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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1961
Page
3
A surplus food distribution program announced by the federal surplus commodity administration will deliver goods to Warren County next Wednesday. Utilities will be provided by local agencies, with offerings including bread and butter amid other staples.
TYTUSVILLE police arrested five men after a late afternoon high speed ride on Route 27 near Death Curve. Richard E. Sallor 40 of Ware Frank Guiley Jr 20 of Ware Richard Dunn 21 of Warren Richard A Pratt 18 of Warren and Edward K Grove 20 of Grand Valley faced drunk and disorderly charges. Driver identity not released and two occupants fled on railroad tracks before capture.
The Havana regime mandates all Cubans to exchange foreign currency for Cuban pesos and report overseas deposits to bolster foreign exchange reserves. New banking rules require surrender of stocks and bonds with disposition by the bank.
Corry Area budget allocates funds for ongoing practice sessions for athletic teams and musical groups. This routine measure, in place for years, supports both sports and music activities as part of next year’s fiscal plan.
Mrs Ed ward Dodd writes postcards to a family group rather than calling or telegraphing. Cards are cheap and convenient. A sister in Somerset replies in shorthand. The husband buys 500 cards at a time, planning a larger order next year as a daughter prepares for college and learns shorthand.
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania a 41 year old mother Helen Norcross fatally shot her seven year old son Lehman Norcross Jr then killed herself in their home. Neighbors described her as cheerful and police noted prior self harm attempts. The husband at Bethlehem Steel reported she had been acting strangely recently as police investigate the case.
An enraged cow charged dozens of dealers and buyers in Cremona Italy yesterday. Policeman Giacomo Rebessi fired and missed while the cow struck him down. Sgt Mario Astengo shot the animal as it charged past, driving the crowd to flee.
Lenten meditation discusses Marys act of anointing Jesus as a sign of thankful love. It contrasts her perceptive devotion with Judas blindness, noting Jesus acceptance, the gospel connection, and Marys lasting memorial in Christian remembrance. The piece reflects on duty, faith, and the boundless love shown to Christ.
Both of Pennsylvania's senators joined the majority to reject a Dirksen substitute for the deprived areas bill. The final vote was 60 to 27 against the alternative.
Hi Neighbor Club of Cutting held a meeting at the home of Mrs Marion Way honoring members birthdays and hosting a social after in April. Several local residents were listed with visits, dinners, and friendly gatherings noted, including engagements with family and neighbors across nearby towns. A separate Washington report indicates a $500,000 numbers racket surfaced at the Pentagon with the arrest of a Black-on-S numbers operation leader and several clerks. the scheme centered in the Defense Supply Service using bicycle couriers for bets.
David A Wolfe 60 of Mull Run was fatally injured when a tree fell on him near Mull Ing cut down trees on the Edgar Run. He died at Con Tupmiee Hospital West after the incident in Connellsville Pennsylvania.
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