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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1959
Page
5
A fragmentary news item references vote opposition and proposals in a local election context. It mentions a candidate or group led by Laws and a Sun appearance, with vague notes about a sale and a past date. The readable portion suggests campaign activity or ballot considerations without clear names, places, or outcomes.
Miss Rachel Long and Richard Williams wed in a candlelight ceremony at Nazarene Church on Saturday. Rev Paul Bowlby officiated with organist Mrs James Stowe and singer Mrs David Ehrlich. The wedding included bridesmaids, ushers, and a reception for about 100 guests at Ginnie's Caterer. The couple resides with the bride’s parents.
Local Grange members and friends gathered at Corry Grange for a visitation program led by Wattsburg Grange. Walter Driscoll Arthur Harwood and Harry Burrows directed the program with skits, songs, and readings by the Johnson sisters and Mrs Harwood. State officials Bart Miller Clifford Haynes and Guy Morton spoke, and North East visitation was announced for August. The committee served cupcakes soft drinks and coffee. Mrs Velma Long received the mystery package.
Rev J Franklyn Miller of Youth for Christ Erie spoke to Corry Rotary on teen crime and the program’s aim to reduce juvenile delinquency. William Armitage introduced him, and the session covered global teen trends and local intercity Rotary plans for golf at Jon Country Club in August.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Jak Willson of Union City at Stem Memorial Hospital. The newborn is named at Union City Stem Memorial Hospital. Parents are listed as Mr and Mrs Robert A Dyyis of Spartansburg.
Mr and Mrs Michael Drob of Pike Road Columbus will mark their 26th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday from 2 to 8 pm. Hosts will be their son Richard Drobneck and daughter Miss Joan Drabneck. The couple married August 11, 14 at St Peter and Paul's Church in Evie. Neighbors friends and relatives invited.
Mary Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church met with Mrs Donald Dingle for their regular session. Mrs Joseph Hair chaired. devotions by Dingle. hymn singing and a read from The Kingdom Beyond Caste. Dessert was served by Mrs Claude Parker and Dingle. next meeting announced by Mrs Russell Merrill.
The 77th Erie County WCTU convention will meet at Asbury Methodist Church in Waterford tomorrow with sessions at 9 30 am 1 pm and 7 16 pm. Evelyn Scriven of Greenville Pa will speak at the evening session. Special music will be performed and the bronze speech contest held. A good attendance is urged.
The Piccirillo family gathered at the Marconi Outing Club in Warren for a reunion drawing about 125 relatives and friends. A business session elected officers while games and prize awards entertained all ages. Guests arrived from Erie Ridgway Corry Warren Tid Ou le and Irvin Pennsylvania and Florida.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met last evening at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall. Resolutions were read in memory of Mrs. Jennie Gibbs. A report covered recent Rebekah and Odd Fellows activities in the area. A Pen elec Grove picnic for Meadville Orphans Home children featured games with prizes. A class of candidates will be initiated September 1. Next meeting set for August 1 with a lunch by Mrs. Lillie and Mrs. Wallace Mick.
Mrs Elsie Allen was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Betty Culver at her home in Vernon. Prizes went to Mrs Sam Stultz and Mrs Lawrence Wade, with Wade earning the car prize. Pink and white decor framed a wedding theme, mini bride and groom centerpiece, and favors of a purse umbrella or rolling pin. The couple plans to marry in August at Vernon Methodist Church.
The Martha Circle of the First Methodist Church met at Mead Park with 11 members. Mrs Mish chaired a brief session noting the circle will host an August family picnic, and a September event was planned at Litwety Street with Mrs Ent Trombrotck.
The preliminary hearing for Cay ole Treoll on an alleged role in the medical doctor boyfriend's murder of Mrs. Barbara Pinel has been postponed by one week. Treoll's newly hired attorney may review the case as she appeared in court and testified regarding her relationship with Dr Bernagt Finch, who, with 41, was to enter a murder plea in August.
Rep Leon Gavin says rising sport fishing points demand a new hatchery in northwestern Pennsylvania. He cites the Senate Fisheries Subcommittee and mentions a proposed hatchery costing about 400000 to serve Pennsylvania parts of New York and Ohio. The federal site would be near the Allegheny National Forest.
In Philadelphia the NLRB hearing on Teamsters locals alleges that long-haul drivers from other areas aided local crews in warehouse tricks to disrupt labor relations. The judge described the evidence as weak and urged Turner to the Attorney General for criminal action, with the case tied to a petition by the Food Producers Council representing farms across 12 northeastern states.
Jamestown faces scrutiny as a Builders Plan A proposal circulates amid political tension. Local factions clash over zoning and housing development while officials weigh potential economic benefits against community concerns.
Victim Eb g ert N Koehler age 23 of Nicho son was killed instantly when struck in the head by a high powered rifle mis identified as a woodchuck by a second hunter. Victor Witsen 40 of Sorintom involved. incident occurred about one mile north of here on a farm. Deputy coroner ruled accidental and state police notified. inquest pending grand jury.
A four day aviation and mine salaries conference opened in Kansas City to draft a joint bargaining plan for next year. The meeting drew 445 delegates from the International Association of Machinists and the United Auto Workers to discuss building standards and better transportation for workers in the industry.
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