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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1959
Page
3
A local report notes Knox, a state legislator, was urged to focus on key public policy areas amid ongoing debates in the legislature. Community leaders called for transparent discussion and timely consideration of proposed measures impacting residents.
A Waterford boy died at 10 p.m. yesterday at Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia, after a five hour delicate heart operation. Doctors noted a 40 percent chance of recovery if revived tomorrow. The parents, Mr and Mrs Calvin Niemeyer, were at the bedside. The surgery involved a plastic division in the heart and enlargement of heart pumps to restore normal blood flow. Blood was replaced with donors’ blood after a rupture in the procedure.
AP reports a speeding freight train collided with a passenger train near Xometla south of Mexico City. Eleven people died and over 70 were injured. Investigators said both engineers may be at fault. the freight engineer fled the scene. The passenger train reportedly stopped to repair a bearing before the crash and did not warn in time.
A Vickers Viscount operating for TACA International Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff from Matutuira, killing 14 including pilot Cant Albert M. Vine and co pilot M.S. Dalen of New Orleans, passenger Joseph Rhodes, and former Mexican congressman Juan Gutierrez. Survivors included two American stewards, a Canadian stewardess, and two passengers. witnesses cited multiple engine failures and a failed belly landing in a muddy area. Cowboys nearby aided rescue.
Warren Charles Spencer Hudson of Warren died suddenly of a heart attack at the family home. Born in Clymer on September 16 1887 he worked 48 years at Warren State Hospital and was a chief supervisor before retirement. Surviving wife Ethel two sons Charles S Hudson Jr and Howard Hudson one sister Mrs Charles Whaley Corry ten grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow with interment in Oakland Cemetery conducted by Rev Donald H Spencer.
General George C. Marshall, 78, remains in serious condition at Womack Army Hospital in Fayetteville North Carolina following a stroke on January 15 and a second stroke on February 17. He has been hospitalized since.
Local column lists gatherings and visits: Howie of Me yal Mrs Waller DeShazer with board members. Alber de Sessiin Mp Deshuser resists with Mrs Roy Redman Sr. dinners with the Intler family. Mrs Orpha Hapgood visited Union City. Gertrude Dunnewold called out in Union City. Gary L. Marsh Franklin and Nancy McClelland Wattsburg visited Carl Marsh Sr. Helen Rowse and Howard Yost in Ploreia. Clyde Coutright visited Floyd Vanderschunf in Clymer Wik. Max Bemis family hosted by the Shinkos at Hatch Hollow. Judy Camp of Buffalo visiting her parents Wilder and Mrs Camp. Joseph Lowes and sons from South Ripley called on Mr and Mrs Gordon Shamp er. Donald Willey and Raymond visited Lafe Willey at Harborcreek. Clifford Aliens Sr entertained guests.
Wilmer M Jacoby former publisher of the Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph dies after a long career in public service. A Philadelphia native he spent over 50 years on projects including Pittsburgh renaissance efforts flood control system and the Symphony reorganization. He was once jailed to persuade the legislature to liberalize blue laws.
A flood of social calls and dinners fills the region as many residents host friends and relatives. Chil i Allen Jr dines with Ti celebente Lye fatter's Thai colin amiiverssey. Clifton Cooper and Arthas Withee visit Findley Lake. Mr and Mrs Kenteth Mecray host Wes. News notes include birthdays at The Home Of Me and Mert, and visits by Mr and Mrs Gale Marsh and others. Edwin Gravink returns from Meadville Hospital. Dixie Carter of Rochester and Helen Wright of Jamestown are guests with local families.
Corry area church schedule lists services at First Presbyterian Church corner South Center and West Pleasant with Rev. Paul F. Bauer. morning worship and Sunday School for all ages at 9:45, youth and junior activities, and various church group meetings through the week. Evangelical United Brethren Church on North Center also posts services and a two-week Evangelistic Crusade led by Dr. Dewey Whitwell, with nightly services and weekday prayer and youth activities. Local businesses include Ajax Iron Works Western Auto Store and Bracken Funeral Home.
A Catholic and Protestant roundup notes church signs and guiding ideals for daily living, urging faithful attendance. It lists services for THOMAS THE APOSTLE R. C. CHURCH and several area congregations including Church of the Nazarene, Corry Assembly of God, Salvation Army, First Church of Christ Scientist, Seventh Day Adventist, Emanuel Episcopal, Christian and Missionary Alliance, and First Baptist Church with service times and activities. Continued mentions of local businesses and community notices follow.
The schedule lists services and activities at AT Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and First Methodist with times for Masses, Sunday School, Luther League, catechetical classes, choir rehearsals, and youth groups. Also notes Elizabeth’s B C activities and Lenten services with sermon topics and nursery details.
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