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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1959
Page
5
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The Blue and Gold banquet for Cub Pack 180, sponsored by Concord School PTA, drew parents and guests to Wright School cafeteria. Emory Benson as toastmaster introduced William Brooks who spoke on Scouting progress in Corry. Awards honored Richard Lobdell, Leonard Waldorf, Norman Morris, Dan Beckwith, and others with Wolf and Bobcat badges and arrowpoints.
The Rotary club held its regular evening meeting at the Hotel Corry led by Vice President C K McLean in president Seltz's absence. Gerald Lane gave the invocation, with group singing by Arnold Seastead and Robert Tunnel. William Armitage spoke on Boy Scout activities and Horton Davis outlined the project committee. Attorney William Peiffer, a Rotarian, spoke on amusing legal incidents and the perils of unread fine print. Next Tuesday's meeting will be a father and child night at the YMCA.
Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a discussion night at Mrs Darwin Walcott's Random Road home. A business meeting outlined a tureen dinner for February 1 71st at 7 p.m. four topics guided by leaders including Columbus Voyage Lindbergh Flight and Buddha.
Fifteen Carry Women’s Christian Temperance Union members met at Mrs C A Johnson’s West Church Street home for their regular monthly session with Mrs Guy Bennink presiding. Devotions titled Christians Awaken opened the gathering followed by songs, prayers, and readings. A regional action plan to oppose legalized horse racing betting in Pennsylvania was discussed, along with a Francis Willard Day observance and a short playlet. The meeting closed with benediction and refreshments.
Concord School PTA invites the general public to Market Day at the school Somertow from to 5 pm. Items for sale include baked goods candy baked beans salad aprons hot dogs pop coffee doughnuts and popcorn. Mrs. Fred McEldowney is chairman of the event.
The EUB Ambassadors Class of the United Brethren Church met at Mr and Mrs Robert Williams home with 25 members present. Robert Fish led a business session and the group voted to buy toys for a blind nurse. Devotions were by Mrs Ernest Buenhofer. The evening included games and a discussion on child rearing led by Mr and Mrs Gerald Bayley. Sand wiches chips pickles and coffee were served by the hosts with assistance from Wayne VanGuilder.
Mrs Louis Rossin hosted the Beth Israel Sisterhood gathering at 122 Raymond Avenue for its regular meeting. Lena Cohen presided, with business on a rummage sale planned for month end. Lunch and visiting followed, with next meeting set for March at Mrs Philip Zalzneck’s Wayne Street home.
St Thomas parish women met at St Edwards School to finalize a March St Patrick s Day Swiss steak dinner plan. The menu includes peas potatoes pie coffee and milk. Committee members cover kitchen dining room tickets solicitation publicity and serving with tickets available in advance from Mrs Ernest McMichael or any PTA member.
Women of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge gathered for their regular meeting at the OO F Hall. Vice Grand Mrs Willard Shreve presided in the noble grand’s absence. Twenty seven members attended with hostesses Mrs Gary Davis Mrs Bertha Darwin and Mrs Clarence Cox. The lodge will meet next on March 3.
An 18 year old, Robert Clifford Jr, surrendered to police in Springfield Mass, one year after the Hampden triple homicide of his parents and brother. Indicted for murder, he claimed the shootings followed parental refusal to let him buy a car. He traveled from Los Angeles where he worked as a truck driver under the alias John Hart, and waived extradition after a criminal court hearing. Springfield detectives transported him after the surrender.
A man described as having a large temper is jailed on a homicide charge after shooting two receptionists to death at a Manhattan textile firm. The suspect sobbed about the world while his wife Mercedes described his temper. Witnesses and police outlined a spree ending with a failed gun jam that prevented further killings. Earlier statements tied the suspect to a family crime in Chicago involving his parents and younger brother, with a getaway in his father's car after taking cash.
AP report surveys television highlights including a controversial gun drama and a House bill's passage sparked by public interest. It notes programs on adoption, divorce, and teen delinquency prevention influencing audiences and schools nationwide.
Funeral services for Fred Arnink were held from the Spitsee Funeral Home in Clymer yesterday afternoon at 2 30 with Rev. Robert J DeBoer officiating and interment in Clymer Cemetery Bearers were Lyle Fardink Floyd Amini Marvin Holthouse Clayton Dambott Fiverett Boland and Gerald Boland Visitors from away included Garfield Fora Mr and Mrs John Bennink Columbus Mr and Mrs John Glerum Shermat Mr and Mrs Gerald Bennink Niobe Mr and Mrs Bush Miss Helen Bush Miss LaVon Fardink and Miss Larene Fardink wife of Corry
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