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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1959
Page
4
A Corry couple, Mr and Mrs J A Hallett, retire after 67 years in Bolivian Methodist Missions. Zella York Hallett, a Corry High School and Allegheny College alumna, began in 1921 in Cochabamba as principal of the American Institute, later serving in Ly Pu and as English teacher and high school principal. The Halletts plan an extended tour to recount the mission story.
Senate committee amended to 10 percent reimbursement for school subsidies, offset by a compromise avoiding a freeze on prior real estate valuations. No district loses next year. urban districts gain with new valuation figures. The measure adds three million dollars to the 1959-60 state budget while House action approves 55 million dollars in extra aid for two years, tying to a six mill property tax plan. The session also considers a Blood factor requirement for driver licenses and a large increase in GSA borrowing, with Senate prospects uncertain.
Erie police say Don Wright formerly of Erie fled town with two rifles worth 280 dollars belonging to Star Jay Wojcichowski owner of Gohr's printing shop. Wright, now a transient in Fries, allegedly sold or discarded weapons after acquiring them. He owes gunsmith B Lo Gorenflo about 400 dollars for arms equipment and is believed headed to Albuquerque New Mexico.
Wendell B. Barnes of the Small Business Administration announced that SBA approved 316 small business loans totaling 12,747,000 in September, lifting fiscal year totals to 34,479,000. July and August figures showed 216 loans for 10,420,000 and 258 loans for 1,273,000, respectively, since the program began in 1953.
Enion City Sueannestinson of Oil City named Miss Roller Skating Queen of Canadohta Lake for 168. Judges awarded prizes valued at 140, donated by local merchants. Four runners up from Union City and Corry received jewelry and a month of free skating. State finals at Cheswick on November 4 to select Pennsylvania queen with all expenses paid trip to Miami Beach. National queen to win 2500 scholarship or cash.
Sr Mitty Estelle of the Sisters of Mercy of the Diocese of Erie died after a long teaching career ending at St Catherine School DuBay. She joined the order from Walston Pa and taught at St Edward Corry and St Catherine. A Solum Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph's Chapel with burial at St Catharine’s Cemetery.
Marlow reviews the volatile mood in Washington and Europe as Khrushchev’s exit sparks hopes for smoother relations, while disarmament talks stumble over timing and a potential January meeting with De Gaulle. Macmillan backs an early summit, De Gaulle resists before spring, and the fate of a postwar framework remains uncertain.
The era’s disarmament talk clashes with Red China’s armed posture and U S nonrecognition. Secretary Christian Herter questions Soviet blame, while a State Department note says Red China plans force if needed to seize Formosa after Khrushchev’s letter to Eisenhower signaling Moscow’s support.
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p m at Bracken Funeral Home for Milton H. VanDresar with Rev. Paul Bauer officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included F W Day Merrill Patterson Wayne Skinner W Reade Langhurst James Staples and C H Bracken. Attending from away were Harriete and Kenneth Di Pirro of Buffalo Leo VanDresar and Alton VanDresar of Erie. Also present were B F Hassett Union City and John Foley with Mary Jane Foley Lyle Cummings Sheffield Ly G Shoe maker Chambersburg.
In Santa Monica Marlon Brando files a contempt affidavit in Superior Court seeking enforcement of divorce terms. He alleges Anna Kashfi the former wife barred him from visiting their 17 month old son Christian Devi Brando.
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