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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1959
Page
2
New tax exemption forms are available at The 31 at Journal. Titusville reports 172 new voter registrations on day one, with Democrats leading Republicans 112 to 60 and 17 address changes. Easter flower orders, highway route 79 plans, and local notices on building permits, dairy disputes, and community events fill the day.
Robbery occurred at Jimmy Gray's Restaurant as thieves looted vending machines and a jukebox after breaking a window at 8 p.m. Total cash stolen estimated around $100. Incident noted amid a Home Show intrusion at 3127 Erle Crist area with patrols responding at 8:18 a.m. Nearby reports include prison release and local notices on liquor referendums and greenhouse ads.
Easter program at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church includes Holy Communion helmed by the church’s pastors. Children and youth festival features the drama A New Day, performed by the junior choir and Luther League with a reception for new members. An Easter sunrise service is planned for Sunday morning at Lowville Methodist Church. Burglars damaged Henderson Motherhouse Church but left without loot. Bargain night at Corry Rollerway weekly. Ridgway Psychiatric Clinic appoints William K. Smith as health consultant starting May. Jacksons Floral Gardens advertises fresh flowers for occasions.
At The Hospital Report compiles an emergency contact and admission list from Corry Memorial Hospital. It names numerous patients by name, age, and address across multiple towns including Sherman, Spartansburg, Clymer, Union City, and Spring Creek, with relatives tied to each case. The scattered entries list sons and daughters of various local residents along with street addresses and rural routes.
NAACP officials said they will press for voluntary school integration in east Texas to avoid lawsuits. Executive Secretary Roy Wilkins told delegates at the Texas conference that a broader campaign will include membership drives, poll tax removal, and voting efforts to mark the NAACP's 60th anniversary. He argued that integration must begin in east Texas and cited Virginia’s failed massive resistance as proof state law cannot stop desegregation.
Roger J Doherty, 52, of East Liberty, died of a heart attack yesterday while driving his car in downtown Pittsburgh. His vehicle struck a truck but caused only minor damage.
Cutting Cutting-Joh Cole at cakewood will host a Sunday program at 8 o'clock with Mrs Cole and Cheryl providing special music. An Easter program is planned during the Sunday School hour under Mrs Ray Redman.
A strike threat hangs over Yellow Cab Co and its 1100 drivers as contract talks stall. Federal mediator George M. Woo presides at an afternoon session to avert a potential April 6 strike that was approved by Teamsters Local 128. The company cites an inability to raise wages, noting a year-end loss of 387,000 dollars.
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