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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1960
Page
5
A terse report indicates Chief Ng was held in relation to a long running inquiry tied to a margin of 30 years involving Marge of Sonburg. Details remain sparse as investigators pursue leads.
A fragmented OCR line mentions Calhoun and an attempt to spect a fired incident. The legible terms include names and actions tied to an editorial or oped context, with unclear sequence and missing key details.
A partial, unclear OCR fragment mentions states and changes but lacks coherent facts or identifiable names, places, or dates. The readable bits show a jumble of numbers and terms without a traceable event or source context.
Mr and Mrs Francis Shreve of Union City announce the engagements of their daughters Patricia Ann and Beatrice Leona both to Pittsburgh residents this summer. Patricia will marry Henry Hoffman of Crafton near Pittsburgh and Beatrice will wed Clark Couch of Pittsburgh. Patricia is a Union City High School graduate of 1959 and works at Superior Paper in Pittsburgh. Beatrice, a 1958 Union City graduate, is employed at Shyrocks Department Store in Meadville. The notices include other local movements and Army discharge of Eugene Wank from Germany and various travel and family visit references.
Miss Bonnie Glenna Fitzgerald and Patrick Cooney announce their engagement. Miss Fitzgerald, East Union City, is a Union City High School and Erie Commercial College graduate employed by Corry James town Corporation. Mr Cooney, a Wattsburg High School graduate, works for Reed Motor Sales in Clymer.
A stork shower honoring Mrs Edward Giacomo was hosted by Mrs William Shrout Mrs Richard Giacomo and Mrs Auguste Meisher with about 20 guests at the Garden Room of the VFW Post The event ran from 2 to 5 pm. Decor featured pink and blue baby pictures and a large stork in the center. Gifts included a baby bassinet and assorted keepsakes. Prizes were won by numerous guests and out of town attendees came from Jamestown to Tidbute Corry and nearby areas.
A daughter named Terri Sue was born Saturday to Rev. and Mrs. Lynn A. Bergman of East Aurora. Grandmothers are Mrs Biatche Vanik of Corry and Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bergman of Corry. Additional births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. David L. Jewell of Pittsfield and a daughter born at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Barry Clubbate of RD 1 and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Godwill of RD 4 at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Saturday evening event at the VFW Post hosted by Local 620 of the UAW in Raymond. Turkey and chicken dinners served to about 325 members. Merete Thomas Moketn presided as master of ceremonies and introduced speakers Harry Delan of Erie and Frank Anasti of Erie. Anasti spoke on DAW funding and union functions and member benefits. Door prizes included an electric fryer toaster and radio awarded to three attendees. Social dancing and a vent ended the evening with organizers Bert Williams and Derma Fie vardi guiding activities.
Laurene Crawford of West Boral Street celebrated her tenth birthday with a Saturday party attended by relatives and friends. The event featured skating at the Corry Rolter Way, followed by snacks and decorated birthday cake at the Crawford home, with Mrs. Brian Spitmin assisting. Gifts were given to Laurene by Judy Bigelow, Nancy Ruesink, Cindy Pitch, and several others from Mona.
Mr and Mrs William Lilley of Maple Street Union City announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Marlene Supta to George Gilbert son of the Gilberts of B D 1 Garland The bride elect is a Union City High School student and a 1957 Garland High School graduate employed by James Construction Company Milwaukee Wis A dawn wedding is being planned
The Senior High Westminster Fellowship outlined Youth Sunday observance for January at the church. Pins for the service will be announced later. A film strip combined the devotional period and program. Part I of The Living Church was shown with Paul Bauer and Miss Hunt assisting in last night’s meeting.
The YMCA Ladies Auxiliary meets at 1 PM on North Center Street A, with Dorothy Bindsey as guest speaker. The first session of the new year urges good attendance and will cover the topic Unit Stylin.
The Conelway School Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o clock in the school. Chree Gould will show slides and discuss The Importance of Your Childs Teeth. A social hour with refreshments will follow the regular meeting.
A lava flow continued at Kilauea with crews diverting molten rock away from Warm Spring resort by building a dike. The main lava front moved toward the devastated area near the village of Kapoho, sending lava and pumice about 1,700 feet.
The article traces the Sno Ball Dance from its Charity Ball origins to a popular semi-formal holiday event begun in 1951 under cochairs Mrs H Bracken and Mrs Clifford Buesink with Gene Parlette's band. It lists annual queens from 1951 Therese Martin to 1959 Beverly Hicks and records the Auxiliary's growth from a five to ten member Wednesday meeting base to 143 active members and 42 associates.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, founded in 1897, remains a major city charity, funding ward equipment, patient care items, and staff support. It runs fundraisers like card parties and style shows, supports a scholarship loan fund, and hosted district meetings while maintaining hospital rooms and a strong community presence.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary launches a new decade with President Vennis R. Follett leading a large team of members including Mrs. Fred Beebe and others. Plans include a card party, a house and garden tour, Tag Day and Sno Ball Dance, plus purchases for the hospital such as a light for the emergency room and a medical dictionary. A $2,500 donation toward a new x ray machine is planned.
A Meadville Venango County house fire at the Huffman residence caused about 2000 dollars damage Saturday night. A stranger was seen leaving the home before neighbors reported the blaze. fire crews from Cooperstown and Chapmanville battled the flames. State police fire marshal will assist in the investigation into the fire cause.
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