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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1963
Page
2
Spot Line-O-Ads admission listings show names and addresses in Corry Clymer Spartansburg Youngstown Findley Lake and nearby areas. The notice also mentions a turkey and chili party for Elks and an upcoming WOTM meeting with balloting turkey drawing and refreshments at 7:30 pm.
Former President Eisenhower urged Americans to renew devotion to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address at the 100th anniversary ceremony in Gettysburg. Governor Scranton echoed the call, saying the unfinished work is to defend human freedom and equality. The three day centennial observance closed with remarks from Secretary of State Rusk and others.
About 800 residents attended Crusade For Christ services at the First Methodist Church this weekend. Evangelist Dr. Maurice Stevens from Wilmore Kentucky preached nightly through Sunday November 24, with Moody Cunning of Memphis directing song services under Rev Walter Gilliland’s pastorage.
Berghoorn, a Grill Vale professor, was arrested but officials declined to detail the charges or discuss the case. Washington says the motive remains unclear, with theories ranging from intimidating Russians to deter friendship with Americans to portraying Soviet citizens as untrustworthy.
Prince Norodom Sihanouk led a mass rally as Cambodians demanded immediate end to all U.S. aid by Dec 1 unless Washington halts what Phnom Penh says are hostile radio broadcasts from South Vietnam and Thailand. Cambodian authorities accuse a U.S. backed station near the border of inciting anti government sentiment. U.S. officials in Vietnam deny responsibility and say the station operates from inside Cambodia. Washington seeks clarification before acting on the aid program.
U S District Judge Clarence Weillgood ordered Roosevelt Talum to undergo a mental examination after he pleaded guilty to falsely telling federal investigators that Birmingham police bombed the home of a Negro leader. The blasts at Rev A U King’s home and a nearby motel helped set off rioting the same night. one Necri motel bombing resulted in a death in Detroit.
Alvin F. Harlow, 88, prolific author of railroad and regional history, died Sunday in Washington. A campus panel at Gettysburg College featured dignitaries and experts including Alistair Cooke Archibald MacLeish Judge Raymond Pace Alexander Rep. Fred Wengel and Dr. David Donald.
Detroit tribute recalls young reporter David J. Wilkie who gained international recognition during his 56 year career, with continued reporting work and notable bylines. The piece highlights his early start and enduring influence in journalism.
John Amacher aged 80 died suddenly at home after falling ill on the street. Born in Ridgway on June 13, 1803 he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad before retiring as a clerk. He married Laura Sapp in 1909 and moved to Corry in 1949. Survived by his wife, a daughter Delmar Chase, a son John G., a sister, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Final rites Thursday at 2 pm at Church of the Nazarene, burial in Sheffield Cemetery.
John Amacher's funeral will be at St George Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. with interment in Sheffield Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Police hunt for hold up suspect who robbed a Roosevelt Hotel cashier in downtown Pittsburgh and escaped with 500 dollars.
In Harrisburg the Beane Council of Republicans urged that children have the right to prayer in public schools, while cautioning safeguards for religious rights. Separately in Wilmington, Delaware, two couples filed a U S District Court suit seeking to declare compulsory Bible reading and prayer unconstitutional, with testimony noting concerns over automatic recitation and religious freedom.
At about 4 am a sudden blast of fire drove residents from second story rooms. Night clerk Philip Johnson alerted others and tried to rescue a man trapped in smoke while guiding four women to safety. The fire forced evacuations as families escaped to ground level.
The funeral service for Mrs. Amos (Exina) White was held at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer yesterday at 1 o'clock. Rev. Leonard of Edwards Chapel EUB officiated, with Rev. Harold Rust of Clymer Hill Reformed assisting. Interment followed at Mina Cemetery. Bearers were Lyle, Roger, Donald, and Clifford White, Melvin Ressink, and Leon DelCavage. Out-of-town attendees included Mr. and Mrs Bushnell of Kenmore, Me, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Mead, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morton of Ripley, Mrs. John Glerum, and Everett Neckers, plus many local friends.
Twenty two people including sight policemen and firemen were treated at Atlantic City Hospital after a blaze at the Surfside Hotel. Mrs Anna Shalit a 63 year old from Morristown N J died in hospital of burns after escaping by crawling across a ladder to the Stratmore Hotel. Most guests of the Surfside listed Atlantic City or Philadelphia as home towns.
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