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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1959

Page

5

Engagements and Weekend Visits Highlight Social

Mr and Mrs William Sebenick and family of Wesleyville plus Miss Sandra Cochran of Philadelphia spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur Cochran of East Frederick Street. Ruth Downey and W Geary depart for Jacksonville Florida. John Motuz announces Julia Ann Motuz engagement to Michael Zulovich Edinboro. Julia is a 1953 Corry Area High graduate employed at Elgin Laboratories Waterford. Zulovich is Edinboro High School graduate and works in farming. An early summer wedding is planned.

William Sebenick Wesleyville Sandra Cochran Philadelphia Arthur Cochran East Frederick Street Ruth Downey W. Geary Jacksonville, Fla John Motuz Columbus Julia Ann Michael Zulovich Steve Zulovich R. D Edinboro Corry Area High School Elgin Laboratories Waterford Zulovich Edinboro High School

Methodist Women Hold Monthly Meet

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met for February with devotions by Mrs. Henry Rockman. Mrs. Robert MacGregor led the business session, reports were given, two letters to lawmakers were read, and future projects including a Cub Scout banquet in March and a rummage sale at the former Dodd store were discussed. Rumage drop off times and home pickup options were announced. The program on literacy featured the Laubach method led by Mrs. George Myers. A special period followed.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Henry Rockman Robert MacGregor Dodd Wscss Charles Correll Earlé Billey George Myers

Women’s Auxiliary Meets At YMCA

The YMCA Women’s Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting last night. Devotions by Mrs. Paul Bauer reflected Lent. Estella Wells was named calling committee chair. They considered purchasing two electric roasters and three stainless steel pans for the kitchen. A June picnic and the annual art show were planned. Nomination committee members named: Mrs. Lawrence McCray, Mrs. Harlan Robbins, and Mrs. W. K. Shindledecker. Guest speaker Volker Gempt, a German exchange student at Corry Area High School, attended.

Ymca Women’s Auxiliary Paul Bauer Estella Wells Lawrence McCray Harlan Robbins W. K. Shindledecker Volker Gempt Corry Area High School

Mentor Club Hears Folklore Paper At Smith Street Home

The Mentor Club met at Miss Leora Stranahan’s 215 East Smith Street with eleven members and guests. Louise Williams presented a paper on American folklore and ballads, noted after an earlier incomplete account of a French literature reading by Mrs. Clara Boyd. Guests Edna Miller of Buffalo and Mrs. Louis Johnson of Spartansburg attended.

Mentor Club Leora Stranahan East Smith Street Clara Boyd Louise Williams Edna Miller Buffalo Louis Johnson Spartans Burg

Darnofall Family Farewell Party In Corry

A farewell party honored Mr and Mrs George Darnofall and their family of 348 Delaware Street who left for Melbourne Florida to make their home. About 25 friends and relatives attended at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Darnfall of R D 4 Corry. Guests enjoyed visiting and were served sandwiches coffee and cake.

George Darnofall Delaware Street Melbourne Fla Ody Walter Darnpfall R. D Corry

Cupid Ball Draws About 100 Corry Youths

Nearly 100 young Corry residents attended the Cupid Ball held Saturday evening at the YMCA. Sponsored by Rainbow Girls with music by Tommy Lee and his Edinboro orchestra. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs J Donald Watson and others listed in the article. Actress Portlene Hoffa, widow of comedian Fred Allen, married Joseph Rines in New York. Allen died in 1986.

YMCA Rainbow Girls Tommy Lee Edinboro J. Donald Watson Pain Jack Stahl Leslie Lopus Elberta Irwin Sharon Minor Betty Person Camille Waterhouse Carol Auer Connie Dahl J. Karen Mallick Allen New York Portlane Hoffa Fred Allen Joseph Rines

Grange Valentine Party At Park Street Grange Hall

Corry Grange members held a Valentine party at Grange Hall on Park Street. Leroy King won top valentines prizes, with Mrs. Loretta Belden and Mrs. Ralph Gates taking special awards. Oscar Tiindstrom led a pie auction with proceeds to the Grange building fund. About 30 members and three guests attended under John Becker. next meeting March 1 will feature a hobby night.

