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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1958
Page
4
The Corry Journal presents a discussion on how advertising aided the 1953-54 recession, noting that ad volumes rose by over five percent in 1954. It cites rising after tax incomes, expanding consumer reserves, and the belief that sustained advertising investments build markets during economic slowdowns.
The article argues that modern firms extend investment programs beyond the current year and align sales and advertising to reach larger future markets. It cites Professor David M. Polter on advertising driving economic demand, noting that abundant supply in the United States makes advertising essential for sustaining prosperity and supporting overall economic stability.
Erie Fire Chief Peter Kulin ruled out arson in a $200,000 warehouse blaze that destroyed lumber storage. The 4:45 p.m. two story fire damaged nearby property including United Oil Co within about 60 feet of the warehouse as deputy chief Louis Hammond sent a second alarm. Firefighters kept the flames from spreading to surrounding buildings and earlier blazes have ranked as major city fires in recent weeks.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recalls Arthur Calegrove signaling a Democratic Congressional bid in the Crawford district this spring while Lawrence Davison is named Golden Rule Club president for 1938 at the IOOF hall. Measles prompt school officials to extend cooperation with health authorities as over 30 new cases appear and state aid of 14,9872 is sent to Corry for semiannual payments. Residents could face voting restrictions in March as May 17 primary eligibility depends on late March or early April home price changes.
A long column notes local obituaries with David H. Johnson’s passing and A A Williams returning from Camp Humphreys. It highlights student activism for a single high school session, local honors for youngsters Legnna Roden and Linda Quist in a national coloring contest, and a heart pin public service. It lists community updates on police parking enforcement, town plantings, Fort Jackson training, notary and notary public commissions, and various local residents achieving honors or relocations.
Houghton once operated B and 8 trucking as B and H now runs from Jamestown offices amid time change chatter. Lt Bruce Preper, son of Corry residents, earned his commercial pilot’s license at Lake City AFB Tennessee after winging in Oklahoma. Pastor John T Hatch, famed for moving a church in Seattle, died last week leaving a legacy in Puget Sound area. The National Potato Council News highlights Rep Carroll Kearns and a local potato recipe controversy in Corry.
Rev. Richard Hostetler offers a Lenten meditation on Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane based on Luke 22 39 46. The piece reflects on Jesus sorrow, submission to God, and the believer's own need to seek divine will over personal desire. It also notes engagement news about Miss Isabelle Stiles appearing in Mademoiselle May issue.
Rev A Newton Chase superintendent of the eastern district of the Assemblies of God is slated as guest speaker at the Cory Assembly of God Church for Sunday worship. Holy Communion will be observed and the Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade open the Sunday School opening service. Sunday School begins at 9 45 and morning worship at 11.
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