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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1959
Page
5
An unclear submission hints at Gamal proposing a new economic framework. Details are sparse with fragmented text. The item references potential reforms or shifts in policy direction, but the exact measures and actors remain unreadable.
A fragmented OCR item hints at a local event involving Dosi 8 and Ware, with sparse readable details. The snippet suggests a matchup or collaboration in a community venue, possibly a game or show, though precise facts remain unclear.
Social Highlight Eastern Star sponsors a garden style show at the Moose Home with music by Mrs Florence Flowers. Arthur Cohen of Leed's dress shop led the event featuring Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls models, door prizes, bridge and 500 prizes, and refreshments. Local merchants donated gifts as prizes while the Corry City Chapter thanked contributors and helpers for the successful party.
Rebekah Lodge members met at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall last evening under Noble Grand Mrs Merrill Lillie. A class of candidates was initiated with guests from Bear Lake and Waterford. Lunches were served and a social time followed. next meeting is set for May 5.
Luann Peiffer eight was feted at a supper party hosted by Mr and Mrs Willian Peiffer at their North Center street home. Twelve guests attended as games themed around a zoo fascinated the youngsters. Prizes and favors followed, with a dinner of melon fruit salad cake and ice cream.
Miss Bonella Gordon home economics instructor at Corry Area High School spoke to the Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs. Darwin Wolcott’s Random Road home. Her talk titled Our Own Home covered colors in rooms furniture wall decorations and table setting. The hostess served pie whipped cream tea and coffee. Next meeting May 5 will include installation of officers and an auction and bake sale.
Mrs Robert Eddy of East Trving Street entertained the Xi Beta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for a regular session. Vice president Mrs Frank Wise presided. Mrs Alfred Morrison Jr led the program on Friendships with color slides. An invitation to the Bel Sigma Phi State Convention at Eagles Mere Pa June 20 and 21 was read. Hostess served a salad course. next meeting will be with Mrs Morrison on East Main Street. May 5 was announced.
Rotary members gathered at Hotel Corry for a meeting with guest speaker Mr Holmes, GE Erie materials and personnel director. His talk titled Are We Educating Or Youth For Industry Or Business stressed education as a high goal, enabling top level work across business and industry. A Q and A followed. Visiting Rotarians Charles Chenss of Constantina and Gordon Maweste of Bryaly attended, with plans announced for the second Rotary conference in Sharon on April 23 and for May luncheon meetings at Hotel Corry.
The Mentor Club held its last meeting of the season at Ginnies Cafeteria Monday evening with Miss Helen Rowe and Mrs. Nancy Blakeslee in charge. The theme was April Showers May Flowers and Miss Louise Williams received a gift of appreciation for her past year of service. Officers elected for the coming year are Miss Rowe president, Mrs. Davie Hillstrong vice president, Mrs. Bichele Sullivan secretary, and Mrs. Emer Ortner treasurer. A social time followed the business session and invitations were extended for summer picnics at Hillstrong and Ortner’s Chau Tauquin cottages.
Girl Scout Troop No 180 met last evening in St Edward's auditorium. Troop members made cardboard wall plaques from red paper old cards and ribbons. Patrol No 1 2 formed a circle and sang several songs. Afterward the girls played games.
The Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club sponsors a spaghetti supper Saturday evening from 8 to 8 at the club house at the foot of Turner Hill. General chairman is Robert Damon.
Open house held Monday evening at Split Creek Township School. PTA, school board, and teaching staff introduced. RD Hockenberry discussed preschool children with Richard Hess. Event closed with patriotic song and refreshments. flowers donated by Fogle Lumber Company.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lagles Auxiliary No 264 will meet in the Garden Rows home tomorrow evening with a tureen dinner starting at 6 30. Attendees should bring their own tureen and bread and butter. meat and coffee will be served by the auxiliary. Officers will be installed during the session. A good attendance is urged.
The Corry Area Golden Age Club alters its regular meeting to Friday afternoon at the YMCA to accommodate the YMCA Auxiliary Art Show next week. The April birthday meeting will feature Rev. George A. Myers as chaplain.
Tri-Hi-Y groups merged for a joint meet at the YMCA last evening with about 40 members attending. Guest speaker Gempy addressed Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y and Junior High members. refreshments were provided after the gathering by Mrs. John Freno and Mrs. James Lewis.
Northern division Salvation Army corps met in Cony Monday night for a fellowship skating event. The gathering included leaders from Corry and nearby corps with a benediction closing.
Deputy sheriff headed to secluded area near the Mississippi in search of hermit Dewory Walker who has lived in a log cabin for 15 years. Walker’s family in New Britain Connecticut wants him to quit isolation and return home after years without contact. The case follows reports that Walker may be deaf and has supported himself by shoe making and growing his own food. Family members express hope and anticipation for his return.
A segment reports that 95 scientists escaped from satellite East Germany to West Berlin amid harsh conditions and government interference. The exodus continues despite state efforts to curb defections and disrupt professional lives.
Petition filed in county court seeks authorization to distribute a $350000 pool among Aeonvthur Erle Met er Systems Inc employees and heirs. The plan, crafted by Erie Meter directors, uses length of service and weekly wages to determine shares for eligible workers who served before June 18 1968 or worked at least one year between November 10 1946 and June 18 1968.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs James Wald of North and a baby girl followed at Cory Memorial Hospital later in the evening to Mr and Mrs Robert M. Sillions.
Hollywood Highlights notes Samuel Goldwyn Jr. remains independent while MGM finances and releases his film The Proud Rebel. He says true independence is rare with studio financing dominant, and Huck Finn should star an unknown to feel natural on screen with a river-set story.
Former Massachusetts representative Herter begins his term with plans to meet key Senate figures before departing for Paris. Fulbright notes Herter will seek close ties with Congress, while a Geneva talks groundwork with Soviet negotiators on May 1 is planned. Gore and Aiken praise his conduct amid Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioning.
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