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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1971
Page
2
Opinion urges voters to research candidates, not rely on party labels, noting primaries begin the selection process. It argues Corry's small-community familiarity aids discernment and cautions against treating voting as mere habit or party loyalty. New York AP column humorously reflects on turning 60.
The piece notes that turning 60 brings compensations and less fear. It says age is treated as immoral, yet friends treat you normally, and conversations feel less judged. It suggests you need not chase merit raises or exhaust yourself. many workers never gain raises after 60 and fatigue remains, so relax and do less.
In Corry on November 2 1951 stockholders of Clymer Telephone Co representing about 250 of 400 shares voted to keep the utility private and borrow for improvements. Corry Management Club moved toward affiliation with the National Association of Foremen at a 79-member Hotel Corry dinner. A son was born at Fort Belvoir Virginia to Mr and Mrs William Eaton former Corry residents. 40 years earlier on November 2 1931 Halloween was quiet with no arrests and window soaping was absent. Crushing Youngsville High 23 Corry High Beavers on junior high field.
Washington reports a poignant tale on Rep Richard Poff withdrawing as a Supreme Court candidate. His dream conflicted with family privacy, especially concerns about the adopted son Tommy. Poff chose family over politics, despite Nixon backing him and Radford town whispers rising after the announcement.
A constitutional amendment to allow nondenominational prayer in schools heads for a House vote in November. The piece recalls 1962 prayers ban, court challenges to God in juror oaths and pledges, and shifts under Johnson and Nixon, urging careful balance of church and state while backing limited prayer in public spaces.
Sixteen million Americans saved 2.5 billion in Christmas club accounts this year but over 70 percent use the funds for non Christmas purchases. Chase Manhattan Bank interviews support the finding with anecdotes from savers like Yanick Timmer of Brooklyn who used funds for travel and a car. Most accounts pay out early November and 75 percent of clubbers are women.
Nearly a third of Christmas club members divert their year end savings into permanent accounts. Members cite psychological factors and long term budgeting as reasons for saving deeper. The practice reflects evolving attitudes toward personal finance and discipline during the holiday season.
The Pennsylvania Division of Vital Statistics maintains permanent birth records. request a duplicate by submitting a completed application and fee. If born in another state, contact that state's capital to learn if a duplicate is available, or inquire at the hospital or local county/city records office. Also mentions Christmas club savings history and related anecdotes.
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