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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1959
Page
5
In a compact report the piece notes Europe’s security posture and US policy under Dulles, highlighting tensions with Germany and a potential drawdown or containment shift. The brief references fines, court actions, and prices around $225 to $265, touching on consumer items like a heater and car parts as contextual detail.
Be Social highlights list Columbus and East Main street residents returning from trips to western states and Florida destinations. Joseph Pitcavage heads to San Juan Puerto Rico to become plant manager for Associated Spring Corp with family joining later. travel plans include trips to Harrisburg and St Augustine. A Beaverdam Mennonite Church wedding unites Nadine Stutzman and Neal Conn in a formal ceremony with elaborate décor, music, attendants, and a Niagara Falls honeymoon planned.
The regular Marche of Salon No 8 and 40 of Erie County met at the Roger Israel Post with La Chapeau Mrs Mark Anderson opening. A report on child welfare noted valentines sent to Samuel Dixon Hospital for tubercular children, patients and TB families aided by the salon. A bakeless bake sale was organized with donations to Mrs Edna Snyder of Erie. An Easter Hat party and upcoming calendar were discussed. A Valentine party followed with dessert served by Mrs Lavyern Wolfe, Mrs John Sedor and Mrs Floyd Owens. Door prize went to Mrs Victor Orn. Next Marche meets in Brie on March 12.
The First Presbyterian Church of Corry held its Women’s Sunday service led by Rev. Paul F. Bauer on the theme of women’s freedom in the church. The service featured many congregational participants, including Mrs Frosten Person, Mrs Clyde Keith, Mrs Harold Wolfe, Mrs George Burt, Mrs Merle Page, Mrs Bert Anderson, and others with music by Mrs Harold Flowers and organist.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shearer of R D 3.
Mr and Mrs Cairora Casler of Columbus announce the marriage of their daughter Vivian Mildred Casler to Harry Strom of Jamestown. The ceremony was held in the Jamestown parsonage by Rev Everett Olson on Saturday. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Arnold Stewart of Larkewood. A reception followed at the Stewart home. The couple will reside in Jamestown where both are employed.
Cub Pack 161 of St Thomas Church held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet yesterday at St Edward's School auditorium. Mothers served a tureen dinner as decorations followed the Carnival of Colors theme. James Allyn led singing before Toastmaster Arthur McQuiston and James Roseberry spoke for the sponsoring group. Clyde Watson presented the new charter from national headquarters. Paul Dyne and James Hammond reviewed progress and awards. Den mother awards went to Mrs. James Allyn Mrs. Joseph Donoghue and Mrs. James Roseberry. One year perfect attendance medals went to Michael Allyn James Roseberry and Jack Hammond. Many members received Wolf Bear Lion and service badges with two year service stars. Rev Cyril Cooper urged parental participation as activities closed.
Corry Cooliettes adopted a hospitalized veteran at the Erie VA hospital as part of the groups largest hospital program. The meeting drew about 350 people from 20 clubs and featured the veteran adoption plus a Swiss steak dinner served by the host group. Attendees from Corry included Mrs Mildred Sorenson Mrs Clyde Reynolds Miss Helen Porter and Mrs Hazel Shuss.
Miss Mary Kirch was feted Saturday evening at a birthday party hosted by the DeAngeloos at Prankend Verna’s Restaurant. The group presented the honored guest with a gift and two cakes were served along with punch candy and sandwiches as 20 attendees danced and visited all evening.
Master Dale Chase was honored on his sixth birthday at a party given by his mother Mia on Saturday. Twelve guests attended including Kenneth Sorenson Patrick Wotug Elaine Miles and others. Games featured prizes of bats masks horns and candy hearts with a lunch of hot dogs cake and ice cream. The honored guest received several presents at the home of Mrs William Miles on West Washington Street.
Saturday celebration at the Blount residence on West Smith Street honored Danny Millspaw and Hal Blount, both seven. Hostesses Mrs. Marvin Millspaw and Mrs. Richard Blount oversaw games, prizes for Douglas Weber Wayne Mick Alan Harmon and David Tiffany, with favors of plastic horses and lollipops.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosted card parties at Mrs. Charles Cummings home in Wayne Street featuring canasta and 500. Winners were Mrs. Jerry Scalise and Mrs. Byron Nichols in canasta and Mrs. George Maloney and Mrs. Fred Clark in 500. Hosts served red white and blue confections with coffee and tea, matching Lincoln birthday decor. Future hostesses named include Mrs. Richard Blount and others.
New York AP reports Senator Kennedy remains firm on church state separation, arguing the First Amendment prohibits federal support for religion. He says private belief must coexist with constitutional rights and opposes federal funding for parochial schools while allowing nonreligious services for students.
The United States plans to launch the first of four weather satellites in the near future to aid forecasting. Dr Francis Rochelderfer of the Weather Bureau announced the imminent test, noting Cape Canaveral, Florida as the launch site. In Dallas, the widow of Maj General Richard Donovan, Margaret L Donovan, 68, died Saturday.
The President's one hundred million dollar jet, designated the VC-?U, will be built by Boeing Airplane Co and delivered to the Military Air Transport Service by April. It will join two other aircraft of the same type due in May and June. The planes will have advanced radiotelephone gear to keep officials connected to Washington from anywhere. The presidential aircraft will seat four with two berths, and will cover Washington to California routes in about six hours, with London and Bologna flights estimated at about six hours.
A boastful look ahead by Robert W. Sarnoff predicts television pervading daily life. He envisions pocket TV devices, frequent informational broadcasts, and screens at home and in public spaces, with education via televised courses and constant channel surfing as families adapt to new media realities.
Elizabeth Duncan faces first degree murder charges in Ventura as prosecutors seek the death penalty. They allege she plotted to kill her son Frank’s pregnant bride Olga Kupczyk Duncan, offering 6000 dollars to two Santa Barbara laborers who lured, abducted, and murdered Olga, then buried her by a mountain road during a November night ride.
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