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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1960

Page

4

Still Time To Halt Polio Says Grange Health Drive

Crawford County Granges organize polio vaccine clinics at cost or free for families unable to pay. Vernon Grange held the first clinic with more planned in May and others by three to four Granges. The drive follows rising poliomyelitis cases last year and appeals for mandatory preschool inoculations, a measure previously killed in the 1959 legislature. Meadville Tribune

Jonas E. Salk United States Crawford County Vernon Grange Grange Raymond P. Shafer

Oil Stove Blast Kills Woman 75 in Brown Memorial

Mrs. Helen E. Barnes, 75, died at Brown Memorial Hospital from burns after a kerosene stove exploded at her home Wednesday. Neighbors extinguished burning clothes, and the cause remains under investigation. A mild blast was heard and the stove was known to be refilled while lit.

Runneaue Unio Ardover Brown Memorial Hospital Helen E. Barnes

Weighty Trials Of Lorraine After Worldly Eating Habit

Lorraine, famed for consuming meals around the clock, gained height and weight until doctors feared for her blood pressure. In 1955 she neared 300 pounds. A doctor recommended surgery that bypassed digestion, and she chose to undergo it to save her life.

James Bacon Bollywood BenGx Dunebier Jane Lorraine Sdoctors

Lorraine Bendix Weight Loss Operation Revisited

Lorraine Bendix underwent a weight loss operation in 1957 aimed at restoring normal digestion. She slimmed briefly but regained appetite and weight, despite international letters and medical commentary. Bendix notes the public reaction and his daughter's fondness for food, reflecting on the operation's perceived outcome.

Yesterdays Memories of Carry in Corry News Recalled

Item recalls events from 20 years ago as Britain lands forces on a new battlefield in Norway amid global tension. Two girls were injured in a North Center street automobile collision near Hotel Corry, Lucille Barnes and Evelyn Barton were hospitalized. A tuberculin testing program will precede exams in Corry Junior High with the band debuting in new uniforms.

Pelle North Center Street Hotel Corry Lucille Barnes West Church Street Evelyn Barton Carr R. D Corry Hospital

Cory School Board approves teacher salary raises

The Cory School Board voted to raise salaries for all district teachers. Pred Mays became Noble Grand and Albert Jacobs Vice Grand at the Jonathan Lodge TOOF meeting. Dr P G Wood and others spoke at a victory dinner at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs Vinurs Hemmianemiy suffered a fall in her Raymond apartment basement.

Cory School Board Pred Mays Noble Grand Albert Jacobs Jonathan Lodge TOOF P. G. Wood Bently Harry B. Smith Vinurs Hemmianemiy Raymond

Keeping Up With The Joneses Church Invitation

Neighbors invite readers to attend their church offering fellowship and faith in times of crisis. They emphasize its role in guiding families and raising children and seek participation in church activities to share benefits.

Joneses

Sunrise Service and Worship at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church at Corner South Center and East Pleasant Streets lists a 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service on August 30 with Morning Worship and a sermon titled Songs of Men Set Free. Other activities include Sunday School at 9:50 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, Nursery, Youth Fellowship, women’s prayer fellowship, Dorcas Class, venture with God, youth prayer and Bible study, mid-week fellowship, Gospel of Mark study, Youth Choir, and Men’s Fellowship.

First Methodist Church South Center East Pleasant Streets George A. Myers Woman’s Prayer Fellowship Dorcas Durham God Burday Christian Andssionary Alliance Washington Street Maple Avenue Earl C. Docherty Christ, the Mighty Conqueror Alliance Youth Fellowship WOTR First Baptist Church West Pleasant Street Second Avenue Robert J. DeBoer EUB Carlson Home Bethany Baptist Conference Ladies Fellowship

Easter Week Church Schedule at Two Local Congregations

Evangelical United Brethren and Salvation Army publish a full slate of services and activities from 6 30 a m sunrise to 9 p m senior band practice at two city churches. Highlights include Holy Communion Morning Worship Baptism services and an Easter Cantata at the Evangelical United Brethren Church and Salvation Army events such as Sunrise Service Salvation Army youth fellowship Open Air meetings and prayer sessions throughout the week with Sunday School Bible study and holiday workshops. Numerous weekday devotionals and group meetings are listed with times.

Church Calendar Announced by Nazarene and Wayne Valley EUB

Essex Street church led by Rev Paul Bowlby hosts morning worship with a cantata The Living Redeemer and revival opening service led by Rev A A Gilmour. Sunday School at 9 45 am. Youth Banquet Saturday 7 00 pm at Frank and Verna's. Wayne Valley EUB led by Rev William Sturdevant lists Sunday School 10 00 am and multiple services including youth, adult fellowship, evening worship and midweek prayer Thursday 8 00 pm.

Church OF ‘the Nazarene Essex Street Paul Bowlby WOTR Wayne Valley EUB Corry William Sturdevant

Ajax Iron Works and Local Firms Noted in Listings

Local notice lists Ajax Iron Works E. E. Guignon Crystal Coal Co Fogle Lumber Co and St. George Funeral Home among businesses featured in the periodical. The fragment highlights industrial and service sector entries without further context or dates.

