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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1961
Page
5
An unclear note references Auto Build 4 and a western route shifting from a former Black Line. Details are fragmented with missing names and locations, but the item signals a transportation or route adjustment affecting a specific corridor. Expected implications concern service changes and potential scheduling impacts.
A brief notice reports a five cent rise affecting editors or editions in a local transaction. The item notes a small price adjustment and names no specific outlets or dates. No further context or participants are provided in readable text.
Ralph George chaired a talk by the Greater Erie Eye Bank about sight restoration through eye donation after death. Mrs. Harold Jackson led the meeting. new members joined. volunteers logged 104 hours. April activities and an April 24 charity show were announced. district hospital auxiliary meeting set for Oil City on April 10 with reservations due.
A quiet wedding joined Mrs Jennie Royce and Stephen E Brooks on Saturday April 1 at the First Methodist Church. Rev George Myers officiated at 5 PM before flanked altars with lilies. Bride wore navy blue with white accessories and carried a white orchid crest Bible. Best man Elinton Monard Brooks and matron of honor Mrs Harold Taylor attended. Reception followed at Ginnies Cafeteria Sombrero Room. Relatives from Lakewood North East Cambridge Springs attended. The couple will reside at 217 East South Street.
A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Edward Past at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Orren Smith of Spartansburg at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son named Kevin Frank Raymond was born March 28 to Mr and Mrs Jack Raymond of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Ruth Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Whrn Methodist Church with 13 members. A turkey dinner was served after 6:40 pm. Devotions on Easter were led by Mrs. Barr. Mrs. Mulvin presided. Johnston spoke on stewardship and read The Poor Woman's Calendar. Dale Hammerlea gave a reading on What Constitutes Christian Stewards. Next meeting time and place will be announced later.
Esther Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met last evening at Mrs Carl Stump’s East South Street home, with 19 members attending. Devotions on gerder were given, plans were laid for WSCS meeting on April 16 and family dinner on April 18, to be hosted by the Esther Circle.
Former Corry residents Raymond P. Clark and Miss Hoffman announce their marriage in Santa Monica. The ceremony is set for Friday at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mary Hoffman and Kelly Hoffman of Gerry are the bride’s parents. Paul Clark and the late Ruth Clark are the groom’s parents. Grandmother is Mrs. Viola Lillie of Eagle Street. Both graduates of Corry Area High School, they will reside in Santa Monica.
Youngsville Hiwants Club and Corry Kiwanis joined at Hotel Corry where Deac Lay presided. A rumor chain exercise illustrated how stories distort facts. Tom Russell named Jack Shat lick and Merlin Hiner as Kiwanis representatives for the Centennial meeting. five members attend Western District in Butler on April 13 with Kiwanis International president as speaker.
The Martha Circle of the Woman's ROCtory of Christ in Service at First Methodist Church met at East Congress Street home of Mrs Frank Parsons. The programme on The Dilemma of Young Mothers was presented by Mrs Arthur Lindstrom. Lindstrom’s niece, a United Nations guide and former missionary to India, wrote the article. Hostess assisted by Miss Harriet Myers and Mrs Harold Carr served dessert.
Mira Ire Miller hosted a Readers and Headers gathering at Mrs. Miller’s North Center Street home. Discussions highlighted Mead Park and other near by vacation sites within 100 miles of Corry. Mrs. Nagel and Mrs. Miller shared Florida travel highlights. next meeting set for April 17 at Wayne Street home.
The Corry Grange on Park Street read a centennial committee letter g discussing two members to attend YMCA meeting on brotherhood. LeRoy King and Lloyd Lille elected to attend. Visitation plan begins with Edinboro at Springfield on April 14.
Final arguments in Dare County Circuit Court address whether Bible readings and religious observances belong in public schools. A coalition of Jewish, Unitarian and agnostic parents challenge Bible instruction prayers grace and religious activities amid concerns of conspicuous participation or nonparticipation by their children.
Harrisburg AP final consideration of two administration backed proposals paced the legislature today as it planned to clear the decks for education and reapportionment work The report on education reform recommended a new missive to nearly double state aid by decade's end McCann said conferences would begin on reapportionment while radar and drunk driving tests moves faced quick Senate action Dortis to Public Utility Commission and Trimarchi to Commonwealth secretary posts were expected with salaries of 19000 and 92000 respectively
Union City resident Wayne Stufflebeam of 47 Bridge Street appeals a $55 fine and costs for violating a rubbish ordinance by Peace Justice Bernice Rockwood on March 14. Erie County Court set the case for May 6.
Bear Lake couple Patrick Hartford and Walburt Perkins wed last Friday evening at Lobtaville Mechost Church. Family guests included the Manwaring and White families, with Easter events held at local churches and a student from Clarion State College visiting home during spring break.
Spade Cooley, famed Western musician, is booked on suspicion of murder after the estranged wife Ella Mae Cooley was found beaten to death at their Water Wonderland Ranch near Rosamond California. Authorities say Cooley was questioned and the body was found in a ranch bedroom. the couple had a recent divorce filing and two children.
The petition filed yesterday at the courthouse argues the evidence in the case was wholly inadequate and insufficient to justify conviction, asserting errors in the Woolworth related proceedings and referencing Shop Your Corry Stores.
Washington reports Laos and South Viet Nam face rising Communist terror and insurgency as Kennedy aides seek to halt the push from North Vietnam with Russian and Laotian help. The piece recalls earlier Indochina struggles, Dien Bien Phu era lessons, and local apathy amid conflict and governance challenges.
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