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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1961
Page
5
The readable fragments reference quotes attributed to various authors and figures, including a remark about America and governance. Mentions of moral instruction, “Walt,” and names like Hesterton and Truslow Stores appear as partial, disjointed phrases with no clear event or narrative.
Noma Michel and Rolland Stows were married Saturday at Union City First Methodist Church by Rev. Ralph Eckert. The bride's daughter Mrs. Joseph Wetmore and Roger Stowe of Erie served as attendants. after a four day honeymoon the couple planned to reside at 312 Essex Street.
Kiwanis Club held a Monday business session at Hotel Corty to finalize Centennial parade concession plans and Centurama arrangements. Thomas Russell and Pred Clark and their wives left for the International Kiwanis convention in Toronto. John Rossbueher named to organize a golfer group for the Toronto tournament on August 4. Attendees from Jamestown included Russell, Ray Weber, George Christensen and Willum Helmintoller.
Mr and Mrs E E Bush will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on July 9 at the home of their daughter Mrs Fred Logue in Cascade Idaho. They are visiting with their daughter and son in law hosts for an open house in their honor. They were married on July 10 1916.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fredrick Grantham of Meadville late last evening. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Johnson of 22 East Irving Street. A son was born Monday evening to Mr and Mrs Benjamin Craker of 247 York Street at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Leon Shumsky of Corry RD 2. A daughter was born late Monday to Mr and Mrs Gale Winne at Corry Memorial Hospital residing bil West Washington Street.
The Croscutt family gathered for their ninth annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blakeslee in Spartansburg. About 58 relatives attended a noon dinner after a brief business session in the afternoon and spent the day playing ball games and visiting.
Corry Grange welcomed Waterford Grange for a Monday program at the Grange hall on Park Street. Mrs Myrtle Mittelmeir directed with songs readings and solos by Linda Baughman and Barbara Hakkaranen. About 80 attendees heard talks on Italy Alps Columbus and electric currents, plus a picnic notice and officer drill plans.
An unofficial overnight temperature in St Marys reached 31 degrees, touted by a town spokesman as possibly the lowest in about 50 years. The reading was recorded in the northwestern Pennsylvania community early today.
Mrs. Andrew Guskea and Miss Elsie Beckwith presented pupils in a piano recital at West Pleasant Street First Baptist Church. Students showcased solos and teacher duets with names including Cindy Sturgis, Laura Van Guilder, Cheryl Sturels, Donna Austin, and Bart Reed among others. Special numbers included duets and a piano trio, with organ piano duets opening and closing the program.
Bear Lake news notes Rev. and Mrs Harry Bauer moved to Bear Lake on Saturday and Rev. Bauer was named the new pastor. Rev. Burkett Smith and his family have moved to Cullom Illinois to settle there. Rev. Stith will teach at the local school. Mrs Lucille Price accompanied them for a short time. The Price family and Carl Crosby's family spent summer in Washington DC as Mr Price attends summer school. Jerry Bittinger has joined the Navy and left Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Clarence Sechriest attended Mayville graduation exercises where their granddaughter was a graduate.
The Ruth Circle of the First Methodist Church held a tureen dinner with cohosts Mrs. Robert Lindstrom and Mrs. Joseph Hull. Seventeen members attended with guests including Mrs. Walter Gilliland and Mrs. H. W. Parker. The program was planned by Mrs. Joseph Guignon and devotions led by Mrs. Oscar Johnson. The next Criste meeting is set for August 7 at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Fuller at Canadahia bake.
A funeral service for infant William OtNor Carter was held yesterday afternoon at the H. Richard Hay Funeral Home in Spartansboro with Rev. Robert DeBoer of the Cony Baptist Church officiating and Rev. Joseph Kirkwood reading the poem The Baby Sleeps. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Seoul Airport Switches to South Korean Control. Seoul International Airport will transition from U S to South Korean oversight while remaining usable by U S Air Force units and civilian airlines.
A spa employee identified as Howell awaits trial after pleading not guilty to car theft charges. Despite probation concerns, bonds were rejected amid ongoing county legal proceedings and state trooper involvement in the case.
Temperatures plunged across the Northeast and Midwest after the Fourth of July, with unofficial lows dipping to near freezing in several areas. Readings in Buffalo and Rochester hovered around 50s F, while colder spots reported in Alpena and Pellston. Thunderstorms and heavy showers affected the Plains to Atlantic regions, with scattered rainfall totals up to an inch and a half in places.
A chaotic tale from San Pedro reports a 30 pound animal invading a garage and yard, nibbling at varied items and harassing a family. A cub named Big Foot, part of the Fitch household, reportedly caused fear and confusion as events unfolded.
Police say a 60 year old man Clarence Barkley and a woman died when a 16 foot boat collided with a barge on the Allegheny River near Oakmont. Three others aboard were rescued. the boat owner’s car was found nearby.
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