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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1976
Page
4
Bargain sale active at Fox Tack Shop in Colum bus with discounts on various items. Special notice invites dues paying Stanford Hose Company members with sons aged 14 to 18 to sign up by October 25 1976 and leave contact details.
Erie County Commissioner Michael Flatley warned that without Erie city paying half the CD program cost in 1977 the city will be excluded. State law requires joint local funding with the federal share covering half. The 1952 pact split local costs. the city has supplied city hall office space, while Safety Director Sinnott and CD coordinator Max Gill discuss an agreement.
City council debates remedies for a dangerous Pennsylvania avenue railroad crossing where two cars recently collided and three this week. The railroad bears responsibility for realignment, signals, or stop signs, with speed or banked track contributing to risk. The discussion also covers Corry property values, noting lot prices from 800 to 3000 dollars for undeveloped parcels and 3200 to 5300 dollars for 100 foot lots with improvements, sewer, paving, and sidewalks, plus the influence of location.
Florida demands extradition of two Erie County deputies Tony Mucci and William Zimmerman over false imprisonment in the abduction of former Erie businessman Lester Rudolph. Florida officials expect governor approval and swift sending of papers to Milton Shapp for formal return.
A published Q and A includes a reader asking about ages during a baseball game and another letter praising Mormon missionaries. Abby advises on cautious answers and respectful approach, while encouraging courtesy and personal guidance. The column includes a request for Abby’s booklet and a self-addressed stamped return envelope.
The Friendly Circle met at Mrs. Walter DeShazer's home Monday with eleven members and guest Mrs. Everett Patchen. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lillian Wallace. Prizes were awarded during the social hour. Several attendees, including Russell Pugh, visited relatives, and a long list of local residents dropped in for dinners and chats. Multiple guests from nearby towns joined events, and future entertainments and gatherings were noted, including Bemis hosting in November.
A state department survey shows groceries cost $10.12 for 15 items in the northeast versus $4.50 in the southwest, with statewide September averages at $9.81 and urban stores at $9.53. The northwest saw a 45 cent rise to $9.90 while the southwest fell 17 cents. Namebrand versus store brand gap narrowed to seven percent.
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