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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1957
Page
3
Fragmentary text notes military party ranks and worker correspondents. Mentions army structure and tokens of party organization. No clear event or location readable.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at censorship during a volatile period with references to Soviet and military actions. Mentions investigations, potential party dynamics, and mentions Turkey amid political pressure. The readable portion is unclear on exact events or dates.
Two gunmen roped the Oil City State liquor store last night forcing employees to lie on the floor after looting approximately 160 dollars. A third man waited in a car across the street as police issued warnings and roadblocks were set. The suspects, described as dark complexioned and possibly of Spanish or Portuguese descent, were not masked and fled in a cream 1957 sedan with Pennsylvania plates 66P3. A French general died in New Delhi after serving as a Red Cross delegate.
Daily listings show a dense lineup across WBEN TV Buffalo with children's theatre, weather, news and sports blocks, and classic programs such as Annie Oakley, Phil Silvers Show, Eve Arden Show, and The Red Skelton Show. Evening highlights include To Tell The Truth, The Garry Moore Show, Guiding Light, and late night serials with List of shows and times.
In Mitchell Hollow Liam the Catskills elephant returned to captivity after causing a scare during a 13 day roaming episode. She was recaptured near a quarry after a chase by a posse and transformers, then whisked back to the farm to resume circus life. The erratic behavior followed illness and cold, with train ers noting she calmed upon capture.
Corry Area Council of Churches elected last night at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Paul F. Bauer as president with GT Bergman as vice president, David Myers secretary, Mrs Robert Gatlin treasurer. Keep Christ In Christmas committee led by Bergman. Rev. William Seitz and Janet Engl named. Nancy Yenchak and Leslie Dodd reassigned. UNICEF program tomorrow night. youth activities reviewed. religious census reported. Nomination committee proposed constitutional amendments for broader church representation. George Myers reported on a Red Cross blood canvass. Special nominating panel: Lester Danner, Carl Henton, Rev. Elmer Ortner, Eldred Roush, Rev. Seitz.
November 1 to 20 is the mailing window for overseas parcels to reach servicemen and women by the holidays. Joint postmaster James P. Sullivan notes packages should weigh up to 70 pounds and 100 inches total. gifts must avoid perishable items. Domestic rates apply, under eight ounces are six cents per ounce, over eight ounces eighty cents per pound.
Sen. Joseph M. Barr Democratic state chairman said party gains in counties show Democrats build local power. He cited increasing courthouse control from 1 to 27 and urged focus on local elections as a prep for a statewide win in 1958. Republican George T. Bloom called the year vitally important to elect Republicans locally. Reports from regions suggest GOP candidates will perform well on election day as 23 cities vote for mayors next week including Pittsburgh and Scranton.
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