City shop repairs authorized on main streets
A terse notice states that repairs are authorized on Main Street shops in the city, with authorities issuing the order to begin work promptly.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1959
Page
5
A terse notice states that repairs are authorized on Main Street shops in the city, with authorities issuing the order to begin work promptly.
Gustav Wester of Columbus and Miss Lillie Fitch of Port Allegany announced by Mrs. Esther Wester. The August 1 ceremony at Port Allegany Evangelical United Brethren Church. Matron of honor Mrs. Jean Genoe. best man Alvin Wester. Both employed at Corning Glass Works in Bradford. Open house August 22 at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Wester’s home. They will reside in Bradford.
Mrs Julia Blatt and James Blatt led the YMCA duplicate bridge event with top honors as the five table Howell movement produced an average of 54. Second place went to Mr and Mrs Harold Wilcox at 62 percent, followed by Mrs Howard Ross and Miss Lena St Clair at 61.4 percent. Fourth place were Mrs J Fred Kinley and Miss Carolyn Toner at 57 percent, with Mr and Mrs Gerald Lane also at 57 percent rounding out the standings.
Miss Deanna Hoylen was honored at a bridge and canasta party hosted by Mrs Thomas Jansen and Miss Kathleen Hoylen at the Elk Street home of Mrs Jansen. Guests included Mrs Edward Feldt, Mrs John Blatt, and others. prizes were awarded for bridge and canasta, and a bridal cake with a miniature bride doll decorated the table. Hoylen plans to wed Theodore Schaeffer on August 22 at St Thomas Church.
A weekend at the Whittlesey cottage at Findley Lake entertained eight members of the Aces Softball Team. Attendees included Richard Herberg, David Herberg, Joseph Baressi, Terry Stroup, David Brooks, David Gates, and William Norton. The team finished first in the Corry Area High School Softball League standings.
East Church street hosted a surprise birthday party Tuesday for Mrs. Sharon Skinner. A. Mountain entertained eight priests. ice cream and birthday cake were served as a decoratively adorned table displayed a cake and tapers. Mrs. Skinner received many gifts from attendees.
The Falvey family reunion gathered 68 members for a picnic at Wildwood Pavilion Mead Park. Leland Crossetti was elected president and Mrs Burnt Harvey secretary treasurer for the coming year. The next reunion is planned for September 14 at the same location with attendees including Mr and Mrs Carlyle Harvey of Toledo and Mr and Mrs Vernon Watrous and family of Clymer.
A surprise party hosted by Mrs. Junes Wells of Gould Street honored Miss Helen Bush on her upcoming marriage to Eugene Masi. Guests, including Mrs. Jerry Davis and Mrs. Ivan Bentink, enjoyed games, a gelatin salad lunch, and received gifts for the bride to be.
Xi Beta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and guests swam at the YMCA then moved to Mead Park for a wiener roast. Officials announced the next social event, a family picnic, on August 24 at Mead Park.
Willium Seitz pastor of Emmanuel Episcopal Church announced a meeting of all parents of church children. The gathering is set for tomorrow evening at the Bo'elock church rectory. The main item will be the discussion of the year’s program.
Mrs Joy Edwards Damcott aged 35 of North Clymer died at 2 20 pm today at Corry Memorial Hospital. She was born August 19 1923 in Leon to Earl and Cora Edwards. Survived by husband Orville and 11 brothers with services planned at Spitzer Funeral Home Clymer Saturday at 2 pm officiated by Rev Alvin Rhodes with burial in Holland Cemetery.
A heated battle over a labor bill intensifies as factions clash on whether to enact strict or moderate provisions. The measure would govern union rights, financial disclosures, and dispute rules including boycotts and picketing, with National Labor Relations Board duties at stake.
The report describes a Federal court ruling and political controversy over election processes and voter activity. It mentions individuals such as Mr Hill and Fred Magruder of Meadville and references a National Management Association, noting recognitions for philosophy and ethics in industrial systems.
Four Negro students reentered Central High amid school board action under state pupil placement law. Jefferson Thomas, 16, and three girls Eille Jones 17 Estelle Thompson 16 and Elsie Robinson 16 were among those returning after integration efforts began in 1957 with Governor Patt suspended by National Guard actions.
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