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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
3
Obituary notice from the Wrightsville area records Elton Gross about 70 who died in New York City. He lived in Corsica Pa and is survived by his wife Fern and a sister in law. Funeral services set for Friday at Gable Funeral Home in Clarion.
A school bus returning from Heinz Co. tour in Pittsburgh failed brakes at the Donegal Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The 13 year old pupil Virginia Herr of Donegal died at Frick Memorial Hospital. Twenty three others were injured, with two in critical condition at Somerset Community Hospital. The bus carried 38 pupils from Donegal Elementary School as state police attributed brake fluid leakage to a cracked hose from a bracket near the exhaust pipe. Ambulances rushed victims to Frick Memorial and Somerset hospitals.
Schweitzer and sons of Wattsburg lead the April butterfat rankings in the Tri-County Dairy Improvement Club report. Swanson tested 27 herds totaling 834 cows. top herd averaged 56.2 lb butterfat per cow on 1507 lb milk, with other herds and individuals listed from Corry, Columbus, and Sparlandsburg.
The Spartansburg area reports a successful rummage sale clearing 41 dollars at the Farmer's Market. Scouts head to Erie Saturday for a visit to the Pappy Show and other sights. Donald Kinney celebrated his 75th birthday with all his children present. Upcoming 59ers Club moves to Ti tusville for the meeting. Several local families and friends are noted in recent visits and gatherings. Bible School planning at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church begins June 7. Beverly Straite undergoes hospital tests. Allegheny College president Dr Lawrence Pelletier to give the commencement address with Leslie Winans as valedictorian and Jean Alsdorf as salutatorian. Friendly Neighbors Club hosts a meeting. News is read by the correspondent Monday and Thursday mornings. The GOP plot section notes limited Republican support for a foreign aid bill, with final action anticipated tonight.
Harrisburg report notes the House passed a bill 125 to 73 to designate the Great Dane as the official state dog amid playful ruckus and opposition mainly from Democrats who argue the Beagle is President Johnson’s pet. The measure faces an uncertain Senate vote despite expectations of defeat. The House also recommitted a bill making the song Pennsylvania the official state song.
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