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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1969
Page
7
Rev Janis C Greve reflects on the thief on the cross and true repentance in late hours while noting the danger of false alarm. Heavy Zambia rains flood roads and a major coal mine, cutting two provinces off.
Firefighters from several companies battled a large blaze at the three story Kelso Beach Hotel on the Lake Erie waterfront. Witnesses saw flames from a half mile away as the hotel with about 20 rooms was destroyed. Damage was estimated over 50000 dollars and officials suspect the fire began in a basement restaurant lounge.
Titusville police say a call reporting a bomb at a school was a misdemeanor hoax with potential penalties up to 1000 dollars fine or one year in jail. The threat prompted checks of all district buildings but no danger was found and schools opened normally. Investigators have a lead on the caller’s identity.
A coastal group travels the Florida coast engaging college students about Christianity. Eddie Waxer, a 27 year old University of Florida student, says many youths seek religion over establishment church ties. The Crusaders split time among Daytona Beach and Miami, using dialogue and a questionnaire to spark personal faith among locals and visitors.
The Apollo 8 six cent stamp will go on sale May 5 in Houston Texas. The issue marks the Genesis reading by an Apollo 8 crew member during the moon orbit, a moment closely tied to the mission in public minds. Collectors can request first day covers by sending envelopes and payment to the Houston Postmaster with the endorsement First Day Covers Six Cent Apollo Stamp. Requests must be postmarked no later than.
Loot from multiple sites includes guns, a golf cart, cigarettes, and change. Deputy Irvine cites about $1,000 in guns taken from Lottsville. cart worth $225 from Blueberry Hill Golf Club. $100 in cigarettes and change from Pittsburgh Inn. Entry via rear doors or windows. oil lease pumps broken into in Clarendon leases causing extensive damage.
The American Cancer Society Crusade in Pennsylvania officially opens Friday with a luncheon at Chatham Center in Pittsburgh. Lawrence Welk will headline the kickoff for more than 500 volunteers. Erie County units join the effort with a $63,500 goal for 1969. Arnold Palmer chairs the statewide Crusade aided by Penn State coach Joe Paterno. The overall goal is $2,383,300.
Two Bucks County judges denied Mary Mamon s bid for freedom while agreeing the trial was not speedy. They ruled delays came from defense maneuvers in the March 1967 hammer slaying and beating of two Mullery children. Trial set for May 6.
Memory Lane NY recounts nostalgic vignettes of midcentury life. It notes differ ent memories of shared events, describes fashion and habits, and hints at postwar social norms and economic conditions. The piece closes with a wistful remind er of bygone times.
State Police reported Walter G. Spinneweber 41 of Pittsburgh was recovered near the overturned canoe site on Pymatuning Reservoir where his brother Ray J. Spinneweber also of Pittsburgh remains missing after a canoe outing with their father. The search continues for Ray J. Spinneweber.
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