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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1963
Page
1
Vague OCR fragment lists items and rooms offered for sale including electric goods and apparel. Mentions 1:00 time and a seller or location in New York. Content is incomplete with unclear names and details.
City council will reconvene next Tuesday at 7 PM to review a proposed 341000 bond limit and the projects to be funded. With 200000 already earmarked and no plan from the Parking Authority, the group awaits figures on parking and golf course needs before seeking bond guidance.
House Majority Leader Albert W. Johnson signaled he will seek the late Rep. Leon Gavin's 23rd district seat. Gavin, a Republican from Oklahoma City, died from a brain hemorrhage in Washington. Gov Scranton expected to call a special election for November 5 across eight counties including Clarion Clearfield McKean Venango Warren Jefferson Forest and Erie areas. Johnson, in his ninth term, has led Republicans since 1953.
W. Taylor Corry district manager for General Telephone Co announces DDD will start in July linking Corry to the toll network and changing local numbers from five to seven digits Bear Lake exchange will join Corry. Businesses urged to update printed numbers for ads and orders.
A Waterford man James Dodd, age 34, sustained multiple injuries after his car left the highway near Waterford, demolished a garage door in Union City, struck a parked car, and ripped up a lawn before hitting a tree. He and two passengers were hospitalized. police suspect the same car damaged Union City property earlier.
Salvation Army will hold its annual Harvest Sale tomorrow night in the citadel basement starting at 7 30 p m Capt John Edeen in charge Don Engle will serve as auctioneer Fresh goods vegetables and baked items will be offered for sale The SA Home League will provide refreshments The public is invited to attend Kennedy not planning a White House news conference this week.
City officials outlined a 1964 paving plan targeting about a mile of new pavement with priority streets chosen from a combined list totaling 6 120 feet. Street work faced delays when Western Pennsylvania Asphalt Co left town after failing to pave White Street as scheduled.
Hurricane Cindy struck the Texas coast near Port Arthur at about 80 miles per hour, causing minor damage and no major flooding. Authorities reported tens of thousands evacuated or sheltered, with pecan crop losses anticipated and ongoing reports from Cameron Parish and surrounding areas.
Singlehanded incident with a brown and white dog named Kelly sparks city hall friction. Dan Downey and family argued over a $10 fine plus $9 court costs under a new dog ordinance after Kelly wandered from 46 East Main Street and led to the pound. Mrs Downey and Dan sought to work out payment during a city council meeting, with Mayor Zalmeck holding the citation.
A Birmingham rally voiced anger at Governor Wallace, blaming him for local killings following the church bombing. About 1,200 marchers endorsed a state house protest, while NAACP officials urged memorial services in Philadelphia for Birmingham victims. Civil rights leaders pressed for more federal action, though a government source cited no legal basis for sending troops.
State police report a bus, a cement truck, and a tractor-trailer collided south of Tamaqua Pennsylvania injuring forty people including thirty seven high school band members. Ten remained hospitalized with three in serious condition. driver Anthony Guglimini and chaperones Ruth Meredith and June Herring were among those hurt.
A telephoned bomb scare forced the all day closure of 1,700 pupils at Honesdale Junior High School in Pennsylvania. Police later uncovered no explosive threat. Superintendent Pact Brock withdrew the classes temporarily after morning sessions.
In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia announced a break in diplomatic relations with the Philippines after a day of protests across the capital. Riotous demonstrators smashed a government building’s windows and set parts of a structure ablaze in retaliation for perceived actions against Malaysia’s federation. Over 1,000 people participated, with about 200 forcing their way into the embassy grounds, though no injuries were reported during the brief protest.
The Militia Construction Co of Exile bid 9000 for the White Street sanitary sewer job. Final bill came in about 3 pounds less than expected after a city engineer’s involvement, prompting approval to pay the reduced amount.
Actresses Judy Jutland June Allyson and Caro lyn Jones announce the Birmingham Children’s Fund of Beverly Halls to raise money for hospital bills and burial expenses for victims of Sunday’s church bombing in Birmingham Alabama.
City solicitor Roger Brown indicated progress toward restoring the school lot after talks with the construction firm and the first Methodist Church of Corry. Brown warned court action could still be needed, despite a sale agreement requiring the city to buy back if the project stalled and deposits were involved.
A four year Erie County criminal docket case ended yesterday with James Mollsee ordered to pay court costs and reimburse $108 to the mother of his child. He must also pay $85 weekly in child support. The offense occurred in September 1954. The Grand Jury: In acted Malisee in September 1969. Mercer University desegregation brings first Black students. orientation for about 500 freshmen with no incidents.
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