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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1960
Page
5
A garbled OCR note records a community event with mentions of union, prayer, and a junior group named Thom nunion. The fragment hints at a youth-led effort by WOTR-Boys and a scheduled 8:00 gathering.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Christ service at Station School and church edifice. References to worship, Wednesday, worship, and test events. Details are garbled. no clear date or complete organization identified.
Members gathered Tuesday at president Mrs Burt Welden's Gould street home for the annual Christmas party. They exchanged gifts and enjoyed refreshments served by the hostess with Mrs Eugene Davis assisting. A brief business session led to a vote to purchase TB bonds and donate to the Salvation Army. Dolls the members had dressed were turned in at Linotintaly to be given to the Salvation Army.
Twenty one members attended a holiday candle service at the R D home of Mrs Jan Howard hosted by Wheel Community Aid. Mrs Kenneth Lovelind led the program with readings and candle lighting followed by carols and gifts. A door prize went to Mrs Frank Harvey and the group planned to meet January 12 at Mrs Merle Winslow's home.
Miss Beatrice Bensink, bride elect of William Loftus, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Martia Henderson and Mrs. Gerald Bensink at Bensink home on RD 2. Green and gold holiday decor, a winter snow centerpiece, and a miniature sleigh highlighted the event. Prizes went to Mrs. Ronald Volk, Mrs. Louwis Rizzo, and Mrs. Albert Sandburg. door prize to Mrs. Gertrude Muljer. Sweetheart salad and pastries served to about 20 guests.
The Abbe Reformed Church held its annual concresational meeting with Rev. Tunis Miersma in charge as 110 members attended. Elders Norman Hoxenboom and IWant Legte were elected for four and two year terms, Paul Ten Huisen as elder and deacon, Ernest Diunnewoldl as deacon for two years, with votes to support missionary couples in Arabia Chiapas Africa Japan Canada and Mexico.
A bygone style column mixes holiday shopping, local performances, student achievements, birthdays, and obituaries. Names include Herbert Befghau, Miss Susan Kinley, Robert Thn Well, and Robert Tunnell, with mentions of Dartmouth College and West Bend area celebrations and arrivals.
Corry Area High School hosts the 19th annual all religious program featuring the A Capelin Choir and Chris Churut. The performance on December 21 at 9 15 p m includes a matinee for students and an instrumental prelude at 9 00 p m. The program traces the birth of Christ with carols readings tableaux and scenes from the Nativity ending with Silent Night.
A Wednesday evening committee meeting at Mrs. George Hugger’s home named the dance committees for the Hospital Auxillary affair. Ticket chairs include Miz E F Pain and Cochairman Mrs Holfarlexander with reporters listed. decorations led by Mr. Walter Bertram and Mrs. John Rassbacher. hospital auxiliary plans under way for December 28 at the Moose home with pink gold and white theme.
Women of the Moose plan bell ringing next Tuesday December 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge with refreshments afterward. They voted to buy Christmas gifts for student nurses and a public dinner is being planned for next month.
Evangelical United Brethren Church hosts Christmas week events starting 9 45 Sunday with a children’s program organized by Mrs Herbert Triskel Recitations scripture readings and numbers will be performed by youngsters An orchestra will provide music The 1 block worship service will be aired on radio with church choir music Dr H Ray Harris will speak on Whats In a Name At 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship presents a Christmas play with readings and youth choir Rev Harris invites all members and friends to attend.
The Columbus Cimmianity Congregational Church hosted a Christmas party for the Raymond Foremen's Club and their wives. About 50 guests enjoyed a turkey dinner served by church ladies. Lester Danner led the evening with remarks by Edward Feldt and singing by William Helmintaller, with a white elephant gift exchange.
A Christmas time wedding in Columbus was highlighted by the Hieste family and Mia Howard mugiste. PTA president Mrs Norman Lets led a brief session with Rev X A Merrifield delivering devotions. Mothers of fifth graders served a luncheon as group sang carols. Attendance award went to Mrs Benjamin Skinner's first venture.
Sciota women held their annual holiday dinner with Mr Homer Kilere hosting and many members attending. Hostess Mrs Peter Sonurman and Mrs GL Bustorff led the event. several members faced hospital care and a family affected by a recent fire received gifts and support.
The Woman's Relief Corps held a holiday party at the Corse Getine Hall with Capt. and Mrs. Richard Bush of the Salvation Army in attendance. Gifts were exchanged and secret sisters revealed. The event featured decorations and a tureen dinner with plans for a January meeting.
A local department report shows 35 Erie workers live out of the city, contradicting earlier figures of 24 or 19. The piece notes wage and tax implications, noting observers’ cautions and tensions around residency rules and city enforcement.
Erie County court ordered the restoration of hunting licenses for Phillip Torelli Joseph Seyminskind and Pred Trimble after a prior conviction for hunting from a vehicle with a bow and arrows. The case centered on testimony from witnesses about a rifle and vehicle use during the incident near Chir ton County.
Officials defend property tax assessments while workers dispute the accuracy of residency data. Some employees say the list of city residents is unreliable and that several individuals live outside the city limits, prompting scrutiny of the tax process.
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