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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1960
Page
5
The facility at Fort Old Hospital has ceased operations amid ongoing staffing and funding challenges. Officials confirm temporary layoffs for non essential staff while seek funding to resume services. Local residents express concern over reduced access to emergency care and inpatient beds.
A public panel will convene Thursday to discuss the new film project titled Ranelin Hen Roll. Officials warn of strong views and invite community input on its content and casting amid local concerns over screening.
Miss Dorothy Ann Raymond and John Keith Lindstrom were married at the First Methodist Church Chapel in a private ceremony. Relatives and friends attended a reception for 175 guests. The couple will reside on Route 4, with the bride employed as a secretary in a law office and the groom working in farming.
Publicity and ticket committees for the junior class play have been announced. Cochairs Donna DeJean and Bill Eaton lead publicity with helpers Terry Waite Pat Gates Gary Paige Sandy Varrassa and Lauren Shreve. Ticket chairs Mickey Andersen and Gay Anthony head sales with Sandy Snodgrass David Shannon Mike Lewis Connie Silvis handling orders Wanda Rieck Barbara Wickwire Janice Ward selling and Joe Baressi Bob De Boer Nancy Krupa Pete Mitchell Agnes Sutton Janice Triskel assisting. Steve Olson, junior class treasurer, oversees money with help from homeroom treasurers Mary Ellen Anderson Jim Donaldson Sally Hepler Pete Parker Agnes Sutton and Steve Wois.
A near capacity crowd in Erie enjoyed the district band concert at East High School auditorium with Robert L. Arthur of the University of Pittsburgh conducting. Highlights included Die Fledermaus, Sew Portrait, Oasis, and Twinkle Toes, performed by about 200 band members from district high schools including seven Corry At High School students Kathe Tunnell Sharon Rhodes Dennis Mountain John Ortner Laurie Lindstrom Elsie Beckwith and Dennis Merritt.
Mrs Bertha Dorwin hosted the Neighborhood Club at Mead Avenue with ten members attending. President Mrs Willard Shreeve led a brief business session before games with prizes to Mrs Jasper Drake and Mrs Shreeve. A luncheon followed. Jessie Haenél of West Frederick Street will host the next meeting.
A son was born Saturday morning at Corey Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward Tinko of 214 West Washington street. Another son arrived Saturday evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Ack of 42 North First Avenue. A son was born Saturday evening to Mr and Mrs Ray Slee of R D 4 Spurrats. A son was born Saturday at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Englewood California to Mr and Mrs James L Sallee. Mrs Sallee is the former Janet Matteson of Haasil.
Todd Michael Triscuit aged one was feted by his mother Mrs Ronald Triscuit at their R D 1 home. Fifteen children attended the afternoon party with mothers visiting. treats included birthday cake ice cream and chocolate milk. balloons and noisemakers were given as favors. Latte Ladd received many gifts.
Mrs Long of Worth Street entertained Saturday afternoon with a Valentine party for the nursery class of the Church of the Nazarene. Games with balloons as prizes and refreshments of Valentine cake ice cream and layers of Valentine candies were served. Attendees included Debbie Vanderhoot Debbie Reynolds Pam Kerstette Chris ty Chase Linda Nichols Roger Minnick Ricky Minnick Juhu and Dot Petty.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance youth group hosts a district rally at Law teee Park with Rev Ralph Lithgow as principal speaker. Special music by rural youth. Roy William Hazlett, pastor, presides and conducts the rally.
Murphy of Pittsburgh, a Pam American Airlines representative, will be the guest speaker at the YMGA Ladies Auxiliary meeting. She will discuss travel from Hawaii and describe a proposed itinerary. Mrs Martin Keppel, auxiliary president, urged members to attend and bring a calendar for the event.
The readable portion shows Barbara Keppel as chaplain and Linda Turben in Religion with Judy Darnofall, Donna Sorenson, Sally Dimmick, Ammetté Goates, Ruth Ann Lord, and Virginia Auer among others, indicating an arranged roles roster.
Rainbow Girls, a long standing youth organization founded in 1922 by Rev. Mark W. Sexson, promotes spiritual growth, public speaking, home and community service among girls age 12 to 20. Pennsylvania Grand Assembly reports 9,000 members across 135 assemblies. gatherings emphasize charity, fraternal bonds, and personal development with annual observances and a statewide program at Penn State and Miami Florida for Supreme Assembly.
The piece reflects Rainbow values urging love, forgiveness, faith, nature, wholesome living, fidelity, patriotism, and selfless service. It notes Corry Assembly founded 1952 with 100 charter members, the 1956 formation of Union City assembly with 20 members, and mentions Miss Sandra Devereaux and Miss Flora Ann Ross serving in state roles and as Grand Faith and Grand Orator respectively in Pennsylvania.
Miss Frances Lear of Vandergrift is Grand Worthy Advisor with Mrs. Agnes C. Allen of New Castle as Supreme Inspector and Mrs. Margaret Lolt of Erie as Grand Deputy. The local assembly officers are shown. past officers include Helen Johnson and Bert Williams. Pages Connie Root and Priscilla Hillstrom. Hag bearers and substitutes listed. Sally Ruffier Coleman has served the assembly since its beginnings eight years ago.
Northwest District of Professional Photographers of Pennsylvania held a directors meeting at the Brook Street home of Mr and Mrs Kirk Sawyer to plan the spring gathering in Corry on April 24 with about 100 attendees including photographers and spouses. The session site remains undecided and monthly member meetings were discussed. a buffet supper followed served by Mrs Sawyer.
Osgard Kaiser, 50, a state highway department inspector, was found dead under four inches of snow by his Herminie home in Westmoreland County. Authorities say a seven inch head wound and a cut under the left ear were caused by slipping on fog and striking a concrete slab at cellar steps. Dr. Marion Crumlish of Irwin ruled death due to concussion exposure.
A roster lists Miss Dorothy Miller and numerous married and miss names including Mrs Shir ley Miller Henderson Mrs Barbara Ruffner LeSner Mrs Jan et Kelsey Akerly Mrs Annette Curtis Heasley Miss Conni Kowalski Mrs Margaret Warner Watson Mrs Carol Mulvin Richardson and many others such as the Misses Jill Bartholme Roberta McElroy Nancy Orn Susan Kinley Cynthia Williams Mary Flowers Kay Ann Casselt Sandra Devereaux Corie Dahl Marc Ann Ross Roberta Pain Rhoda Cohen and Ann Fenstermacher in a community social notice.
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