Crystal Coal Co Fogle Lumber Co St. George

Christiana and Missionary Alliance Services Schedule

Church announcements list worship times and programs for Christiana and SSionary Alliance on East Washington Street and Maple Avenue. Includes sermon titles Mighty Conqueror and With The Resurrection, youth and choir activities, mid week prayer services, radio broadcast on WOTR, and Findley Lake services with member reception and Evangelical Teacher Training.

Pilgrim Fellowship Activities in Columbus Community

Rev R A Merrifield leads Columbus Pa service schedule with sunrise at 6 90 a m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship sermon titled A Question of The Ages Pilgrim Fellowship meeting scheduled for 7 00 p m plus r1 Suinday School and Morning Worship details remain in the record for community notices.

Columbus R. A. Merrifield Pilgrim Fellowship Group Suinday School Sermia Pilgrim Fellowship Meeting

First Church of Christ Scientist Schedule in Columbus

East Columbus Avenue hosts a Sunday broadcast at 9:30 a.m. on WOTR titled How Christian Science Heals. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. and Church service at 11:00 a.m. discuss Doctrine of Atonement. Wednesday testimony meeting at 8:00 p.m. Reading room open 2–4 p.m. Wednesdays.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Columbus Avenue WOTR

Corry church schedules and activities

The Corry area churches list service times and programs. Bethel Church and Corry Assembly of God announce Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship and youth events run through 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. with midweek prayer and training sessions. The Mennonite Hour and community dinners are noted, with speakers and weekly meetings listed for the church and fellowship groups.

Corry Richard Hostetler EUB Mennonite Hour WOTR Easler Richard Rogeenbaum Ripley

Seventh Day Adventist North Center Service Schedule

Albert B. Neil, pastor, announces Sabbath Services on Saturday at 10300 Center Street with Sabbath School from 4 to 4:40 p m and Divine Worship. Prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 p m.

Seventh-Day Adventist

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Events on Center Street

Smith and Center Streets list Rev. William C. Sells Jr conducting Holy Communion at 8:00 and 11:50 p.m. with sermons and daily services. AA meetings, Explorer Scout, and choir rehearsals noted through the week with junior and senior choirs scheduled.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Smith and Center Streets William C. Sells Jr

Easter Services and Programs at Local Churches

Clymer Hill Reform ed Rev Barclay B Fishburn conducts sunrise service at Abbe Church with Rev Richard Hostetler as speaker and 10 30 a m morning worship sermon. Sunday School at 145 a m. Easter program 7 p m Junior Pioneers 8 p m evening worship with Flaming Hearts and film I Beheld His Glory. North Clymer Union Church lists morning worship 930 a m Sunday School 1030 a m Youth 7 pm mid week prayer 8 pm choir practice. St Elizabeth s on West Pleasant Street offers Masses 715 and 1030 am weekdays 730 am Holy Day Masses 730 pm and 730 pm.

Clymer Hill Reformed Barclay B. Fishburn al Abbe Richard Hostetler Junior Pioneers Flaming Hearts Christian Endeavor North Clymer Eue Burker L. Smith ST. Elizabeth's R West Pleasant Street Cyril Krona

West Pleasant Streets Presbyterian Church Schedule

Paul F. Bauer leads morning worship at 8 38 with sermon Jesus Christ is Risen Today. Church School at 9 46 Nursery and Junior Church at 11. Calvin Circle meets 1 20 Tuesday with Mrs John Pitt, Geneva Circle 8 p m with Miss Adele McCray. Wednesday 8 p m Witherspoon Circle with Mrs Merle Page. Thursday Junior Choir 4 00, Youth Choir 6 30, Adult Choir 7 30. Lake Erie Presbyterial Society meets Friday 9 00 to 8 30 at First Presbyterian Perry Square Erie.

RST Presbyterian Church South Center West Pleasant Streets Paul F. Bauer Jesus Christ Is Calvin Circle John Pitt Geneva Circle Adele McCray Witherspoon Circle Merle Page Lake Erie

Churches Announce Easter Services Across Local Parishes

First Baptist Church on West Pleasant Street and St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran on Concord outline Easter worship schedules with morning and evening sermons The Baptist calendar includes youth and prayer meetings while Lutheran offerings feature Holy Communion Easter breakfasts and multiple choir and youth activities mentions of other church events and locations within the city.

Clymer and Area Church Schedules Regional Services Listed

Local church notices detail Elmer Armes Sunday services at Clymer Methodist with Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. St Thomas the Apostle at West Washington with multiple Mass times, Cutting-Wheelock Congregations Sunday service at 8:00, Bear Lake UB Church led by Rev. Burkett Smith with Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 and midweek prayer Wednesday at 8:00.

Clymer Methodist Church Elmer Armes Min Cutting-Wheelock Wheelock Church Richard Miller Young People’s Meeting Bear Lake UB Church Burkett Smith Boys and Girls Fellowship Youtts Perlowship

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