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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1957
Page
3
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Erie County proposes a 450 bed infirmary expansion at Fullview Township costing 3 050 000 with 250 beds new and 205 existing after renovation. The plan could be funded by bonds or voter referendum with a November 1958 decision. Current beds are 280 and staff would grow to 255 to match rising patient census.
Donald Maler received a hero of Baltimore certificate from Mayor D Alesandro after rescuing 10 year old Johnny Powell from a moving freight car at the Pennsylvania Railroad Yards on September 26. Witnesses say Maler climbed a freight car, grabbed Powell before he touched a high tension wire, and held him as the car moved toward the city outskirts where the train was stopped. Johnny underwent surgery and was reported in satisfactory condition.
Local ad lists Gilson's Builders Supply in Columbus offering complete shop services and General Electric appliances. Contact Y Phone 2-2481 for orders and inquiries.
Erie dairymen pressed for a wage-based price increase at a one day hearing of the State Milk Control Commission. They argued current pool price 5.28 per hundredweight yields about 78 cents per hour for an average 18 hour day, well below the federal minimum wage. They sought immediate raise to 6.75 per hundredweight and a minimum of 6.50 thereafter, with retail milk rising one cent per quart by December 1, to hold until next April. The push is led by the Dairymen's League and the Erie Crawford Dairy Cooperative Association.
Manila and other cities faced a surge of deadly violence as President Garcia and officials moved to curb unrest ahead of the November 12 election. Five men were killed and three wounded in a gunfight in Panay, while additional cities on Bohol were also targeted for possible police takeover. Garcia ordered a full investigation into the shootings, described as the worst outbreak of violence so far in the campaign.
A radio station WOTR invites listeners to a Sunday program titled Mercy and Judgment. The segment promises analysis and reflections on moral themes and contemporary life. The schedule appears on the station’s listing and promotes the broadcast date.
A new Desert Institute opens in Beersheba to centralize arid zone research by Israeli institutions. It plans a meteorology unit for solar energy, a brackish water desalination project, and later minerals research as Negev development aims for rapid growth toward 150 000 residents. The city, now around 40 000, seeks to harness immigrant-driven expansion.
Hanover Massachusetts report says Patricia Sealund, 19, was struck by a car while walking in the rain to a garage after her car broke down. She was to be a bridesmaid at her sister Carol Sealund, 20, wedding to Bryan Reed of Lee. The tragedy led to cancellation of the ceremony at Hingham Methodist Church. Police described the incident as an auto accident.
The combined earned income tax committee plans to require delinquent taxpayers to file returns or show cause. They may sue to recover costs and add penalties where applicable. City and school district payments will be tracked, and deposits will go to a depository approved by the committee. Tax forms will be distributed in advance for upcoming deadlines. Cobbett awarded the $1,200 annual contract to handle receiving and collecting duties after splitting duties from the previous bidder Harley Johnson. The contract runs 14 months through January 1, 1969, with renewal negotiations to follow.
The churches on North Center and Concord Streets list weekly services, classes, and meetings. Evangelical United Brethren, St. Pauls Lutheran, Christian and Missionary Alliance, and Emmanuel Episcopal publish sermon titles, youth activities, prayer meetings, choir rehearsals, catechetical classes, and special observances across weekday and weekend sessions.
Church services and church activities at First Presbyterian Church Corry include morning worship with sermon The Reality of Prayer nursery through adult classes Junior Church for grades 1 to 5 in the Recreation Room and Senior High Fellowship at 4 00 p m Evening worship at 6 30 p m The Presbyter meet ing for every member by 7 30 p m Youth groups and women’s association meet at listed times Prayer and study sessions also noted with various groups meeting at the church during the week
The text compares man to a sheep in Psalm 23, highlighting dependence on the Creator. It notes strong individuals embracing humility, trusting their Shepherd, and stresses the church's role in guiding families and communities through faith and regular worship.
Church listings show several houses of worship with weekly schedules. First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at East Columbus Avenue and Wayne Street with Sunday broadcasts on WOTR at 9:30 a.m. and church services at 11:00 a.m. plus a Wednesday testimony meeting. First Methodist Church at Booth Center and Baws offers morning worship and ongoing youth and circle activities throughout the week. St Thomas the Apostle lists multiple Sunday Mass times and weekday Masses. Seventh Day Adventist on North Center Street details Sabbath services and prayer meetings led by Pastor Albert E. Nell.
Corry area church notices list services for Corry Assembly of God and St Elizabeths, with radio broadcasts on WOTR and WOR. Details include Sunday School times, morning worships, youth groups, midweek evangelistic services, prayer meetings, and special events at West Pleasant Street and East Washington Street. Stations WOTR 1370 and WOR broadcast sermons and lessons.èves
A church schedule funded by Corry business sponsors highlights community support to boost church attendance. Local firms listed include Bracken Funeral Home Western Auto Store E. E. Guignon Ajax Iron Works Crystal Coal Co. Thomas Motors of Corry Pauls Men s Wear and others supporting the schedule and town religious life.
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