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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
5
Society notices report Corry area visits by the Mooney family and others, a cousin's wedding rehearsal, Clark family travels through Wisconsin and Indiana, and local events including the Concord Ridge Hayes School reunion, Rainbow carnival, Rd inboro State College dean's list, infant baptisms, the Helping Hand picnic, Chautauqua orchestra appearance, Moose picnic with ox roast, and a kitchen tip. The day ends with a Dumas quote.
The 1st annual Joseph Simmons reunion drew 74 members at Red Top Pavilion Mead Park with a 2 pm picnic, games, and visits. Officers elected: Clayton Hudson President Bernice Miller Vice President Shirley Christensen Secretary Treasurer. Attendees came from Ashville Alden Jamestown NC Bradford Harborcreek Corry Erie Columbus PA lis Minn Dayton Ok lahoma and Florida. Next year to be on the first Sunday of August at Tony Helinsky camp Garland.
Corry Art Association members prepare for an outdoor art and music festival in City Park from noon to 4 PM Sunday. Artists from Corry and surrounding areas may exhibit free, with entries from Waterford Clymer and Union City groups invited. Visitors will vote in four art categories, ribbons awarded, and results announced after 4 PM. Music by The Ultimate Sound with Steve Young Bruce Burr John Wotus and Roger Brown. Ronald Bairie's orchestra substitute due to unforeseen circumstances. In case of rain the event moves to the following Sunday.
The Mary Circle of the First Methodist Church met Monday at Elwin Fullers summer home Canadohia Lake for a picnic supper. Thirteen members attended with guests from Grove City Punxsutawney Corry and more. Invocation by Mrs. Bryan Stowe. WSCS picnic announced for next Monday at 6 p.m. in Mead Park Stennet Pavilion. Next session September 5 at Mrs. K S Durham’s Railroad Street home.
Rotary members at the Hotel Corry heard James Brady vice president of Corry Manufacturing and Arthur Shields general manager casting department discuss plant items and their uses in engines helicopters and turbo jet engines. Guests included William Armitage of New Port Richey Fla Sanfrid Wester of New Jersey and Henry Poe of Meadville. The invocation was given by Rev Walter J Thoms and the blessing by Dr Elmer A Ortner.
Mrs Laurence McCray entertained last evening for Club 15 members at her West Smith Street home. The group celebrated Mrs Harry Burton birthday and awarded prizes to Mrs Michael Comitz Mrs Mary Gates Mrs Noble Kent and Mrs George Rhodes. The next meeting will be at Mrs Noble Kent Beaverdam to observe Mrs Mary Gates birthday.
Mrs Rose Bunce and her infant son Brent Wayne were honored Monday at a baby shower hosted by Mrs Gordon Shampoe in Cutting. Prizes went to several guests including Mrs Merton Bayle and Mrs Duane Bemis. door prizes to Mrs Bemis and Mrs Carl Marsh. blue and yellow decor. a stork centerpiece and mint baskets. salad refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs Larry Shampoe. gifts given to the honoree.
Two teenagers from New Brighton, Paul J. Battiste and Barry J. Sabol, stowed away on the liner Queen Elizabeth in New York and ended up in Southampton England. A mother said authorities should view it as a minor misstep and not a major incident.
The 25th Pennsylvania Grand Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, convenes August 17–20 1967 at Pennsylvania State University University Park PA with Miss Joyce Ness presiding as grand worthy advisor. The event includes opening ceremonies August 17, officer elections August 18 and various investitures and installations conducted by senior officers and invited dignitaries.
In rirtSBURGH AP report Gov Shafer urged contract acceptance but carpenters rejected the agreement and kept their three month strike against tri state construction. The plan from State Building Trades Council and Master Builders Association offered a 150 dollar hourly wage rise over three years, but carpenters say it falls short of 1.50 and lags other unions. No talks scheduled. Fish sausages gain popularity says British White Fish Authority at a London news conference.
East Lansing couple started by offering to swap their 14 year old son Brian in a Humanist magazine ad. The response spurred a nationwide American Youth Exchange clearinghouse to arrange similar teen trades. The Williams say the plan aims to broaden opportunities not rid their son. Brian is eager about the exchange and a tentative trade partner is being sought in California.
PUNXSUTAWNEY Pa AP A 19 year old man Gary J Starr of Stump Creek was killed when a car struck the rear of his motorcycle on Route 119 ten miles north of Punxsutawney in Henderson Township He died at Adrian Hospital from a fractured skull The car was driven by Ricky A Gray 18 of Punxsutawney The incident occurred during a possible research and development program according to police notes
A reader collage offers tips and quips on fishing bait storage barbecues and quick fixes. Entries include minnows kept in a fish tank with a conch shell for privacy, lighting on water changes, a basting brush substitute, a popsicle paper remover, bee safety with a glove, a wig with curlers for supermarket use, and atomizer bulb hacks using vinyl grapes.
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