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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1959
Page
4
Corr y Journal details publisher staff and offices in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. AP exclusive rights for local and AP news. Mailing rates 11 dollars per year 5 75 six months 89 dollars per year in restricted areas Carrier prices seven cents per copy forty two cents a week Display ad deadlines 9 am on prior publication date.
Dr. Eric A. Walker proposes a threefold expansion for community colleges to serve the coming decade, citing Penn State’s 14 centers. He urges emphasis on semi professional prep, expanding two year courses, and revamping adult education, arguing lifelong retraining and home study reduce costs for families.
Union City Area Schools report a record all time enrollment of 1,633 students on the first day of the 1959 60 term. Kindergarten through sixth grade total 965 with Bloomfield Elementary included. High school enrollment reaches 668 students under Supt Lonny Brest. Also note Jewish leader Glidy Newman dies in Tampa at 71.
Mrs Hazel Parks and many relatives traveled from Tue to Sun to attend the funeral of Mary Bromley in Bracken Funeral Home. Rev H Ray Harris officiated at Pine Grove Cemetery. Numerous kin from Kentucky Pennsylvania and Florida joined in the service and related family visits and celebrations that week.
Union City schools report lower teacher turnover this year with five elementary and three high school replacements. LeRoy Brest, supervising principal, notes salaries and reduced class sizes as key steps. The district aims to retain staff through pay scales and reorganized instruction to ease transitions and support maternity and returns.
A union city campaign sponsored by the Asison City Volunteer Fire Co. nears its $3,000 goal as townships canvass rent rebates and city officials finish petail business. Fire Chief Francis Wontenay notes most manufacturers’ parts bills will be paid soon and the drive may close by week’s end. The township aims to raise about $9,000 from a $5 per capita tax, earmarked for fire protection, with 1959 pledges and past dues totaling $1,600 already settled by the supervisors who also commit to the $1,000 yearly pledge.
A car struck a young married couple walking on U S Route 30 in Greensburg Pennsylvania last night. The woman, identified as Alma Taylor about 28 of Rockville Connecticut, was killed and her husband injured.
In Greeley Colorado Mrs Gertrude Adams Lee aged 89 a pioneer in politics died yesterday She was the first woman in Colorado named presidential elector and served in 1916 voting for Woodrow Wilson Her long public career marked by early contributions to state politics and electoral history.
The McKean County Motor Club and Kendall Refining Co announce a safety and economy run for young drivers on September 9. From 16 to 24, participants will complete a 10 mile circuit in McKean County with an observer checking over 100 traffic and safety points. cars weighed to measure economy, with trophies and cash prizes for three vehicle weight classes and the safest driver.
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