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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local brief about a missing child case near Turin. It mentions a clinic, a footprint, and a figure linked to a death or disappearance. Names and clear details are unreadable, but the tone suggests a police or community notice.
Ministers and families of the Corry Area Ministerial Association gathered at the YMCA for a 6:30 holiday party. Fifty attendees enjoyed carols and humorous readings. Rev. Virgil Endsley led games for all ages. Rehoboth Sunday School Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church provided dinner. Tables formed a five point star around a central decorated tree. decorator committee led by Mrs. Lyle Chase.
The Mary Circle of the Worst Methodist Church met at Mrs. Frank Anthony’s Raymond Avenue home with 24 members. Christmas devotions were given, a business session held, and prizes awarded in a gift exchange. Next meeting set for January 4 at Mrs. Claude Parker’s East Congress Street home.
Kiwanis members at the Moose Lodge heard a film on how airports aid small towns. Clarence Wallace of the Airport Authority introduced the film and noted Corry’s paved runway was usable after ice and snow. William Helmintoller led the program and John Kennedy attended as a guest. Bonner said Kiwanis will man Salvation Army kettles Friday.
Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary met in the nurses dining room to discuss the annual Sno Ball planned for December 126th at the Moose Lodge ballroom with Will Sundy and his Erie orchestra. Tickets available from members or at the door. Samuel Antrim, hospital administrator, spoke on auxiliary activities and the new meditation room. Four new members were welcomed: Mrs. Kenneth Grobholz, Mrs. Jack Osman, Mrs. Alfred Swackhamer, and Mrs. Edgar Spoon.
A Readers club Christmas gathering at Marsh's Plaza featured a dinner, readings, and poems. Mrs Emma Carroll, a longtime member absent, was honored with a special gift. Gifts were sent to members with ill family members. The group plans to reconvene in April under arrangements led by Mrs Tra Miller.
Corry Grange plans a December 21 gathering at Grange Hall with morning and evening sessions, a 50 cent exchange, and a Christmas party. Lake Shore Grange invites members to attend at Girard IOOF Hall tomorrow. Katharine Fields led a literary program and foreign dress notes were shared. Volunteers urged for desk duties in December with Miss Maxene Oberman as chair.
Mrs. Clarence Par Fingly of 251 West Washington will observe her ity anniversary. The Hiptist Ladies Fellowship enjoyed a Christmas program with three guests including former Corry resident Mrs. Silph Carroll and Miss Rena But. Lois and Pris ls Shreckengost sang a duet. Mrs. Cecil Messinger oversaw the business. New officers were installed. The group sang carols and wrapped gifts for underprivileged Indian children in the United States and Canada. Tomorrow at 6 30 the Corry Area PTA Council meets in the Wright School cafeteria. Roger Greeley celebrated his seventh birthday. Ronald Johnson of East Smith Street was named to the Alpha Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Phi at Pitt. Quote: Philosophy is common sense. If it isn't, it isn't philosophy.
A recent family party at the Ward home on West Church Street honored Miss Janice Ward with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Richard Staples and Misses Jean and Joan Ward. Relatives from Jamestown Sherman Erie and Corry contributed gifts as refreshments were served.
Lt. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Thomas welcomed a son this morning at Andrews Air Force Base Hospital in Washington DC. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas of Snyder Circle, Corry.
The Baker investigation nears its peak as testimony details a $5,000 check cashed in the Senate disbursing office and endorsed by Bromley and O’ Baker. Sen. John Sherman Cooper calls for a deeper probe into Baker’s outside business, with ultimate referral possible to the Justice Department and other panels.
Timothy Nicholson, 22, a Phoenix born man, was booked on suspicion of murder after he allegedly fired a .22 rifle twice, killing his twin brother Todd F. Nicholson in their $400,000 apartment in Temple Givy, Los Angeles suburb. Police say Nicholson offered incomplete statements and his mother arrived at the sheriff's station as investigations continue.
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