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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1968
Page
5
Fragmented OCR outlines penalties and construction notes for a city building code change, bids for bridges in Erie County, and related procurement details. The passage mentions penalties, spacing of studs, concrete foundations, and a bid schedule with dates, location in Harrisburg, and a sale of plans.
The Concord School annual spring musical festival was held Tuesday evening at the school. Participants included the Concord Elementary Band Fifth and Sixth Grade Chorus and Fourth Grade Flutophones directed by Mrs. H. Lynn Rice Mrs. John Rossbacher and Mrs. F. Lowed wards An art exhibit featured by Mrs. Dale Webster The regular business session was conducted by president Mrs. Ivan Bennink who announced the annual school family picnic will be held June 4 at Mead Park at 5 30 p m Devotions were given by Rev. Virgil Endsley.
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Seitz returned to 29 Brook Street last evening after eight days in Chicago, where Dr. Seitz attended a postgraduate seminar on specialist x ray and orthopedic work at the National College of Chiropractic. They flew from Erie International Airport and saw several shows, including the opening of Golden Boy with Sammy Davis Jr.
Miss Shirley Rae Diemer and Michael Jewell Vincent wed on April 18 at 1 pm in Erie Pennsylvania. The couple, both graduates of local schools, were joined by family and friends with a reception at the church and guests traveling from Akron Cleveland and beyond.
The Columbus Elementary School PTA met at the school with a musical program by students. Mrs. Russell White presided, devotions were by Mrs. Ben Chisler, and Dr. Walter Brennan from Warren State Hospital spoke on child development after a film on growth in 6,7 and 8 year olds. Officers chosen: Mrs. Samuel Smith president, Mrs. Leonard Edwards vice president, Mrs. Clair Damon secretary, Mrs. Emory Morton treasurer.
The Women of the Moose sale at the Corry Rod and Gun Club runs today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Officers run the event with a mystery card party slated for April. Mrs. Donald Bensink presided as other plans included Academy of Friendship ceremonies in Sharpsburg and a June 16th Chicago gown for Mrs. Charles Henry.
Members of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge gathered Tuesday evening at IOOF Hall with Mrs. Richard Mountain as noble grand in charge. They announced the 39th annual Rebekah home picnic will be July 20 on the home grounds in Pittsburgh and invited members to the district meeting in Warren on May 17. A Northwestern Association of Rebekahs and Odd Fellows meeting is set for May 14 in Corry. Mrs. Donald Arnink reported on the Easter eggs project and new member rituals will occur May 21 at IOOF Hall. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Mountain in charge.
The Kings Workers Class of the Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church met Wednesday at the church annex for a dinner session. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Loop, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Maynard, Mrs. Amy Gibbons, Mrs. Merle Cummings, Mrs. Pearl May, Mrs. Gretchen Marsh, Mrs. Herbert Hawley, Mrs. Leota Jones and Mrs. Lee Proctor and daughter Lisa. The session was opened by Mrs. Gibbons and devotions were given by Mrs. Hawley. The next meeting is slated for May 15 at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Hawley.
Mrs Eugene Wank presented a talk on Europe travels at the CorryBPW Wednesday meeting in the Moose Lodge Colonial Room. She described nearly three years in Germany with the American Red Cross Field Service and travel in other countries. Officers elected include Mrs Farry Hotchkiss president and Miss Ruth Dahlstrand secretary. Members were invited to Titusville club’s June 8 birthday party at the Colonel Drake Hotel. refreshments served by several members.
Members of Club 15 gathered Tuesday at Mrs Harry Burton s Mead Avenue home to celebrate Mrs Robert Wotus birthday. Prizes were won by Miss Edward Dominesy Mrs Wotus and Mrs Michael Comitz. Refreshments followed. Next meeting May 28 at Mrs Bryce Leek s home to observe Mrs Burton s birthday.
The St. Elizabeths Guild held its 1 April meeting in the Colonial Room at the Moose Lodge with 17 members present. Guest speaker Heeton Dimacali from Cory Area High School shared slides and talk about the Philippines. Officers elected were Mrs. Joseph Glaviano president and Mrs. Tony Stee vice president. Plans for a first communion breakfast and the annual May dinner at Hotel Corry were announced. A window cloth sale was organized as a fund raiser. The refreshment committee included several members.
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