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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1968
Page
4
Local ad note describes 25c a line rate and noon cutoff for publication. Mentions open until further notice at old location Pauls Mens Wear. Turben's Auto Serv dealer and Bowl-Aire Lanes show open bowling every afternoon at 1 p m.
Final rites for Charles W. Butters were held at Bracken Funeral Home with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. Rev. Elmer Ortner officiated. Attendees included Charlene Butters Baltimore and many relatives from Ohio Pennsylvania Georgia and Maryland.
Immunity not available in emergency calls. Admitted on Saturday include Mrs. Larry Holmstrom R D Clymer Mark 8 son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Svantek R D 1 Corry Patricia 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Most Spartansburg Lysle Rhodes Sherman. Discharged Leora Stranahan 38% East Irving street Phyllis 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Kraus R D 4 Union City Harry Weaver Panama N Y Lyle Thompson Columbus Donald Hand 72 Marion street Mrs Sadie Jackson 757 Wright street Deceased John Walton 249% West Frederick street Sunday Mrs Grace Whaley R D 2 Corry Mrs Carl Haenel Warren Miss Julie Swackhamer 645 North Center street Bunany Kathy 7 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Skimmer R D 1 Pittsfield Mrs Robert Jackson R D 2 Centerville Michael Comitz 406 East Main street Mrs Helen M Pless sads White street to Hamot Hospital in Erie Cream puff time at Connies 019-tF Seleesaetete eeetoet
Police say two people were injured with several fractured ribs and body bruises after a collision involving a Kennedy car and a truck. The Kennedy car was a total loss valued at 2500 dollars and the truck damage is estimated at 600 dollars. Trooper Basile indicated charges are pending against both drivers.
The project area cost rises to about 1161965 dollars with 5000 for page one and 7644 for engineering contingencies. Demolition will affect roughly 30 structures, both frame and masonry. New streets, walks and sewers will be installed, land split between residential and commercial uses, and a buffer will separate the zones. Consultants say the three year completion window will help attract developers to the new super block plan over the original six-block layout.
Cheyney State College in Cheyney Pennsylvania remains closed by order of trustees after a large student demonstration. About 350 of 1,600 students protested in front of the administration building prompting a temporary halt to classes and campus activities while officials assess damage and causes. Police, health officials and college leadership sought nonviolent resolution and demanded no violence or intimidation.
Hazleton Pennsylvania police chief James J. Kennedy, 40, was listed in fair condition after being struck by a group of youths while attempting to disperse them. He suffered back, hip, and knee injuries and was knocked to the ground as the youths fled into nearby woods. In Vietnam, U S officials report increased war supplies from Cambodia suggesting Viet Cong replenishment for fresh attacks in the delta. North Vietnamese gunners downed two U S Marine helicopters near Khe Sanh, with 31 enemy soldiers and five Marines killed in clashes and a CH46 Sea Knight helicopter hit while carrying cargo near Camp Carroll.
Zella Moore of Buffalo a 22 year old cleaning woman is charged with aiding and abetting the escape of convicted murderer Winston Moseley. Police say she spent five hours with Moseley at a vacant home in spurraLO last Wednesday and did not come forward. Moseley, serving a life term for the Kitty Genovese stabbing, escaped a Buffalo hospital and later surrendered after taking hosts in a house and then a Grand Island apartment before an FBI capture.
Advertising rates shown for Corry Pennsylvania second class mail include a yearly rate of 1a1a08 and a weekly carrier cost of sixty five cents per copy. Rates in advance for subscriptions are stated as well. Display ad deadline is 9 a.m. the day before the publication date.
Used car dealer C Christensen Motors promotes pre owned vehicles under the Safe Buy program. Comet Mercury dealership highlights trusted trade ins, inspected inventory, and financing options for local customers seeking reliable used autos.
Notice of Examination for Policemen in the Corry Police Department. The Corry Civil Service examining board will conduct the examination of applicants seeking appointment as policemen in the city police force.
The Corry Municipal Civil Service exam for positions is set for 10 a.m. Saturday March 30 1968. Applicants must be high school graduates 21 to 35 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall, weigh over 160 pounds, and be Corry citizens. Additional qualifications are listed at the Municipal building. Apply at the City Engineer's office before the exam. Dr Hugh A. OHare chair, Robert G. Tunnell secretary, Benjamin J Calderone.
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