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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1959
Page
6
Pagastar reports 290 women registered as available for work for a proposed industrial plant with more replies expected. The Industrial Development Corp hopes to reach 400 names for the out of state firm visit later this week.
Arrangements are made to fly the body of slain actress LaJean Ethridge back to Hollywood. The prosecutor’s letter states no improper conduct by the actress was found. A 22-year-old troupe member is charged with murder amid jealousy claims.
The Corry Finance Committee on tax exonerations recommended testing each exoneration individually and adjusting notices to show the board is relieving the tax collector for the year, not absolving individuals. The board approved many exonerations and rejected several, with other actions including the Wright School sinking fund final payment of 8476 and reappointment of Dallas Smiley to the building authority.
Corry plans to add a Frostee bottling plant in the former Martin Garage on West South Street pending Zoning Board approval next week. The sale of the property yesterday to Joseph Maharditt of Corry RD 3 was revealed by Merle Dodd of Leslie Real Estate. If approved, Marty will remodel the building interior to accommodate the bottling operation.
Gience Buneya1 of Pittsfield died of a heart attack while driving to work at the Raymond division plant on Route 27 between Pittsfield and Garland. Born April 2, 1908 in Red CUI PA, he lived in the area most of his life and worked 18 years at the Raymond plant as a tumbler in Japanning. Survived by wife Elsie Jewell and two daughters, plus siblings and a grandson, services set at Wesleyan Methodist Church withBracken Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Corry, Erie County towns and townships receive portions of the $60,240 liquid fuels tax allotment. Corry’s city treasurer Carl Smith reports the city got $1,072, part of the final 1959 installment under a state act for street and bridge construction and maintenance. Governor Lawrence’s program increased March payments to 80 percent of the total, with other allocations listed for Union City, Wattsburg, North East, Mill Village, Edinboro, Girard, Wayne, Amity, and Concord.
Washington AP report says Soviet Union again has no information on the fate of 11 American airmen aboard an unarmed transport that crashed in Soviet Armenia in September 1958. Moscow claims the US plane violated its frontier after straying over Sayle territory. six crew members’ bodies were recovered.
John Krol Post official from Union City explains a magazine drive intended to fund hospital equipment for those in need. He notes prior ties with Corry VFW, cites two years of past incidents and a 1962 program that funded beds, wheel chairs, and other gear loaned to members and residents.
The program distributes equipment across Erie County and nearby areas, open to all veterans and the public. It reports assisting Korean Veterans with bonus applications and DD 214 records, thanking Capt Schmelzer and Meta Kunkel for help, and noting a high rate of notarization requirements. The Blood Donor program has collected over sixty pints since June 1 1959 for VA and Hamat hospitals, with ongoing cooperation from Stem Memorial Hospital Union City.
In Washington AP report a Republican study committee outlines a plan aiming for a 900 billion dollar annual GNP by 1967. It calls for a manufacturer's sales tax, tax cuts for individuals and corporations after debt reduction begins, and a staged tax reduction pace.
Randall Kent Kington 97 known as Randy Kent longtime ABC Chicago staff announcer died yesterday after a long career including community service. VFW Post 0773 commander Carl Blakeslee pledged support for his widow and children, noting his service and numerous projects. John Krol Post 0773 VEW extends condolences and vows to honor his memory.
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