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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1959
Page
5
Readable text mentions church scouts and school related references with unclear names and events. The fragmentary content hints at minor notices or community notices, possibly about churches and a school, but lacks clear dates, places, or actions.
A social dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall honored past grand regents of Court Conception No 35 Catholic Daughters of America. About 65 members and two guests attended Swiss steak dinner as Miss Julia Zepka served as toastmistress and Rev Patrick Sharpe shared slides from Lourdes. Various clergy and past regents attended, each receiving gifts, with thanks to organizing committees.
A bridal shower honoring Mrs Richard Hunt was held at the home of her aunt Mrs Larry Long Sr in West Washing ton Street. Mrs Hunt formerly Miss Jewell Long married May fifth. Twenty attendees enjoyed visiting and games. Guests received gifts as the evening ended.
Twenty five members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary met in the Garden Room for a 6 PM tureen dinner. Mrs Alma Slagle presided over the business session and officers were installed including Mrs Roger Grape as president and Miss Helen Porter as junior vice president. Donations were given to the Scotland School Activity Fund and the Foreign Exchange Student Fund. The group reminded of the April 27 Erie meeting and the Northwest County Council gathering in Union City on May 2 at 2 30 PM.
Mrs Wilma Adams of North Clymer was honored at a surprise birthday party held at her home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Jukes and family of Wrightsville Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs Newton Spinks Jr and family of North Clymer Janes Adams of North Clymer and Mrs Robert Hulett of French Creek.
The Bible Club Rally will be held Sunday at 3 pm in the First Methodist Church. The program features songs, Scripture verses, Bible drills, a Bible quiz to crown area champions, and a special story by Miss Glenna Murtoff. Eleven Bible clubs with 340 children taught by Erie area leaders will participate. Badges of Toy will be awarded to clubs bringing five or more guests. public invited.
Mrs Phip Wade of ROD entertained 12 members of the Plank Road Club and six children on Wednesday at Wade home. The business session was led by Mrs Lawrence Miller. Invitations extended to chamber members to join Mrs Ber Volk of RD for the next meeting planned for March 20. Visiting and games followed. Mrs Arthur Hill won the prize in the games. The hostess, aided by Mrs Hill, served strawberry ice cream dessert and coffee.
The McCray Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday evening at Mrs Lawrence Meneely's home in Spartanshire. Sixteen members and two guests attended. Delegates to the Erie Conference WSCS meeting at Grace Methodist Church Warren were elected: Mrs Louis Sexton and Mrs Meneely. Officers for next year were nominated. Mrs Roe land Hasbrouck gave a missionary report on Bolivia. The program was led by Mrs Joseph McCray with Mrs Myers as speaker.
Cub Scout Pack No. 180 of the Concord School gathered at the State Armory to view army weapons radios meld ranges and uniforms. Clifford Wright supervised assisted by Fred Nelson James Keppel Kenneth Faye Gordon Hantin. About 0 members were shown how the articles are used and their role in war. Emory Benson announced a doughnut sale in progress with delivery May 1 and end noted as April 28.
The Clymer Central School Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting Monday evening at the school. Officers will be installed and guest speaker Miss Angela Brasil of Rio de Janeiro Brazil, an exchange student living with Mrs Frances Handler in Lakewood, will address the group. Fourth grade mothers host.
Birthday Club honors Mrs Elmer A Sharer at the monthly session hosted by Misses Lona and Hazel Merker on East Frederick street. Eleven members and guest Mrs Nellie Merker attended. visiting was enjoyed and a gift presented to the honored guest. Salad, coffee and tea were served at the close.
Mrs Meyers described a teaching method where a single educator could teach 5,000 people. Mrs Meneely served a salad course at the social hour. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2 with the location to be announced.
A baby boy was born yesterday morning to Mounty Mem Feri Witenes of Spare fansbury at Cony Memorial Moxjrite. The newborn was delivered last evening at Carey Meath Hospital to Mr and Mrs Duque Bites of Columbus. Also noted was a ceremony at Corey Meningial Tie Pill for Mr and Mrs Reanels Church Cotmbias.
A daughter born to Wi MF and Mrs Mélyin Rogers Jr of Spiv tarsbaire this morning at Cony Menisipial Hospital. A son Handi Beat born this evening at St Luke's Hospital in Powerit, Calif, to Rev unit Mrs Thyult Beumayin and Mr Marshall Shepwood at hue street. The newborns are welcomed by the maternal grand parentage of the families.
Corryne Ongley, 68, of Grand Valley died at home after a long illness. Born August 2, 1800, he was son of Orlando and Phelps Onley. He worked as an oil driller in the region and married Morris on June 10, 290. Survived by many children including Everett Ongley Titusville and Alf Ongley Grand Valley, plus twenty grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Torrey and Hays Funeral Home Spartansburg, with service at 2:80 p.m. at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Oi City. Burial at Excelsior II cemetery, Spring Creek Row. Visitation today and tomorrow.
A 16 year old boy, Dunice Rieck, threatened to kill himself after an argument with a male friend over a girl named Miss Rieck. He reportedly prepared a hangman's noose and was found dead last night hanging from a rafter in the Ricck shed by Detective Frank Castillon.
PITTSBURGH AP John Baskilis 21 of Elizabeth held for grand jury action on a murder charge in the revolver slaying of his sweetheart Myrna Evite 19 also of Elizabeth last April 5. She was a typist for the FBI in Washington. Miss Evany's sister Virginia 15 testified Baskilis threatened to kill Myrna if she ended their romance. Baskilis claims the revolver discharged accidentally.
Wild turkey harassment of pilots at Richmond Byrd Field ended when airport security officer Charles Wilson shot the bird with a .22 rifle. For two weeks the turkey caused takeoffs and landings to be disrupted before the decisive action yesterday.
A reflective piece recalls past era scenes and fashion from Valentina sideburns to spit curls, contrasting yesterday’s life with today. It touches on stage habits, subway fashion, Prohibition era jokes, and memories of figures like Mencken and Bobby Jones, framing a nostalgic panorama.
The piece reminisces on a bygone era, noting baseball icons like John J. McGraw and the Giants, early aviation and cars, Broadway ticket prices, immigrant experiences, and a world where wealth seemed within reach in the stock market. It contrasts youthful vigor with aging nostalgia as time passes.
A burglar ransacked the Edgar A. Patterson residence and left a misspelled verse on a bedroom mirror. The thief grabbed a hi fi set but left intact Mrs Patterson's mink coat as he fled, a curious entry in a local crime report.
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