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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1961
Page
5
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Members of the Catholic Daughters of America met at the Knights of Columbus Hall to discuss the February 14 card party. Mrs. Dougherty reported arrangements, and Mrs. Price was named to head a children’s style show for the event.
Keul un vevelod was elected president of the Wheelock Community Aid at the meeting held last evening at the home of Mrs. Merle Williams with 12 members in attendance. Named to assist her during the year were Mrs. Wallace Mick as vice president, Mrs. Raymond Hamilton secretary, Mrs. Guy Williams treasurer, and Mrs. Frank Harvey card committee chairman. Mrs. Kenneth Harvey led devotions and the business session, a social period followed, and refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Robert Williams. Mrs. Kenneth Harvey will entertain for the next meeting on January 26th.
Mrs Clarence Eld of RD4 hosted the Carter Hill Community Aid group for a quilting session. President Mrs Carl Lindbors led a brief business portion after devotions from the first Psalm and the Lord's Prayer. A social period followed with fruit salad, breads, mints, tea, and coffee.
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Mr and Mrs Pkins announce the engagement of their oldest daughter Barbara Ann to David Leslie Schutt son of Mr and Mrs Clare Schutt of Jamestown N Y The bride elect is a senior at Sherman Central School She was a 1958 Jamestown High School graduate and is employed with the A P Supermarket chain in Jamestown No date has been set for the wedding.
Harbor Half Aid members and families gathered for a tureen dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Artur Lindstrom. Officers re elected for another year were Mrs. Lindstrom president Mrs. Guy Protick vice president Mrs. Fred Lindstrom secretary and treasurer and Mrs. Swanton chaplain. Work committee members named included Mrs. Robert Lindstrom Mrs. Clayton Scouton Mrs. Edgar Miller and Mrs. Plovence Vance. A door prize went to Mrs. Scouten. Guests included Mrs. Vance Hamilton and Mrs. Mabel Akam. A cookie sale is set for February 2 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Pred Lindstrom.
The Journal remains Corry’s sole full coverage newspaper, delivering comprehensive local reporting across crime, politics, business, events, and community notices for residents seeking reliable daily updates.
Dr Harmon Shanker was guest speaker at the Columbus PTA meeting at Dean School this week, introduced by program chairman Mrs Norman Swart. PTA president Mrs Norman Lewis led the business session, with devotions by Mrs Warlo Morris. The group heard a December Council report and noted remaining handbags for sale. A June in January theme ran at the tables with refreshments of strawberry shortcake tea and coffee.
Ten members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary met last evening in the Post home with President Mrs. William Roehrig in charge. A donation was voted to the Department Hospital fund and plans were made for the next meeting on January 26. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mildred Sorenson and Mrs. Clyde Reynolds. Mrs. Roehrig won the attendance award.
Ane WUE pa was the scene of an all day Rebekah Helping Hand Club meeting. Officers elected: Alma DeHaven president Berniece Decean vice president Bertha Darwin recording secretary Ora Loveland treasurer Glenn Gates Loretta Belden and Darwin work committee. Sewing for TOOF Homes occurred in the morning and a 14 member tureen dinner was served. Past president Wickwire led the business session and announced the next committee for January 26.
Paris reports Princess Astrid and her commoner husband John Martin Ferner arrived for their honeymoon after a private wedding outside Oslo yesterday. The royal couple’s union, first announced in Oslo, follows Astrid’s longstanding public duties and Ferner’s civilian career. The event marks a modern, widely watched match in royal circles.
New York AP Oleg Cassini shows three declassified sketches of the First Lady’s dresses and outerwear including a white satin gown and a fawn wool dress with matching coat. He notes details of the gala gown to be worn January 19.
Bollywood AP reports Frank Sinatra will wear a special wardrobe designed by Don Lopez for the inauguration. Sinatra says he ordered the clothes and will wear them to events as required. Lopez, a noted designer, notes Sinatra’s wardrobe is classic and legitimate. An Inverness cape with white tails is included.
A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert C Merritt of 116 Snyder Circle confirming a new arrival in the community.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Richard Rodak of 96 Waterstreet Edinboro. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Richard Stutzman of R D 4 Union City at Union City Memorial Hospital.
Erie high school students will serve two week sessions as page boys in the state legislature under a plan by Westside Assemblyman Peter G Schaaf and Eastside Assemblyman Julian Polask. Arrangements involve Erie Public Schools and Cathedral Prep with Technical Memorial High School also included. The program begins January 23 with participants paid seven dollars daily and expected to report their experiences to civic and government classes.
NBC scrapped an eight minute sketch for Art Carney to play John F Kennedy with Lee Remick as Mrs Kennedy. The planned skit set at the White House after inauguration was dropped to avoid portraying the president and his wife, citing taste considerations.
The Philadelphia Transportation Co. urged the city to approve a fare increase to 23 cents cash and 22 cents token to fund a wage rise, aiming to avert a midnight strike that would disrupt service for about a million riders.
The Treasury Department reports a cash squeeze amid disappointing tax collections tied to lagging business activity. Eisenhower's final budget faces tighter funds, with a $100 million short-term request and a likely revised surplus from an earlier $4 billion projection. Analysts warn that corporate profits affect the Treasury and the stockholder alike. The incoming Kennedy administration views tax receipts as pivotal as it plans its inaugural year.
In Pittsburgh the Pittsburgh Diocese will open Bishop's Latin School next fall for boys pursuing priesthood. Bishop John J. Wright said the four year high school will include some college courses and enroll about 200 students. Classes will be at Holy Rosary School until a new building is built.
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