Grange Corry Grange Hall Park Street Leroy King Loretta Belden Belden Ralph Gates Oscar Tiindstrom Grange Building Fund Marvo Wright John Moravek Bash Branch John Becker

Green Conspiracy Trial Recessed In WL Next Week

LEWISBURG Pa The conspiracy trial of Rep William Green Jr D Pa and six others accused of defrauding the government in the Tobyhanna Army Signal Corps Depot project is recessed until Monday for motions on directed verdicts. The prosecution rested after 68 witnesses and 144 exhibits. U S District Judge Frederick V Follmer excused a jury of five women and seven men Wednesday and ordered defense arguments on deadlines. A motion for acquittal was filed by Frederick Raff attorney State Senator Hugh D McMenamin. Churchill to sail Thursday on Aristotle Anassis yacht for a two week cruise in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters.

Lewisburg William 1 Green Jr Tobyhanna Army Signal Corps U. S Frederick V. Follmer Hugh D. McMenamin Frederick J. Raff Hartford, Conn McMenamin Raff

Indians Win Extension On Kinzua Dam Delay

Washington reports Beneca Senecas win a two month extension to April 22 to file a Supreme Court appeal against the Kinzua Dam project in Pennsylvania. Attorneys say the delay aims to protect the Senecas reservation, with possible Army engineer review of an alternative plan diverting Allegheny floodwaters to Lake Erie. The case has weathered District and Circuit Court refusals.

Washington Beneca Pennsylvania Kinzua Allerheny River Pittsburgh Warren O'Neill Kinuza

Driver cited for three offenses in wild driving incident

Hopertonucorn or 2 UD ion City police cited Fenno for three offenses after a suspected wild driving escapade. Officers issued monies for failing to stop at a stop sign failing to heed a policeman and reckless driving. Fenno drove a car owned by Clair Post and fled during a pursuit, with license number not obtained.

Hopertonucorn Udion City Fenno Clair Post

Flying saucer sighting near Marysville sparks radio reports

A bright object moving slowly northeast over Marysville California was sighted by about a dozen listeners of radio station KMYC last night. Witnesses said the craft emitted a smoke trail and vanished into a cloudbank after two minutes.

Maryville Calif Marysville KMYC

Kiwanis Inter-Club Meet At Hotel Cony In Corry

Kiwanis club members from Corry attended the TeyiTat meeting last night at Hotel Cony. Highlights noted include a new member Curt Travis introduced at the Laine Mettibers gathering and plans for future events such as a father and son outing and a public family skating party in early April.

Kiwanis Corry Altie HE Janin Rive Mrs Rice America Richard Walker

Fire destroys several buildings in heart of town

A blaze in the Owl Billiard Parlor on Main Street caused $250000 in damage to three buildings. Fire Chief Herman Weyandt said fire walls prevented spread beyond the block. No injuries. two firefighters treated for smoke inhalation. Miss Mary Slacker was carried out. occupants evacuated as dense smoke and flames lit the night sky.

Ikwln. Pa APA Stuipport Truty Gremen Thames Trump Herman Weyandt Nin Main St Jackson Mary Slacker Weyandt

Beck Goes On Trial For Tax Evasion

Beck faces a federal tax evasion trial in Tacoma as government witnesses outline alleged purchases from Beck’s wealth and real estate schemes. prosecutors claim Beck’s net worth was underestimated for tax purposes while defense challenges whether the funds were taxable income or loans.

Beck Tacoma Wash Rome Hive Lyotingshils Teamsters UG Bieane Buex Hryaneh Iengthy Amd Jodlente Tianeld Cho Defense Houston Seattle Ani Ileey Dienes Beek H&b Ca Tabor Bryant Doc Ain Gant Teamsters Mieimbern Bee Serearios Wbxeth Lake Washington

Lawrence Group Backs Legalized Horse Betting

Lawrence Group backs proposals to legalize pari mutuel betting in Pennsylvania but warns it is not a fiscal cureall. The committee recommends preparation to legalize betting, noting states like New York New Jersey Ohio earn substantial revenue. Bills for a statewide referendum exist and Guy Lawrence showed potential support.

Wagepeinc Woynauwrenen Lawrence MHL Pennsylvania New York State Jersey Ohio Guy Lawrence

Castro To Cut Cabinet Pay Open Casinos

Castro becomes Cuba's premier and orders cuts to cabinet pay and the end of secret expenses. He authorizes reopening casinos under government control and establishes a national lottery. Mothers of accused war criminals protest executions as Castro pledges honest government and rapid development.

Havana Pidel Castro Cuba Fulgencio Batista Batista Castro United States Soviet Union Presidential Palace

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