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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1968
Page
5
AP reports senators debated a bill to require wage and credit cost disclosure. Proxmire noted the proposal would strengthen consumer protections while House conferees work to preserve and strengthen the measure. The bill faced opposition from some who fear broader economic impacts.
Police investigate a grisly discovery in a graveyard plot as workers uncover skeletal remains. Authorities cordon the area while investigators seek leads and identify the site’s history. No suspects named or motives disclosed at this time.
Society events mention a February 14 talk on modeling at the VW Post Home. Models attended a rehearsal on Wednesday evening with Mrs Hall sharing styles for showing. Public invited to view children teens and women fashions from Katherine's Dress Shop with reservations via Miss Higgins or Mrs Cote. The Harbor Half Ladies Aid met at Mrs Lindstrom's home with a tureen dinner for 17 members and families including her son and Miss Dorothy Chelton.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Bensink of Jamestown New York on January 25. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Donald H Bensink of RD 4. The event was announced by society editor and a quilting session followed with a stork shower planned for March 7 at Mrs LeRoy King’s home 225 West Congress Street.
Seventeen members of the Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met at the Corry Grange Hall for an all day session. Mrs. Willis presided, installed officers, and a noon dinner was served by Mrs. Dundon, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Wesley Willis. Special award went to Mrs. Eva Dundon. Next session slated for February 15 at the Grange Hall.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Theisen and children Anne Tom and Tiny plan to leave tomorrow for University Park Pa to visit their son Jeff Theisen a student there They will attend the Penn State Navy gymnastic meet The Theisens live at 221 East Smith Street. Congratulations to Mr Ray Betty Hamilton on their 36th wedding anniversary They have five children Betty Markle June Gjertsen Johnny Cmiel Paul Hamilton and Thomas Hamilton The family resides in Corry Also note the White Chapeau Ball at Rainbow Gardens Erie with proceeds to the Nurses Training Program and the 40 et 8 society of the American Legion sponsoring the event through 1 am music by Vic Savelli Tickets available at Ritz Restaurant and Legion Home First Avenue. Belated birthday wishes to Mrs Charlotte Staples. Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets Monday evening. General Platoff Don Cossack appearance discussed with March 27 event at Corry Area High School. Household tip uses white pepper in light soups. Quote by Havelock about charm. Exhard to begin lecture tour Feb 15 from Bonn Germany.
Erie Lackawanna Railroad sponsors a safety education film for Corry elementary pupils with Lt Forest White as guest speaker. The program features Dangerous Playground and schedules five schools with times and grade levels listed. Heat claims two in Sydney as temperatures rise and 100 people are treated by ambulance crews. President Johnson slated to visit in mid March.
Members of the Corry Country Club Women’s Association gathered yesterday at the Hotel Corry for a chicken luncheon and a bridge session starting at 1 p.m. Awards went to Mrs. Horton Davis, Mrs. Hubert Heerlein, and Mrs. Mayme Wood. In two weeks another luncheon bridge is planned with Mrs. R. C. Anderson and Mrs. Philip Young as hostesses.
Mrs Rozelle and committee members outline Monday evening dessert bridge at the Corry Moose Lodge, with reservations through Mrs George Bagger. Eastern Star Corry Chapter sponsors the event, chaired by Mrs Hagger and Mrs Clifford Buesink, assisted by many listed volunteers and Miss Helen Johnson.
On Monday cookie sale captains from Penn Lakes area will gather at the Holiday Inn South to organize the 1968 annual cookie drive. The meeting includes newly appointed neighborhood captains with representation from Corry to align plans and distribute responsibilities.
Three new members Mrs. Claudia A. Adams of Jamestown New York Mrs John Carnicke and Mrs Ford Sargent Jr were welcomed into the Women of the Moose at last evenings meeting at the Moose Lodge Miss Peggy Yanss sons served refreshments Senior regent Biba Enisink led the business session Enrollment announced January Child Care Chairman Mrs Sam Barbalaci made a doll and clothes for Mooseheart winner of a good citizenship award Attendance award went to Mrs Alfred Van Dresar Special award to Mrs Marlyn Jukes District II IMN meeting set for Monday at Holiday Inn South with lunch courtesy of Barry Biscuit Company District captains and neighborhood captains listed with Erie County names Local publicity helpers named General chairman Mrs William Cohen news deadline noted.
In Pittsburgh the plea of no contest was entered by ten plumbing firms accused of conspiring to fix prices on thirty million dollars in bathroom fixtures from 1960 through 1962. The judge refused to set a trial date for a co-defendant, Plumbing Manufacturers Association, and the defendants face up to fifty thousand dollars in fines each. Names include Crane Co and Ogden Corp of New York, Universal Rundle Corp of New Castle Pennsylvania, Briggs Manufacturing Co of Warren Michigan, Mansfield Sanitary Perrysville Ohio, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp Chicago, Peerless Pottery Evansville Indiana, Kilgore Ceramics, among others. The association pleaded innocent.
Renoville New York AP reports Michael Ryan, 63, says he received an induction notice yet argues he should not serve due to heart trouble cited by draft officials in World War II. He notes age and health as reasons against enlistment. He references a separate pact involving cultural exchange between Paris and Mongolia.
A collage of reader tips and quips from Heloise style pages. Notes on manicure polish care, night watering of potted plants, cleaning crystal drops, adjustable low closet bars for children, color coded grocery lists, car interior cleaning with a bow brush, clever spin dryer sock darning, and dressing tips using white raisin bread. Contains multiple names and anecdotes from readers.
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