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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Army Engineers, port terminal work, a 600 foot area, and a robbery near an Owl's club site. No coherent events or dates are clearly identifiable.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge hosted a district gathering at Corry High School in Erie County with fourteen lodges participating. Officers and visiting delegates attended a procession through the assembly, a church banquet followed by entertainment, and a collection for Meadville Home totaling 48 dollars.
Announcement of the marriage of Carmella Ann LaFuria to Carl A Manges was made by Mr and Mrs Russell J LaFuria of North East. The couple wed July 13 at St Gregorys Church North East and held a reception at St Josephs Club. They reside at 98 Center Street North East.
Miss Mationette Sweet and Jay Bowen were married in a single ring ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren parsonage in Marks Corners. The couple, residents of 152 High Street, were joined by attendants including Roberta Rooney. The groom works for Tree Trimming Experts in Lockport.
Women of the Moose bowling group met at the Moose Club with president Mrs. Paul Brenoe. Officers present included secretary Mrs. Andrew Syen tek and chairwoman Mrs Wil Jaze Pre. The plan was to start weekly bowling nights on Wednesday September 4 at Avalon Alleys. Members intending to participate should attend at 7 p.m.
Vanderhoof family reunion gathered 150 relatives and friends at Mead Park on Sunday. Harold Vanderhoof was elected president with Mildred Sorenson as secretary-treasurer, Mrs Howard Vanderhoof, and Dick Vanderhoof on the sports committee. Family members honored included Herman Van Hiermunk the oldest, Davie Vanderhoof the youngest, and several others noted. plans for next year’s gathering were discussed.
Esther Carolyn Schick wed Charles Schoultz in a Saturday ceremony officiated by George A. Myers at the First Methodist Church. The bride wore a white dress with a blossom veil and was attended by her daughter Mrs. Charles Sutler. The couple will reside on Lemon Street until October then move to Florida.
A son was born last evening to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karkoski Sr at 866 East Main. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Alston Chins of 122 Snyder Circle at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born early this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Andrus of 18 Snyder Circle. A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Clair Damon of Bear Lake at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Corry Rotary Club heard a presentation from prme muer of West Penn Oil Co Warren about the oil industry history from 1859 Titusville discovery to the present, with notes on Colonel Drake and Henry R. Rouse. The meeting was led by Past President William Peiffer.
The Bays Baseball Auxiliary met at the home of president Mrs Gerald Staples 531 Wayne street. A routine session postponed officer elections and planned a September tureen dinner. A committee was named to pick time and place and guest hosted coffee and doughnuts before adjournment.
Ralph Pitt age 80 celebrated at the Pitt Place family reunion in Columbus Grange Hall. About 70 relatives attended hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Holthouse. a tureen dinner followed with invocation by Lloyd Chelton. A clipping on the first Pitt reunion of 1914 was read. Officers elected: Paul Pitt president, wife vice president, Winifred Utegg secretary treasurer. Attendees came from Ohio and Pennsylvania towns including Ashtabula Conneaut Cleveland Ripley Silver Creek Clymer Hamburg Hydetown and Columbus.
Hoffa testified about loans from individuals tied to employers under Teamsters contracts. He said most loans were interest free with security and that he owes about 70000 dollars after repaying Detroit Teamsters locals 21000. McClellan warned the testimony raised potential conflict of interest concerns. Hoffa, relaxed at first, grew nettled when Kennedy pressed for loans from subordinates with criminal records. He defended his staff as standing behind him.
Japan’s district prosecutor dropped plans to charge US Air Force Lt John Gordon after an investigation concluded he acted properly as an officer and was not stunting. The accident near Tokyo killed Mrs Hojo and her cyclist husband was aboard the plane as a passenger.
President Eisenhower discussed blame for Syria aid program performance, attributing it to Congressional votes. He dismissed the idea that the term limit issue determined the situation and said he does not regret serving a second term. He urged Senate action to restore aid funds and supported a favorable foreign aid settlement.
A 19 minute inquest into the death of a 69 year old society photographer left motive unclear. Antony Beauchamp Churchill's son in law allegedly took sleeping tablets before the incident.Friends suggested financial distress may have driven the tragedy.
United Brewery Workers AFL CTO members at Duquesne and Pittsburgh Breweries vote Sunday to ratify a tentative pact for about 1500 brewers river and bottlers. Negotiators had not disclosed terms but recommended ratification pending the meeting. Earlier, workers rejected a two year 20 percent raise offer. current contract expires August 31. Counselor George J. Schafer said negotiations will continue for new contracts with both Pitt and Jones Brewing Companies amid Senate conferences on related issues.
The Teamsters Local 170 and the Dairy Transport Association settled a five hour dispute over raw milk transport by 950 drivers. The three year contract adds 70 cents per hour, including 40 cents first year and 15 cents annually for two years, plus a pension plan and more vacation time. Milk trucks to resume immediately.
The union sought an 86 cent hourly raise plus other benefits over three years, while employers offered 60 cents over four years. About 1,150 drivers in the metropolitan area are affected, with 200 not striking as they belong to teamster locals in Brooklyn, Scranton, Pa, and Utica, N Y.
Fairly pleasant summer weather prevailed in most of the country today with showers expected in some western and mid continent areas. Clear skies extended from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast as a high pressure area stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to Hudson Bay. Cooler air moved through Florida bringing scattered light showers overnight. A second cool air batch moved southward through the Great Lakes and New England triggering scattered thundershowers along the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
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