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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1961
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and relations in a family context with unclear events. It references a drowning incident and possible infant or burial notices tied to a New York area, but lines are garbled and no coherent action or dates emerge.
Clymer welcomes a 17 year old AFS exchange student to Buffalo arriving today. He notes English and music study as interests and plans to speak to local groups after Christmas about life in Turkey. The Clymer Community Club contributed 650 to bring him, with further fundraising encouraged.
The Gay Pinkies Sisters of the Swish chapter held a Disney themed dinner in the Antler Room at the Ike Club with 14 attendees. The meal featured steak and chicken, a daisies and pink taper centerpiece, and lilting white wildflowers as table accents. Members named include Mrs. Emory Benson, Mrs. Charles Weston, Mrs. Kirk Sawyer, Mrs. Alfred Cone, Mrs. William Hal fast, Mrs. James Keppel, Mrs. Roger Grape, and others such as Mrs. George Hopkins, Mrs. William Roehrig, Mrs. Karl Sor erisah, Mrs. Charles Nichols, Mrs. Francis McNulty, Mrs. John Rosale, and Mrs. Ernest McMichael. The dinner, prepared by Mrs. Elsie Roag and served by Mrs. Florence Holton, concluded with social visiting.
The 34th annual ABDT family reunion gathered 50 members at Wilder Field Youngsville on Sunday. A 1 p.m. dinner preceded a business meeting led by president Eplare Wolfe. Officers for the coming year were elected Milton Dahl president Mrs Milton Dahl vice president and Mrs Quenlin McCray secretary treasurer. Carl Dahl will head the sports committee. Children enjoyed softball and other games as cake ice cream and coffee were served. Next reunion location to be announced by the president.
Mary Lynn Amoroso daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Amoroso of Springstreet celebrated her christening at St Thomas the Apostle Climah at 1 o clock Rev Cyril Cooper officiated Godparents were Mr and Mrs Albert Anovaso of Sherman street Guests from Erie attended a luncheon buffet at the parents home with sixty guests present Gifts included money and other presents
The Chautauqua Art Association and Chautauqua Institution present a late summer program on Wythe Avenue with shows including The Disasters of War by Goya, Contemporary Realists by Browning and others, and a Five American Artists of the Twentieth Century exhibit from Munson-Williams-Proctor. Lectures by Joseph McCullough and gallery talks accompany weekday hours from 11 a.m. to 7:80 p.m. and Sundays 7 p.m. to 7, with a gala Bestor Plaza outdoor festival on August 12.
Corry High School class of 1982 held a Saturday picnic at Mead Park with dinner at 6 pm followed by a business meeting led by Mrs Olive Hixson Dedean. Officers stayed the same except Kathryn May Spoon elected secretary treasurer. The group plans strong turnout for the 50th anniversary reunion next year and seeks William Wilcox's address.
The Union City Rainbow Assembly will host a garden party at Miss Marion Greishaw’s West High street home tomorrow starting at 8 o’clock. Games and activities suit all ages, with light refreshments. Reservations or dietary needs may be arranged through Mrs. Harry Musser or any assembly member. In case of ruin the party will be held at the TGOR hall.
Kiwanis Club members met yesterday at the Hotel Corry in Lafayette Ind. President Thomas Russell presided. A R Slinw spoke on the inter club meeting at Oil City. Robert Bracken noted four local members will enter the International Golf Tournament sponsored by Erie Club. Clarence Wallace and Kirk Sawyer will lead August programs.
Storms raked the Northeast and Midwest with flash floods and lightning. NYC traffic stalled as a violent thunderstorm flooded tunnels and knocked out rail service and power to hundreds. other towns reported heavy rainfall, property damage, and evacuations across Colorado New York Iowa Nebraska Virginia and Pennsylvania.
At least 10000 residents fled homes in Bartonville Creve Coeur and nearby towns as a barge transfer leaked ammonia along the Illinois River. State police said 19 hospitalized but later released. none in serious condition. evacuees urged to stay clear until air cleared.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Pattison of Elm street Ailute City yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital. Douglas Scott was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd of Chicago IL at Grove City Hospital Grove City on July 6th. Mr and Mrs John Lloyd of Shady avenue are the paternal grandparents. A son was born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ishman of 20 3 Corry.
Barbers rally to join the middle class. Leaders from the Associated Master Barbers union push for standardized annual salaries around 14 000 to 15 000 dollars, arguing for healthcare and steady wages as a national goal.
Defense secretary McNamara tells House Armed Services Committee the United States could use nuclear power if needed in a crisis with the Soviet Union. He warns of Western Europe’s risk and notes deterrence from missiles and artillery, while dismissing belief satellites would fight Khrushchev’s battles.
Hollywood notes spotlight Richard Chamberlain Vincent Edwards and Mark Rich mond as rising TV stars in NBC and ABC pilots. The piece discusses how producers determine stars, the public’s role, and the rise of actors with TV experience earning leading roles while many pilots evolve before fall scheduling.
The article outlines practical tips from Dorothy Uris on improving public speaking and conversation. It emphasizes a two way exchange, preparation of a mental menu, and concrete behaviors like relaxed posture, grounded feet, direct eye contact, and engaging questions to foster meaningful dialogue.
Warren County Civil Defense plans a September meeting to explain radiological fallout and containment, following President's speech. Civil Defense Director William G. Pillars notes a prior session with deputy directors, and officials push for full-out shelters at communication centers and fire stations.
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