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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1969
Page
5
Fragmentary text from a Pennsylvania item shows garbled phrases and missing context. no clear event, date, or names can be determined.
A dinner party and bridal shower honoring Elaine Koval bride elect of Donald Hulings were held in the Crown Room at the Hotel Corry. The event, hosted by Women office employees of the Raymond Division of Associated Spring, featured pink and white decor, gifts and a purse of money for the bride.
Miss Mary Bellinger daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bellinger of R D 3 Corry Area High School senior will compete for the Sweetheart Ball title sponsored by the Women of the Moose February 22 at the Moose Lodge. The article also notes Creative Writing Class at Union City Area High School and writer's club activity with details on participants and upcoming meetings.
Miss Joyce Sheldon a student at Allegheny College Meadville was guest speaker for the Women's Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church last evening. She spoke on Religion and the College Undergraduate and described Head start a government program for disadvantaged children. The session was led by vice president Mrs Frank McKnight with devotion on Love by Mrs Paul Meerdini. A recording of a true story Giving a Cup of Water was played. Mrs James Wells accompanied group singing. Esther Circle served Valentine themed desserts in Fellowship Hall.
Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey spoke to the Democratic House study group in Springfield but drew a muted turnout. He urged the formation of similar groups nationwide and criticized welfare program mishandling and the need for election reform while vowing to work for victory in 1972.
In Richmond Virginia a county officer directing traffic near two wrecked cars spotted a familiar vehicle pass by his patrol car and found it to be his own. Patrolman Marvin L Starnes had placed a driver in the patrol car while awaiting a tow and recovered the car about three miles away with the driver missing.
Police describe a frightening Monday night attack on an elderly man with a wooden leg his deaf and partially blind son and blind mute daughter in Port Richmond. Two gunmen wearing ski masks fired tear gas then threatened the family demanding money. The son John Strike Jr 48 resisted and was struck multiple times.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindberg hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Roger Follett and their family to celebrate Mrs. Folletts birthday. Carter Hill Ladies Aid held a surprise party for her with guests including G. Glenn Davis Walter Rininger Allen Adams Milton Morris Ava Halfast Lois Labowski and Arthur Morris of Lottsville. Beloved gifts and refreshments were served.
Sgt Charles Lutton of the Cor ry Police Force spoke at the Kiwanis Club dinner at the Hotel Corry. Introduced by David Johnson he explained the balloon test for intoxicated motorists before answering questions. Embert Earle presided. Capt Robert McCauley gave the invocation. A rectors meeting at the Earle home outlined upcoming programs and projects.
Wealthy real estate investor William J. Hollingsworth 64 filed for divorce from his wife Maria 24 and sought a court order to remove her from their Beverly Hills home. The pair wed last Dec 31 in Hollingsworths fifth marriage and his wife’s third, with a reported incident involving tear gas and injuries to the father and son.
The feminine set shows interest in a new goddess cut unveiled at Birdie Tells Us. A scanned technique from Mrs. Emery Albers of Spartansburg was seen at a Detroit sales meeting for Carhartt Inc. The note also mentions veterans events, anniversaries, and local notices amid varied community happenings.
In Providence Rhode Island the Providence College on campus living mandate was suspended indefinitely as students pressed for curricular and social rule changes. President Very Reverend William Haas said administration did not fully realize the extent of student discontent and learned from the protests.
A compact reflection citing John Ruskin on how great aims are aided by modest acts done with intent. It notes that even minor deeds can advance a larger purpose when aligned with guidance and perseverance.
Maryland lawmakers voted to leave cock fighting laws as they are despite protests claiming conformity pressures. Rep C A Hopkins criticized past legislation on gambling devices and warned against expanding restrictions. In Australia, Sydney-Melbourne express engineer John Bowden died from a coronary attack before a collision with a freight train, nine killed and 100 injured.
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