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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1968
Page
5
Citizens flood streets as looting erupts across Pittsburgh after news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. death. Guards, police, and fire crews mobilize while city officials pledge calm and safety. Tensions rise at City Hall as authorities and residents seek order amid unrest.
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Date for the May Day dessert card party to be sponsored by the Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is set for May 6 at 8 p.m. at the VFW Post Home. Reservations are requested and the public is invited.
The annual spring musical by Conelway School PTA, staged last evening, featured students from fourth and fifth grades in a program titled Lest We Forget. Coordinators included Mrs. Ralph Lindsey and several others with a short business meeting led by Mrs. Daniel Richards. New officers were elected as president Mrs. Watson and others for treasurer, secretary, and council roles.
Miss Ivarene Irene Pencille daughter of Willard Pencille and Robert D Stoliker were united in marriage March 29 at Union City Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The double ring ceremony was at 8 with Rev C Gene Bartmas officiating. The bride wore white brocade, carried white carnations and blue chrysanthemums on a lace Bible. The reception followed at the home of the bride’s grandparents. Out-of-town guests came from West Springfield Corry and Erie. The couple will live at 63 Waterford Street Union City. The bride is a Union City Area High School graduate employed at Bayle’s Family Restaurant. the groom is a Northwestern High School graduate employed at Penn Union of Edinboro. Pre-nuptial parties were hosted by several relatives.
A Nashville police officer ran out of gas in his patrol car Monday night and learned curfew restrictions on gasoline sales applied to all. A station attendant refused to sell a gallon can of fuel because the curfew barred sales unless the gas is pumped directly into a vehicle.
The Bureau of the Census will survey over 50,000 households in a cross section across the United States as part of the monthly Current Population Survey. The study, led by Philadelphia regional director John G. Gibson, seeks data on past five year moves to map migration trends and inform forecasts. Questions also cover work types from last year, family size, and birthplace of household heads. Confidentiality is guaranteed. data used only for statistics.
A press conference at Mercyhurst College Erie announced the new building will be named Zurn Hall of Science and Fine Arts. The Zurn Foundation family attended along with Sister Carolyn and Sister M. Helen Jean. Dedicatory weekend planned for April 20 and 21 with dinner and music, and a 2:30 pm Sunday ceremony led by Thomas P. Carney. Open house for the public set for April 28 from 2 to 5 pm.
Mrs Maxwell Brown hosted a Knox Circle meeting at her home for 14 members and a guest. Adele McCray led business, with dates for presbyterial reservations, congregational dinners, and speaker programs. Other items include WSCS events, missionary conference plans, and a practical cooking tip. The column closes with a Bible quote.
Seventeen passengers died and twenty were injured when a bus plunged into a deep ravine in rugged mountain country about 900 miles southeast of Manila. The accident occurred yesterday, and authorities are continuing to investigate.
A bridal shower honored Miss Susan Ross bride-elect of Fred Abt at the home of Mrs. Thomas Downey 609 North Center Street with hosts Miss Diane Latos and Miss Nancy Ross. Lena Lanehyn won the special award and Kathy Catalfn, Mrs. John Correll and Lynn Simmons won other honors. The couple will wed May 4 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
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