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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1961
Page
4
The readable fragment lists the Corry Evening Journal masthead and staff roles including publisher George R. Sample general manager Allan Fiesbrough and advertising manager John McLaughan. It notes Associated Press rights, mail and carrier subscription rates, and advertising deadlines and rates.
A reader argues against reliance on federal and state funds for local pet projects. The piece cites a $20,000 renovation for a building at the Duquesne Marine Terminal funded by the state, noting the broader cost to taxpayers and calling for local accountability. It urges Erle Gavin to address needs without pleading for government handouts.
Hollywood reports Andre Previn, a versatile composer and conductor, is nominated in three Oscar categories for Bells Are Ringing, Elmer Gantry, and Faraway Part of Town. At 41 with 37 film scores, he notes slim chances this year amid many contenders, while his wife Dory Langdon penned the Best Song lyrics and worries about an acceptance speech.
Erie police report a parolee, Rafferty, 43, held on charges of illegal firearm possession under the Uniform Firearms Act following a shooting at a Mason Street residence. A neighbor, Rosemary Mussi, 40s, wounded, remains hospitalized in stable condition. Rafferty, already on parole for a prior crime, faced a preliminary hearing set for March 14 in Municipal Court.
Landowners of the Cornplanter Indian Reservation file articles to organize a nonprofit corporation under Pennsylvania law. About 50 landowners, led by R Pierson Eaton, seek a united front in negotiating with the U S government before and after the Allegheny Reservoir project. Main aim is cemetery removal and securing rights.
A 60 year old surveyor, Samuel Douglass of Penn Hills, was killed yesterday after being struck while working on Lincoln Way in White Oak Borough. He died at McKeesport Hospital about three hours later.
Listings describe a three story brick Traction Building at 20-22 N Center with two retail stores and two upper floor apartments, priced at 24 950. Also The Joseph A Malosso Home at 512 S Center Ward 1 recently improved with seven rooms and bath, garage, priced 8250. The former Duffy Duplex at 401 S Center Grove St is income property now reduced to 4400 can be bought on a share contract with 600 down and 1000 monthly.
Washington AP writes that President Kennedy benefits from time to address urgent domestic issues before engaging with Khrushchev on disarmament. He plans to use aides to handle foreign risks while Congress reviews early proposals, delaying major foreign announcements. The article notes Laos and US-Soviet tension remain potential crises.
The Requiem Mass for Mrs Anna M. Martin was sung at 9 am at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev og Kronz celebrated. Interment followed at Elizabeth's Cemetery. Attendees included John Slayton Gerald Palmer childs Harold Swart Joseph Junosee Melvin Crayford Joseph Mokwa and families from Mendykie and nearby towns.
Daily bargain listings in the Corry Journal highlight reduced prices and special offers. Local merchants advertise discounts on groceries household goods and seasonal items to attract shoppers each day.
A 1911 fire call at box 29 near East Columbus Avenue involved D. M. Alford's rendering chart as smoke from a stove explosion endangered Mrs. John Craker. In local sports Pete Russell and Kip Anderson won the Buster Tournament with 44 and 57 scores totaling 1217, while Citizens National Bank defeated Styen's in the Antlers League with Charles Keating averaging 196.
40 Years Ago March 8 1921 report of a King touring car owned by C E Weeks Jr colliding with a delivery cart in Erie county seat causing extensive damage. Other items note Tom Williams improving, jurors serving in Erie, John Kinley leaving for Rochester Mayo Clinic, Frank Lite purchasing the Barlow residence and NAIA berth race in New Wilmington where West Minister and Mansfield State contest for Pennsylvanias basketball playoff spot with Bath advancing to the state mall after wins.
New York AP reports toy premiums fueled by large firms shift from cheap mail items to multiproduct promotions. Gilbert Co survey shows toy use in retail premiums around 50 million dollars yearly with a one third rise in late 1960. Industries from Texaco to Ford used branded toys to boost dealer and consumer sales.
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