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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1960
Page
3
A local library presents Cory’s own book produced by the Citizen’s Committee of the Planning Commission. It urges residents to read the 50 basic recommendations, attend public hearings, and participate in city planning for the new year.
A postnuptial reception honored Olin Capwell and the bride, held at the VEW Post home with about 15 guests. The event featured a three tier cake, greenery, and holiday decor. The bride wore royal blue chiffon. groom wore a white boutonniere. Attendants poured, cut cake, and opened gifts. The couple wed December 36 in St Francis Church Mineraville. The bride, a nurse, studied in Danville and works at Belmsgrove State School. The groom, a dry cleaner supervisor, is in the U S Army reserve at Fort Knox Ky.
Corry Grange announces its weekly session will be held on Wednesday evening January 4th instead of Monday January 2nd due to New Year’s holiday. Members are urged to pay annual dues at this session and a New Year program has been planned by the lecturer with food for the Hun serving as a key item. FRUGAL FRENCH PARIS-France ends the year with 2.1 billion in gold and foreign currency holdings as the French recovery under Charles de Gaulle continues. In Arizona, zero percent of land is used to graze a cattle population of 861,000.
The Journal lists calendar items from January first to sixth as church and club events. Presbyterian youth fellowship dinner honors older students, communion service, duplicate bridge at the YMCA, various circle meetings at Lutheran, Methodist, and Corry groups, a White Elephant sale, Grange and DAR activities, a New Year program, and a Twelfth Night party hosted by Episcopal and local clergy. Lectures include Don Wharton, CAHS exchange student to France.
The Youth Fellowship of the Christian Missionary Al lance Church met at Wallace Sickler’s Spring Creek home. They enjoyed sliding and ice skating, then returned for hot chocolate and popcorn. Pamela Sickle led the business session and announced the January 1 meeting at James Cooney’s home.
Corry Me mock Hospital Ladies Auxiliary reports a successful Snow Ball Dance and announces the annual installation dinner set for Monday January 9 at 6 30 PM in the Garden Room of the VFW Post home. Past presidents will be honored and reservations sought via Mrs Richard Peebles and committee members.
Open house January 2 at 1 to 5 pm with a color cartoon show at 1 pm and 4 pm. A 2 pm program in the pool followed by family swimming. building closes in the evening. Tuesday features 1 pm events, 7 pm swimming meet AHS versus Strong Vincent at 7 pm, plus adult and high school beginner sessions. Friday runs 7 to 10 pm Teen Town. Saturday includes 9 to 11 am teen time, Cub Pack 181 swim 8 to 11 pm, and Teen Frolies at 6 pm.
Herbert F. Thies aged 62 dies yesterday in Denver. Thies was a former managing editor of the Scottsbluff Nebil Dary Star Herald and the Colorado Springs Free Press, noted for leadership in regional journalism.
Mr and Mrs William Hull of 423 North Drake Street Titusville announce the engagement of their daughter Elw Det Hull to Corry Misy Hull son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Hull of Titusville High School. The wedding is planned in Titusville with Corry Misy Hull employed as a ship fitter in the US Navy aboard the USS Ab e noted.
Ralph H. Owen, 22, was freed by Alderman George J. Christoph after investigation showed he slept in his car near the Saratoga cafe during a December 1 burglary. Police had arrested Owen and two suspects, Gerald Fromknecht, 23, and Tol J Toflinski, 21, who faced burglary charges.
Intelligence reports claim North Vietnamese battalions with artillery invaded northeast Laos and assault near towns, while Western observers question the urgency of a Laos invasion. Reinforcements and aid from the United States, with Soviet parachute supplies to Pathet Lao forces, are noted as the conflict widens.
Two hooded gunmen staged a botched holdup at the Vienna Baking Company last night and wounded a worker. George Nemechiek, 47, of McKeesport was admitted to McKeesport Hospital with a superficial head wound in good condition.
Erie Port leaders weighed imported storage and shipping costs as foreign operators prepared to challenge docks. Officials cited stevedoring rate disputes for 1960 shipments and debated port charges while reviewing longshore labor costs and operations at docks.
A boy travels four hundred miles in a quest to locate a lost pet dog. The journey spans towns, warnings, and radio reports as authorities and locals share clues. The search involves family tension and hope, with notes on vehicles, rivers, and the dog’s possible whereabouts.
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