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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
5
Mr and Mrs H Lynn Rice presented a program for the Columbus PTA at Dean School in Columbus. Mrs Lowell Fargo presided the business session with devotions by Mrs Quentin McCray. A room prize went to Mrs Albert Sandburg and refreshments were served by her committee. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12.
The Rebekah Helping Hand group met for an all day session at the IOOF Hall with 15 members and one guest. Morning quilts were made and a noon dinner was served by outgoing officers including Mrs Bernice DeJean and Mrs Ora Loveland. The afternoon business meeting elected officers for the coming year led by Mrs Harvey Loveland as president and Mrs Louis Auer as vice president. DeJean received a group gift and the next meeting is set for January.
A Sciota Community Aid shower honored Miss Marcia Kolstee of R. D. 2, with 22 members and guests present at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Watrous. Mrs. Wilbur Camp led the day’s events, and Miss Kolstee will wed Jerrold Kroeselman January 18 at Abbe Reformed Church in Clymer.
About 200 pupils at Holton School became ill Thursday night and early today after eating chicken salad sandwiches at noon in the school cafeteria. Officials said roughly 280 sandwiches were served. those who did not eat them remained well. The salad was undergoing tests today.
Mrs. Helen VanDresar and her sister Mrs. William Wall travel from Corry to Memphis after a visit with Mrs. Charles Thomp Son in Maple avenue. Mrs. Wall rushed to Conneaut Ohio where her brother John Foley is hospitalized in St Vincent's Erie. Mrs. VanDresar and Mr Foley are former Corry residents. Mrs. Cleve Morton returns from a two day buying trip for Morton's Children's Shop and attended the Juvenile Fashion Caravan in Cleveland.
The Catholic Daughters of America court No. 34 met in the Garden Room of the VEFW Post home for a business session. Reports covered gifts from hospitals and various religious and youth groups, with plans for rosaries to send to Warren State Hospital patients and a January 9 box social sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. A deceased member, Mrs Lefia ONeill, had the charter draped. The group aims to recruit new members for a CDA class and host an January 11 social with games and refreshments led by Mrs. Leo Mulderick.
About 30 yardmasters from Erie Warren Oil City Ridgway Reynoldsville and Corry attended the Northern Region of the Pennsylvania Railroad meeting in Corry. R E Blosser of Buffalo led a session on the Pennsylvania Railroad Safety Program for 1993 outlining safety plans for the year. A luncheon and an evening dinner were served by hotel staff with arrangements by C K McLean local yardmaster.
The bride elect, CAHS class of 1960, works at F. W. Woolworth. The fiancé, CAHS class of 1962, is employed at Corry Jamestown Corporation. A definite wedding date has not been set.
Mrs Eld entertained 13 Carter Hill Ladies Aid members at her R. D. 4 home. Mrs Glenn Davis led devotions and after the business meeting guests enjoyed cake coffee tea nuts and candies. The next gathering with Mrs Wayne Brindt is set for February 13 at R. D. 4.
Corry Grange members enjoyed a hunting and sightseeing film program by Newell Gates who shot footage in Utah Wyoming and California. Lloyd Lillie introduced the presentation as John Decker led the meeting and Mrs. Walter Rininger hosted a tea and pie service. Next meeting is set for January 21. Women were historically barred from mines due to superstition.
Australia’s Dawn Fraser, first woman to break the one minute barrier in the 100 meter swim, named Female Athlete of the Year for 1962 by AP poll. Fraser won 78 first place votes and 377 points, with Wilma Rudolph a close second and Marion Ladewig third in a strong field dominated by track and tennis stars.
Sir Patrick Hannon, Irish born Conservative and longtime color figure in Parliament, died yesterday in London at age 88. He served in the House of Commons for more than 30 years.
Mrs Morrison aged 76 died last evening at her daughter’s home 133 East Pleasant Street after a long illness. She was born March 10 1886 in Benevelt Pennsylvania and lived in Weedville and Corry. She married Edward A Morrison who died in 1949. Surviving daughters Leslie Messinger Lillian Clark Mrs Carlson Mrs Francis Herrmann and two sons Leslie and Arthur. a sister and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements include calls at St George Funeral Home and services at First Presbyterian Church with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. John Emma Conk died last evening at her home in Clymer at age 86. Born June 12 1881 in Clymer she spent her entire life in the community. Survived by husband Edward a son and Hazel Leeters a daughter with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Final rites at Abbe Reformed Church Sunday at 3 pm with Rev Tunis Miersma officiating. Interment will be announced.
Wise Augustine pastor and educator will deliver concluding sermons for the Universal Week of Prayer at the First Methodist Church tonight and Sunday. Tonight's topic is What To Do When Things Get Difficult. Sunday focus is Youth Education Religion and Persecution In Russia. The Federated Four quartet and local church choirs provide nightly music.
A winter tornado struck Spring Hill Tennessee wrecking much of the business district and destroying two Negro churches. The blast damaged at least eight commercial buildings including a bank and half of Spring Hill High School. No serious injuries were reported. 180 children slept at the nearby orphanage but none harmed. National Guard and state agencies assisted in debris clearance and safety efforts.
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