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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1956
Page
5
A sale listing shows two X to 00 RAWS cranks offered at 1.99 each. Readable details indicate a discount pricing promo on mechanical components. Availability and supplier name not clearly stated in the fragment.
A social evening last night celebrated the wedding of Milky Mary Alice Feder to Stodiiard Welday. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Cole and relatives from Toulaulie and Benton Harbin. The event featured party games, a wedding bell centerpiece, and gifts for the bride, with attendance by numerous local families and friends.
Miss Shirley Long was feted at a club social last evening at 208 Northwest Street hosted by Mia Gordon Bigelow and Mrs Wahalla Helio. Seventeen acts entertained guests as gifts were presented and a lunch of decorated cupcakes and coffee was served. The couple is set to marry on Saturday August 11.
E F Bettes addresses Rotary Club members and officials from the county chamber of commerce and a business association at Whe Weekly Hnet meeting. The event honors members and names attendees including Joe Booth of Acres and William Leahy, with remarks on new projects and community involvement.
The Historical Society plans a dinner meeting in September at Frank Anderson in Erie. Porter Auer and Mrs. Hogar M Brown will serve as cochairpersons. Details cover early Carry At Arthur area development and list tentative date September 15 with further planning.
The Bunting Family Band annual reunion was held Sunday at James Town School Park. Attendees from many areas included Bert Bush, Charles Bunting, and Mrs. Junius Conner. Officers elected for the ensuing year: Bert Bush president, Charles Bunting vice president, Mrs. Junius Conner secretary, Mrs. Hort Bylot Conner treasurer. The next meeting is planned for Gyundotiln Lak.
The MecGray Church MYS announces an ice cream social to be held today in the church hall. Members invite the general public to attend and enjoy cones, tea and coffee, with proceeds supporting church activities.
An estimated 190 Corry area residents attended the weekly Hi Fi OK dance at St Edwards School Hall under Hi Fi OK auspices. The evening featured a quintet led by Emmy Tehards with his five piece orchestra from Erie. Miss Lethia Ann Wank and William Wall were chosen queen and king at last evening's bash.
Mrs Clyde Johnston of Louisville received a stork shower hosted by Mrs Everett Bimquist, Mrs Robert Smith, and Mrs Herbert Heidler. Twenty guests gathered at the Johnston home on East Pleasant Street for games, cards, and baby gifts, with prizes awarded to several attendees. The table featured angel food cake and coffee, and gifts were presented to the honoree by visiting friend Mrs Corlind Bryant of New Woodstock, New York.
Twenty members of the Past Grands Club held a plenie supper at the Franklin altint home of Mrs Ronald Carter. Mrs Arthur Barton and Miss Ethal Matthews co hosted the affair with guest Mrs Lucy Alert of Erie. The evening included visiting and cards. The next meeting is set for August 2 at which Mrs Louie Aver will entertain a swift cottage at Findley Lake.
A group of young girls calling themselves the Debutante Quintet met yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Eihen, Nancy and Roberta Estes, Mary Marty and Maria Fitzgerald. They planned future activities such as scrapbooks and a poetry hour.
A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Yoder of R D 1 Spartansburg.
United Steelworkers strike action at ALCOA and Reynolds Metals idles 10 plants while 20,500 AWIU members stay on job. Talks resume in New York Pittsburgh and Richmond as the steel union seeks a wage settlement near 45.6 cents hourly over three years. Reynolds and ALCOA extend contracts day to day in Richmond as negotiations continue. Edw in Tilson retires from Mellon Institute after 60 years.
WBEN TV Buffalo presents a dense lineup from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm featuring children’s theatre, Frankie Laine, The Millionaire, game shows and serials. Notable entries include Captain Kangaroo, News and Weather, My Little Margie, As the World Turns, The Guiding Light, and Edge of Night with additional stage and film fare shaping a full evening of entertainment.
Senator Kefauver of Tennessee said a large majority of his delegates would back Adlai E. Stevenson for the Democratic presidential nomination. He added delegates are unconditionally released and one might switch to Gov. Averell Harriman after losing California. He spoke on Good Morning with Will Rogers Jr.
A speaker warned that a deadlocked convention could produce bitterness and disunity, making the nomination valueless and harming the party. The adviser urged avoiding a drawn out process to preserve unity and future success.
American Viscose Corp. posted a six month profit decline with earnings of 2,807,000 dollars, or 173 dollars per share, as cited by board member Dr. Frank H. Reichel. The report highlights a 30 percent decrease in profits for the period.
The 4th Congress adjourned with Ike’s presidency receiving praise for some measures like farm supports and roads while others were delayed or not acted upon. Eisenhower noted legislators passed up a broad list of bills and faulted political progress in addressing health insurance and school construction amid questions about civil rights rhetoric.
Governor Lander appoints nine members to a Pennsylvania State Council of Education including author Pearl Buck and leaders from universities and schools. Terms run six years. the group aids county school reorganization and teacher certification methods amid a broader education reform. Also notes Eisenhower's Panama conference remarks and insights from the Americas presidents meeting.
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