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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
5
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Miss Sandra Cochran flew to Philadelphia to study nursing at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs A Y Cochran of East Frederick Street. Cadets Paul and Norma Satterlee and Debora Lynne left for Greenville after holiday visits with Paul's parents Mr and Mrs M L Satterlee of Johnson Street. Richard Maloney arrived from Florida for a one day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs George Maloney of Mary Street. Mrs Ruth Myers and daughter Mureta returned to Florida after visiting Lew Franz and Mrs Charles Dodd. Marcia 5, a University of Miami student, returned home from Bear Lake. William and Robert Palmer plan to return to religious orders after the holidays. Captain and Mrs Richard Dean, Salvation Army, return from Springfield Ohio with Philip Satterlee. Bernice Fried of Akron visited the Haskell and Matthews homes to honor burial sites of her parents at Bear Lake Cemetery. Class of 1959 at CAHS and Bryant & Stratton graduate engaged to a 1950 CAHS alumnus and now assistant manager at Quality Master Market awaits wedding date.
Mr and Mrs Pred L Wallace of RD 4 announce the engagement of daughter Eleany Marie to Melvin E Messenger son of May and Mrs Kyle Messenger of RD 1 Co Tumaus Both are employed at Raymond Division here Miss Wallace attended Clymer Central School and Corry Avon High School No date has been set for the wedding
Mrs Led Mather entertained 15 General Telephone Company female employees at a midweek holiday gathering on South Center Street. A chickaw dinner was served and prettily decorated tables featured a mint filled party basket as favors. Games and contests filled the event with singing and jokes noted, and a souvenir photo was taken.
The Coty Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will honor past presidents at a Monday event. The installation of 196 officers will also take place at the club, with reservations urged by calling Miss Mary Higgins before Sunday night.
A son was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Bard Munser of Waltsburg. The birth was reported from Glyler area. The newborn is unnamed in the available text.
Miss Nancy Shreve turned 17 on Christmas Day as host Miss Lucy Picciville organized a Brook Street gathering Tuesday evening. Eight girls attended with games and bingo. Judy Nichols won the prize and Kathy Kirisiney took the door prize. Refreshments included sandwiches relishes potato chips candy gelatin birthday cake milk and soft drinks.
The First Methodist Shovely plans a New Year’s Eve candlelight communion starting at o’clock midnight. Communicants may visit the church during four hours for silent reception and reflection. Rev. George A. Myers will be available for counseling throughout.
Terry Stockton age one and Tommy Stockton age five were the honored children at a birthday event hosted by Mr and Mrs John Stockton in Snyder Circle. About thirteen youngsters joined the celebration at the Stockton residence with games favors and birthday cake. Relatives attended a later family party with cake and ice cream as gifts were given to Terry and the guests.
The clash near the Korean coast, 30 miles offshore and north of South Korea, involved a South Korean warship and Soviet vessels. Tass claimed a South Korean ship fired on the hydrographic vessel Dago, causing heavy damage and casualties, as South Korea warned of possible force to block migration from Japan.
Guinean AP reports Rep Richard M. Simpson is still seriously ill after December brain surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The 59-year-old Republican representative from Pennsylvania remains confined while doctors assess brain function and prognosis as he recovers from the operation.
A Maine statehouse ceremony confirmed Governor Clinton A. Chinson, 64, died in his sleep from a heart attack at the executive mansion. Lieutenant Governor Jon H. Reed, 98, a Republican, took the oath as acting governor. A special primary was set for next June with the fall election to choose a governor to complete the term.
Sen Willam Proxmire welcomes Hubert Humphrey to Wisconsin as a major challenger for the Democratic presidential nomination. Proxmire plans to run as favorite son if no other opposition emerges, while inviting John F Kennedy to contest Wisconsin as a key battleground. Other contenders mentioned include Adlai Stevenson.
The Burlington Liars Club awarded world champion honors to W. C. Coole of Wichita Falls for a tale claiming minimal Texas wind power. Honorable mentions went to R. T. McCullough of Winnipeg for sunflowers chasing the midnight sun, and Rev. Ralph W. Heller of Transfer, Pa., for a claim about an Ohio pioneer hollow cut to save his family line.
President Eisenhower plans a quiet New Year’s Eve at the Augusta National Golf Club with friends and fellow members. Hagerty says the Chief Executive hopes for two relaxed days before a Saturday budget conference, with the budget to be submitted to Congress January 18.
Democratic figures Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas and Stuart Symington of Missouri have signaled they will not enter primaries, underscoring divisions within the party and shaping the field ahead of the nominating season.
A Washington man contemplates the coming decade and his own mortality as rapid changes shape society. He recalls past milestones from trains and coal to TV and jets, wondering if he can adapt to a faster world while aging. He envies younger people who stride toward the future.
The Treasury aims to shave 4 to 6 billion from the national debt within six months amid a still high 291 billion total. Tax receipts peak in the first half, but deficits loom in the latter half, prompting plans to borrow up to 4.4 billion if needed and to hold two short term bill auctions for 3 billion next month.
The U.S. Bureau of Customs reports 4000 larger inboard cruisers and auxiliary sail boats currently in use. This inventory highlights the scale of motorized pleasure craft and auxiliary sailing vessels active under customs jurisdiction.
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