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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
4
A Corry Journal column argues for civilian nuclear safety measures. It contrasts Noah's ark with modern fallout risk, criticizes limited shelter plans, and calls for a nationwide shelter program costing billions to protect noncombatants. The piece urges individual action and public faith in safety.
Albert J. Pilgrim, 4, of Fredonia, died yesterday at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk from injuries in a car crash. Sheriff reports he apparently fell asleep at the wheel before the car left the highway and struck a thruway sign. Coroner certified accidental death after autopsy showing a fractured leg and brain injury.
Yesterday’s Memories recalls Japan’s advance on Hankow as forces breached Chinese defenses along the Luinghai railway. A police inquiry opened into a North Center Street shooting involving Robert Fleming. Corry High School sousaphone star David Lammers won an $800 Brooklyn music scholarship.
Forty years ago on May 16 1918 Corry residents were ordered to report for military service at Camp Lee including Weeks Jr Hottman Joyner Johnson Jones Mulligan Liltie Kimmey Morris Foley Forbes Cassidy Morrell Miller Button Golding Rupp Cornish O Day Smith Cowells Maloney Olds Geertson Lindstrom Fairfield Miller Fullom Simonsen Yeager Bills Fox. Joseph C Shambure to purchase the Lyric Theatre formerly owned by the late G N Waters as announced. Mrs Grant Batton is ill at her Molt street home.
Beaver Dam Mennonite Church led by Richard Hostetler holds 10 a m Sunday School with Richard Stutymears Milford Byler and M A assisting. Morning worship features the pastor. The Mennonite Hour airs at 1 p m on WOTR. Vesper service at 3:30 p m led by Richard Howtetler with Martha Troyer as reader and Rev George A Myers as guest speaker. Bible study and prayer at 8:30 p m Thursday. Findley Lake Evangelical United Brethren Church on Sherman Road schedules Sunday School at 10 a m with Mrs Garl Engel. worship at 11 a m. youth fellowship at 6:30 p m. evening gospel service at 8 p m featuring Quiz Nite. Youth and Boys Girls Fellowship follow. Monday 1:00-8:45 p m Teacher Training on Old Testament Law and History with Dillan Tarmesvik. Wednesday 7 p m church school rehearsal. 8 p m Power Hour Play group with Bible study. Friday All Day Annual Camp Findley Clowning Bee with free lunch for workers.
John D. Mathers, 19, of R D 1 Pittsfield, found guilty by a jury of statutory rape after three hours of deliberation. Judge Alexander Flick Jr. to sentence Monday, maximum 7000 fine and 16 years. Defense challenged reputation evidence as part of the trial.
Corner South Center and East Pleasant Streets hosts Rev. George A. Myers leading Sunday School at 9:50 a.m. The Image of God study at 4:00 p.m. Junot Choir at 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship and nursery services available. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Women's prayer group 10:00 p.m. Adventure With Goes activities for youth. Family Night 6:30 p.m. and seniors choir rehearsal at 8:45 p.m. with Lyn Rice directing. Men's Prayer meeting Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Rev Paul Bowlby leads Showers of Blessing at 9100 near West Washington Street. Rucio Valeo of the Church of the Nazarene hosts Sunday School at 10 00. Leis Hobets superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 00. Young People's meeting and Evensong services listed. Prayer and Prose service at 2 00 p.m.
Emanuel Episcopal on North Center lists services and activities led by Rev. William C. Seite Jr and others. Holy Communion at 4:00 a.m., Church School at 5:45 a.m., Morning Prayer and sermon with two speakers, a Loyalty dinner, and other services and meetings through the week including youth, worship, and planning sessions. Also mentions erection church on North Genter with Rev H Ray Barris and a week of prayer meetings, Sunday school, and varied study groups. Seventh Day Adventist at North Center lists Sabbath services, divine worship, and prayer meeting with pastor Albert E. Neil, detailing Saturday and Wednesday events.
The article compares fire alarm boxes as essential emergency signals and urges regular maintenance and testing to save property and lives. It then likens the church to a spiritual communications center, stressing the need to keep the prayer line open for timely spiritual aid and guidance in daily life.
The listings outline services and activities for WORRY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH, CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE, ELIZABETHS RC CHURCH, and THE SALVATION ARMY including Sunday Masses, weekday services, prayer meetings, youth and missionary groups, and weekly conferences. Details include addresses on West Pleasant Street West Washington Street East Washington Street and Maple Avenue with times ranging from morning prayers to evening gatherings.
East Columbus Avenue at Wayne Street hosts weekly services at 8:30 a.m. with the topic Mortals and Immortals for Sunday worship. A 11:00 a.m. radio broadcast on WOTR and 1:00 p.m. Sunday School are listed. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. prayer meeting and study in the Reading Room are noted with ambiguous opening details.
The notice lists activities for First Baptist Church on West Pleasant Street, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, and First Presbyterian Church, detailing services, Sunday School, youth groups, choir rehearsals, study circles, and community events with leaders and meeting times across a multi-day schedule. Includes radio broadcast, nursery, and special services throughout the week.
A fragmented social note describes a small gathering at Mrs Dona Games home for a baby event with guests including Miss Arlene Frank and Mrs Vern Gene Hasl. Names like Tima Eshe and Freda Tev Rhodes appear amid unclear details.
Community fair committees announce an upcoming function with a card prize draw and a film screening titled Home. Chair Mrs Erne leads assisted by Rosario Ca Wascak and others. Members of the auxiliary slate and board spouses are urged to attend next Monday for details and prizes.
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