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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1964
Page
5
A garbled passage references a memorial and a staff discussion with names like Wayne and Hoff. It suggests a February gathering or recognition, with mentions of a president and vicepresident roles. The text is incomplete, but indicates an event tied to a campus or organization and a notable absence or detour in plans.
Birdie Tells Us notes the YMCA Aquatic Club Valentine card party in the Y multipurpose room with guests bringing cards and dessert served by male membership under Dr Merle Amy. Kiwanis cast reports 100 percent rehearsal at VFW Post. tickets for February 11 12 13 at Corry Area High School auditorium go on sale at local bakeries and shops. St Thomas Church Women meet at St Edwards School auditorium with white elephant sale and Rosary at 7 45 pm. Ruth Circle hosts meeting at Mrs Herbert Loveland’s home with English literature teacher Marilyn Denton visiting Westminster College.
The Adult Services Division of the New York Library Association compiled a master list from 150 colleges and universities. Titles mentioned by at least three schools were merged into 176 recommended books for college bound students. The Corry Public Library will publish the list in four articles for clipping and reference purposes.
Area women from BPW clubs gathered at the Penn-Harris Hotel Harrisburg for a Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs meeting. Attendees included Bianca Carducci Agnes Painter and Helen M Adam, with Betsy P Myers presiding. Plans for the federation year and upcoming state convention in Philadelphia June 11 to 14 were discussed along with a government luncheon set for April 4.
Miss Beverly Ann Habink of Clymer will marry Gary Evans of Clymer in July. She graduates from the State University College at Buffalo and teaches at Euclid Avenue Elementary in Jamestown. Evans, a Michigan Tech graduate, works for East Ohio Gas in Cleveland.
Beaverdam 4-H completes two gun safety training sessions led by Erie County game protector Elmer Simpson. Written tests set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Merrill Wade's home. on range exams to follow. Participants include Thomas Edwards, Ray Caster, Allen Loomis Jr., Randy Troyer, Thomas Wronek, Kathy Wronek, Richard Ladd, Janet Morton, Bonnie Borrows, Martin Darnofall, Dianne Young.
Bonnie Cady of 576 Union Street is a candidate for Queen of the Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the Women of the Moose. A Corry Area High School senior, she is a cheerleader, Tri-Hi-Y, Rainbow Girls, choir singer, band member, Beaverettes staffer, and yearbook staffer active in Methodist Youth Fellowship. Her hobbies include water skiing, architectural drawing, interior decorating, and tennis. she intends to become an elementary teacher or speech therapist.
Andres Segovia world famous guitarist will guest the Erie Philharmonic concerts on February 18 and 19 at Memorial Auditorium Erie marking a highlight of the orchestra’s 50th anniversary season. Also news from Greensburg where Miss Andrea Hudak 20 represents Bear Rocks resort as Snow Queen after winning a final round over five contenders and Miss Beckie Bracken of Hidden Valley placed second.
A daughter was born Saturday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Claude Stoke of Route 1 Corry. A daughter was born Saturday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Schurman of D J Clymer.
A House Judiciary subcommittee chaired by Senator Feighan opens a closed hearing to examine how Richard Burton received a visa from the State Department as he travels with Elizabeth Taylor. A congressional source says the panel seeks more on moral criteria for admitting aliens, with no clear plan for further action.
Hartford Conn AP reports complications halted the reattachment of Wilfred Chabotte's forearm to his body after an emergency operation last Tuesday. His progress had been satisfactory until yesterday when blood vessel clotting reduced circulation, according to Dr. Ernest B. Oetteher of Hartford Hospital. Charotte, 42, lost his forearm between wrist and elbow when he slipped at New England Ice and Fuel Co last Tuesday.
Authorities investigated the death of Mrs. Sophia Dukery, of Donora, whose body was recovered from the Monongahela River at Forward Township. Identified by husband George after being missing since January 22, the coroner's pathologist cited a crushed chest as the cause of death, with the victim already deceased when she entered the water.
President Nixon travels on a strictly nonpolitical visit to North Carolina linking his stop at Pfeiffer College with a foreign affairs discussion. He arrived in Greensboro after a flight from New York and spent about 25 minutes greeting a large crowd at the airport. He told newsmen he does not expect to be a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination but would help choose and back the strongest candidate to secure victory.
AP reports a baffling incident at NASA headquarters as Ranger television cameras failed to photograph the Moon. A female voice over the public address system spoke during the lapse, leaving officials unable to explain the source. Ghana receives a $22 million loan from Red China per ambassador Mey er.
Pennsylvania group led by Mrs. William D Patton of Johnstown has launched a campaign to urge writing in President Johnson in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The drive promotes Johnson's leadership after Kennedy's death ahead of the April 28 Pennsylvania primaries.
Miss Blatt weighs challenging the party in the April primary while circulating petitions to test grassroots support. She has not committed to a race, saying she needs time to decide, with Harrisburg chatter split between loyalty and a potential challenge to Musmanno. A $19 million loan from 1961 is noted.
Police examine a high powered rifle found at the scene of a mid June shooting involving a Negro civil rights activist. Capt Ralph Hargrove and Atty William L Waller lead the investigation with witnesses detailing the slaying and the alleged 1960 swap of the weapon. Evels, state NAACP field secretary, was shot after stepping from his car in Jackson.
Recipe for peanut butter cookies with shortening sugar and egg. Mix cream shortening and sugars then add egg hot water and peanut butter. Stir in flour soda and salt gradually and bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
London AP reports Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home plans to avoid a personal television showdown with Harold Wilson. He says he does not want Britain to imitate the American presidential debate format. Wilson favors a TV duel, challenging Britain’s election culture.
Memphis AP report says the American Institute of Chemical Engineers opens its convention with talks on making shoes from plastic and converting petroleum into food. President Donald A. Dahlstrom predicts within five years people may wear clothes made of paper and discard them after one wear.
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