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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1951
Page
2
First Presbyterian Church in Meadville exceeded its $35,002 goal during yesterday's enrollment campaign. At morning services pledges totaled $37,656.40, well above the target, with signs noting strong member participation and a higher than expected response.
The 1950 grape crop reached 77 108 tons in the Chautauqua and Erin belt, the largest since 1931 when 61 240 tons were harvested. In five years since yield statistics began, only this year has exceeded that tonnage, amid a long-term upward trend.
Alderman Bowes to announce decision in case of ex city employee charged with fraud. Franklin reports James Blakley arrested for aggravated assault and scheduled hearing. Erie warns against profiteers in Millcreek State Police barracks funding. Jamestown student arraigned on serious felony charges after intruder assault. Warren considers new health regulations and zoning changes. Meadville hosts real estate ads and sport car sales. Titusville notes rising real estate value and 1951 tax projections. Coast Guard finds lake wreckage near Silver Creek and St Edward P T A meets.
Listed admissions and discharges across Corry and nearby towns including Gilbert Gray, Mrs. Helsel, Mrs. Dombrowski, and others. Union No. 1842 machinists vote to accept a wage increase with retroactive pay and a federal one cent raise. Bliss Dry Cleaners to close for repairs. GE Erie Works faces layoffs tied to ALCO strike in Schenectady.
City water department reports total receipts of 00,438 and expenses of 09,552 with transfers to sinking funds and the general account. Bonded debt stands at 20,000 with 15,000 in the sinking fund and bonds due in 1954.
The United States denounced Russia and Soviet Ambassador Jacob Malik for ending negotiations on terms for a Japanese peace settlement. The March date notes the diplomatic dispute as talks collapsed amid strains between Washington and Moscow.
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