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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
5
A board discussion on widening streets and adjusting highway setbacks. Officials considered authority to adopt a zoning plan with a 2 county zone, allowing a property relocation if a 50 percent highway dedication is met. The city budget includes $27,183 for planning and zoning guidance.
Several members of the Corry Art Association gather at Mrs. Gertrude White’s home for a painting and sketching evening. Plans include winter sessions at members’ homes with a February meeting at Mrs. Harry Miles’ place. Also noted: births at Corry Memorial Hospital for Philip Krause and Milton Schweitzer families.
The Dorcas Class of the first Methodist Church met Wednesday evening for a tureen dinner. Twenty one members answered roll call. Mrs Harold Carr led devotions on Faith. Mrs Henry Rockman conducted routine business. Members made bandages for the missionary project. Mrs William Dahl will host February 21 at East Main Street.
A hotel fire on an upper floor produced a blast and visible explosions as residents fled to stairs and fire escapes. Mia Edna Craft, six, jumped to her death on the sidewalk, while Matt Parlov, about sixty, was found near a third floor window. Firefighters searched rubble for Eugene Hileman, 45. seven people were treated for injuries. damage estimated at 150000 dollars. Police cite possible gas accumulation as the ignition source.
Archibald said Army Regulation 345-20 allows appeals against arbitrary refusals to disclose government information. He argued a donation solicitation letter from liquor lobbyists does not fit any exempt category. The January September 1967 total was 2,627.
The Columbus Community Congregational Church held its annual meeting last evening. Elected were David Curtis and Mrs. Louis Ball as deacons for four years, Mrs. Charles Kennedy as deaconess for one year, and trustees Max Bennink Leonard Edwards and Carleton Curtis for three years. Also named were Lawrence Miller financial secretary, Miss Mary Jean Mitchell church clerk, and council members Mrs. Donald Chase Mrs. F Lowe Edwards Walter Hill and Mrs. James Lingenfelter. Nominating committee includes Mrs. Leslie Dodd, chairman, Gene Has-
Mrs Earl Bailey hosted thirteen members and one guest at her R D 3 home with president Mrs Robert Clark Sr presiding and devotion by Mrs Monroe Silvis. Edia Silvis presented a color slide program on missionary work in Gabon Africa. February session to be an evening meeting at Mrs Ray Merman RD 4 home.
Mrs Don ald Ruffner and her infant daughter Deann of Wayne street had a baby shower at the honoree's home hosted by Mrs LeRoy King with Mrs Roy Reed assisting. Dessert featured pink and white decor and a floral centerpiece. Prizes were won by Mrs Donald Ruffner Mrs Don Kauer Mrs Roy Reed and Mrs Paul Meerdink. The guests received gifts fitting the occasion.
The Rehoboth Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Ruth Lyons home on Mott street with 28 people present. Vernon Welch led prayer, Lawrence Aldrich presided, and Lyle Chase gave devotions and closing prayer. The group spent the rest of the evening in games and socializing, refreshments were provided by Mr and Mrs Herbert Trisket and Mr and Mrs Ed Raymond.
Weekend events include Corry Area High School Band member Debbie Gilliland, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Gilliland, preparing for an 8 pm concert at Marrs Pa. H Lynn Rice cites festival dates Feb 8 9 16 in Townville and Feb 15 16 17 in Oil City. Elks Ladies luncheon January 29 at 1 pm with games and prizes. Church services at Emanuel Episcopal Church Sunday at 10 am. American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday at 8:15 pm. Columbus Grange dues supper and program Monday 8:30 pm. Wheelock Church Military Society held gathering with officer elections and gifts. Household tip on cutting bread thin. Quote from Joseph Conrad.
The Staff Nurses Association of Corry Memorial Hospital held a Tuesday meeting in the hospital dining room with twelve members and two guests. Jay L. Stob of the Dana Company, Cleveland, spoke on use and care of intermittent positive pressure machines. Trooper John Evanko will discuss juvenile narcotic addiction next month. nurses are invited to attend on February 20 at 8 p.m.
Members of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met at the 100 Hall with Mrs. Richard Mountain in charge. Four visitors from Union City attended. New members were initiated and a bake sale and pancake supper were announced for tomorrow at 10 a.m. Sears Roebuck Store and 5:30 p.m. at the 100 Hall. All Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, families and guests invited. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Arden Baldwin, Mrs. Luella Gales and Miss Florence Culver.
Georges recounts an ophthalmologist’s conference on LSD effects on the eye and expresses concern over many youths exposed to the drug. He believes individuals can stress the need for more programs to control it. A 1934 Braille graduate is noted.
Thirteen Tawesere of the Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met for an all day session at Corry Grange Hall. A noon tureen dinner was served. officers were installed with Mrs. Mabel Brown as installing officer, including Mrs. Wesley Willis as president and other officers. The next meeting is slated for February 1.
The article details how merged district status shifts incentive reimbursements, noting Corry and five other districts received less under merger expectations. DPI figures show no joint ventures and the reimbursement basis now favors merged districts, with effects delayed for two years. It also reports the death of Glenn Mengle, Brockway Glass Co chair, in Coral Gables Florida.
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