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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1958
Page
4
An editorial urges Corry and neighboring cities in Pennsylvania to study three municipal forms council manager strong mayor and the traditional commission. It argues for a public, informed charter commission to decide by majority vote, noting progress and accountability. It frames the choice as a matter for voters and local citizens.
A Jamestown Sunday wedding drew many era residents including Everett Patchen, Carl Marsh, Arthur Wallace, Fred Wallace, Donald Willey and families. Eleanor Wallace Little served as flower girl with Eleanor Wallace pouring at the reception. Local guests spanned Buffalo, Erie and Corty with numerous dinner and visit events noted among the Wallace, Bemis, Marsh and Aikens families. The Cutting Sunday School was canceled for remodeling and will resume next Sunday.
A passenger train struck a pickup truck killing a family of six the Nelsons from Powell Crossing and injuring no train passengers. Deputy Todd Long reported the Santa Fe line pushed the wreckage about four miles after the accident at twilight. The victims were Date Nelson 29 his wife Elsie 23 sons Tim 7 and David 8 and daughters Helen 6 and Sarah 1.
Gannon College to award an honorary Doctor of Laws to polar scientist Dr. Paul A. Siple at commencement ceremonies in May. Siple, 49, Allegheny College alumnus, is director of polar research for the Army and joined Admiral Byrd on the original South Pole expedition in 1928.
Yesterday reports from Washington quote close associates of President Roosevelt stating a shift to a hands off policy toward Congress as emergency pressures ease. The note comes amid a joint WPA Citizenship Crisis meeting and VFW Post 264 honoring Joseph Konopka, who became a U.S. citizen on February 25 in Erie. Measles cases rise with about 20 new infections since Saturday, health officials report, and whooping cough is also reported in Betty West, 6, of 220 South Center Street.
Forty years ago on March 7 1918 The Standard Screw Company moved its offices into the new quarters for general business and administration in the freshly completed large building. Pressley B Shuss now in France reports his commission as first lieutenant. Night yard crew of the PRR thwarted another robbery of loaded cars in the Corry yards. R P Livemore celebrated his 80th birthday at home today.
Three Cleveland suspects Ronald Holland Rebecca Lewis and Joan Davies were arrested in Meadville after attempting to steal 424 worth of merchandise from the Thrift Store. Police report five suits a sport coat and slacks were found in their car and they were spotted concealing items before arraignment. The incident was witnessed by store clerks and the trio was held for questioning.
A list of church services across Spartansburg area including Our Lady of Victory Mission, Bear Lake Evangelical, Blue Eye Wesleyan, Cobb's Corners, Harbor Ridge, Elgin Community Methodist, McCray, North Clymer Evangelical, Wayne Valley Evangelical, and Edwards Chapel Evangelical United Brethren, with service times, Sunday School, and prayer meetings. Local pastors and congregations such as Rev. Francis J. Graves, Rev. David L. Robertson, Rev. Cassius Armitage, Rev. Lawrence T. Meneely, Rev. Alvin Rhodes, Rev. Leo R. Hansen, Rev. Stephen Kenyan, and Rev. Paul Van Gorkom are listed.
Sunday School led by Mrs superintendent at Beaverdam Mennonite with Rev Frederick Bowes as pastor. Mennonite Hour on station WOTR at 1 pm. Evening program includes Revival and the Church with speaker Raymond Hramer Meadville. Monday features Mennonite Youth Fellowship at Ray Troyer's. midweek prayer and Bible study sessions listed.
Church notices list worship and Sunday School times for Brokenstraw Parish West Spring Creek and The Findley Lake Sherman Road Findley Lake. Rev Gerald M Lundeen leads Findley Lake with morning services and lessons on The Church Confronts Society and The Resurrection. Activities include youth and family programs and evening services with a nursery and choir rehearsals.
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