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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1959
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a highways agreement involving regional development and secretaries, with discussion of administration roles and potential impact on economic growth. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled source wording.
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Social Highlights notes Girl Scout Troop 317 viewing the film A Trip To Our Chalet about Our Chalet in Adelboden Switzerland. The event ties to World Friendship Fund and International Friendship badges. Plans include World Trefoil Badge work and participation in Emmanuel Church service on Girl Scout Sunday.
Geo Simarian Class of the First Methodist Church held a box social during their regular meeting. Frank Sturgis presided and Donald Cady led devotions. After the box auction, games followed. The next meeting, a sugar social, is set for March 25.
Mrs Porter Auer city librarian and Mrs RL Davison library trustee chaired Erie County meeting at the Erie Public Library about publicity campaigns for National Library Week April 12 to 18. Attendees included county small libraries FF of L CIO Erie Council of Churches PTA Council and college and school libraries. Stephen Zand reported the governor’s commission on library legislation accepted Martin Survey results with few changes and a Martin Bull bill will be presented to the legislature. The group aimed to publicize library bills and urge Pennsylvanians to support them.
A son was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Floyd Brown of Union City and a son was born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Fred Christensen of 143 Mott Street.
Columbus Grange held a regular meeting at COR Ininbus hall with Worthy Master Harold Curtis in charge. Five applications for membership were approved and first and second degrees awarded by a youth degree team. March 9 will see third and fourth degrees. Mrs. David Curtis reported sewing and crocheting contest entries with a March 31 deadline and the Grange voted to enter a community service contest.
Corry Bridge Association held its fifth winter tournament at the VFW Post last night with an average score of 12. Dr James Hileman and William Smyers took first with 92 followed by J Fred Kinley and Arthur Cohen at 87. Mrs Philip Zalzneck and E H Bartholme tied for third with 86 along with Mrs Robert Tunnell and Joseph Hair. Mrs FH Bartholme and Mrs W Smyers tied for fifth with 79 and Miss Amy Jackson with R Larsen placed sixth also 79. A 7th place tie at 75 involved Mrs James Hileman and Philip Zalaneck. Next week will feature a regular play and a beginners game at 8 o'clock at the VFW home with reservations taken by Mrs Kin a Jey.
Mrs Leon Dodd hosted 14 members of the One Evangelical United Brethren Church Ladies Aid at her North Genley street home for devotions by Mrs Clara Walker from the Gospel of Luke. The business session opened by Mrs Harley Banks noted the Quincy Auxiliary bazaar with article turn in by May. The afternoon's quilting blocks were worked on. Next meeting set for March 1 with Mrs Florence Nye.
Hollywood cosmetics company Max Factor & Co. negotiates a tentative takeover of Mutual Broadcasting System. Hal Roach Jr. and Mutual chairman discussed terms while Mutual supplies services to 451 affiliated stations. Jacobs Co. stock trading was suspended by the SEC.
A community dinner hosted by Bayi Ft Bauer featured readings and songs. Al lit Hasbrouck Glenn Middleton led the group in toasts and singing, with Alfred Van Dresan and Vaniresan presenting, while Kenneth Tharver is noted as a son of My wick Mrs Keeuniethy Tharvey.
Harrisburg AP The Lawrence administration backed a $66 million cap on Keystone Shortway costs over five years. Highways Secretary Park H. Martin endorsed Lewis M. Stevens proposed 214 mile interstate plan. The Keystone Shortway Assn pressed for 40 miles yearly from Sharon to Stroudsburg. Stevens proposed 60 miles west from Stroudsburg and 60 more in Bookettle. Martin favored eastern construction first with funds remaining for the rest.
Gov. and officials discuss funding and priorities while 97 of 47 Third Class cities would benefit from the Shortway project. Groundbreaking for another section is planned next week between Corsten and Brookville as Ulerich cites ongoing business losses in Clearfield. Mayors Anthony and Jakonis to face off in a charity bridge game in Pittsburgh.
Fashion writers spotlight a new natural line in Paris shows with belts and slim waists. Designers including Dior Saint Laurent and Yves Saint Laurent face questions about how long the trend lasts as senior houses like Cardin and Lanvin present noted styles.
The readable parts describe women and clothing choices that flatter figures and minimize waistlines. The tone praises flattering dresses and suits while noting social expectations around appearance and self presentation.
A Washington state tax revolt enters its third week as a letter and petition campaign grows beyond Olympia. About 10,000 form letters circulate urging no new taxes and promising no state government concessions. Led by Edward Cross and Ralph Danekas, the movement began after a Lions Club meeting in Ritzville on February 11 and rapidly gained volunteers and funds.
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