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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
5
The council discussed a 1960 budget plan with salary figures for city officials including the chief and engineer. A tax ordinance was listed, and a health board related matter appeared on the agenda. The session also touched on a proposed amendment and monthly readings, with details in the flier to follow.
Gerald Lane spoke at Wright School PTA in observance of YMCA Week. Rev. Paul Rawl led devotional, Miss Ann Baress welcomed guests, and a picture sale raised 31 dollars. Lane traced YMCA fellowship history in a talk titled Helping Our Child To Grow in Body Mind and Spirit while film strips illustrated What's In A Name and The Origin of Tri Hi and Hi Y. Attendance prize went to Miss ln Young's first grade.
Miss Barbara Joanne Ruffner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Ruffner of R D 3, will wed Theodore R LeSuer of Mentor Ohio on Saturday February 6 at 2 30 with Rev George A Myers officiating Assisted by the grooms brother Rev dark LeSust of Rochester NY Miss Barbara Roberts will accompany the solos Charles Correll as a member of the wedding party The bride elect names Mrs Donald White as matron of honor and several Union City residents as bridesmaids and ushers The couple will reside in Mentor Ohio after the ceremony
The Ladies Fellowship of the First Baptist Church met on a February evening with 21 members present on South Center Street. The program featured songs, prayers, a Job 2 Bible study, and a portrait on making moral carnages, followed by refreshments and announcements for the next meeting on February 17th.
Mrs Amy presided at the Mary Martha Class gathering in Mrs Florence Amy’s East Main Street home. An Bible quiz followed by a brief business session, then social time. Winners included Mrs Helen Graham Mrs Rozelle Mrs Paul Lines and Mrs Merrill Lillie. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Rozelle and Mrs A L B MacLees. Next meeting location to be announced.
Bad weather and icy roads failed to deter players from the Corry Bridge Association monthly master point session at the VFW Post tome last evening. The Mitchell system filled 614 tables with North and South averaging 70 with My and Mrs. Morgan Beverly in first on 86. East and West averaged 60 with Dr. Israel and James Malone of Warren top East on 80%. Next week the fourth game of the winter tournament is scheduled.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church class gathered at the parsonage on North Center Street with 26 members present. Harold Gavisn led as president, Gerald Bacley opened with prayer, Glen Babrock gave devotions, and Harold Lytel showed slides. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Robert Olson and Mr and Mrs Howard VanTassel.
C G Pete Wellington, 69, longtime executive editor of the Kansas City Star since 1954 and with the paper since 1916, died yesterday aboard a Caribbean vacation cruise after an illness. Indications point to an illness aboard the ship.
The Witherspoon Circle of the Women's Association at First Presbyterian held its first meeting at Mrs. Cleo Haight's Marion Street home with 17 members and two guests. Devotions led by Mrs. Glenn Steadman introduced a study guide on Psalms. New officers named include Mrs. Merle Page as cochairman and Mrs. Clyde Keith as secretary and treasurer. The group announced changes to sewing day and noted upcoming events and meetings.
Mrs. Gordon Snampoe assisted by Mrs. E K Storer hosted a party at the Shampoe home in Cutting for Gregory Shampoe on his fifth birthday. Thirteen children joined in games and contests with prizes to Janni John and Sharon Bemis. Each guest took home a candy filled basket, rainbow decorations brightened the room, and birthday cake and Kool-Aid refreshments were served.
A luncheon honoring Mrs. Jerry Hoyt was given yesterday by Mrs. Clifford Buesink at her Wayne Street home. A yellow and white table featured a floral centerpiece and a salad course. Prizes went to Mrs. Minford Williams Mrs. William Daniels and Mrs. Julian Buesink. Out of town guests included Mrs. Julian Buesink Pinchey Lake and Mrs. Milton Pierce North East.
The officers, directors and star of the Corry Savings and Loan Association honored Mrs Joseph McConnell last evening as she prepares to move to Tampa Florida. A 6 30 dinner was served at the Elles Club followed by a social evening of visiting. The honored guest received a purse of money from the group.
Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church met at the Spring Street home of Mrs Henry Rockman with 18 members and one guest Mrs Verna Foster present. Lois McCray led the session in the president's absence as plans for a spring rummage sale and quilting for a children's home were discussed and prayer offered. Hostess and helpers served a dessert. next meeting plans a February three dinner at the church.
Careful handling and washing instructions from the Northern Electric Co. of Chicago. Detach controls, use commercial laundry or home washing with warm water, then rinse twice. Hand wash with lukewarm water, rinse three times, air dry or machine dry per dryer guide, brush nap to restore finish.
A concise note recalls that more lives were lost in the Civil War than in any other war involving the United States. The statement underscores the war’s unprecedented human cost in American history.
Jamestown reports the find of a diamond engagement ring lost by Mrs. Perry Kelts 41 years ago. A neighbor, Axel Gustafson, found the ring while sods were dug in his front lawn this summer and returned it, noting Kelts and Gustafson share a bowling team.
Five people died and eight were injured when the Glasgow London express collided with a local freight train in the SETTLE area. About 100 passengers transferred to another train to continue their journey as crews cleared wrecked tracks on the north south London Midland line.
Business at Peters Of Co. in Gloversville New York surged during a severe cold snap leading to a furnace shortage and all stock selling out quickly. The auto parts and hardware concern reported steady demand as temperatures plunged, forcing temporary supply strain.
Space agency reports a monkey survived a space test in an isolated capsule. One rocket boosted the capsule to 48 300 feet while a second rocket would free an astronaut if needed. Officials said preliminary study shows the test largely successful and data will be analyzed to assess the escape mechanism.
In San Francisco aging experts urge older people to pursue love and activity well past retirement. Drs Klumpp and Auerbach say use medical advances to aid the aged, even with imperfect proof, and avoid inactivity which they warn leads to mind and body atrophy. The conference, sponsored by the AMA and regional medical groups, emphasized keeping the elderly engaged and functional.
Wilbur M. Gardner, 36, admitted to police he has been driving an automobile in Isarinua, Massachusetts for 20 years without a license. He says he gets nervous during the oral exam and failed his latest hearing. A district court judge filed an unlicensed driving charge against Gardner on his promise to try again.
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