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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1967
Page
5
Fragmentary report describes new governor and education act changes with vocational aid and district distribution. Several garbled phrases reference counties districts and a call for action, but specifics and names are unreadable in the damaged text.
Miss Pamela Jane Crosscut and Kurt Nieman Donaldson united in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Corry with Rev. Walter Gilliland officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Mary Peterson and bridesmaids Lynn Ann Burlingham Kathryn Dornbeck. ring bearer Mark Donaldson. A 175 guest reception followed in the church parlors.
Mrs Lynn Sill of Corry will preside at Meadville May 11 afternoon sessions of the Women’s Christian Service district gathering. Handicapped advocate Samuel J Baressi spoke in Meadville on Governor Shafer’s commission. Corry High School Class of 1927 plans 40th reunion preparations. Golden Age Club meets at the YMCA led by Rev Walter Thoms. speaker Miss Maria Couto of Portugal. Harbor Half Ladies Aid set April 27 afternoon meeting with no dinner. Columbus Grange meets Monday at 8:30 pm. program led by Mrs Philip Wade.
Seven Concord 4 H Club members attended an officers training meeting at Fort LeBoeuf High School Waterford last night. Instructors included Erie County junior leaders Rodney McCray Lorin and Mary Ella Blakeslee. Supervisors were Harold Ott Mary Ann Markle William Crash and Bert Torrance with Merrill Wade also participating.
Miss Jo St Clair, longtime Rex Theatre cashier, was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bachemer in East South Street. Guests from her former Rex coworkers attended. prizes went to Mrs. Martha Blatt and Mrs. Frank Wascak. she received a corsage and pendant watch. Out of town visitors joined the celebration. Maj. Mary Lichtenberger will speak at Corry Salvation Army services tomorrow morning with Capt. Thomas Pugh inviting attendance.
The Spring Creek Cemetery Association elected Glen W. Donaldson president at a fire hall vote this week. Bernard T. Porter became vice president, Mrs. Bern Porter secretary-treasurer, with Harold Smith Arthur Brundage Raymond Sickler Harry L. Johnson and Donald Wharton named trustees. A motion passed to bar glass blocks or naments on graves.
An open house honored Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kolstee on their 25th wedding anniversary. About 100 guests attended from Olean, Ripley, Munders, Brockway and Clymer. Hosts were Jerrold Koerselman and Janie and Jim Kolstee.
UAW leaders push for a substantial wage increase and guaranteed annual income while avoiding dollar specifics. George Meany’s leadership is criticized as delegates seek flexibility in contract goals. Canadian GM plant workers earn 41 cents less hourly than US counterparts. retirement-age pensions are discussed alongside a cost-of-living escalator.
Women of the Moose plan to assist with the Night of Harmony program on Saturday April 29. They will prepare lunch for service at the Moose Club after the high school auditorium event. Senior Regent Mrs Roy Hamilton led balloting. Awards and birthday celebrations followed the meeting with coffee and cake.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports 1968 newspaper circulation rose to 61,397,252 daily copies, up 2 percent from 1965 and 20 percent since 1946. Employment grew 2 percent in 1966, with newsprint use up 7 percent to 9.07 million tons, as wages rose with the cost of living index.
Svetlana Stalin arrives in the United States after an odyssey from India to New York to seek asylum and self expression. She cites disenchantment with communism and a deep religious faith as turning points and faces uncertain permanent status. The State Department says she may stay or leave as she wishes. An 80,000 word manuscript turned over to Harper Row for publishing.
A collection of reader letters sharing clever household shortcuts. A nylon sweater mop trick is praised for soaking up spills and drying quickly. Other tips include baking rack storage, emergency car fire sprays, and simple party favor ideas.
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