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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1961
Page
8
The article discusses the Titusville Area School District joining a merged district. It outlines the process, likely vote and legal steps, and indicates the merged district would include nearby towns and entities under a unified educational system.
A group from Bear Lake attended the wedding of Miss Marilyn Carlson and Peery Smith Saturday at the Methodist Church in Panama Missouri. Afterward Mrs. Thomas Smith Sr. and others returned to Florida to visit relatives. Visitors include Rev. Burkett Smith and family of Cullom Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hawkins of Milwaukee. Several Bear Lake friends attended Sunday services at Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Harold D. Weed, a pioneer inventor born in Minnesota, died in Palm Beach at age 98. Weed, known for creating the first automobile fire chain in 1903, left a lasting mark in early vehicle safety hardware. He witnessed the rise of motorized transport and contributed innovations that shaped automotive safety standards. His death marks the passing of a key figure in early 20th century invention.
A local feature highlights a grandson from a nearby couple who has achieved recognition. The piece notes his repeated successes and public interest, with references to learners and community figures. The narrative reads as a concise human interest update from the area.
A mixed page shows local notices and ads including aluminum products by McCray Aluminum, a bookstore promotion at The Book Store, and roller skating hours at The Ritz in Wattsboro. It also lists occasional events at Rainbow Rimmer and notes opening hours and special prices for skating lessons and group events.
Findley Lake The Missionary Society of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met with Mrs Motel Wright recently. Roy Washhar called on Mr Grace Chesley who is still quite ill. Mrs A J Cooper Br was in Warren last week visiting her daughter Jane. Mr and Mrs W A Brown are Tu patients. The Wilbur Hormetiks are building an addition on their home. Mrs Edd Muller has been ill under a doctor's care. Mrs Bessie Buesink called on her sister Grace Chesley.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower will lend active but non directive support to Pennsylvania 1962 gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns. GOP chairman George T. Bloom said Eisenhower told him in Gettysburg that he will not dictate candidate choices. Johnstown crash kills two, injures one near Route 219. Deaths include Alma Thomas, 66, and Griffin Evans of Conemaugh. memorial hospital reported.
Christensen Motors Mercury Comet Sap Buy Used Cars Plait Turben Auto Service Chevrolet dealer Guy M Fish Ford dealer since 1927 Spartansburg PA Ford 4 Door sedan listed with clean condition. Call soon for details and price.
A scan of assorted old car entries listing models, years, body styles, drives, and features such as power steering brakes four wheel drive convertibles and transmissions. Notable items include 1958 Ford 4-Door 1961 Cadillac Convertible and 1947 Willys Jeep with power features plus several 1950s and 1960s models with descriptions like power lift and automatic transmission.
A California blaze prompted rapid response by fire crews with evacuation alarms. Former Vice President Richard Nixon returned Tuesday to his Brentwood home as flames and smoke damaged Bel Air areas. Charles Maher helped save the scene, describing the effort as a vast, chaotic scramble with chimneys and debris left standing.
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