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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1963
Page
5
Fragmentary report notes a death linked to a disrupted city event. Police and local officials investigate as witnesses describe a tense confrontation involving individuals named Wilson and Bickel amid a chaotic backdrop at a city location.
An afternoon ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren Church united Wanda Lee Rieck and William DeLaney Lord in marriage. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wave Rieck, wore a silk ivory gown with lace and train, and her sister LeRoy Rieck served as matron of honor. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Lord of Elgin. best man was Joseph Baresi. A reception for 200 followed, with guests from New Jersey, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond. The couple departed for a 10 day honeymoon in Washington, D C and along the east coast. The bride is a 1981 Corry area graduate. the groom, a 1961 CAHS graduate and Marine, will report for duty in Honolulu. Preceding events hosted by relatives.
The Aquatic Club and YMCA boys and girls swim teams sponsor an 8 p.m. dessert card party to fund the trip to Gettysburg for the state meet. Prizes will be awarded at each table and numerous specials offered. Public invited. reservations not needed. chairmen Mrs. Thomas Rothrock and Mrs. Thomas Cragg announce details.
Kiwanis Club leaders Clifford Taylor and Robert Bracken described last week’s Kiwanis show as a success at the Corry Hotel dinner meeting. They cautioned that financial reports are incomplete but a full report will be issued later. The gathering thanked members and Corry residents for helping make the production outstanding. A handicapped committee meeting was announced for Thursday evening at the Bureau of Employment Security office, inviting attendance from interested members. Attendees included B. Tobker of Hollywood, California. John B. Ropers Company director. Polix Matthews, principal of Brok Engtraw Valley Joint School, Youngsville. and Harvey Shapiro of Youngsville. Group singing was led by H. Lynn Rice and Mrs. Rice.
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Corry Grange held a Valentine games and quiz night at the Grange Hall with 21 members present. Program chairman Lloyd Lillie directed games and led singing after a business session led by John Decker. Refreshments were served by the Lillie and Belden families. The next session on March 4 includes Mrs. Sorenson, Mrs. Bennink, Mrs. Lindstrom, and Charles Mulligan. lunch has been solicited.
Last night more than fifty people enjoyed a dance party and free lesson in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft. Allan Hasbrouck provided music as Jay B Looker from Hollywood conducted instruction. A four week YMCA sponsored series of classes is planned at the Y on Monday through Thursday evenings with refreshments served by Mrs George Hagger and Mrs Frank Sturgis. Interested attendees may contact the YMCA or Mrs Hagger.
February society items recount Mrs B Watson hosting Jimmy’s fifth birthday on Wrederidle Street with twenty guests and cake. Mrs F M Loveland hosting a luncheon and bridge party at the Hotel Corry. engagement announced between Miss Jean Anderson and John Tracey Dearing. multiple parties, dinners, and birthday celebrations across Corry including Aero Supply staff honors, seaside guests, and hospital births through February 12.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Barton of 347 Essen Street celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a two to five afternoon open house at Grange Hall Corry Grango Hatt. More than 140 relatives attended as Miss Karilyn Phillips received a handkerchief shower and gifts. A new baby was born to Mr and Mrs John Weis of West Church Street yesterday at Cory Hospital. Seaman Everett Eastman arrived from Port Isabel Texas for a 10 day furlough to visit relatives. The Bartons were married February 19 1913 at the bride’s parents home on West Smith Street. A son Kenneth Warner provided accordion music and a three tier cake, gold and white decor, and 50 year old serving ware were displayed. Guests came from Forestville Jamestown Erie Union City Privy and nearby areas.
The University of Pennsylvania announced tuition increases for seven professional schools starting next September. The raise includes a $100 boost, bringing annual tuition to $1,400 at the School of Medicine, Chemistry, Law, and Social Work.
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