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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1961
Page
2
Local shop signs advertise ground beef 3 lbs for 1.35 pork chops 43c a lb and homemade kielbasa 69c a lb with other farm and Easter items. Notices include hospital admissions discharges and a VFW meeting, plus floral and gift shop prompts and Easter chocolate displays.
The Gift Shop presents a garden in glass for Easter, offering decorative glass terrariums and floral arrangements. Ideal for gifts, the display emphasizes lasting beauty and seasonal charm.
The piece argues DC should elect its own local government and gain voting representation in Congress. It notes opposition from some due to Washingtons large Black population and recalls the district’s unique status since its 1800 creation and prior presidential voting as Maryland and Virginia residents.
Prizes totaling cash awards were presented by the Corry Rat and Gun Club at East Washington street club rooms during National Wildlife Week. Top three were Sandra Ott Jeffrey Webster Deborah Valleti, each receiving 3 prizes. First through third place finishers across schools received 1 50 0to 50 cent awards respectively for multiple names listed.
In Jackson Mississippi police with clubs and trained dogs cleared a crowd outside a court as nine Tougaloo Southern Christian College students faced breach of the peace charges for a sit in at a whites-only public library. The defendants were convicted with 100 dollar fines and 30 day suspended jail terms.
The report discusses US base closures to cut overseas payrolls and foreign spending. McNamara estimated overseas base operations could save about 100 million dollars annually in balance of payments effects. Several domestic bases are relatively small in this context.
Russell Landstrom reports on Pennsylvania claiming its First Defenders were the earliest volunteers in 1861. The 476 men from Pottsville Reading Allentown and others marched to Harrisburg and Washington, with special train honors and vivid hometown scenes.
Property at North Street Columbus labeled as BEN CRAKER Prop erty and 13 sores offered for sale at $4 000.00. Sold as shown. Contact this office today.
The listing offers a small white frame home on East Church Street with garage and garden plot, now reduced to 8500 dollars with easy terms. Contact 143 Raymond Ayve in the 2nd Ward for details on a like new three bedroom home in Oak Moors with gas heat and attached garage priced at 16000 dollars.
The account recalls the arrival of the Pennsylvanians to Washington on the night of the 18th, their reception by cheering crowds, and Lincoln's handshake. The unit faced misplacement and delayed formal assignment to a regiment, with men finishing a three month term before returning home. Some later rejoined service.
Vast rites for George Christensen will be held from Bracken Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment at David Curtis Cemetery in Columbus. Friends may call Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
In Philadelphia the February grand jury urged legalizing prostitution in certain city areas and registration for all prostitutes. The March term grand jury rejected the plan saying it would bring more crime, disease, and sorrow, praising its own thorough report and condemning the February recommendations.
The UN disarmament talks progress stalled as Gro myko and Stevenson clash over neutral members. Reports say Mexico, Indonesia, and the United Arab Republic would join as neutrals, with the USSR pushing for full negotiating status and the US favoring observer roles.
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