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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1961
Page
2
An archival report recounts a mass detainment in Cuba sparked by postbombing unrest. It notes large numbers detained, the harsh conditions in prisons, and the call for accountability amid an epidemic of illness. Names and places of detainees are listed in a long appendix.
In a Superior Court probate filing dated February 27, actor Guy Cooper’s will leaves the bulk of his estate to his widow, Venounten, with half the estate including their home. A $35,000 bequest goes to brother Arthur Cooper, nephew Howard Cooper, and a niece Georgia C. Burton. The remainder funds are placed in trust for Cooper’s daughter Marla and his mother, Jauce L. Cooper, with small gifts to religious orders named in the will.
Internal Affairs Secretary Genevieve Blatt announced a new booklet titled Subsurface Cam bro Ordivician Stratigraphy of Northwestern Pennsylvania available for 80 cents. The guide aims to aid communities engaged in deep well drilling by outlining potential all-beori rock formations, highlighting its significance for local planning and development.
The Brothers of the Brush and Sisters of the Switch clubs elect officers at multiple meetings, plan fundraisers and games to support the Centennial, and announce upcoming events including shotgun weddings and softball challenges. Notable chapters include Millbillie Stompers and Golden Belles with activities across Taberly Street and Jamestown area. Also reports the death of former Nevada Senator George W Malone.
Observance at Cutting school honors mothers with gifts and names a first time mother Mrs William Cundy and a large family mother Mrs Merton Bemis. Various local families attend events, flower girl selections at Clymer School, and multiple visits mark the Mother's Day activity.
Mrs Bown traveled to Arizona with a party while Mr and Mrs Cecil Humphrey of Sherman hosted visitors. Sherman and Corry residents joined Clyde Courtright's family for a Sunday gathering. A Monday night storm at Olford Adrens Sr. home blew a window and toppled a structure. Helen and Audrey Rouse and Daisy Russink stayed with Leonard Blake after a Buffalo trip. Mrs Ralph Williams and Mrs Delbert King attended a South western district spring conference of the New York State Congress of the Parent Teacher Association. Tidy Mecray overnighted with Karen Nellis on Monday.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Keninett Jewell of 14 East Street Union City at Union City Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Bruce Mc Williams of 46 Warden Street Union City at Union City Memorial Hospital.
Matthew Spratt, 50, of Norwood, was killed when his car was rear ended by a tractor trailer in southwest Philadelphia. Truck driver Hubert Morris, 39, Philadelphia, was checking under the hood of a Post Office truck when the crash occurred. Spratt died on arrival at a nearby hospital.
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