Ford in New York Ferry Incident Recalled
A fragmentary report recalls an incident involving Ford and a ferry in New York with unclear details. The brief notes people and place but lacks full context or outcome.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
5
A fragmentary report recalls an incident involving Ford and a ferry in New York with unclear details. The brief notes people and place but lacks full context or outcome.
The Mary Circle of the First United Methodist Church met at Mrs Frank Sturgis home with 16 members. They planned the December love offering, collected gifts for Ruth M Smith Home, exchanged presents, and enjoyed decorations and carols. January meeting set for Mrs Leon Cole. Dr Henrik J Stafseth, 78, MSU microbiology head since 1947, died after illness. Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held Christmas dinner at Hotel Corry with 45 members. centerpiece won by Mrs Holland Morgan. Northwest district hospital auxiliaries to meet April 28 and group to co sponsor a dance and chorus appearance with College Women’s Club.
Corry Grange schedules a Christmas party at the Grange Hall on December 16 at 7 30 p m. The event features refreshments and socializing for members and guests.
Miss Gloria Nelson turned sixteen with a surprise Sweet Sixteen at the Morris home on Wayne Street hosted by Colleen Hand Ronna Morris and Renee Morris. Fifteen guests enjoyed games awards door prize and a public event previews Sno Ball plans at Moose Lodge December 26 from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m with Ken Morgan and his 14 piece orchestra. The Sno Ball Queen contest and coronation are planned for the intermission.
Sixteen members of the Corry Chapter of the Pennsylvania Federation of China Painters held a Christmas dinner in the Venture Inn banquet room. Attendees included Mrs. Alfred Cane and Mrs. Leslie Dodd among others. A hand painted china display was shown, and gifts of white china dishes were exchanged as plans were made for January exhibits.
Captain Frank Rentja of Civil Air Patrol Group 50 Erie presented the Billy Mitchell Award to cadet officers David Dombrowski and Mary A. Wawrejko at a ceremony held last evening at the State Armory on East Washington Street. Patrol stripes were given to several cadets as Group 50 from Erie and Squadron 502 from Oil City attended. A post ceremony buffet and holiday party followed, organized by the Cadet Mothers Aid with decorations and fare.
Thanksgiving weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Jackman and son Tom included June's brother Richard Hurst and family from Warren Ohio in the city. Joseph Frisina, son of Angelo and Millie Frisina, joined Tau Kappa Epsilon at Slippery Rock State College as a sophomore majoring in social studies. Marcie Stahl returned for holidays from Ithaca College, active in swimming, preparing for relay carnival events. Corry Assembly of Rainbow for Girls meets tomorrow evening at 7:90 with Ty Crowell as worthy advisor.
Jake Jaderstrom of 88 East Irving Street will be honored at an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at his home for his 90th birthday. His son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John D Houghtling will host and all friends relatives and neighbors are invited to attend.
A platoon of Marines and a Vietnamese hunter launched a jungle hunt in Quang Tri to track a tiger accused of killing Marine Pfc. Francis Baldino during an ambush patrol on November 14. Brigadier General Robert B. Carney Jr. led the mission with at least 20 volunteers drawn from big game expertise.
In Boston a bill filed in the state legislature seeks to repeal a long standing law mandating the January 8 21 gun salute on Boston Common marking the Battle of New Orleans anniversary. Gen. Ambrosa says salutes are costly and ammo scarce. A separate item notes Gen William R Stone 58 died in Belgium apparently of a heart attack at SHAPE gym.
Phan Xuan Sang, a 52 year old tailor from Quang Tri City and veteran tiger hunter, agreed to lead the hunt after learning a Marine was killed. He refused pay, saying he was disturbed by the incident and wished to avenge the Marine.
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