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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1959
Page
5
A fragmented note notes restoration efforts by studios and corporate entities in relation to filming. It mentions unions and studio activity, signaling tensions over production schedules and industry dynamics. The text remains unclear but implies a focus on industry players and restoration timelines.
Incomplete text references youth worship and prayer services at a school. Mentions Friday and Wednesday activities, a pastor or coach, and graduation or class timing. Names and places are garbled, leaving unclear specifics. Continuous, legible elements suggest a church or school youth program with worship and prayer.
Fragmented OCR text references a church youth service and school youth activity. Likely notes a local congregation and youth group events with incomplete personal details and place names. Further readable context needed to specify participants or dates.
A fragment notes worship sessions labeled Corry devant and Pellowshii Fellowship at a midweek gathering. Readable details imply a church or religious event with titled groups and a midweek schedule. Local context and full names remain uncertain due to garbled OCR.
In a terse note card style, the fragment mentions GoD Skreet Wiley and School Road of Life gerv, hinting at a local clash or event. Names and places appear without full context, suggesting a brief community item or crime/public notice element.
Corry Area School held its Nativity pageant The A Capella Choir and Girly Chorus performed under H Lynn Rice Many soloists and a new school organ highlighted the program Judy Messinger played the organ Mary and Joseph were played by Soneya Var Hissa and Robert Lindsey Angel Gabriel by Thomas Joyce and Zacharias by Roger Lacey Local social notes include Corry Baking Company employees gathering at Mrs A V Cochins home for an evening of refreshments and games Mrs George Boyd visits Philadelphia while Mr and Mrs John East plan Christmas in Maryland Junior High Chorus presented a morning Christmas assembly with songs led by Judith Dwyer and Kaylene Billey featuring boy sopranos and soloists Christine Chiricuzio Donna Morris Grin Beebe and more
Lester R. Lopus spoke at the Rotary Club dinner at the Hotel Corry about his Hawaii trip. He traced island discovery by Captain Cook in 1778, their 1894 transition to a republic, and their welcome as the 50th state. He praised mixed nationalities, loyalty, and patriotism, ending with a film by Gerald Lane. Alfred Piccard attended. Rev. Elmer Ortner led the invocation. Barry Hickle directed group singing with William Letaby at the piano.
The Alliance Youth Fellowship of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church announced by Rev E C Docherty plans a Christmas caroling party. They will meet at the church at 7 o clock tomorrow evening then visit several members homes and end at a host home for a Christmas party.
Aspi, born at Union City Stem Memorial Hospital yesterday to Mr and Mrs Jamies Davis of West High Street Union City a son. A son born yesterday evening to Mr and Mrs James R Coan of Clymier at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Sparta Grange members gathered for a Christmas program after a four course supper served by the home economics committee. Dorothy Chelton led the lecture program with group singing, scripture, recitations by Fralick and others, a piano solo by Donna Fralick, and a chorus of Christmas songs. The crowd closed with Silent Night as plans for December 26 include initiation of a large candidate class and a new drill team exhibit.
Samuel Tilden Haas, 72, a real estate promoter and lawyer who became a millionaire after bankruptcy, died yesterday in Cleveland of cancer. He had interests in oil, steel, real estate, theatres, and night clubs.
A large group from Bloomfield and Steuben Granges is expected for the 9 o'clock meeting.
The Journal announces Miss Carol Stulta as Miss Ellis Club in the 1959 Sno Ball Queen contest, completing the seven-candidate field. A Corry Area High School graduate and Edinboro State Teachers College senior, she is active in Delta sorority, yearbook staff, majorettes, and teaching practice at Dean School Columbus, among other pursuits.
The Corry Area Golden Age Club held a YMCA Christmas party for 82 members with a tureen dinner at 12 30 followed by carols and devotions led by Rev Elmer Ortner. Performances by Mrs William Helminteller and a trio including Mrs Frank Sturgis plus a Finland Christmas talk by Mrs Charles Rainesalo highlighted the afternoon. Gifts were exchanged, corsages given, December birthdays celebrated, and the oldest member honored as J Johnson received a gift. The day’s committee included Mrs Fae Wynn Charles Amy Mrs Ralph Glenn and Arden Baldwin.
Maureen Murdoch writes a festive verse about lamplight streaming from welcoming doors and lanterns guiding cheerful carollers. The poem celebrates Christmas lights as a sign of wonder and the glory of His face, inviting readers to follow the glow toward joy and faith.
About 150 people from Columbus and nearby areas attended the Community Carol Sing at Dean School hosted by the Columbus Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Miss Beatrice Bensink, a Mansfield State Teachers College senior, led the singing. Santa Claus distributed treats, and den mothers served hot chocolate cookies and cake.
A local furniture vendor billed the Olean City Council 1320 for drawing specs for city hall furnishings and equipment. Officials said the services were free, while aldermen debated potential savings from state contract purchases. Council member Harold E. Lundberg noted the vendor’s claims were unreliable and that prices include delivery and installation under December 8 contracts.
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