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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1968
Page
7
Disjointed OCR reads mention Nixon Hubert H and Kennedy figures, primaries and press, Plymouth landing, interior pages showing political chatter and timing around a notable mall or market area. Incomplete names and places hint at a broader national campaign era.
Janet Lee Measel and Daniel William Ahl wed at St. Thomas Apostle Church on April six at eleven. The ceremony featured Haster fil lies arrangements and Ave Maria sung by Mrs. James Wharton. The couple, both graduates of local high schools, will reside with their families while Ahl completes Army duty at Fort Monmouth New Jersey.
Local and area updates highlight celebrations and events. Fred Davis marked his 50th birthday in Ripley with family. Lynette Marsh, Miss Corry Pageant first runner up, is daughter of Fred Marsh. Women bowling league starts at Bowl Aire with 1:30 pm play. April Girl of the Month to be honored by Corry BPW with speaker Mrs Eugene Wank. Presbyterian Women host mother and daughter banquet May 1 at 6 15 pm. reservations due. 50 50 winner Gordon Toven of Union City announced by Northwestern Pony Pulling Association. Chautauqua School of Music at Chautauqua Institution offers summer courses.
Philip D. Kaufman a registered piano technician will lead two three week sessions from July 1 19 and July 2 August 9 at Corry Area High School as part of AFS Day activities. Local students and guests attend the annual dinner meeting at Hotel Corry and bond sale kick off follows the school program.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church held a quarterly fellowship dinner sponsored by the Amici Class. Tyan Downey hosted the program with group singing led by Lyle Chase and Ramon Cookiis at the piano. Devotions were given by Dean Dubrosky and 12 pastor’s class members from Palm Sunday attended a reception.
Dorotha Rickers Willix, former Corry Journal society editor and longtime KM&G executive, receives the Addie Award from the Pittsburgh Advertising Club. She has ties to Westinghouse, Sea Breeze, Rubbermaid and Calgon, and held roles at the Syracuse Post Standard, Buffalo Evening News, and Erie Daily Times. Steven Sholes of RCA Victor dies at 57 in Nashville.
Corry Mead met last evening at the hospital with guest speaker Dr. Gisela Dalrymple of Meadville. Dalrymple spoke on Electrolyte Balance. Following the lecture a routine business session was held. Twenty-yo members and guests attended.
Joel Oesch was honored at a Saturday party for his eighth birthday. Games and refreshments were featured. Classmates Karl Ohrn David Remington David Walker Debbie Potocki Shirley Waldorf Dori Clark Allen Grant Ronnie Morgan and Lisa Mclmyre attended. Jeanne Oesch and Patti Miller assisted with arrangements.
A birthday party at 48 West Pleasant Street honored Larry Rooney on his 10th birthday with eleven guests. Dale Giacoma and Steven Toy won prizes while Larry received gifts. Refreshments featured a decorated birthday cake and toy flute favors. Mrs. Wallace Rooney assisted by Mrs. Charles Gates.
Kiwanis Club held Past Presidents Night at the Hotel Corry with Leroy Peck in charge. William Donaldson acted as program chair and led group singing. Howard Sheen spoke on the club scholarship fund history Frank McKnight discussed constitutional amendments and William Helmintoller shared jokes. Other past presidents Douglas Rozelle Jr and Robert Bracken attended. Richard Dittman sang Grandfather's Clock.
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