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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1961

Page

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City Planners Seek 150000 Bond for Road Plan

The City Planning Commission presented a broad pavings plan the largest in the city’s history with an estimated cost of 150770 dollars and recommended bond issuance. Public hearings set at 7 30 pm next Tuesday in the municipal building will cover the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations with council to review revisions. Discussions will decide financing, paying responsibilities, and who pays, with future hearings planned through the months ahead.

Come Michael Baker Inc Cony Planning Commission SE. Anderson Anderson

Young Boy Clings to Auto for 32 Mile Ride

Four year old Dennis Lee Hannah rode on the rear bumper for 32 miles from Augusta toward Wrens. Relatives left, he clung to the car, Mrs. Hannah chased unsuccessfully, police could not locate the vehicle, but a Wrens motorist later spotted Dennis and waved the relatives to stop.

Augusta Dennis Lee Hannah Hannahs Dennis Hannah Wrens

Moose Drive for 1951 Toys for Needy Kids

Moose Lodge launches a holiday toy drive led by Dale Mulvin to collect repairable toys for distribution to needy children across the city. Donations can be brought to the Moose Lodge on East Washington Street or arranged via contact with Mulvin or the Lodge. The effort emphasizes minimal repair toys as the deadline nears for Salvation Army aided distributions.

Moose Lodge Dale Mulvin East Washington Street Mulvin Salvation Army

Railroad pays $89,000 for loss of leg in mishap

The Pennsylvania Railroad will pay former railroad car inspector Joseph Drwinga, 44, of Mekien Rocks, $89,000 for the loss of a leg in a train mishap. The settlement was reached yesterday between PRR and Drwinga.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad PRR Joseph Drwinga Mekien Rocks

Mayor Saint Opposes Corry Planning Commission Sessions

Mayor Kinley faced disruptions over the City Planning Commission with four of five members present. He accused commissioners of private meetings while discussing a $150,000 paving program and suggested mass resignations. Former chairman B Anderson praised Kinley and urged council to fill a potential vacancy on the commission.

Mayor Saint Off Corry City Planning Commission J. Fred Kinley Planning Commission O Mme Ely City ‘Council Kinley Plague Commission B. Anderson

Voters flock to polls in Pennsylvania Supreme Court race

Pennsylvania voters headed to polls to choose a state Supreme Court justice and to vote on five constitutional amendments. Forecasters warned of late day rain and cooler temperatures as turnout officials hoped for strong participation across roughly 9.6 million registered voters. The ballot also featured municipal races in 24 cities and several amendments including term limits for governors and tax and state office provisions.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Supreme Court Commonwealth Cass Election and Weather Bureau Anne Anne X. Alpern Pittsburgh Henry X. O'Brien Allegheny County Scranton U.S William J. Green Philadelphia Tomoka Miss Alpern George S. Bloom Green Bloom GOP

Potential Record Vote Seen As Polls Get Rush

Early today a record vote appeared possible as polls opened across the city. By 1 pm The Journey press time, Republicans led with 765 votes to 340 for Democrats, and at Corry Red and Gun Club in Ward Two Republicans 245 to 76. Voting hours run until 8 pm with weather seen as favorable for turnout.

GOP Corry Red and Gun Club

Father Of Three Killed In Factory Accident

A 46 year old Darlington man Chester Murphy, father of three, was killed instantly in an accident at the Kopperfield plant of Babcock and Wilcox Co in Beaver Falls, Beaver County. Murphy was a foreman at the plant and slipped into a retiring area as per plant spokesman.

Beaver Palls Beaver County Kopperfield Babcock and Wilcox Co Chester Murphy Darington Plsot Murephy

City Approves 30 More Street Lights in Growth Plan

The City Council backed a plan to expand street lighting under Raymond Weber safety director. Two lights will be relocated and two increased in candlepower while 80 additional lights will be installed citywide. Existing 100 candlepower lamps will rise to 250 in future installs as surveys guide needs. Annual cost rises by about 600. A used car lot at West Smith and Worth was noted as vacant amid zoning concerns. Continued on Page Six.

