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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes show a family matter involving a father and mother tied to a school setting. Readable terms suggest disputes or actions by Mrs Arthur and others, with reference to yesterday and a named father. The record remains unclear but notes a parental role connected to a school event.
A Wednesday evening bridal shower honored Miss Joanne Berg of Wattsburg bride elect of John Frontera of Corry. Attendants include Mildred Frontera and Gordon Berg as best man. gifts, games, prizes, and refreshments followed at Mrs. Eugene Given’s home.
Mr and Mrs William M Gabriel of Clymer celebrated their golden welding anniversary with an open house at their home. They were married February 28 1907 in Cutting Rey. Attendants included the late Charles Redding and Mrs Isadore Redtling. Children Gerald Gabriel Lin Parks Donald Gabriel and Lyle Gabriel helped host guests from Sharon Girard Trinview North End Gloveland Mayville and nearby areas. The afternoon featured music from Gerald and decorations of gold accents and bells. Mrs Gabriel wore a navy dress with a yellow parsage.
Fifty three members of the Psi lon Phi Bela Sigma Phi sorority family picnic met at Mend Pur this week. A tureen dinner was served and guests Mr and Mrs David Johnston from New Jersey attended. Mrs Ernest Simmonsen headed arrangements with help from Mrs Robert Simmonsen. The sorority will split into two divisions this fall meeting separately on September 3. Exemplar group will meet at Lite cottage Findley Lake and Ritual of Jewell division at Mrs Robert Parker's home in Columbus.
Miss Clara Crumb back from Africa spoke at the August gathering of the Clymer Ladies Mission and Aid Society. She described mission work with color slides while Mrs. Fred Damcott hosted and served dessert.
Twenty nine members of the Good Samaritan Class of the First Methodist Church met at Mead Park for a wiener roast. Rev John Clark gave devotions as Russell Clark presided over the business meeting and officer election. Earle Billey was named president Curtis Oshell vice president Mrs Hugh Cribbe secretary and Mrs Richard Flye treasurer. Next meeting line and place to be announced later.
Complete plans for the Women of the Moose picnic were announced today. The affair will take place Tuesday August 13 at 6 30 p m at Marcresan Beach Park on Cona dohta Lake. Those attending are to bring their own tureen and table service with coffee and meat to be furnished by the committee. Transportation for those desiring it will be furnished at the Moose Club at 6 o'clock. A good attendance is requested. Mrs Dorothy Estes and her committee are in charge of arrangements.
Miss Irene Motaz was honored at a bridal shower in the Garden Room of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Twenty eight guests attended the social evening held Thursday as she prepares to wed Marion Wacekle next Saturday. Bingo prizes went to several attendees and guests from Pittsburgh joined in the celebration. The bride elect’s sisters hosted and served refreshments including sandwiches, cake, mints and drinks.
Mrs Donal Lookenhouse hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for daughter Judy turning six. Games directed by Barbara Wolf and Mrs Lookenhouse, birthday cake and orangeade on the porch. Guests included many local children and several Hinsdale and Roush families. Highest golf course in the U S at over 9000 feet near Cloudcroft New Mexico.
Titusville Hospital and the local Civil Defense organization won approval for matching funds to install a 100KW power plant. Civil Defense will cover 50 percent of the estimated 25 000 dollar cost, or half the actual cost if lower. The plant will power the hospital fully including patient rooms and elevators, with a two year purchase window for matching funds.
A son was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Byers of 88 Snyder Circle. Another son arrived at Corry Memorial Hospital last evening to Mr. and Mrs. James Powell of R D 3 Bpartansburg. Dohald James was born August 6 at M D General Hospital in Erie to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Santaniello. the mother is Katherine Ann Platt of Corry. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Borsa of Sharon at Sharon General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Sarnicki of Worth Street.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee members voiced unfamiliarity with James H. Smith Jr., nominated by President Eisenhower as foreign aid director to succeed John Hollister. They requested formal appearance before voting. Eisenhower also sent five U N assignments, naming Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. as chief U S representative.
Patti Lewis suffers prematch labor pains prompting Lewis to leave a Los Angeles show before 2400 fans. The Manor Hotel owner Oscar Garrigies confirmed the call to the singer’s Santa Maria physician, while management reassessed staff for the event. Political figures and nominees are listed in a separate note, including AFL-CIO president Meany and Indiana University official Wells.
Disjointed OCR reading cites Graham condemning adultery as a great sin while discussing public morality, media influence, and social standards. Mentions controversy, magazine content, and broad calls for virtue amid national discourse.
Police identify car linked to two wanted men near the Fenstersmaker residence. They enter the home after a neighbor reports a strange car. A resident fires a pistol, prompting officers to retreat as more than 100 officers converge for a siege and potential arrests.
A National Safety Council home economist warns children rank high as kitchen hazards. She notes toys and clutter on floors cause trips, spills, and burns. She urges keep utensils handles inward, banish kids from kitchens if possible, store knives safely, and organize to reduce risk.
A Pittsburgh street collision on West Carson street killed driver Robert Kwasniewski, 23, an auto mechanic, while three trolley passengers suffered minor injuries. Police say he tried to pass another car and rammed the trolley. Passengers were treated and released.
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