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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1950
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment from a county notice includes stray words and place marks, indicating a formal action or filing. The readable bits show county level references and dates are missing, leaving the action type and scope unclear in this damaged text.
Local notes report a ball near West Ster with unusual terms. The fragment mentions feet to West ster and hints at an ongoing event or meeting.
The UN Security Council faces a tense session on Korea with Soviet envoy Vishinsky pressing for a veto on action and delaying any move toward unified elections. The Korean issue looms as Malix and other delegates clash over a potential coalitio n, while North Korean bombings prompt further U S air force criticisms. Industrial activity in Pennsylvania shows an August high, noted by Penn State researchers.
Proclamation calling Corry residents to observe the week beginning October 1, 1950, as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. It urges support for handicapped citizens in war and civilian life to provide opportunities and promote welfare of individuals and the community.
Nelsangen 77 of 121 East Pleasants Street in critical condition after being struck by a car driven by Donsid Owens of Tidioute at about 3 46 pm in front of Page and Nichols gro cer store on East Mull street. He sustained multiple fractures both legs a concussion and facial injuries. Ambulance took him to Corry Hospital and then to Famot Hospital.
Mead Park Association plans a 1950 51 budget of 7240 for November 16 1950 to 1951. Treasurer Harley F Johnson filed the estimated budget showing receipts from Corry 2500 Community Chest 1500 Erie County 1000 reunions and picnics 250 skate house rentals 120 and Mead Park Day and other activities 1870. Disbursements include park labor 3500 materials 800 skate house labor 450 with smaller expenses for utilities insurance new equipment and mower. The association ended the prior year with 3849 receipts 484 balance 987. The fund total includes 2205 invested in U S Treasury Certificates maturing at 9075 for the pool.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce reports a wide open Miss Corry queen contest with hundreds of ballots still potentially uncast. top candidates Marcella Stover Leon Volk Donna Whaley Minry Ricketts Toanne Clabbuts Leona Pardini Mervena Proctor Marguerite Drissel lead small margins and voting continues via weekly journal ballots and office submissions. The eventual queen will reign October 16 and the others join her court at events planned during the week.
Three youths escape serious injury when a Ford Convertible rolls over at the Seiota Street and Country Club Road junction. Norman Greenawalt of Erie, pursuing his girlfriend, is charged with reckless driving after the crash injures none seriously despite a damaged top and $150 vehicle damage. He was hospitalized for treatment of facial injuries.
A tentative meeting to settle the sewer project issues between the city Donoven Construction Concrete Pipe Co. of Ohio and National Surety Corp is set for October 9 at Conseil Chambers Municipal Building at 5 p m The city solicitor Walter Stott says no word yet from the pipe firm or bonding company and the outcome depends on their attorneys If they respond the meeting remains tentative and aims to settle city and Donovan claims Engineers Havens and Emerson will be present to interpret specifications and avoid county court settlement
Citizens Bank is installing a modern acoustical ceiling by Mosley Safe Co and adding fluorescent lighting, six new book keeping safes, over 800 new safety deposit boxes bringing total to more than 1,000. A new ledger desk safe and a Recordak machine are being installed, and an open type consultation office will be created on the north lobby. Completion is expected in the next several months with some equipment due in a year.
Washington reports show a broadened draft proposal to sustain a three million man armed force. Chairman Vinson signals revival of current law before year end, with hearings on extending service. Hershey hints at possible changes to deferments and age restrictions, while Army officials stress readiness and national defense needs.
Jamestown resident Gibney Robbins, 73, died when he fainted on an Erie Railroad platform and was dragged under a westbound freight car. Coroner reported the train was moving about 20 mph as Robbins fell, with a bystander unable to pull him clear.
Harrisburg, Sept. 0 The State Milk Control Commission rejected a proposal to set up a separate Sharon Farrell milk marketing zone. Chairman H N Coby warned such a zone could drag Ohio price wars into Pennsylvania. Sharon dealers resisted new prices 20 cents per quart retail 21 cents doorstep while maintaining 19 cent wholesale. Farmers argued a new zone now would invite similar moves later.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Erie’s anti communism ordinance remains in force after Federal Judge Dimes Alger Fre of Portia Oregon refused to issue an injunction. The law, effective since Thursday midnight, is challenged by International Workers Order Inc which claims 162000 members and asserts the ordinance infringes free speech press and assembly and due process.
L. W. St. John, longtime Ohio State University athletic director from 1912, former basketball and baseball coach, died at Columbus after a stroke. Born in Union City Pennsylvania November 18 1870 he retired in 1947 after 45 years guiding OSU athletics. He coached multiple sports at Ohio State and earlier taught at Wooster College and Fostoria High School.
Washington Sept 20 Cyrus Ching a top labor official in the Truman administration is reported to be under consideration to become chairman of a national wage stabilization board Congress has authorized price controls on essential materials and finished products during the defense buildup The move aims to curb inflation and would place Ching as a key figure in wage and price policy with recent talks reportedly held this week.
Roger Babson urges readers in major cities to acquire country homes as emergency retreats in World War II. He outlines establishing an New Boston, New Hampshire based wartime office and stockpiling farmhouses within 50 miles of large cities to house executives and relocate families if needed. He notes farmhouses cost far less than new builds and emphasizes safety and readiness for future disruptions.
South Korean leaders urge hard terms in a broadcasted message to North Korea. The plan centers on ultimatums framed as surrender or face consequences. The article highlights international pressure and regional tensions amid stalled negotiations.
Tokyo reports General MacArthur will demand surrender of Red Korea tomorrow. South Korean divisions mass along the 38th Parallel as Allied planes and artillery pound northward. U.S. Marines strike Tijongbu, damaging Red forces retreating toward the 98th Parallel, while Seoul sees armored movements and continued pressure north.
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