Raymond Weber Weber J. Fred Kinley West Smith and Worth Streets Cornell Kinley

Power Outage Hits Substation Across Corr y and Nearby Areas

A malfunction at the First Avenue substation of Penelec cut power for 59 minutes from 2:07 to 3:00 PM yesterday. Linemen accidentally touched two wires together. breakers did not auto restart. Technical help from Erie restored breakers and power, affecting Corry and surrounding towns Columbus Elgin Cottsville Spartansburg and Wiights ville. Factories sent workers home as a precaution during the outage.

First Avenue Pennsylvania Electric Company Dorr Clark Penelec Clark Erie Corry Columbus Elgin Cottsville Spartansburg Wiightsville

Local Boy's Case Deferred Until Restitution Made

Richard Wesoleski 17 of Corry sees his juvenile case deferred pending restitution for articles taken from cars. Judge Edmen Evans hears the matter as Wesoleski plans to enlist, but probation officer Charles Hughes notes enlistment awaits complete repayment. Wesoleski has paid $83 so far while under probation supervision and home-conditions controls remain in force.

Richard Wesoleski B.D . Corry Edmen Evans Charles Hughes Wesolosk Bugbee Harley Drake Werooski Wesoloski Fis Etriye Bowery Bugher

Major fires threaten Southern California in hottest blaze

Fires ripped through Pacific Palisades and Bel Air near Hollywood, destroying hundreds of homes including those of stars Burt Lancaster Joe E Brown and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Evacuations exceeded 2000 as flames moved from Topanga Canyon toward the Pacific Palisades breakfront with gusty northeast winds and heavy smoke.

Los Angeles Porry California Fim Burt Lancaster Joe E. Brown Gabor Richard M. Nixon Hollywood Ith Santa Moniey Swank Bel-Air Brestwood Topanga Canyon Rustie Lyon Probaly Pacific Palixades Eran Bire Keith Klinger Topanga Canyon Hole Caast Jclagust Howenaxti Fiehr

Dead recluse found. $1800 in home discovered

An elderly man identified as Kenny was found dead in his locked house by two men after he failed to collect mail. Authorities said a large sum in cash and foreign coins were found in a plastic bag and a bank of bills. The coroner ruled rural causes. investigation continues with sheriff and postmaster.

Ryning-Para Tecluse Spring Cresk Bernard Porter Yus Plelongen David Kelny Porter Clifford Clark Wille Hunt Donnell & Allen Jr Tricindline Hsm Kaina Durine Oclater Erie Puneyal Munera Warren County

Adenauer secures another term as German chancellor

In Bonn the Bundestag votes 259 to 205 to back Konrad Adenauer for another chancellorship. At 85 he plans not a full four year term, resigning in time for a successor before the 1962 elections. Coalition partners Christian Democrats and Free Democrats vow a united government amid post election shifts and resignations.

Bonn Germany Thirst German Bondestag Bunidestag Adenauer Christin Art Free Demcratic Hulds Adenauer Heinrich Kurbke Christhur Democratic Jury Wind West Germany Christian Democrats Heinrich von Brentano Free Democrats

Holiday Hours and Events Planned by Downtown Retailers

Seven members of the Chamber of Commerce division met to outline the holiday season in the downtown area. Stores will open November 24 with Santa Claus appearances and special previews on November 24 and 25. A December 12 Sing Night is planned and shops will stay open evenings through December 15, closing at 9 30 p m on December 31.

Chamber of Gummerce Sesson Santa Claue Tex Fliduwary

Bing Crosby to Return Home This Week

Weeks old baby Vathaniel Patrick Crosby awaits first glimpse of father Bing Crosby. The singer returns home from London where he has been making about nine films. The infant and Kathy Crosby are at Queen of Angels Hospital after the birth.

Bing Crosby Hollywood Vathaniel Patrick Crosby Bing W London Queen of Angels Hospital Kathy Crosby

Nehru Warns Kennedy Against Sending U S Troops

Indian Prime Minister Nehru reportedly urged President Kennedy not to deploy American combat forces to South Vietnam. The two leaders met at Newport Rhode Island where Nehru stressed peaceful approaches while noting Western criticisms of Indian policies. Kennedy and Nehru discussed Southeast Asia Berlin and nuclear testing, aiming to keep peace and freedom worldwide.

Washington East Berlin State Department Berlin Britain France Germany Foy D. Kohler Nehr Kunnnedy South Wet Nam Kennedy Iser Maxwell D. Taylor Inece South Viet Nam Taylor Arcretary Salzer Nehru Schecuiet Kenney Southeast Asia Newport

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