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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1961
Page
5
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Mrs Florence Bain guest speaker for the Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church in Town Topics. Born in Sharon she educated at Hickory Township and Westminster College, studied at Scarritt College, and sailed to Africa in 1955 serving in Katanga Province teaching girls and women's work and youth programs. Refreshments featured pussy willows and daffodils, with coffee tea and sweet rolls. Members from Union City Spartansboro McCray Elgin and Riceville attended as Joseph McCray introduced the speaker.
Concord PTA officer elections for 1961 62 were announced with Mrs George Fox as president and Conrad Monroe as vice president. Guests Mr and Mrs Robert McCray and Aldo Gremese spoke on exchange experiences and summer scout activity was noted. Local members attended meetings at Mead Park and a furniture market trip to High Point North Carolina was planned for Leon Root and Robert Davidson while others planned a Buffalo beauty show trip.
Mrs Paul F Bauer president will preside over the Lake Erie Presbytery Society annual meeting at First Presbyterian Church Warren Pennsylvania tomorrow. The three session event runs 9 a m to 4 30 p m with delegates from six thousand women attending talks by Mrs James Palin and Mrs William MacCalmont. Official delegate Mrs Cleo Haight will attend and national United Presbyterian women meet at Purdue University in June will dedicate service.
Column argues that De Gaulle’s Algeria policy jeopardizes the Foreign Legion. Self determination for Algeria could lead to independence, threatening the Legion’s future as units cannot be permanently stationed in France and Algeria is France’s last large overseas possession.
The General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania held its annual service pin banquet Tuesday evening at the Eagles Club in Erie. Corry employees earning pins totaled 85 years of service, with two retirees Lena St Clair and Mary Higgins cited. Other awardees included Kenneth Boylan for 20 years and Ernest Price for 15 years. Ten year pins went to Earl Bailey George Haenel Wilda Mitchell and Lois Gordy. Patrick Bailey and Leonard Murzinsky earned five years. Cecil Hull received a safe driving award. Attending committee members were Clifford Taylor Jr and Mrs Winifred Utegg. Attendees from Corry included Ronald Carter Wilbur Christiansen Donald Mitchell Mrs David Nichols Miss Kathryn Kirlin Mrs Irene Dippel Albert Young John Kennedy and Norman Peters.
MISS Jean MacInnes received honor for 55 years of membership in Corry Order of the Eastern Star at City Chapter No 17 regular meeting. Several members honored for 20 years or longer. Five candidates initiated, with visitors from nearby towns and Batavia New York. Excerpts from ancient minutes noted a former grand matron Miss Bertha Kibler. original gavel mentioned.
William Brooks was chosen to head the Corry Area High School Parent Teacher Association. Elected officers include Mrs. Lawrence Eckman as vice president, Mrs. Travers Stohlberg secretary, Harold Wolfe second vice president, J. Ronald Watson third vice president, and Mrs. Joseph Baresi treasurer. Guest speaker Lawrence Pelletier of Allegheny College advised joint parental and student college choice and cost realism. Refreshments followed. the post prom party committee is seeking funds and invites support.
Various birth notices report newborn sons at Meadville City Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Merritt and to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sinear at Corry Memorial Hospital, then to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fish in Corry and to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caldwell in Union City. Also June Allyson undergoing minor surgery in Santa Monica at age 37 per hospital note.
Ten players including Mrs Paul Stroup, Mrs Buland Harvey and Mrs Robert Curtis tied with 14. Next week a regular game and a newcomers game are scheduled.
The Corry Bridge Association held its annual dinner and officer elections at the VFW Post home last evening. Officers elected for the coming year include Dr. T. S. Kelsey as president, Mrs. F Hi Bartholme as vice president, Mrs Frank Graft secretary, L. Bartholme treasurer, and Mrs. J. Fred Kinley tournament director. Trophy awards were presented to multiple members for high averages and open events, with team and scrambled trophies also announced along with vase gifts for best attendance. A Master Point game and a Howell newcomers event followed, with winners listed among participating couples.
Grange members meet at the Grange Hall on Park Street Monday evening May 1 at 8 30 p m Eugene Powers will present a slide show for the entertainment All non solicited are asked to bring sandwiches for lunch and a good attendance is requested due to business Buy in Corry.
The federal government moves to reopen Prince Edward County public schools by seeking to bar Virginia state support for any public schools until integration is achieved. Attorney General Kennedy says the move marks a historic step as the government becomes an active plaintiff rather than a friend of the court. Arguments set for May 8. local officials offer little initial reaction.
Burr Oak Mishap reports Police Chief Ralph Barry issued a traffic ticket to himself for not looking where driving when his patrol car bumped another vehicle. He said he looked away to wave at school children. GM aide Codrington dies at 74 in Daytona Beach.
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