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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1962

Page

5

Sparta Scouts Return From New Mexico Trip

Sparta Troop 100 Boy Scouts Patrick Weidner and Tim Bruckner returned home Sunday from a three week trek to New Mexico. They traveled by bus with about forty scouts, camped at Army and Air Force bases, reached Philmont Scout Ranch on July 20, and explored Boot Hill, Mammoth Cave, and Fort Knox on the journey back.

Patrick Young Robert Weidner Timoathy Bruckner Karl Bruckner Spartansburg New Mexico Colonel Drake Camp Coffman Army Air Force Tirmer Philmont Scout Ranch Arthur Yingling Titusville Boot Hill Dodge City Kan Mammouth Caves Fort Knox Kentucky Oil City

Birthday Party Fetes Joy Nichols on 18th Birthday

Mrs Vennis R Follett hosted a dinner party at 324 South Center Street honoring Joy Nichols who turns 18 on Friday. Twenty six friends attended presenting gifts while games and contests provided entertainment and prizes for Jeanne Manley Christine Anderson Mary Higgins Gay Nichols Mrs Ronald Zeamdh Mrs K S Durham and the guest of honor. Special prizes went to Mrs Lee Heberlein and Miss Anderson. The Follett residence featured floral arrangements and festive decor.

Joy Nichols Vennis R. Follett South Cénter Street Miss Nichols Jeanne Manley Christine Anderson Mary Higgins Gay Nichols Ronald Zeamdh K. S. Durham Lee, Heberlein Anderson Follett Tne

PFC James D. Vanik Honored At Dinner

Mrs Leona vam hosted a farewell family dinner for her son PFC James D. Vanik before he returns to Fort Bills Texas. He has been visiting his mother and family for two weeks as he prepares to rejoin the United States Army.

Leona Vam Hast Smith Street Pfc James D. Vanik United States Army Fort Bills Texas Vanik

Local Personal Notices From Corry Area Departures

Mrs. John R. Laskey and family leave after a five day visit with Mrs Lydia Ward. The Laskeys plan winter in Florida after returning to Castle Marina Maryland. The Miller family heads home to MecLean after a short visit. Lt. Donald Kauer and wife depart for Williams Air Force Base in Phoenix to begin a year abroad. George Janek family sails to Hawaii then to California for Marine Corps stationing. They had stayed with Mrs. Byron Nichols and family in Wayne street during their 11 day visit.

John R. Laskey Corry James T Miller Linda Nancy Lydia Ward Fourth Avenue Laskey Castle Marina Chester Florida Milley MecLean Donald Kauer Clymer Williiams Air Force East Phoenix Artz Kaner United States Air United States Marine Corps Janck Byron Nichols Wayne Street

Rotarians Back Mead Park Arch Project

Rotary Club members at the Hotel Corry voiced strong support for the Mead Park entrance arch project. Arnold Seastead announced plans and noted volunteers from the club will supply most labor, with guests B M Lillis James Foster and Craig Armitage in attendance. Dr Elmer A Ortner gave the invocation.

Uearthcoming Rotary Club Mead Park Hotel Corry Arnold Seastead B. M. Lillis Erie James Foster Craig Armitage Indianapolis Ind Elmer A. Ortner

Coffee Honors Judith Meerdink at Wright Street Home

Friday morning a coffee klatch at the Wright Street home of Mrs. Charles Bracken honored Miss Judith Meerdink bride elect of Roger Ontawiy. Eighteen neighbors and friends presented gifts as coffee and pastries were served from a white tablescape centerpiece featuring a miniature bride doll.

Judith Meerdink Wrightsstreet Charles Bracken Roger Ontawiy Miss Meerdink Ineastland

Walton couple welcome newborn at Corr Memovia Hospital

A baby was born yesterday morning at Corr Memovia Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Walton of Clymer. The early arrival marks the joy in the Walton family as they welcome a new member.

