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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1962
Page
4
The editorial lauds community spirit and high turnout, noting November civic participation exceeds seven percent of registered voters. It argues freethinking voters resist straight-ticket urges, praises independent thinking, and names preferred candidates believed best for state and nation.
The writer urges William Scranton for governor, praising him as young, forceful and progressive to tackle unemployment education and government reform. Richardson Dilworth is considered, but Philadelphia mayoral scandals raise concerns about his suitability for nearly one million Pennsylvanians.
The piece argues U S Senator Joseph Sill Clark shows liberal promise and bold imagination while James Van Zandt, after two decades in Congress, is seen as dull and undistinguished. It urges voters to choose Clark based on records and vision.
Ray Bhafer earns bipartisan praise for his statesmanlike record as State Senator. The call is clear for Shafer to win over Stephen McCann, with Bhafer’s record highlighted as an outstanding example of effective leadership for the region.
The passage notes Genevieve Blatt’s steady, creditable record as secretary of internal affairs and signals that voters prioritize performance. It mentions Audrey Kelly as a capable candidate but asserts Blatt’s proven service to Pennsylvania.
For U S Congress Dr James Weaver we feel is more qualified by education and reining to represent the violets of Erie Crawford and Mercer counties A long time devoted public servant to the city of Erie and to Pennsylvania he now stands in position to render ib greater service We believe Jim Weaver knows and understands the taxpaying public s problems in our district better than Peter Joyce.
A slate of endorsed candidates praises Judge Samuel Roberts as the strongest choice, noting broad support across all 67 counties and high regard from public figures. In contrast Judge Earl B. Kelm is described by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette as largely unknown outside his home area, while the endorsers emphasize independence from party extremes and a focus on reform.
November 3 20 years ago Knox cautioned against overcaution amid Solomon Islands action as Japanese fleet expected to return. City Commission resignations discussed. War minded Americans exercise rights. notes on local incidents include bicycle loss and a dairy truck incident. Local sports highlight Cassius Sears Dick Morton McElroy strong in crowd event.
From the 40 Years Ago column dated November 3, 1922, the Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society asks for clothing to be sent to Russia via the Fellowship Ship. The Journal notes a call to teach only Bhwllas in public schools, opposing foreign language instruction. Raymond Mfg Co joins major spring manufacturers in forming a new corporation, the Barnes-Gibson Raymond, to establish a large Delvoily plant as relief work continues.
George Sokolsky rails against telephone polls and surveyors disrupting his day. He mocks poll methods, recalls bribe-like under the table contributions, and notes how candidates dodge accountability. He mentions local tornado damage and Corry students, ending with a quip about Westfield.
Paul Harvey reports on insect control via sex attractants and pheromones. Researchers from the American Chemical Society and Beltsville labs describe male annihilation using female attractants to lure and kill Oriental Fruit Flies Gypsy Moths and cockroaches. The technique aims to wipe out pests without harming humans or wildlife, signaling a major wartime shift in pest management.
The Spartansburg effort to create a Spar ta Pond area gains momentum with support from the Boosters Club and Sparta Township Supervisors. Residents vow the project will progress faster than the Columbus Dam, while local news notes political insiders lacking new Cuba coverage and highlights local youth achievements and winter sports, plus town updates on tax, education, and public works.
The text notes both major parties in Pennsylvania each spent around two million dollars this year, shaping the costs of the governors race. It mentions Raymond Mitchell and family, a Naval training center in San Diego, and local political figures in Corry. It also references J Collins McSparran, William Scranton, Walter Winchell, Edward Allen, and a Union City boat plant tour.
Final rites for Harvey E. Imhoff were held yesterday morning at Bracken Funeral Home with Capt. John Exeen officiating. Interment followed at West Spring Creek Cemetery. Bearers included Ora and Paul Mitchell, Wallace Palmer, Victor Armitage, Paul Cafferlin, and Marc Wright. Out-of-town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Imhoff and son David and daughter Betty, from Brench Creek, and Mrs. Agnes Flasher of Clarendon, Pa., plus Mrs. William Nunfer, Mrs. Charles Nuhfer, and Mrs. Harry Nuhfer, all of Warren.
Local notes record visits and social calls among residents around Cutting area. People include Janet Humphrey returning from hospital to her parents, Mrs Fred Wallace, Miss Joan Storer from Buffalo, and multiple families exchanging calls and hosting dinners with neighbors and relatives in Corry North East Clymer and Sugar Grove areas.
Thursday’s catalog shows hogs selling good to choice from 16 to 17 dollars per hundredweight with sows at 12 to 14, beef cows 12 to 15, canners and chiters to 11, beef heifers 16 to 10, bulls 17 to 20, veal calves 31 to 4, heavy and medium calves 19 to 26, and lambs 17 to 20.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff roles including Publisher Genee Davits General Manager Willam Eaton Editor Allin Hasbrouck Advertising Manager John McLaughlin and Production Manager G T Bergman. It notes advertising rates and display deadlines and mentions AP news services and postal classifications.
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