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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1971
Page
5
Local social column notes a society gathering held last evening at the Corry Motor Inn. Attendees included prominent residents and listed guests enjoyed refreshments, music, and casual mingling in a formal hotel ballroom setting.
Kiwanis Club celebrated its 47th anniversary at the Corry Motor Inn with a dinner. Past presidents present included Howard J. Sheen, Philip Zalzneck, Robert Bracken, and others. A quiz between Kiwanis and Key Club members occurred, moderated by William Helmintoller, with Robert Kubiak timing. Kiwanis won narrowly and Bernard Williams of Erie Employment Office will speak next week on 1971 outlook.
Mrs. Joan Merritt announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Peggy Joann Dyne to Stephen Robert Balatine son of Mrs. Daisy Louise Jones of Titusville. Peggy is a 1960 Corry Area High School graduate and Erie County Plastic Corporation employee. Stephen is a 1966 CAHS graduate serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Harwood DD861. A summer wedding is planned.
At the Columbus Community Congregational Church last evening the Columbus Ladies Aid elected officers led by President Mrs Philip Wade. Elected were Vice President Mrs DeForest Bindley Secretary Mrs Louis Hall Treasurer Mrs Harold Curtis Assistant Treasurer Mrs Charles Kennedy. The group also voted to move meetings to the first Thursday monthly. A program on Stewardship was presented by Mrs Louis Eastman and refreshments served by Mrs Charles Diehl and Mrs Lowell Fargo. Belgrade report notes Yugoslav exports of whale meat coconuts and ivory dust without restrictions.
Sun day bridal shower honored Kathy Dennis bride elect of Ronald J. Walters at the Columbus home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walters. Hostesses Judy Walters and Kelly Smith. prizes awarded to several guests, with out of town attendees from Union City and Youngsville. Dennis set to wed Walters January 0 at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
An open house and reception for Fhat Mr and Mrs Lyle Harrington of R D 3 observe their 25th anniversary at Elgin Methodist Church from 2 30 to 6 p m on Sunday January 24 Relatives friends and neighbors are invited A note also lists Elks Ladies meeting plans and a mushroom recipe leaflet from the American Mushroom Institute as well as girl scout opportunities and births in the area.
Corry Grange met at the Grange Hall on Park Street for a program of selected slides on sites in the United States and Canada presented by Walter Rhodes as part of Mrs. Leo Gates lecture. The Kitchen Band offered selections. business was led by Master John Decker. Guests from Hast Branch and Waterford Granges attended. refreshments were by Mrs. Roy Swart. The next meeting is February 1 at the Grange Hall.
State College High School students through the International Relations Club raise money to build a school in Ethiopia overseen by Peace Corps volunteers who will supervise construction and teaching. Last year the group funded a two room school in Upper Volta.
HOLLYWOOD AP Jean Claude Killy, the champion skier, prepares for his acting debut in a Hollywood financed romantic adventure drama set to shoot next month. He has appeared in commercials and documentaries but has not yet played a dramatic role.
In Pittsburgh a youth told a senate sub committee that drug abuse programs do little to deter youth from using. He described quitting as a personal choice after trying heroin and other drugs. The hearing, led by Sen Schweiker, heard proposals from officials like Allegheny County DA Duggan and Coroner Wecht urging tougher law enforcement and rehabilitation. Thornburgh cited a $2.3 million community plan funded by federal sources to treat addicts. Critics said federal funding rigidities hamper local efforts.
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