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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
5
The readable OCR fragment references a mortgage deed involving real estate in the First Ward of a Pennsylvania county. It mentions Lot No. and a chain of boundary directions including west and north limits, with partial dates and the involvement of a constable and a company.
The readable fragments describe a cryptic message about a voyage or schedule with unclear terms. Potential references to a speaker or group and a planned action but lacking concrete names or places. Further text needed for a precise, grounded summary.
Gene Wank his wife Jecci Paulson and children Gina Lynn and Andrew Robert Edson have arrived in Corry from Aschassenburg Germany where Gene worked with the American Red Cross. They stayed with relatives, visited local families, and will spend about two weeks in Corry before Gene’s next assignment. Gina Lynn observes her birthday on April 20 and Andrew is one year old. The piece also notes Rainbow Girls and other local society activities and a recent wedding at First Baptist Church in Corry.
The McCray Community Ladies Aid met for an all day session at Concord Community Hall with 18 members. Mrs Rupert Morris was elected president and Mrs Donald V Gates vice president. The group tied two quilts and planned a May cemetery cleaning bee and a May 2 rummage and bake sale.
Statia Sublette of Erie returns to Chautauqua for her eighth summer season to direct the Dance Department and choreograph a full seven week program from July 1 to August 16. She headed three full length Nutcracker productions in three states and directed Youngstown Symphony Ballet in New Castle and Youngstown in December while dancing the Sugar Plum Fairy in Buffalo and Erie performances. She operates her own schools in Erie and Youngstown and guest teaches across the tri state area.
Louisville readers report a strange scene as a moving van arrives to find every house on the block bearing For Sale signs and an Open For Inspection sign at Philip Scholtz’s new home. The prank, arranged by the owner, mocks the home’s sale fever.
The Faith Fellowship of First Baptist Church held its April meeting at Mrs Carolyn Mosher's home with Mrs Carolyn Hicks as cohostess. Mrs Virgil Endsley led in prayer and plans were made for a mother and daughter banquet on May 8 at 6 pm. The Bible study was led by Mrs Endsley and favors for the banquet were assembled. Refreshments followed.
The fourth annual All Western Style Show will be held April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Corry Moose Lodge. Models from Columbus and Jamestown will display new styles for all ages. John Merkle will play organ selections. A round square and polka dance follows from 9:20 p.m. to 2 a.m. Grand prizes include two Tex-Tan Hereford saddles or cash. Tickets offer grand and other prizes worth about $700. Event is co sponsored by Fox Western Tack Shop and local riding clubs.
Members of the Rebekah Helping Hand met for an all day session at the 100F Hall with nine attending. Several quilts were prepared to be gifted to Meadville s Orphans Home served by Mrs Luella Gates and Mrs Loretta Belden. Birthday cards were sent to Mrs Gates Mrs Ruth Hoenes and Mrs Flossie Fosburgh and get well cards to Mrs Arthur Barton and Mrs Hoenes.
The Erie Playhouse presents Ossie Davis’s satire Purlie Victorious starring Robert Kya-Hill for eight performances May 3 to May 12. Ticket prices are 4 dollars for weekend shows and 2.50 for midweek, with mail orders accepted to Box 2042 Erie Pa.
An 18 year old Pittsburgh man, David Terenda, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the New Year’s Eve rifle slaying of Daniel R. Dittler, 18, at a party near a home. The jury in Allegheny County Criminal Court convicted him. sentencing was deferred by Judge Ralph H. Smith. Two co-defendants, Ronald Bellan, 19, and George Johnson, 17, await murder trials.
Pittsburgh Mayor Joseph M. Bain announced a tentative sale of the Penn-Sheraton Hotel to an unidentified New York real estate firm. The terms allow Sheraton Corp. time to pursue another deal with buyers who would operate the hotel, which has been closed since October due to a strike of service personnel.
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