A Set Corr Memovia ‘Hospital Yesterda Donald Walton Clymer

Diane Holthouse Feted At Shower

Diane Holthouse Clymer, to wed Ken Ton Heslink on October 6 at Abbe Reformed Church, was honored at a bridal shower Monday in Clymer. Hostess Marlea Ton led 23 guests in coral and white decor, games, prizes for Marcia Kolster, Dawn Vander Schaaff, Diane Humphrey, Betsy Rhodes won the door prize, with gifts arranged on a bell decorated table.

Diane Holthouse Clymer Kenton Heslink Clymer Marlea Ton Kathy Miersina Marcia Kolster Dawn Vander Schaaff Diane Humphrey Betsy Rhodes Miss Holthouse

Club 15 Hosts Mrs. Robert Wotus for Birthday Night

Mrs. Robert Wotus welcomed Club 15 guests at her West Washington street home for a birthday gathering honoring Mrs. Harry Burton who received a purse. Ten members played pirate bingo with prizes going to Mrs. Charles Taft, Mrs. Flossie Fosburgh, Mrs. George Rhodes and Mrs. Bryce Leek. A salad course and beverages followed. The next session, September 11 at the Mrs. Leek home, will honor Mrs. Claude Stoke.

Robert Wouus West Washington Street Club 15 Harry Burton Burton Charles Taft Flossie Fosburgh George Rhodes Bryce Leek Wallis Claude Stoke R. D.1 Leek

Comedienne Sues for Divorce in Los Angeles

Comedienne Benny Venuta, aged 50, filed for divorce from actor Fred Clark, 48, in Los Angeles yesterday alleging mental cruelty. The pair were reportedly married for several years before the action was announced.

Comedienne Sues LOS Angeles Benny Venuta Fred Clark Clark

Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly Opens At Penn State

Miss Mildred Brenlove will preside as grand worthy advisor at the 20th Pennsylvania Grand Assembly of the Rainbow for Girls at Pennsylvania State University University Park. Corryites Thora Wise Cindy Buesink Carol Auer Peg Ey Vanssens Nancy Buesink attend along with leaders Mrs Clifford Buesink Mrs George Gould and Mrs Elimear Wassink. The three day event runs through Sunday with opening ceremonies election of grand officers initiations colonel services a school of instruction choir and drill competitions and a sunrise church service finalizing with dignitaries from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Mildred Brenlove Pennsylvania Grand Assembly Order of the Rainbow Pennsylvania State University University Park Elimear Wassink Grand Assembly State Supreme Spector Agnes C. Allen Agnes Cunningham Stand Cross of Color Nancy Bender Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter Pennsylvania

Mail Truck Loot Near $2 Million Heist Details

Eyewitness accounts describe gunmen hijacking a mail truck on Route 3 and Route 128, using four cars with detour signs to halt traffic. They forced guards to open the back, loaded bags into cars, and drove off before separating later near Randolph. Schena and Barrett, both bound, were freed after about 25 miles. The incident involved two guards and two suspects, with several bags recovered and cars abandoned in Plymouth.

Page One William F. Barrett Plymouth County House of Correction Sehena Everett Barrett Mansfield Randolph Schena

Ted Heverly and Beverly Byers to Wed in Fall

Beverly Marian Byers and Ted Heverley are engaged as announced by Charles Byers of Tidioute and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moore of Corry. Byers is a 1962 Tidioute High School graduate working at Inter-Electric Corp. Heverley, a Corry Area High School alumnus, served in the U S Army beginning in 1960 and works at the Dean Phipps Auto store in Corry. An early fall wedding is planned.

Yu Muy Charles Byers Tidioute Beverly Marian Ted Heverley Andrew Moore Corry Miss Byers Tidioute High School Inter-Electric Corp Heverley Corry Area U. S. Army

Miami Water Dept Reports Leaky New Office Building

The Miami Water Department acknowledges issues with its new 430000 dollar office building. Director C F Wertz said they are addressing leaks by recaulk ing the windows and making straightening repairs.

Miami, Fla Miami Water Department C. F. Wertz

Marriage Ends In 1952 Elopement Note

A brief historical notice records a marriage from 1952 described as her third union and his first. The couple reportedly has no children.

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