Rev Leishmans Honored At Corry Reception
About 200 people joined an afternoon reception and open house at First Presbyterian Church to honor Rev H Kenyon Leishman his wife Sara and daughters Ruth Martha on their third anniversary in Corry. The family resides at 706 North Center Street and Jane a sophomore at Slippery Rock State College. Women's Association planned the event with festive red gold and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kenyon
Sara) Leishman
Ruth
Martha
First Presbyterian Church
Leishman
Corry
Leishmans
North Center Street
Jane
Slippery Rock State College
Slippery Rock
Women’s Association of the Church
Portrait Of A Teacher Who Commanded Respect And Fear
Kathleen Babcock portrays a formidable teacher whose strict, commanding presence shaped a room of silent pencils and flawless tests. Her authority, not warmth, drove obedience, yet moments of rare humor connected her to students who feared her wrath but remembered the lessons as life changing.
Illinois Begins Year Long 150th Birthday Celebration
AP report from Chicago states Illinois marks its 150th birthday with ceremonies in Washington Springfield and Chicago. Flags with 21 stars will be raised to honor statehood in 1818. A Monroe proclamation made Illinois the 21st state. The legislature allocated nearly $2 million to finance events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Thea
James Monroe
Supermarkets in Pittsburgh Close After Court Ruling
Pittsburgh markets announced closure after a high court decision. A&P and Kroger's shut down following Dist Atty Duggan's request for police reports on super markets staying open. Bertrera's Foodland in Beaver County closed for the day as some operators like Henry Fry of Food land in Bethel Park defended Sunday hours saying the court ruling favors them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&p
Kroger’s
Dist. Atty
Robert D. Duggan
Superarets
Bertrera
Foodland
Beaver County
Henry Fry
Pittsburgh
Bethel Park
Honolulu trip and local events noted in brief
Mrs Harold Bromley and Sp4 Harold Bromley visited Honolulu during Thanksgiving while he served in Vietnam. They stayed at Reef Hotel in Waikiki, enjoyed surfing and a Polynesian Cultural Center trip. Getwell wishes to Carl Wascak, surgical patient at Doctors Osteopathic Hospital Erie. A Christmas cooking demonstration by Pennsylvania Gas Co. is free tomorrow at Corry Area High School Auditorium. Weekend Philadelphia trip by plane for Army-Navy game participants from Erie ends with return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bromley
Gamma Road
Honolulu
Hawaii
Vietnam
Beautiful Reef
Waikiki Beach
Pacific Ocean
Getwell
Carl Wascak
Spring Creek
Doctors Osteopathic Hospital
Erie
Corry Area
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Ernest Nagle
Philadelphia
Jack
Minna) Stahl
Marcie
Jim
Oakley Avenue
Army-Navy
John F. Kennedy Stadium
Sno Ball Committee Plans A Vienna Woods Theme Dance
Community events wrap a busy weekend including Sno Ball preparations led by Mrs. Robert Markle and Mrs. Ernes Thacker at Hotel Corry. Ken Morgan's band will play from 10 pm to 2 am, tickets at 3 per couple, with handmade crafts on sale and a Vienna Woods theme highlighted by the Columbus Moose Lodge sponsored party. Nearby Cambridge Springs guests toured Lakeview New York and enjoyed theatre at Erie Playhouse across a weekend full of church events and notable anniversaries including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Thompson of Warren celebrating 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Grace) Fosburgh
Maple Avenue
Ronald Willis
Paul Smith
Cambridge Springs
First Methodist Church
Lakeview
N. Y
Buffalo
Robert Fosburgh
Robert
Robert Markle
Ernes Thacker
Hotel Corry
Decombe Moose Lodge
Ken Morgan
Preaches His Own Funeral Sermon in Vi Fresh Twist
The Rev Harold High, aged 84, recorded a sermon three years ago and left instructions to be played at his funeral. He died Friday in Weston VI. High was the local pastor and his unique plan will be carried out Tuesday at his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Harold
High
Cardinal Spellman Lies In State At St Patrick's
Francis Cardinal Spellman lies in state in St Patrick's Cathedral New York in white red and gold vestments. Thousands of mourners pass the catafalque after a requiem Mass. Funeral Thursday, Archbishop Maguire administers archdiocese and prepares for papal nuncio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis Cardinal Spellman
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Catafalque
John F. Maguire
Maguire
Paul VI
New York City
United States
Francis Cardinal Brennan
Vatican
Rome
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Bsatha
Society Editor
Rev. Leishmans
H. Kenyon Leishman
Martha and
Ruth Leishman
McMichael
Kathleen Babcock
Corry Memorial Hospital
William Silvis
R. D
Silvis
Margaret Dukes
Ireen
Firch’s Twin Jelly
Lucky Leaf
Applesauce
New Hope
Staley
Campbell
Hormel
Birdie
Ernest Thacker
Sno Ball Committee
Erie Playhouse
Women’s Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Corry Grange Hall
Wesley Willis
Columbus Community Congregational Church Choir
Edith Miller
Ladies Aid of the
Columbus Community Congregational Church
Dim Hammond
Columbus
Clarence E. Thompson
Warren
Paul
Sandra) Marie
Lawrence ‘Thompson
David Thompson
Thompson
Buena Vista Boulevard
Katherine Trisket
Emerson
Cardinal
Society
Washington St. Corry, PA
Dexo
Corry Savings and Loan Association
Corry, Penn'a
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