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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
5
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Community group Amy for Ottawa outlines a longevity initiative in town hall forums. The effort emphasizes sustaining services amid budget pressures and engages residents to support proposed measures via town hall discussions.
A local Ar Nt cook prepared a delicious dinner for Saturday, inviting guests to enjoy the meal and socialize. The event featured a warm atmosphere and a variety of dishes, highlighting the cook’s skill and hospitality.
Vee SOG Men yyac. Club Social Gatherings note Mrs Jamies MacInnies of East Parke Place and Mrs Muldesjok of Marlon Street plan trips to Radnor Pennsylvania and Washington DC for visits. Charlotte Lopia of Glen Burmle arrives for visit with her father AL Brock at 1060 East Main Street. Robert Tunnell, Deanni Marlett, Paty Ald Kinney, and James Lew is travel to a Red Cross Teachership Training conference at Kal sboro State Poachers College in August. Thomas Mason returns to Bringway Alaska after visiting grandmother Jessie Mason. Charles P Hughes and family visit relatives in the city. they are Corry residents. Doris M Hamilton weds David G Fenton in Corry, ceremony by Rev Norman J Irving. bride wore white Gupton silk gown with Queen of Scots crown. Linda and V E Sethman noted.
Bruce Smith was the featured speaker at the Rotary meeting held at Hotel Curry yesterday. Charles P. Mentille introduced him and noted Smith’s role as president of Abe Memfmeid Company of his. The firm, manufacturing tool pieces, is based in Corry with plans to expand alloy steel production for local firms. Attendees included Vincent G. Davies of Cincinnati, RH Beduhjah of Hamilton Ontario, and John Grivet of Corry. The meeting was led by Arthur O. Burger with William Latiby at the piano. A Ferber announcement noted forthcoming chicken bars and a Saturday meeting at Meo Park. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available from members.
Mrs. James Stewart of Euclid announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Miss Nancy to William M. Brooke of Sixth Avenue, son of the late Mr and Mrs William T. Brooks of Owego, N.Y. The wedding is planned for October. both families are connected to the Gerry-damentawn industry.
Canadohta Lake hosted its annual Family Reunion with attendees, games, and a dinner. New officers were elected: Hoener president, Bally president, Ball treasurer, Armstrong sergeant at arms, and Nina Jones awarded for shuttleboard wins for the third straight year. Amusements followed by a rainy-day adjournment until next gathering.
Miss Lucy Jacobs celebrated a birthday with a dinner at her home on Mile Lakey, Colimbias. Guests included notable locals and visitors from Corry and Youngsville. The event featured decorations by Mes Genrer Fehoues and entertainment throughout the evening.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mrs. Rolanil Rogers of Sonataiablitic, announced from Corry Messorial Hon Quia. The brief notice identifies the newborn with family and location details typical of a local society item.
Doris Hamilton of Woodsfield Ohio wed David G. Festoyi of Cleveland in a late afternoon ceremony at First Christian Church in Cleveland. Attendants wore beige eyelet dresses with satin trim and a cascade bouquet. After a reception at the Hamilton home, the couple, now living at 1339 West Boulevard Cleveland, will tour briefly before settling back in. The bride is a Woodsfield High School graduate, the groom a Stevens Trade School alumnus now employed as a draftsman for Fisher and Associates. Guests came from Corry Cincinnati Paris Canton Barnesville and Cleveland.
The Spring Creek Stitchettes 4-H Club met at the Spring Creek Congregational Church for sewing and business. They planned a mothers tea at the next meeting on August 21, with tea starting at 2 o clock. Members were urged to finish sewing projects and practice a skit for the 4-H Roundup in Youngsville the last week of August.
The Hi-Fi Club sponsored eve dance drew 190 Corry area youths at St Edward's School hall. A hi-fi record player provided music with Moonglow as the theme. Miss Bally Follett and Bill Corbin received queen and king prizes.
An executive board meeting of the Tuesday night Indies bowling Tongue of Bowl-Aire was held last evening at Mrs. William Temple's East Pleasant street home. Mrs. Temple led discussions on the forthcoming season, followed by a social period with angel food cake, whipped cream and coffee. An open meeting will be scheduled soon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Slattery, Mr. and Mrs. David Klinger, and Miss Geraldine Klinger.
About 236 neighbors and friends plan a farewell party for George Deming a long time Spring Creek Township resident who is moving to Hammond. The event will be held Monday evening August 20 at the West Spring Creek Town Hall attendees are asked to bring jello or sandwiches.
The Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church invites members to a swimming party tomorrow afternoon at the Erie Peninsula. Meet at the church at 1 30 p m and bring a picnic lunch. Transportation requests should be directed to Robert Marsh or James Wells.
A Sibisru tractor trailer crashed into an Army convoy rig on the Pennsylvania Turnpike three miles west of the Pittsburgh Interchange. An 80mm anti aircraft gun crushed the right windshield of the commercial vehicle but driver Charles Rabuck, 29, of Baltimore, Md, escaped injury. Police estimate trailer damage at $9,000. military sources report heavy damage to the gun.
Ronald Eugene Wilson twenty of Addison died from injuries after the car he rode in left the road and struck a tree near Freeman in Steuben County. His death occurred Monday night following the Sunday accident.
Republican groups debated the 1956 party platform as Nixon’s vice presidency remained a flashpoint. California and Maryland governors repeated openness to the post, Nixon faced Dem charges of being the GOP hatchet man, while Hall defended the ticket and McKeldin hinted accepting if asked, with Knight expressing honor at a nomination.
A fragment notes quotes from Hall on the Democratic Convention and Governor Frank Clement, alleging blunt truths and distortions. Hall hints Truman influences the campaign tone, saying a meeting is planned as the political atmosphere grows charged.
RICHMOND Yale city tax officials admit they sent tax bills for years on three small islands in the James River whose location is unknown. The owners cannot be found and the islands remain on the tax rolls, valued at 550 280 and 200. Crenshaw, deputy assessor, says maps were destroyed years ago and no appraiser has checked the lands. He would remove them if he could prove they do not exist.
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