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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1951
Page
3
A fragment notes Mrs Mas accident months earlier and a press mention of Carlson in a state context. The readable text is incomplete but indicates political or civic activity with names Mas, Carlson and a state reference.
Atty Robert Firson, Harborcreek solicitor and designer of the township income tax ordinance, denies discrimination against residents in levy collection. George Schroeck argues farm income and nonresident holdings escape taxation, while Bennett appeals a nonpayment fine. The case could influence Millcreek Fairview Girard and Wesleyville ordinances.
The funeral for Mrs. Galeay Baxter was held Thursday at 2 o clock at Bracken Keating Funeral Home. Rev H Ray Harris officiated with bearers Robert Wank W F Thiessen D O Daugherty Harry Fleming A V Cochran and James Sullivan. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Out of town mourners included William Johnston family Lena Peck Buffalo Shirley Barca Chicago Robert Sullivan Pittsburgh Charley Johnston Meadville Paul Johnston Titusville.
The Associated Spring Corporation engineering committee met in this city at the Hotel Cory from May 29 to 24. Hosts were Raymond Miz and Robert L. Catlin at the focal plant. Visitors included L Kulza Morrison Hills from William D. Gibson plant Chicago and Zimmerle Woods Wilton from Barnes Gibson and Raymond division Detroit.
A Pittsburgh judge will decide by Monday who gets custody of five year old Mike Burke. The Burke family in Seatte and his maternal grandmother in Pennsylvania all seek guardianship. The boy has lived with multiple relatives after his mother died. The judge plans to speak with Mike before ruling.
Sheriff Clarence D. Bell reports the department made 105 arrests in April on misdemeanor and vehicle and traffic charges. Of 106 offenses known, 104 were solved by arrest with additional offenses cleared. Unlicensed operators led the group with several charged.
Harrisburg May Sen Joseph J Yoska Northamptont proposed a statewide special vice squad within the Pennsylvania State Police to target prostitution with women serving in the force for the first time. He urged creation as a separate agency under the police commission and sought suspension of auto restrictions for repeat offenders.
Senators hear Collins claim Allies have shifted to a counter offense in Korea and Chinese forces suffer heavy early Spring offensive losses. General Bradley notes possibility of negotiated peace if the Communist Spring offensive is stopped. Pentagon reports total enemy casualties in Korea surpassing 1,025,404 by May 23. Vote on new agreement looms for Westinghouse Brake and Union Switch outfits in Pittsburgh.
Local church notices list morning Sunday School times with figures like 10:80 a. m. and 11 a. m. services. Pastors include Mer ton Bayle and Rev. William M. Brooks. Various congregations hold classes, worship, youth fellowships, and midweek prayer meetings across area churches.
A list of area church activities includes Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday School at 11 a.m. and morning worship with hymn singing, Wheelock Church offerings, McCray Community Church Sunday School at 10 15 a.m., and Brokenstraw Parish among Congregational Christ churches. Also noted are Bear Lake Evangelical and Spring Creek United Brethren schedules, Clymer Reformed and Our Lady of Victory missions with mass times, children instruction, and midweek prayers.
A newly designed trunk features space described as able to accommodate tourists. The concept implies an inventive transport or display element. Details remain scarce but the wording suggests a portable area aimed at carrying visitors or visitors in a tour setting.
Church services listed for Spartanburg and Fairview BU volumes. Rev L Maring Swart leads a 10 am service with Sunday School 11 am and midweek meetings, plus youth, ladies and parish activities led by Mrs Lucille Rigby and Mrs Josephine Morris.
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