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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1960
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR item notes junior students and identity checks in an adult education setting. Readable parts reference a group of three youths and a possible school or program context, with unclear details and missing dates or locations.
A misread line from a church or school notice indicates a worship and study event to begin at 1:30 PM. The program features songs, prayer, and youth activities at the church or school venue.
Miss Gay Nichols celebrated her sixth birthday with a Wednesday party at South Center street attended by 16 children. Penny Katulich won the peanut hunt, and a spaghetti supper followed with gifts of coloring books and crayons. Ardeth Marie Bull, 11, selected as February Girl of the Month by BPW, is highlighted for her medical technology interests and active school leadership roles.
Topics mutes Ever day nestle flect of Donald Rhodes of Olean who will be married in the near future was honored last evening at a bridal shower given by Mrs. Leon Davids at her home on King street. Pirate bingo was played during the evening with prizes to Mrs. Lester Gray Mrs Ovien Gray Evelyn McKenzie Misses Violet Eastman Phyllis Grey and Greeta Gray. Pierson won the door prize and gifts were presented from Jamestown and several attendees.
The Friendship Club of Sample Flats held a social afternoon at Mrs. Charles Mulligan’s home on R D 2 to honor her. Nine members plus a guest, Miss Lois Sperry, attended. Prizes were awarded and Valentine gifts exchanged. refreshments were served. If Mrs Warner recovers, she will host the next meeting. otherwise it will be at Mrs A Lawson’s West Frederick street home.
Corry Chapter No. 717, Women of the Moose, discussed future projects at last evening’s meeting in the Moose home. Senior regent Rosemarie Malek presided as Mrs Dale Mulvin and Mrs Clarence Farrington reported on a recent city planning commission meeting. Mrs Thomas Grow of Bear Lake will chair March as Moosehaven chapter night is observed. Mrs Willis Sullivan of Youngsville won the attendance award.
Mrs James Sullivan of Mead avenue hosted CGG Club last evening with one guest Mrs Harold Brown. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs Sullivan Mrs F W Dey and Mrs William Johnson with Mrs Johnson also receiving the special award. Next meeting set for March 3 hosted by Mrs Donald Hall of Raymond avenue.
The Woman's Relief Corps opened its meeting after a public ham dinner at Corry Grange Hall on Park Street. President Eva Dundon led at 2 PM with Scripture by the chaplain. Members donated Turkish towers for Brookevite Home and pillowcase materials. Plans for a future rummage sale were discussed and the March 3 all day meeting with a tureen lunch and quilt tying was announced.
The Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church youth fellowship presents a 55 minute color film titled Contrary Winds tomorrow evening February 20. The film follows a Christian girl who meets Christians and the balance of sacrifice as a person dedicated to full time Christian service. Rev. William Sturdevant invites the public and especially area youth to attend.
Velta Mavrfink, new president of the Federated Democratic Women’s Club, led a meeting at Warren Grange Hall. Members voted to donate to the Finnegan Memorial Fund to support a Warren County boy’s possible scholarship, as Mable Zork urged registrations with a March deadline. A screening of the film Decision at Laurel Falls followed by a panel, with remarks from Genevieve Blatt, was shown. Refreshments were served. prospective members were invited to contact Mrs. Violet Bancroft at 17 Beaty Street by February 24.
The Collyse Women's Club hosts a February gathering on Monday, Peb rum 22, featuring Mise Rosa Larrendo of Santiago Chile as guest speaker. The event starts at 8 p.m. in the YMCA Saldine on North Center Street.
Mrs Roscoe Keck entertained the bridge club at her East Main Street home. Prizes went to Mrs Robert Tunnell and Mrs Raymond Sandburg, with a special award to Mrs H J Wilcox. Next host is Mrs D Fred Kinley on March 3 at East Pleasant Street.
The Spencer Ladies Aid met yesterday for an all day session at the R. D. 8 home of Mrs Earl Bailey. A tureen dinner was served for 24 persons including members their families and guests. President Mrs Carroll Crowell presided and sessions included votes for contributions to the 1960 March of Dimes and to Rev Norman Warner missionary in Kentucky.
Dirksen urges the Senate to act quickly on a civil rights bill, opposing a House-first strategy. The House Rules Committee cleared a bill aligned with administration civil rights proposals for next month, with an amendment to back court-appointed referees for Negro voting rights. House action is seen around March 16 or 17, delaying passage to the Senate.
Mrs. Roy Swart, 87, of Cory, drove north on North Center and turned into West Smith, colliding with Brigette Whaley, 17, of Sciola Street. Whaley’s car hit Charles Hand’s car on West Smith Street. Swart’s damage estimated at 250 dollars, Whaley 200 dollars, Hand's car reportedly undamaged. police to question a witness.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Kibbey of Youngsville in the evening at Corry Memorial Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Kibbey family with local residents noting the event.
Samuel Harris, 43, of Creighton, was killed yesterday on Route 28 near the Creighton New Kensington Bridge after walking into the side of a car driven by John Wilhelm, 28, of Tarentum. Police reported no immediate charges. route traffic halted as investigators worked the scene.
California Governor Brown frames a 60 day budget session to reargue capital punishment amid a clemency split. He notes the state supreme court divided 4 to 3 against clemency in the Chessman case, recounting Red Light Bandit Carlos Chessman’s history, crimes, and lengthy appeals as public pressure grows.
The condemned Charles Chessman fought his execution through self taught law and private counsel as four straight defeats folded his appeals. The California and U S high courts refused mercy steps while Governor Brown kept clemency power in abeyance. Chessman pressed final appeals, sending messages to the governor amid dwindling chances.
A youth robbed the RIE-A bakery for over 30 dollars in almost identical fashion to a February 1 holdup. He, about 20, wore a green and orange stocking cap and green nylon jacket, kept a hand in his pocket, and ordered the clerk back as he took two tens, a five, and several ones. No gun was shown in either incident. Detective believes both crimes were staged by the same person.
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