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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
5
A fragmented note mentions a 60 year old woman and a school editor presenting a campaign or class activity linked to the Prime Minister and a flag chi. It hints at student engagement and a community introduction through a journal editor's involvement.
Mrs. William Mitchell hosted a Calvin Circle breakfast at her North Center street home to discuss the World Day of Prayer on March 1 and a sewing day on February 26. The program featured Mrs. Alfred Van Dresar’s study of the Book of Mark and coffee service announcements. other groups, dinners, and a Rainbow of Girls event were noted along with a pie sewing tip and a Walter Lippmann quote.
Mr and Mrs Joseph De Marte announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Gayle E DeMarte to Earl G Martin son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin The couple plan a wedding after a date has been set Gayle is a 1967 graduate of Corry Area High School and works at Ike's Grill Earl attended CAHS and works at Ajax Iron Works Division of Cooper Bessemer
Rev Richard Butryn of Cathedral Prep Erie spoke on New Changes in the Catholic Church before St Elizabeths Guild in the Moose Lodge Colonial Room. A business session led by Mrs Joseph Glaviano planned the March 8 St Patricks Day card party at 8 p m with hospitality from chair Mrs Mark Krizanik and helpers Mrs Lawrence Eckman Mrs C T Anderson and Mrs P B Barney Sonoski.
The article notes the closing of a sale after the board of directors ended the auction process. Mrs. George Hagger organized the acquisition of a large selection of fine articles that were auctioned off. Weber and William Kafferlin are mentioned in connection with the event on the 1968 Y. page.
Eleven candidates compete for the annual Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the Women of the Moose at the Moose Lodge from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m Allene Utegg daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Utegg of Columbus is active in school and enjoys bowling sewing and cooking Proceeds benefit the nurses scholarship fund with WOTM leaders Peggy Vanssens and Harold Jackson urging community support for the charitable event
The Knox Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met on Monday evening at Mrs. Mary Matson's East Frederick Street home with 16 members and one guest, Mrs. Harold Flowers. The session opened by Mrs. Arthur Cochran, acted as chairman, and business was reviewed. Members discussed the World Day of Prayer luncheon on March 1, led by Mrs. Merle Page in devotions, and then divided for study before a Q and A discussion. Refreshments were served by Mrs. William Johnson and Mrs. Laurence McCray. The March 11 meeting will be at Mrs. Donald Watson's home.
Corry Bridge Association members hosted a six table Howell night at 600 Wayne Street with an average of 67 percent. Winners included Horton Davis and T A Hubley, Mor gan Beverly tied for top with 70 percent, plus other pairs at 70 and 68 percent. next game set for Wednesday at the Beverly home. The Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met at the YMCA for four tables with a 42 percent average. top pair was T A Hubley and Ros sie Williams. next week’s game at 1 pm at the YMCA. reservations by Mrs Jack Osman. Marysville City Council will hold a special meeting on March 4 to discuss riot equipment for the Police Department amid rising gear costs, as Marysville, with 4,000 residents, lies 50 miles northeast of Detroit.
About 200 residents in three central Alabama farming communities fled after a Southern Railway freight train derailed and officials warned of cyanide gas. Troopers later announced the cyanide did not escape and residents could return. Investigators found two tank cars with volatile substances on a burning trestle. A massive explosion lit the area as evacuation began. Du Pont experts later said the explosion involved a natural gas laden car, not cyanide. An all clear was issued around six hours after the evacuation started.
Nearly 300 women attended the St Thomas Women's Organization hearts and flowers card party and fashion show at the VFW Post Home. Models displayed spring fashions from Katherine's Dress Shop while Mrs Keith Britt served as commentator and Mrs George Downey provided music. Awards and numerous names were listed for grand and special prizes, with Barbara Sawebyn winning $100.
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