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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1959
Page
4
A flood of food bargains greets shoppers with steak, pork roast, lamb, fryers, shrimp, and more. Farm groups met with Secretary Benson to discuss accelerated merchandising while supermarket prices edge lower and abundant produce lines the shelves from California to New Jersey.
Judge Joseph Willson ordered a Ripley youth to probation after a year of incidents in and out of detention. The court noted the defendant led a troubled path but found him sound and fit for probation. The youth, identified by authorities as Perry, must pay court costs and comply with conditions.
DA seeks data on a tipster as a county court date nears. The article notes Herbert, Mehra, and Bevippe Menteneing in a reported case with a guilty plea hinted, while police arrest details surface and a midweek hearing looms. The piece mentions Midway and local court proceedings with motions and statements.
Republican committeeman Wilbur VanEar den reports an election scheduled for Tuesday May 20 in French Creek to elect a congressman replacing the late Daniel Reed. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm. Social and personal notices include dinners, visits, anniversaries, family events, and community engagements across Mayville, North East, Jamestown, and nearby towns.
A traffic dispute reached the U S Supreme Court after the Third Circuit reversed a 76400 damage award. Attorneys William Knox and Mitchell Gornall argued for the defendants while Norman Croly Waterford, and others involved, were named in the case. A decision was likely this fall.
New York AP reports varied visions for the rest of 1957. Albert L. Nickerson says earnings gains may peak early and slow in the second half as recovery compares to 1958. Prior projects 5 percent oil profits growth, Colbert foresees auto industry rebound, Humphreys sees rubbers' second half lagging.
Industry chiefs forecast a strong final quarter after a weak summer, with employment dipping briefly then rising. Campbell Soup’s W B Murphy notes modest price stability, while retail gains persist on record incomes and savings. Reynolds Metals bets on a healthy second half amid rising demand, and Turner Construction foresees steady homebuilding but no extra rate-driven increases.
A fuel tanker near the union coal mine exploded on Tuesday night and was hit again by unseen gunfire hours earlier. No injuries were reported. The incidents come amid a wave of violence during United Mine Workers union organizing drives in the area. The UMW denies involvement. Mortgage money is likely to tighten.
Lee Fuller offers full service for washers dryers and ranges with a 24 hour answering service. Call day or night at 2 4534 for appliance repairs and installation assistance.
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