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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
2
A mix of local announcements includes wedding invitation displays at The Journal, missing youth notices, Friday buffets at Hotel Corry, and community events. Also listed are car accidents, police appeals, benefit dinners, school and church activities, and shop closings with varied local business details.
At The Hospital is unable to summon a physician in case of an emergency call 28201 at Corry Memorial Hospital. Admitted Mears FR Howell Garhand. Numerous names and ages listed as patients or residents, including Mrs Richard Howotus 223 Worth Street and Harold 2 son of Mr. and Mrs George Fox 186 Ridge Street. Mentions of injuries, court actions, and local notices plus local shop ad copy for Arnel dresses and Ginnie's barbecue chicken.
A state police operation targeting dog law violations in the city led to fines for at least 20 people. Alderman William Heisler noted the $5 fine plus costs for violators, including Russell Stover candy delivery. Other notes cover Meadville bridge work on Route 322 between Franklin and Meadville, a six span bridge over Bug Creek and a second over Little Sugar Creek, and relocation ties between Wyattville Venango County and Cochranton Crawford County. The June wedding season is promoted by The Journal with over 200 invitation styles. An Erie store keeper, Arthur Sementedi, 30, was arrested for possession of fireworks, bonded at $500, pleading not guilty. Police found fireworks in the store rear after an incident at 7:30 p.m. A Columbus Recreation benefit ticket sale is listed, and local bids for a nurse call system installation are noted. A Mayville sheriff's office report details the death of an infant in Cassadaga following an accidental cause.
The 50th annual Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association convention concludes its three day session at Conneaut Lake Park. The event opened Tuesday with RC Miller Jr of Jones and Laughlin Steel addressing the gathering. Local ads note meat specials at Macko's Market and grocery items while the Army Corps of Engineers installs warning signs above Lock Two Dam in Pittsburgh guarding the Allegheny River. Funds for street improvements are set to be invested in U S Treasury 90 day bills as Jamaica fabric and Katherine's offer fashion items.
Viola Clark and Rodney Hoeltze finally wed after delays caused by family illness and Viola's appendicitis requiring surgery on their planned wedding day. In Harrisburg, Gov law sign amended PA fireworks law to permit toy cannons lacking harm, exempting calcium carbide charge cannons.
Washington AP describes a revenue bill moving toward highway funding use. The House measure would extend current excise and corporate tax rates for a year, risking a three billion dollar annual revenue drop if not enacted by July 1. Senator Gore proposes diverting 968 million annually from highway taxes to a highway fund, while Eisenhower warns of halted interstate projects without action. The bill also ends a 10 percent tax on passenger tickets this year and wipes out a similar levy on next year’s telephone and telegraph messages.
Mrs. C Dutton 97 died at 10 30 am after lingering illness born August 20 1861 Wayne Township lived near Corry all her life Survived by daughter Mrs Blanche Hurlbut and grandson Paul D Hurlbut both of Curry and two great grandchildren Funeral by Bracken Funeral Home incomplete obituary to be published tomorrow Friends may call at Bracken Funeral Home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm tomorrow
In Montreal, President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II will aboard the Britannia for a royal cruise along 31 miles of the St. Lawrence Seaway to Beauharnois. The leaders meet to formally open the joint U.S.-Canadian waterway with a 21 gun salute and gate‑passing ceremony as engineers report the Seaway proves workable after 2 months of operation.
The article outlines union and industry positions on a potential steel strike as talks collapse over noninflationary proposals. Workers earn about 3.10 dollars an hour, with industry leaders insisting on extending current contracts to avoid disruptions. Eisenhower weighs inflation concerns amid mounting industry tensions. The Queen’s US visit focuses on Chicago and Washington hospitality exchanges.
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