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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1956
Page
5
A large turnout marked the Garden Region VFW Ball hosted by Mrs.ames Keppal with Mr. and Mrs. James Po Sullivan attending. The event featured a charity drive and a forthcoming hospital drive with plans for bingo and community outreach at the Veterans Hospital.
Esther Circle held a community gathering at Mead Park with a picnic and devotional moments led by Mrs Taition Wells. Members and guests, including Mrs Merle Methtyre, participated in singing and prayers before departing after a brief visitation period.
A note about a social gathering at Harborcreek honoring Mrs Emil Samec on her 76th birthday. Attendees included friends and family from Harbor Lines Alanerly, Ur Jon City, Beles, and nearby communities, with mentions of Mrs G V Bacon and others.
A small gathering greeted Mr and Mrs Arthur Grivex of Denver Cole and their party visiting Rolle yesterday. The informal dinner at the Roadside Rest featured a ballroom style meal for adults and the Grivan sister Susa Hates Westley attended. Others named include Rhodes and Addie John Thomas, Mr and Mrs Howard Gruné, Mrs Fatph Chey and Lobs of Hirruiburi.
Fragmented notice reports a Wiener roast hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard King in a Pittsburgh area setting. Names and lines are garbled but suggest a social gathering with family and acquaintances and mentions of local residents and a tie to a home or event.
Howard family reunion at Pittsfield attended by about 85 relatives from Corry Spelnig Creinke Painnaville Warren Pilatisid Fredonia Lewistown Nisgutn Falla and Euclid. Officers announced for next year with Franc and Fred Howard as presidents and Jo Rutaky as vice president. Food committee led by Mabel Loomla and Babe Tong. event planned for Pilkey Rocks on the first Sunday in August.
Murphy store manager addressed Rotary Club about store operations and rules. Discussion covered joint Rotary and another club functions planned for a Saturday event. members advised attire and purchase options for the gathering.
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Betty Arlene Punk to Donald R. Patchen. Betty is the daughter of Mrs. Ben epica of Star Route New Bethlehem Pa. Donald is the son of Mrs. John L. Villa of Dennison Tex and Mr. Richard L. Patchen of 409 East Washington Street this city. Betty is a 1956 Summerville Joint High School graduate and Donald is a Red Bank Valley High School graduate class of 1965. The wedding will be September 1 at New Bethlehem and the couple will reside in Corry.
Beulah M Menard will marry James Sheldon at the Elgin Methodist Church at 2 PM on Saturday. The Reverend DeForest Terieyall will officiate the ceremony with a reception to follow in Erte.
Mrs CG A Billstrom of Wayne acted as hostess for a bridge party with two tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs James titindy and Mrs Ray Mulgin, with Mrs G Nichols receiving the traveling prize. Guests enjoyed salad and refreshments, and the group presented a baby gift to Mrs Arthur Shamburg of Ashtabula, an out of town guest.
Open church ceremony planned for Maix Shirley May Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Roberts to Guy R Dayis at 2 30 in the Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church Reverend H Ray Harris to perform. Relatives and friends invited with reception in church parlors following the ceremony.
Orpah Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church held an August gathering at Mead Park Monday evening. Hostesses Mrs Jamies Cogan and Mrs Howard Rehnberg organized a 680 picnic. Vice President Florence Brooks led a short business session, then social time followed. The September meeting moves to the church on the first Tuesday due to Labor Day.
President Eisenhower defends civil rights stance while noting Republicans will state their civil rights plank. He defends soil bank farm program, rebukes charge of vote buying, and laments earlier enrollment limits. He outlines plans for military manpower reform and a conference with General Grint her to streamline forces as steel prices rise amid wage agreements.
Wilson said the Suez situation is a minor upset with little effect on U S defense plans while noting possible ramifications. He stressed diplomacy over force and cautioned the conflict could strain the economy if price rises hit manufacturers, echoing Eisenhower and Dulles concerns but urging peaceful settlement.
Union County Republicans report alleged trucking fee abuse as Pennsylvania drivers pay up to 20 dollars to deliver coal in New York areas. Officials meet with state bureau chiefs to probe if weight slips are recognized and why fines occur. A New York case references a driver jailed years ago for lacking New York weight slip.
Ps Governor May awards Pennsylvania Meritorious Medal to Roy J. Hurley, president and chairman of Curtiss Wright Corp, recognizing his leadership and industrial contributions.
Nehru appeals to Britain and France to halt warlike preparations disturbing all others as the United States withdraws support for backing France. Egypt and Turkey tensions rise over plans for a canal conference while international mediation efforts falter.
The report notes Nehru may attend a conference proposed by Britain France and the United States to discuss control of the Suez Canal. Britain hints 16 of 24 invited nations may attend despite refusals. Egypt’s actions prompt questions on force, with Dulles hinting at potential economic pressure if London fails but offering few specifics.
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