated at Surprise Birthday Dinner

Mrs Viva Fitch formerly of Corty, now with her daughter Mrs Gerald Kelly, was honored at a family dinner for her Toth birthday. The gathering at the Kelly home included guests from Lawrence Park Westfield Spartansburg and Buffalo with a chicken dinner and a cake centerpiece.

Fitch Viva Fitch Corty Gerald Kelly Brie Kelly Lawrence Park Westfield Spartansburg J Buffalo

Appointed Pi Pastor At Clarion Rev. George Myers Farewell Tea

Rev. George A. Myers and his family were honored at a farewell tea after six years as pastor of the First Methodist Church. They leave tomorrow for Clarion to assume a new pastorate. About 400 attended a yellow and white tea in the church dining room with remarks by Paul Meerdink and a response by Rev. Myers. The Myers family includes four sons. gifts were presented and refreshments served.

Clarion George Myers George A. Myers Myers First Methodist Church Methodist Church Lester Danner Paul Meerdink Rev. Myers Frank Sturgis Harry Blount W. B. Stowe Hubert, Vaughn Milton McIntyre Russell Clark Justin Butters Milton Dahl Dale Hammersee Ola Young Harry Parker Stowe Vaughn Danner Rev Mrs. Myers David Roger Bruce Philip

Sheriff Saves On Shoe Leather in Wreck at Warren County

A patrol unit arrived quickly when a car plowed into a building housing the Warren County sheriff’s office. The driver was Sgt. Robert Blais of the Bake George police department.

Bak Ana Warren County Sheriff's Office Robert Blais Bake George

Kennedy orders probing Cuba shipment to New Orleans

President Kennedy ordered staff to investigate a Cuban blackstrap molasses shipment to New Orleans. About 2,018 424 gallons arrived last Friday aboard a Norwegian tanker at Publicker Chemical Corp docks near Westwego across the Mississippi River from New Orleans. An aide said Kennedy was unhappy about the deal and noted he questioned the shipment after a February press conference. Publicker and PubliVoker Industries declined further comment.

Madingiun Kennedy Cuba New Orleans

Bomb Threates Ended Korean War Say Ex-Advisor

Former Eisenhower aide Adams writes in Fist Hand Report that a covert atomic threat from a foreign power supposedly ended the Korea conflict in 1984. He cites Gen Douglas MacArthur and notes government statements hinted at such a bluff to force a settlement.

Anerimah Adie Saye Adams Eisenhower Thedea Douglas MacArthur MacArthur Okinawa Hisenhower

JFK Receives Gift Dog From Khrushchev

President Kennedy received a dog named Puishinka from Soviet Premier Khrushchev. The white dog has brownish spots and a celebrated mother, a satellite link noted by Soviet space achievements. Kennedy also received a ship model from Khrushchev, a replica of the USS Constitution, following a Vienna summit exchange.

Kennedy Khrushchev Earth August Kennedy Khrustichev

Television Review Reflects on Humor and TV Stars

A New York television critic savages current comic shows arguing humor struggles and citing Matt Sah and others as examples. The piece notes silence from audiences on the Sullivan show and contrasts with long running men like Jack Benny while predicting returns of Red Skelton and changes on panel shows with Parker replacing Francis. It lists tonight’s recommended Mystery Theatre on NBC and a CBS British whodunit Deadly Beloved, plus a Dr Gordon Sennarave documentary on Ue Burtt Surgeon.

New York Abe Burrows Jack-of-all Trades TV Connestians Matt Sah Tye Mystery Theatre NBC Circle Theatre CBS Gordon Senarave

Eisenhower Receives Original Deed On Pa Land

Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower was presented three framed 1762 deeds from the Historical Society of York County by J. Herbert Lindholm and York business leaders during a York County gathering. The papers, bearing James Hamilton as agent for William Penns heirs, came from the Gates House wood frame. Eisenhower urged attendees to apply business sense to politics and participate actively in civic life. The farm referenced sits near Gettysburg and lies in Cumberland Two within Adams County, formerly part of York County.

Yuri. Pa Dwight D. Eisenhower Gettysburg York County Historical Society of James Hamilton William Penn Eisenhower Cumberland Two Adams County Gates House Lafayette George Washington J. Herbert Lindholm Lindholm Manufacturers’ Assosciaion of York Ren Ueman Farmer

Pigeon Causes Fire Through Rest on Power Link

A carrier pigeon from South Dartmouth Mass paused on a high tension link in Mechanicville causing a short circuit that triggered the city’s fire alarm system and led to a fire. The incident highlights the risks of birds near power infrastructure and the resulting alarms.

Mechanicsville South Dartmouth Mass

Value City's Buildings Valued At 396,888 in City Appraisal

City appraisal of municipal properties lists total value at 396,888 as of March 1, 1961. Robert Grice, director of parks and public property, said the report covers city buildings including the Municipal Building, Fire Station No. 1, and No. 4 Station, plus garages and the warehouse. Industrial Appraisal Co. provided the summary for insurance purposes.

Robert Grice Parks and Pubiic Grice Not Washington Street Ihe Wrigit Street Raymond Avenue Val Vineel Industrial Appraisal Company of Pittsburgh Rund. Ter

Trucker Fined After Light Run Causes Crash at Route 6 19

A North Carolina truck driver Billie R. Williams 25 was arrested by Cory State Police after running a light at Route 6 and 19 west of Mill Village and colliding with Robert Kapanic 18. Williams pled guilty before Justice Marjorie Lesli and paid a 5 fine plus costs. Damages were minor with no injuries reported.

North Carolina Copry State Patien Mill Village Cory State Billie R. Williams Robert Kapanic Belle Vernon Williams Marjorie Lesli LeBonif Township Eeeee Gees

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