Seminar and walkout disrupt national education event
A fragmented report notes a national education seminar meeting facing a walkout amid disputes over protocols. The incident causes delays and drew comment from organizers and observers.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
5
A fragmented report notes a national education seminar meeting facing a walkout amid disputes over protocols. The incident causes delays and drew comment from organizers and observers.
Local items report Mr and Mrs Donald Engle leaving for a California vacation including a Cleveland jet flight and family visits in San Francisco. Rev G T Bergman relocates to Largo Florida with plans to visit Warren Pennsylvania before Florida. Also noted are university honors for Gary L Swanson, Beta Sigma Phi and Covenant Circle meetings, anniversary open house, church activities and a charity cabaret at Perry Hi Way Hose Company with Town and Country Men providing music.
Members and guests of the Corry Bridge Association enjoyed a seven table Mitchell session last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Morgan Beverly 600 Wayne Street. North and south average was 70 with winners F H Bartholme Union City 824 Horton Davia 77 Mrs Charles Miller and Mrs William Jones 73 and Charles Miller and William Jones 70 percent. East and west average 60 with winners Mrs Norman Young and Robert Larsen James Town 814 Mrs Nancy Tuck and Mrs Morgan Beverly 74 percent Mr and Mrs Boyd Berrett 63 and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hansen Union City 61. A regular game is scheduled next week. On March 1 a Team of Four Championship game will be featured at the Beverly home. Arie Southwick Spartansburg announces engagement of daughter Alice Marie Southwick to Clyde Leon Jackson Jr son of Clyde Jackson Sr.
Tony Paver, 88, was honored at a birthday party held at the home of his son in law and daughter, Walter and Peggy Burrows, in Elgin. Numerous relatives attended from nearby cities while several family members were unable to attend. The event featured gifts including a television set and a decorated cake.
Corry officials discuss adding rural areas to the city recreation plan to boost state and federal aid. Hendrickson notes broader plans could increase funding weight, while Littman stresses inclusive programs must serve all ages and not be limited to sports. City engineers note state money would entail plan control.
Trooper John Evanko of the Pennsylvania State Police spoke to the Corry Memorial Hospital Staff Nurses Association on narcotics. The session was in the nurses dining room and included a question and answer period. refreshments followed a routine business meeting.
Mrs G Ellis acts as hostess at Bea's Steak House dinner for friends and members. Guests include Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Ronald Zeaman and others. Floral centerpiece awarded to Mrs Slattery. The chapter notes a 62 percent membership gain and elects delegates to the National Society General Assembly in Washington April 6 to 10. Fort LeBoeuf Chapter marks its 43rd anniversary as the second oldest state chapter.
Sixteen members of the Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church met at the East Main Street home of Mrs. William Dahl for devotions on Love from the Book of John led by Mrs. K. B. Durham. A business session was led by president Mrs. Henry Rockman. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her committee. The next meeting on March 20 will be at Mrs. John Ohrn’s home on East Congress Street.
Miss D Maxine Gubi of Erie installed as chapter regent during a candlelight ceremony at the Boston Store Erie. Other officers named include Mrs Alfred McLallen Waterford first vice regent and Miss Alberta McElroy Corry chaplain. Dining room luncheon followed the meeting with committee members and various officers listed.
City officials discussed outdoor pool plans and state funding chances. Officials noted possible reimbursement for land costs and partial development aid, while some urged formal letters of intent and broader area inclusion. Further meetings with schools city Mead Park Association were proposed to explore options.
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