This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
5
A Corry club secured a decisive win as a junior team dominated the game with sharp offense and solid defense. Key contributors included standout players from the home squad and visiting rivals, fueling a period of strong scoring runs and a clear lead.
Mr and Mrs Jank Say of North Center street quietly celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at home. Ceremony August 12, 1899 in French Creek with Rev. Williams officiating. Mrs Say born in Union City, Mr Say from Jefferson Ohio. They have a daughter, Mrs John Poley of Conneaut Ohio, and three grandchildren, two serving with U S forces in Germany. Also noted are brief society items including weddings moves and visits among local families and scouts returning from Camp Sequata.
Deanna Hoylen was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the home of Miss Judith Jerome on East Pleasant Street. Decorations featured a double ring motif with dainty brides and bridesmaids in white pink and aqua. Attendants included Ruth Bennett, Gerry Paulson, Tene Dipple and Joan Dense. Mrs Jerome and her mother hosted. 14 guests attended. Hoylen will marry Theodore Shaeffer of Kittanning PA on August 22 at St Thomas The Apostle Church.
Edgar Spoon was elected president with John Stockton as secretary and treasurer at the Spoon family third annual reunion held at Mead Park. Sixty five members attended a 1 p.m. dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Swarm and hosts Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reeslink and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spoon of Clymer. Relatives came from Lockport Buffalo Olcott Clymer Titusville Erie Corry Columbus and Union City Pa.
Local Rotary Club members gathered for a noon meeting at Hotel Corry to discuss the upcoming intercity meet on August 19. The agenda included group gatherings and golf at Corry Country Club, with dinner at 6 30 p.m. Visiting Rotarian Rufus Ferroli of Wellesley Mass and guest David L MacKenzie attended.
The 58th annual Weidner family reunion occurred Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Weidner in Spartansburg. About 30 friends and relatives from Erie Tinsville Corry and Spartansburg attended. A lane dinner followed an election of officers with A Larson named president Charles McCray vice president and Mrs Bertha Darwin recording secretary and treasurer. The next reunion will be at Rennie Weidner home in Spartansburg on the second Sunday in August 1960.
Columbus Grange members meet Monday evening with Warren Cull eo Pomona Grange master as guest. Harold Curtis leads the session. Plans for community service displays at Youngsville Fair and a Mead Park picnic on August 24 are announced. Philip Wade, Lawrence Miller and D P Trisketh to arrange games. Mrs Wade presents program. Lunch served by Mrs Miller and Mrs Wade to members and guests.
Mrs. Waller Rogers of RD 4 hosted a birthday party for her daughter Linda and niece Miss Carol Cobb of Jamestown. Miss Rogers marked her 11th birthday and Miss Cobb her 12th as about twenty four friends and relatives attended a Wiener roast with visiting, television and games. Gifts were given to the guests of honor.
Berean Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mr and Mrs W Hall er and Mrs William Hall of Snyder Owele hosting fifteen members. They discussed purchasing offering plates, with devotion by Leonard Austin and food served by Loyd Lilley. Next gathering set for September 8 with Mr and Mrs Vernon Baldwin.
A farewell gathering last night at the West Pleasant street home of Mrs Eleanor Hudson honored Mrs John T Dempsey as she and her family plan to move to Cleveland at month end. The attendees enjoyed visiting and presented a purse of money as a farewell gift. Mrs Hudson served cake and coffee at the close.
Miss Joan Aquilino was feted at a bridal shower hosted by Misses Shirley Hasbrouck Barbara Brynoldsson and Nancy Davis at Miss Davis East Washington street home. Hosts awarded prizes for games and presented a corsage of white daisies. The gift table featured orange and white streamers and a miniature bride and groom. A salad course rolls cake nuts mints and punch were served.
The 44th Akam family reunion will be at Mead Park Wildwood Pavilion on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers announced the event inviting all relatives to attend.
The Union City Golden Age Club held a picnic at the Sternet Pavilion Mead Park with 15 members. A tureen dinner was served at 12 30 by Lavine Mapes Alma DeHaven Ruth Pitt Earl Hasbrouck and Calvin Pier. Members enjoyed games and visiting. Next meeting set for August 25 at the YMCA.
The 63rd Pralick family reunion will be held Sunday at Mead Park with William Reynolds and Alfred Apps as hosts. Attendees are asked to bring their own table service and picnic basket. Dinner will be served at 1 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs David Ehrhardt celebrate their 25th anniversary by repeating their wedding ceremony at 7 pm August 4 at the Church of the Nazarene on Wayne Street. Rev Paul Bowl officiated. Attendants included Mrs Hulett of Clymer as matron of honor and Mrs Cmiel of Cony as bridesmaid.
An eight year old boy implicated in a string of burglaries across Conn AB region prompts police attention. The text notes a pattern of break ins, a shaken household, and concerns about the boy's involvement and guardianship as investigations continue.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Khrushchev, bases, unrest, and U S diplomatic actions. Mentions Gettsburg, Ike era figures, and possible talks or questions about diplomacy. Context remains hazy due to garbled source.
Democratic lawmakers press argument that House approval of the Eisenhower backed labor bill could block further labor legislation this session. A Kennedy letter to Rep. Metcalf and remarks by Sen. Kennedy are cited to show opposition and support lines amid House efforts to rally votes. President Eisenhower attends a conference at Gettysburg during recovery from his heart attack as battle lines harden over the labor control measure.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.