09 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references estate, wills, and probate actions with names and dates unclear. Core hints include an estate, probate, and a command to file writs, with scattered references to individuals and a court process.
Corryite pleaded guilty to furnishing information to the City Income Tax Receiver. He was fined $6 plus costs totaling $16.90 by Alderman M S Cobbett. The case centered on Schedule B failure for a one percent levy self employed income probe.
Deadwood and Lead evacuations spread as a wild forest fire swept through timberland southeast of town. Asst. State Forester Tom Borden reported no confirmed injuries or deaths. Winds drove flames into treetops, creating a scattered burn pattern that halted near Lead’s outskirts. Continuous coverage to follow on page three.
The Beaver City Council opened one bid from Banan and Serene Sewer Authority for a 670 foot 12 inch sewer line and street paving on West Fred Beaver. Mayor Kinley called the proposed 18 thousand dollar project cheap but said the sewer authority should fund the work. The audit showed authority funds near 25 thousand for emergencies. A joint meeting with the Sewer Authority was planned to discuss financing and bid bonds.
City council last night accepted one bid for a new street department truck and rejected another. Rex-Tink-Wingers Auto Sales of Erie offered a 1959 GMC 2 or 21/2 ton model with trade in. Be r ink s bid by Heberlein Motors was disqualified for citing 1960 models. The purchase, using a 1940 trade, targets a 2 to 4 ton truck with price around 4,020 to 4,105 dollars depending on trade and model.
Mayor Pits Council on austerity urges tighter spending for rest of year after approving treasurer's report showing $811 remaining with four months left. He warns any small request may be denied as revenues slow, noting $8,692 new receipts last month including $3,450 liquor license refund and $11,728 liquid fuels tax. Parking meters hold potential $12,000, down from last year, while funds for First Avenue project from railroad to West Washington are planned.
Major General Oscar R Cauldwell USMC died yesterday in Hartford at age 67. A World War II veteran and former commander of the 3rd Marine Division in the Bougainville campaign, he played a key role in naval operations during the war. He later served in senior posts before retiring from the Marine Corps.
At a four hour City Council session Robert Grice parks chief proposed delaying the sidewalk program until next year. Mayor Kinley challenged the delay, urging completion of a citywide sidewalk project while noting funds from a $10,000 bond issue would be available later. The meeting also covered sewer blockages, street lighting at East Columbus Avenue, and a proposed Zalsneck housing road. no action on the latter.
Washington AP reports a tense Congress moves toward adjournment as housing policy sparks compromises and conflicts. Senate leaders clash over timing and rules while a revived housing bill faces possible veto and delay. President Eisenhower’s stance and Morse obstruction shape a cautious path toward final action before a Saturday decision window.
President Eisenhower called for intensive bargaining to end the steel strike as talks stalled for 17 days. He wrote to Steelworkers Union president David McDonald and the leaders of the 12 firms urging a sustained effort, while both sides offered no new approach to break the impasse.
Preview recalls Khrushchev ascent amid Stalin era paranoia, purges, and political shakeups as he consolidates power. The second item reports a Saturday crash at North Center and West Smith streets in Corry Union City area, with one driver cited for failure to yield the right of way and both cars damaged but casualties minimal.
Corry Chamber of Commerce officials meeting yesterday voiced that the Gannon Survey Report on the chamber was not constructive enough to furnish material for the board. The evaluation committee, led by Charles Butters, cited anonymity, lack of value, and non-constructive criticisms as shortcomings and sent a revised letter idea to the Gannon College team via Ray Weber for editing before dispatch.
Miss Ann Baresi elementary supervisor said ten Wright School students reported headaches and stomach upsets and were sent home. By ten I M today eleven hundred six of eight hundred seventeen were in school. five of the ten were back. Only one child remained in bed, down from six yesterday, and officials emphasized the rise is not alarming.
Yesterday's unofficial high reached 92 degrees, possibly setting a date record. Compared to 1957 and 1958, September 8 marked a 69 degree high in both years. Last night’s low was 61, with prior lows at 41 and 36. Reports note a 106 degree sun temperature in Columbus.
A special committee led by Walter Custer seeks to acquire a Climax locomotive for Corr y. One unit is a 50 ton Swansdale Pennsylvania engine valued near 4000 dollars, the other a 30 ton New York state unit priced around 2500 dollars. Transportation and annual maintenance will be borne by donors. The site named is City Park though land between the engines is debated. The plan is tabled for two weeks as investigators review the matter.
Potato growers report exceptionally high quality from Corry area, but yields per hill fall to five or six versus 10 to 12 in a normal year due to a hot, dry summer. Despite superb quality, some farms may go out of business as profit remains tight. The Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers Association notes poorer New Jersey and Delaware crops may lift demand for Corry product, with Oil City area yielding about 500 bushels per acre and more rain.
A pedestrian identified as James A. Gisser, 19, of Johnstown was struck and killed by an auto while walking along Route 219 about three miles north of Johnstown. Police investigated the fatal collision and listed the time as yesterday.
A collision on Route 550 two miles east of Tyrone killed a 31-year-old mother Mrs Katherine V. Walls and injured a infant. The driver Ratna L. Taylor, 20, of Peters Sung, escaped injury. Tyrone Hospital reported the conditions and transfer details.
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