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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1969
Page
3
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Philadelphia AP reports dissident Roman Catholic priest George J. Hafner, 33, and his bride Mary Catherine Stanley, 33, were married in a ring ceremony in Edgewater New Jersey. Automatic excommunication was noted for both. Hafner vows to continue priestly duties and plans to reside in Clifton Heights. The ceremony was attended by about 130 people. Hafner and Stanley say their union is a natural, rewarding step, while critics fear church discipline.
A 5 year old boy, Douglas Marsh, was struck and killed while crossing an intersection near his West Philadelphia home. He died on arrival at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. Police charged driver Ransom L McMillan, 37, with manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
In Somerset Pennsylvania AP report a 19 year old youth was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after a car struck Berlin police chief Louis P May and patrolman William L Sterling on Pennsylvania 160 Friday night. Both officers were hospitalized in fair condition. Albert Stiffey of Route 1 Berlin was arrested by state police.
The discussion centers on the Public Assistance Law and the idea of a guaranteed annual income. Critics argue Pennsylvania already had such a system under public assistance, with past laws promising a set income but restricting access. Lawyers and advocates note the law’s intent is clear, yet benefits remain limited by conditions. Shafer references the five-year financial plan.
State Representative David S Hayes co sponsors House Bill 826 to penalize theatre operators who show previews of adult films before or after family pictures. The bill would ban such previews and impose fines up to 500 dollars and possible imprisonment up to one year for violators. Hayes cites parental and child exposure concerns and urges protections for matinee audience—especially grade schoolers at Disney shows.
Funeral service for Mrs. Lillian Schermerhorn died Thursday at Corry Memorial Hospital held at 2 PM at Clymer United Methodist Church Rev. Harold Blish officiated burial in Clymer Cemetery organist Betty Carlisch and singers Sue Rheberger and Norma Buesink performed The Old Rugged Cross bearers included Harold Scott Wayde Querreveld Jack Fair Harold Neckers Troy Chase and Arthur Goggins attendees from Euclid Ohio Ripley Westfield Corry Union City Jamestown and surrounding areas.
The 1969 Jefferson Medical School yearbook features a nude centerfold of an unnamed, auburn haired woman wearing a nurse's cap and pearls. Yearbook manager Jan Raynak says about 300 of 1,200 copies include the image, aiming to boost distribution. dean Dr. William F. Kellew calls it a joke and a good yearbook.
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