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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1961
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions a crash or accident with injuries and names Henry J. Mines and a coal operator, but the legible facts are too incomplete to form a proper news item. The readable bits do not establish date location or full outcome.
Mr and Mrs Emory Benson and family and Mrs Pear Harmon of South Second avenue returned from a wide tour visiting Boston Cape Cod Mass New York City West Point Otis Air Force Base and other points of interest Mr and Mrs Bernard Wilson and sons visited Little Valley N Y over the weekend to see Earl Alexander Mrs and Mrs Wayne Kent Deanna Linski Mercyhurst College student spends vacation with her mother Mrs Edward Linski and family Howard Mulligan and sons John David of Erie and Phillip Mulligan of Jamestown visited Charles Mulligan Mead avenue Jack Kirkpatrick New Brighton Pa weekend visitors to LaVern McEldowney Mead avenue Alfred McAvoy Liberty street traveling through Canada F Lowe Edwards Columbus and Armour Christian Tiona guests at Hotel Tait New York City Nancy Edwards Columbus Grace Dyer Harrisville Pa and Cynthia Williams formerly of Corry visited Washington D C and Atlantic City
An evening ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren Church on North Center Street united Ruth Ann Halfast and Kenneth Eugene Stutzman in a double ring rite conducted by Rev. H Ray Harris. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiljin R Halfast, wore a nylon over taffeta gown with velvet brocade and carried lavender carnations. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Stutzman, was escorted by his brother-in-law Melvin Rose as best man. A reception follows in church parlors, with a honeymoon to New York State before settling at an A D 3 address. The bride is a 1961 Corry Area High School graduate. the groom is a 1960 graduate and farmer.
Kiwanis Club heard Rev. Austin of the Far East Broadcasting Co describe the nonsectarian mission to Red China Russia and satellites. The firm runs sixteen stations, 1500 to 100000 watts, broadcasts in 38 languages, with good Okinawa relations. Territory coverage and actor notes noted by club president Thomas Russell. In later local business, Ben Ginarler of Erie was named incoming governor. an invector meeting followed in Pred Clare. Car hire founder Geoffrey Davis dies in London at age 70.
Clifford Haynes of Waterford was guest speaker at Corry Grange last evening at the Grange hall on Park Street. He outlined hospitalization insurance including surgical medical hospital and other coverage and described a four square group plan requiring at least ten participants. Thirty six members and seven guests attended with Mr. and Mrs. Haynes and other guests named.
Prince Mahmud, eldest son of Sultan Ismail of Johore, married 22 year old Princess Zanaria Ahmad, the Malay beauty contest winner, costing him the crown prince title. Mahmud previously wed Englishwoman Josephine Thevarrow in 1956 and has four children. The sultan opposed a second wife and recently named Abdul Rahman crown prince.
A jumble of social events fills the August days with birthday celebrations engagements and gatherings in Corry. Mrs Charles Wood hosts a Concord Street party for a fourth birthday. Neighbors visit Mrs Lacy Herkithorne while other groups honor bride Miss Florence Danton and bride Elizabeth in Corry and nearby towns.
Local Corry Journal details subscription options and pricing. The notice outlines available plans, delivery regions, and payment methods.
Mead Park hosts its annual Way Reunion with about 45 notable attendees. Senior officers and district leaders including Theo Mowees, Hreasiteer, PhurieS Way Nator Prevwtie, and Mrs. lev Titi attend. guests include Karhieety Walton and Thay Watson. The event honors community service and marks a social gathering of longtime residents.
New York AP report says Cardinal Spellman defended Catholic schools against Morse’s claims of clergy opposition to public school funding. Spellman warned that public education should not be treated as a monopoly and voiced concerns over federal funding proposals.
Eleven persons were arrested and two people injured in a riot linked to racial tensions. Police and authorities responded as attackers pummeled bystanders and a knifing incident occurred during the disturbances.
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