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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1961
Page
5
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Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday at Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church. The two day event runs 1 to 3 pm with a mid session break, for children ages 5 through ninth grade. Theme is Full Speed Ahead With Christ with songs, handwork, music, and a workbook. Friday program at 2:30 pm includes magic and demonstrations for parents.
Warren County 4 H group met at the courthouse in Warren on Wednesday evening with twelve members and four adults present. Miss Sandra Hammer home economist Bernard Wilehirt county agent Norman Persiehy assistant county agent and Mrs Ernest Van Houten adult advisor attended. Carol Simones vice president conducted the session with reports from Bonnie Van Houten secretary. The group adopted the constitutions plans were made for a county wide picnic on Saturday near Warren Mrs Van Houten was elected adult advisor and it was decided to enter an exhibit in her Youngsville Fair all clubs were urged to enter exhibits at the fair. The next meeting will be September 2 at the courthouse.
The Mary Circle Members of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service met for a picnic at Mead Park. The gathering was at the Red Top pavilion with plans for the next meeting. Mrs Earle Billey of East South Street will host September 5 at her home.
Miss Muckinhaupt was honored at a pre nuptial party hosted by Mrs Merle McIntyre of Novaur Center street Wednesday evening. Mrs Jeffry Baldwin assisted. Games and contests awarded to Mrs Thomas Hess, Mrs M O Baldwin and Mrs Bess DeLury. Pink and white wedding bells decorated the serving table. Refreshments included a salad course, shower cake and punch. Miss Muckinhaupt will marry Tony Amoroso on August 12 and received many gifts from friends.
Mrs McCaslin hosted the Deborah Circle of the Women's Society of World Service at her North West Street home. Eleven members and one guest attended as Mrs Wayne VanGuilder led the session with scripture read by several members, a playlet was performed, and book reviews were given before refreshments. The next meeting is planned for September at the church.
The Rebekah Circle of the Women’s Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs Earl Burlingame’s Marion street home on Wednesday afternoon. Nine members and five visitors attended. Reports covered the carnival at Warren State Hospital and the Camp Findley missionary day. The lesson titled Live More Lives That One was led by Mrs Hart Banks. The next meeting will be a Wiener roast at the cemetery on September 1.
Rev. Norman Koehler, guest speaker at First Presbyterian Church, served as secretary for ministry to American service personnel overseas and acting assistant secretary for interpretation services. A veteran naval chaplain, he helped establish off base centers for Christian worship and culture in Japan and led international military Christian fellowship efforts across six Far East countries. He was appointed acting secretary for interpretation services in January and is a graduate of the College of Emporia and Western Theological Seminary.
The Woman's Relief Corps met at the Grange hall yesterday afternoon where Mrs Leon Wynn received a 30 year pin and Mrs Darwin received a special award. Plans were made for the annual picnic at Mesd Park on August 23 with the ice cream social reported a success. The next session is set for August 17 at the Grange hall.
Tired members of the Post Office staff and guests enjoyed an annual dinner last evening at Mead Park. The picnic at Nichols Lodge drew about 60 attendees. Out of town guests included Mrs. Cyril Jude of Oil City and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eifert of Fort Lauderdale. Elof Dahl chaired the event, assisted by Ivan Smith and Paul Orn, with post-dinner visiting to close the evening.
An Erie Railroad freight train triggered an emergency stop near the Tower area about 8:30 this morning, with wheels screeching and sparks flying. The halt lasted 14 minutes as street crossings, except Gates Street, were blocked while witnesses noted the operator was traveling about 30 miles per hour and the engineer hit the air brakes.
Alliance Church announces guest speakers Eric TenPas a Bob Jones University student will speak at the 11 o clock service this coming Sunday and again the next Sunday. Thomas Rawlings a Nazarene College graduate will speak at 7 30 p m services on both Sundays.
Cuban protests flare over alleged insinuations against Havana. A Cuban gunman hijacked an Eastern Air Lines Electra to threaten Florida and landing, with a $6 million ransom seized but then placed under Security Council jurisdiction. The note urges the council to rule, calling the situation a threat to international peace and security. The United States demands return of the aircraft.
Shamokin Coal Township directors finally secure funds to buy a three story brick building after receiving 18,000 dollars from an anonymous donor. Milian McDonald, director, calls the gift a God sent and notes plans for larger quarters for the public Nicary.
Corry reads a Journal front page story about automobile burglaries, then checks his own parked car and reports a missing $120 pair of German binoculars. Clarence White, of 408 Wayne Street, says the article prompted the search, noting the black muskike binoculars under the front seat, with the theft occurring on the night of July 30th and August 1st.
Two youths aged 14 and 15 from McKeas Rock near Pittsburgh escaped Cochranton after stashing a rifle and eluding a search that involved more than 100 people on land and in the air for seven hours. They had been handcuffed by Constable Charles Coyle but freed themselves with a hammer hidden in a residence and later were recaptured by a posse including state police and volunteers.
New York AP reports a growing role for government in business through antitrust actions tax interpretations import quotas and policy. The piece notes AT T stock reaction to potential overseas networks and space ventures while Du Pont GM share dealings raise tax and transfer concerns amid broader market shifts. A separate Olympia merchant raid amid a three day celebration highlights local risk.
In El Paso a father Leah Bearden and his 16 year old son Cody are jailed on federal charges for hijacking a Continental Airlines Boeing 707 and kidnapping 67 passengers and six crew members. Bearden’s wife Mary Ruth, 16, describes him as ordinary and notes he showed no interest in airplanes. The Beardon family includes additional children and says they were unaware of the scheme.
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