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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1961
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes escalating tension between Soviet and Western powers over Berlin. The note warns against Western military moves and stresses that threats to peace could derail efforts toward a costly conflict in a volatile postwar crisis.
Richard A. Pitts son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pitts of Concord street completed basic army training at Fort Knox Kentucky and is spending two weeks with his parents. Carroll Crowell and Mrs Schooley families travel plans include visits to Stan ley Virginia and Knoxville Tennessee. Robert Davis balik arrives from Chicago for wedding of his sister Nancy Davis to Frank McWilliams with Eugene and Mrs Davis hosting then.
Marilyn Ann Highhouse and David Louis Cook married in St. Joseph's Church Warren in an afternoon ceremony Aug 1. Rev Rocca Tilo officiated. The bride, daughter of William and Mary Highhouse, wore lace tullover gown with basque bodice and a fingertip veil. Attendants included Marein Highhouse and Darlene Cook. A reception followed at the Young Men's Christian Association in Warren with about 400 guests.
Mrs Guy Williams welcomed Wheelock Community Aid members and two guests at her Hare Creek Road home. A demonstration by Mrs Vernon Humphrey raised funds for the club. A meeting and refreshments followed as Mrs Clira Walker’s date was set for September. Members were urged to attend and name preferred entertaining times.
Miss Jean Miller of Corry and her fiancé Edward Halfast of Cleveland announced to delegates at the PONY Citizens Band National Jamboree in Erie. Miller represents Pennsylvania in the contest to crown the queen of the zonal NC BRA, competing tonight with 15 other women from across the country. Contestants arrived from New York and Pennsylvania, met delegates at 9 a.m., and will participate in activities throughout the day. A crowd of 6000 will attend the 3 p.m. events including bathing suit and talent portions before the queen is chosen for a one year tenure at Peneleo Park in Erie.
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Styers held final rites yesterday at 4 p.m. Rev Robert De Boer officiated with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Attending from away were Mrs. Claude Hurlbert, Mrs. Marjorie Hicks of Union City, Mrs. George Lindsey, Mrs. Marie Ruggles, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ruggles of Prank Jin, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Sharon, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuchma of Clymer.
The Journal prints a tangled schedule of social gatherings and pool events spanning Friday to Wednesday August 28 to 31. It mentions a Women’s Splash party at Baldwin pool, a corn roast at ipom Columbus, a Wiener Roast, and a dance at home of Mrs Ernvet McMichnel in Essex Shower Place. An art Chaise at home of Mrs Ernvet McMichnel is listed for August 30.
The sixth annual Antique Show & Sale will run at the West 8th Street Women’s Christian Association building in Hilo. Daily hours start 1 pm with evening sessions, Fridays and Sundays, inviting the public to attend and shop for collectibles. Donation is 40 cents.
A daughter born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Black of Iw. Early morning a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Joan Wels at Gorey Memorial Hospital A davetier born at Union City Memorial Hospital yesterday to Mr and Mrs Lewis Migdil of Camnbudge Springs Fairs for the bride to be Mirela Hillhouse and Dr Walter Jones of Warren with out of town guests from Clymer Jamestown Ridgefield Youngstown North East Rouseville Youngsville Irvine Centerville and Pittsburgh areas.
Miami draft board unanimously refuses deferment for Charles Kamen 21 saying he would be better off in the service where he would be taught Americanism rather than in the Peace Corps. Kamen had been involved with a film showing at the Miami Rotary Club.
Diplomats monitor Paris response after UN Security Council urged a withdrawal in Tunisia. France faces pressure to acknowledge the assembly action while avoiding a sharp move that could heighten friction with Tunisia and affect allied relations.
McNamara discussed a Defense Department plan to raise active duty strength with about 1500 Army reservists and 1400 Navy reservists and to cap overall expansion at one year. The goal is to reach approximately 008.000 Army and 027. wid Navy forces, with the Air Force and Marines also boosting numbers. The secretary noted that voluntary enlistments and other measures may speed up the buildup, and individual reentry timelines would be set to allow service members to report within weeks.
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