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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1967
Page
5
Fragmentary note reports council discussion on a park project and potential flooding issues. Mentions Daniel Mc Rankin and a jury, with unclear context of a court action and a past incident affecting residents.
More than 100 teens from Corry and nearby communities gather Sundays at the Elks Club ballroom to dance to the Ravens rock band. Chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Rodney Knowlton, out of town teens from Oil City Erie Union City Titusville attend. Two door prizes are donated by Glenn Palmer of F W Woolworth Company. All teens invited. parents need not be Elks members.
Open house honors Mrs Beckerink Jr and Mrs Betty DeJean at 137 Mott Street from 2 to 9 pm with hostesses Mrs Albert Young and Mrs John Skeps. Mid winter WOTM conference at Union City Moose lodge at 1 30 pm with transport options. PTA January meeting at 8 pm discussing What’s New In Science Curriculum. Good Samaritan Class meets 8 pm at 304 Wright Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel Antrim. Joni Giacoma birthday party with family helpers and gift opening. Household tip about bright plastic spoons for eggs. Quote of the day by Charles Hamilton Ride.
Thirteen state senators sponsor a constitutional amendment to drop the voting age from 21 to 18, requiring two legislative approvals before voter consideration. A second amendment would let the legislature grant job preferences to veterans. Other bills seek limits on third class city council control under council manager plans.
State police said Loyd Johnson a 20s resident of Ligonier was shot to death outside an apartment house near New Alexandria in Westmoreland County. He died from multiple shotgun wounds. Authorities said they are seeking a man for questioning in the killing.
A Sunday afternoon bridal shower honored Miss Linda Hanna at Mrs. George Sample’s East Pleasant Street home. Cohostesses were Mrs. Victor Cragg Jr. and Mrs. Sample, with red and white colors and games awarding several guests. Miss Hanna will wed William Johnston on February 4 at St. Elizabeth’s Church.
The Corry Area Council of Churches met at the Methodist Church with Dr. Elmer A. Ortner opening and closing. George Black announced the Hymn Sing for January 29 at 8 30 p m, with H Lynn Rice directing. The World Day of Prayer service is set for February 10 at the Methodist Church.
Mr and Mrs Donald Mc Quade of Altoona Pa announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter The bride elect is a graduate of Altoona High School Class of 1085 and is employed by Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Her fiancé is a 1968 graduate of Corry Area High School and employed at First National Bank of Altoona They plan to marry August 26
Dr. Taylor Huntley Frazier of North Carolina, Salvation Army evangelist, spoke at the Kiwanis Club gathering at the Hotel Corry. Introduced by Capt. Thomas Pugh, he shared personal experiences from Salvation Army work worldwide. Capt. Paul Downing of Latrobe, Pa., also attended. Leroy Peck presided at the business session.
Oklahoma House members found a color television in the capitol lounge but the programs were in black and white due to the copper roof blocking signal. To receive color, someone must climb to the roof and mount an antenna.
A Pittsburgh woman Euelah Frazier 27 of the Hill District was charged with neglect of minor children in the death of her infant son during an apartment fire. Police said the blaze was set off as two other Frazier children Linda 7 and Renee 5 played with matches. A hearing was scheduled for March 27 at 7 45 at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
Roland T. Putnam of Spartanburg is Crawford County chair for the 197 Pennsylv ania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs youth conservation poster contest. Entry deadline March 27, posters judged March 27 in Crawford County, three advance to northwest division. prizes range 75 to 14 dollars.
In September, the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsman's Clubs convenes for a gathering addressing club activities and regional hunting and fishing matters. Officials outline upcoming events and conservation efforts.
An additional 75 miles of the Keystone Shortway Interstate 80 is expected to be usable by end of 1967. At year end 1986, 156 miles of the 313‑mile superhighway were open, while the final 82 miles may stretch to 1970 due to water supply issues at White Deer and DuBois and late construction. Officials from the highway department say two unfinished Mercer County sections from the Ohio line east to West Mid are being pushed for completion.
Vatican experts warn that excessive ye ye and beat music at Mass could erode sacredness while urging limits on abuses. Church officials say contemporary expression may continue with caution, stressing prayer and reverence remain central.
Practical tips from readers cover bottle warming with a foil pie plate and water, using nylon stockings to protect upholstery and shoes, sewing fit improvements with darts and tucks, shopping for shoes with the larger foot, packing adhesive plastic for cannisters, tying mail with yarn, and keeping a cellulose sponge in the car for spills. The column includes names like M. F. Goodman, Beth, Anne, Irene, Mrs A R DiTulleo, Agnes E, and Heloise.
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