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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1961
Page
3
In a tense scene the shout rings out as Blum enters the doorway of the house while Richure and MossessipK stand nearby. Widson remains at the threshold as the action unfolds in the corridor.
Town Topics notes women of the Moose discuss forming a WOTM bowling team at a Moose home on East Washington. A special Monday session will plan the effort. contact Mrs. Thomas McKeta or attend. Mrs. Stanley Bailey presided as senior regent. ballotings and plans for a WOTM picnic were set, plus a nursing award to Miss Linda Morris and multiple fundraisers including a 50 50 drawing and a rummage sale.
Miss Dixie Grant of Liberty Street was honored at a personal shower hosted by Mrs. Alfred Haenel and co hosted by Mrs. Stanley Komenda at West Frederick Street. She will marry Richard Davis of Wattsburg tomorrow. Guests from Wattsburg and nearby towns attended, bringing gifts and sharing refreshments.
Greenfield Junior High Sunday School classes one and two held a skating party at Wattsburg rink on Thursday evening. Miss Maryle M. King and Miss Evelyn Weber supervised the pupils and led the outing.
YMCA Calendar lists events for the week including North East Explorer Scout Swim Tuesday at 1 p.m. Curry Area Garden Age Club 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Teen Time Hop Thursday 1 a.m. Ceramics for Girls and Boys at 1 p.m. Avon Products and a Davey Crockett movie at 10 a.m., with a second showing at 2 p.m. Junior High Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday Tren Time WOTR 9 to 11 a.m.
A reception for Rev. and Mrs. Dale Arnink marked their July 29 marriage in Akron Ohio. Held at Floyd Arnink’s home in Clymer the event drew about 100 guests and featured a buffet luncheon and a three tier cake. The couple, who will pursue church and college duties, were joined by relatives from Warren Youngsville North East Hallock Minn Akron Titusville and Houghton.
Concord Community Club held an auction at the Concord Community House to benefit the club treasury. Donald Braswell served as auctioneer for about 40 attendees including Laurence Wade who led the business session and elections. New officers named were Donald Braswell president Frank Chelton vice president Mrs Willard McCray secretary and Mrs Velma McCray treasurer. Mr and Mrs Ernest Chelton and Mr and Mrs Glenn Chelton organized ice cream cake and coffee for the guests. The event followed by a note that Frank Worthington Melvin 17 longtime head of the Pennsylvania historical and museum commission died yesterday at his home.
The district deputy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star will be honored at a reception tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. in the Methodist Church in Youngsville. Hostesses from Youngsville Chapter No 478 invite Corry Chapter members to attend.
The Journal lists upcoming community events from August 20 to 24 including Odd Fellows meetings at Wayside Inn Grove City and Jonathan Lodge, a Prolick family reunion at Mead Park, a Corry Grange meeting at Grange Hall, a Neighborhood Club gathering at 18 North Main Street Union City, a Rebekah picnic at Concord Corners Spartansburg, an Art Class hosted by Mrs. Ernest McMichael on Essex Street, and a Helping Hand Club picnic at Mead Avenue.
Merle L Akam hosted the Akam family reunion at his residence R D 1 with 84 attendees. Mrs Merla Akam was oldest, Susan Florence Hawley of Fairview youngest, and Arthur Kelly of Almeda California traveled farthest. Officers elected: James Akam president Charles Akam Jr vice president and Mrs M L Akim secretary. Guests from Corry Elgin Columbus Erie Wesleyville Fairview Meadville Clymer Elmira Chicago and Almeda. Next year’s reunion set for the third Sunday in August at the same location.
Senate endorses an $8 billion five year foreign aid lending program financed by Treasury borrowing to be reconciled with a House one year $1.2 billion plan funded by congressional appropriation. Conferees next week aim to hammer a compromise preserving some borrowing authority and key long range lending. House votes 287 to 140 for the one year package, while Senate total tops $4.076 billion. Treasury borrowing details and military aid remain unsettled.
Akron Ohio AP reports the 24th All American Soap Box Derby draws 153 entrants ages about 14 who will race at Derby Downs after a downtown parade. Competitors vie for scholarships totaling 5 000 for the winner 4 000 for runner up 3 000 for third 2 000 for fourth and 1 000 for fifth. About 50 000 spectators expected for the 1 pm EST heat start tomorrow.
Area court throws out injunction against union picketing at the Terran Industrial plant. Judge Alexander Flicker rules Labor Management Act of 1917 provides remedy through the National Labor Relations Board, which may take jurisdiction on unfair labor practice claims, resetting decision on timing.
Washington news flash reports that Pennsylvania senators Democrat Joseph Clark and Republican Hugh Scott joined the majority as the Senate passed the Corelen Ald authorization bill by a 6 24 vote.
Keystone municipalities gain higher tax authority under a new law signed by Gov. Lawrence Thelaw, though adoption is optional for local governments. In Pittsburgh, milk prices may fall as the State Milk Control Commission plans a tentative order next week, effective September 1 after public view. United Baking Co faces sale due to excessive wage demands from striking workers. Myron Younk wins the Pennsylvania Contour Plowing Contest. Charles Wesser of Kutztown takes the level land contest and advances to the national event. Two Allegheny County men are convicted on charges tied to a fatal incident at a local site.
A chaotic report from Harrisburg and Hazleton notes acquittals and deferrals in theft and burglary cases. Names including Jude William Fo Cercone and Robert Sulsion appear in scattered custody and labor department transitions. Unclear phrases hint at a broader municipal legal matter and unrelated weather chatter.
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