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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1957
Page
3
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West Penn Oil announced it will not rebuild the Warren refinery after a large fire destroyed the plant. Smoke and flames reportedly sent debris into the air as crews battled the blaze. Officials say the site will be cleared and the firm will pursue alternate operations.
Sigieen new members were initiated at Navi Cancer street ceremonies with William F. Brooks of Coraopolis as feature speaker. Brooks spoke on the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks charity program. A Swiss steak dinner preceded the meeting. New candidates included Rev. William C. Seitz, Charles Sutter, Robert Davidson, Charles Roberts, David Nichols, David Andris, William Sealby, Joseph McConnell, Bail Kellogr, William Chiricuzio, Richard McCray, Robert Brown, Frank Guice, Ray Weber, Don Wil, and Russell Mallory. Guests present included Harry Yoder, Willian Ryan, Andrew Buik, A. S. Boag, E. B. Rosenzweig, and others.
A 14 year old boy was killed by a New York Central Railroad express train after a prank by two schoolmates in Scarsdale. The youths grabbed his books and moved the man-rails, causing him to cross unaware as the northbound train approached. The friends were taken to a hospital with injuries.
Methodists plan a world communion observance next Sunday with a special offering by congregations through the Methodist Fellowship of Suffering and Service to aid the armed forces and young people. Ray George A Myers of First Methodist notes more than 7 million has been given in 15 years, supporting chaplains, camp activities, local church programs, and overseas relief via MCOR. Senior Bishop Herbert Welch cites Methodist benefactions in Korea, India, and other nations.
Mrs. Mary L. Jackson of 25 Essex Street dies after a lengthy illness at her Corry home. Born May 3, 1900 in Shawmut, Pa, she moved to Corry as a child and married Alfonso Jackson on October 16, 1917. She attended St. Thomas Church and was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and St. Edward's PTA. Survived by husband, three daughters, three sons, 16 grandchildren, and four sisters. Burial at St. Thomas Cemetery after Rosary and Requiem Mass.
Mrs. Richard Thompson reports over 100 black widow spiders found in Victory Villa housing area within a week. Baltimore County Health Department sent guidance to residents but cannot handle the infestation directly. she considers asking the Army for assistance.
Miss Francis Tebalt aged 17 of Cambridge Springs R D 2 was admitted to Stem Memorial Hospital Union City with contusions and abrasions after a rural route turn in LeBoeuf Township caused her car to ram a bank and overturn. The vehicle owned by Walter Tebalt sustained $500 damage.
Jerry Partridge, 6 year old son of Mr and Mrs David Waddingham of RD 1 Tyroneville, died at Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh after heart surgery on Monday. Complications followed and he convulsed 24 hours before death despite treatment. An autopsy will determine cause and aid future heart patients. He was a student at Townville Consolidated School and had been ill with the condition for some time.
STANNY POE Sternie Naylor husband of Mrs Marilyn Naylor formerly of Du Bois was killed Wednesday in a jet plane crash. He was piloting a Jet attack plane from Oahu back to the carrier Ticonderoga when the craft went down in the Pacific near Hawaii.
Public Health Service estimates 423,850 Asian flu cases since early June with 18 deaths in the continental states and 13 in Puerto Rico, Hawaii 7 and Alaska 2. Reports cover through last Saturday and exclude this week outbreaks such as 150,000 cases in New York City schoolchildren.
The Commerce Department reports Americans spent a record 1.8 billion dollars on international trips in 1956, about 200 million more than 1955. Strong travel demand drove growth as many Americans journey overseas.
The State Bureau of Markets director Rainey announced meetings sponsored by the Pennsylvania Co operative Potato Growers Association to explain state and federal potato grading and misbranding enforcement. Inspectors will review existing marketing rules and encourage growers to produce high value products. Sessions began at the Columbia County Grange Hall Numidia and the Southeastern Artificial Breeding Co operative Lancaster, with further meetings planned in Wattsburg and other locations.
The Water Department will auction off one million board feet of raw timber on October 26 at the junction of Naval Hollow and Briggs Hollow roads in Jones Township Elk County. This is one third of the total board feet to be auctioned in nine sales statewide this month. Dr Maurice K Goddard department secretary notes the program uses selective cutting to manage state forest resources and cites benefits including timber value, better growing conditions, reduced fire threat, and more soil moisture to offset drought effects. Past auctions in 1956 raised 40455 for the state general fund.
A string of local social events unfolds in Hanbury and Findley Lake with surprise showers for Mrs Elwood Berry and Janice Madre, plus a personal shower for Janice hosted by Mrs Lyle Berg. Relatives attend, gifts exchanged, and a luncheon served as local families celebrate upcoming weddings and friendships. A full Wallace Valley missionary event at Clymer Mill Church features a Mexican missionary and Taiwan contact, with prayers, music, slides, and a $148 free will offering. Gordon Berg’s stag party at the Oto Green home gathers about 25, while nearby tributes include funeral services for Mrs Lura Carey Robinson after a street accident near Ripley.
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