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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1960
Page
5
A fragment from Meadville describes a large pre noon blaze with explosions and terrain damage. The report mentions Erie and Box 452, firefighting actions, and a local bureau member named Morgan amid battle and investigation.
The 1960 Junior-Senior Prom at Cory Area High School featured Jimmy Shea’s Evie orchestra and a South Pacific theme. About 200 couples danced from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prizes, dancing, and a coronation crowned Miss Barbara Weicht as Prom Queen with escort Doug Stewart, while runner-ups included Rosa Larrondo Connie Wesolenski Christine Hajec Ardeth Bull Louise Grinder and Roberta Pain. The PTA later hosted a post-prom party for about 360 students with Bud Pass’s Erie band, prizes, a translator radio, and a pancake breakfast served until 6 a.m. Queens and kings were honored, decorations reflected a South Pacific island motif, and speeches honored retiring principal Howard Sheen and others.
Mrs James Cafalfo entertained the members of her card club last evening at her home on Second Avenue. The prize for 500 was won by Mrs Tony Amoroso, and the hostess served refreshments of cake, coffee and candy. Mrs Paul Crowell will host the next meeting at her Spring Street home.
Bishop George L. Leech of the Harrisburg diocese warns that any pupil in Catholic schools entering a beauty contest will be automatically dismissed. The bulletin, read in all parishes, applies to all beauty contests and public contests of the nature, with principals and pastors to announce it yearly.
The Elk Creek Grange degree team led by Earl Miller conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of 14 at Cory Grange No 85 in Park Street Grange Hall. Eleven from Cary Grange and three from Columbus received their degrees. business session held with Charles Mulligan as master. Allan and Helena Ackins were welcomed as new members. Clover Leaf Grange in North Gast will travel to Union City Saturday for a visitation with a program titled Rushes 2 On Months May 2. Cony J will host Union Gly Grang-Jers presenting the program Bran using Japan. The west North committee includes Mrs. Mae Clark Mrs. Lottie Kingsley and Mrs. Velma Long with Charles Mullinart on cleanup. This month’s committee, Mrs Powers Mrs Gules and Mrs Bennink will serve refreshments.
Weicht was selected as 1960 Prom Queen by her senior class mates at the Junior-Senior Prom after intermission. Barb, her date, watches beside Doug Stewart who served as King of the Prom.
Wattsburg Elementary School students hosted a skating party at Rainbow Roller Rink with Donna Rutkowski and Norman Johnson performing dancing skates. Prizes from Akam's General Store Fitch's Service Station and the rink went to Marlon Brumagin Margaret Ester Theresa Fifer Patricia Snyder and Kathleen Tanner. Chaperones included Mrs Willams Mrs Clarence Munsee Mrs Grover Johnson Mrs Ray Langworthy and Mrs Paul Graham.
The Woman’s Relief Coins announce a bake sale this Friday at the former Stahl Jewelry Store. All members to participate with delivery volunteers contacting Mrs Eva Dundon. About 66 members are expected, including 17 from Elk Creek and 10 from Columbus.
Local Kiwanis members honored at a dinner meeting last evening at Hotel Corry by Lieutenant Governor Alton Barton of Youngsville. Barton spoke on Kiwanis procedure changes from the state convention and inducted new member William Danlane into the club. Douglas Rozelle served as program chair and introduced Artie Shaw who showed a color sound film on hunting.
Approximately 49 Cotty Area high school students traveled to Little Bit Of Sweden in Erie last evening for a prom party sponsored by youth fellowships of local churches. Rev Edward Pull led four games and group singing around the table. Marimba solo by Virell Endsley of Corry and trumpet selections by Rev LaRue Thoms of Bie were part of the program. Tea age Rock film shown. chaperones included Rev Robert DeBuer Captain Richard Dean Virgil Bardsley and Mr and Mrs Keith Henton.
A film about Kodiak bears in Alaska was produced and narrated by the subject's brother. A brief board meeting followed the regular session to finalize arrangements for the club's auction this Saturday April 231. Dinner invocation was by Rev William Seltz Jr with H Lynn Rice leading group singing and Mrs Rice at the piano. Twenty five attendees included visiting Kiwanians from Youngsville and Howard Heinreich of Bast Aurora.
Marion Lorne MacDougall, veteran actress from West Pittston and Philadelphia, discusses life on television. She explains audiences expect humor, though she says she never plans to be funny, and reflects on 30 years as London's leading lady and her Garry Moore show presence.
City officials address repossession of a dozer tied to Civil Defense, maintenance and sale of old unit, sidewalk repair timing, and bids for future specifications. Fire Chief Jack Downey remains in command until a replacement is named while budgets show 65 percent work complete on the planning survey. May 4 junk collection planned. April 26-27 replaced. property assessment adjustments on Pennsylvania Avenue discussed with McInnes Steel Co.’s Earle Bliley.
Singer Jill Corey says she will marry Brazilian diplomat Antonio Tavares likely in July with no definite date set. She spoke while visiting relatives, flew to Washington to meet her fiancé, and returned home by plane. Corey was born in Avonmore Pennsylvania. Miss Universe Carol Morris of Ottumwa Iowa gave birth to a 7 pound 9 ounce boy yesterday in Houston Texas.
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