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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1957
Page
5
Police report on a burglary inquiry from yesterday includes vague identifiers and mentions of a Franklin area investigation. Department officials provided initial statements and indicated ongoing efforts to locate involved parties and secure the scene.
Miss Nancy Lee Latshaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Latshaw Jr of Titusville married Duane Wallace Knowles son of Wallace Knowles of Corry at 10 a m June 2 at St Titus Church. Rev Msgr Jones Hopkins presided. The bride wore a white nylon tulle gown with Chantilly lace and carried a white pompon bouquet. Miss Katherine Latshaw was maid of honor and others included Sandra Myers and Toren Teck as bridesmaids. Floyd Knowles Garland attended as big brother and a reception followed at the bride’s home. The bride is a St Joseph’s Academy graduate and her husband works for Strubhs Wells Corp.
Charles H Bracken executive vice president of Cilaens Na Hori Bink spoke to the Kiwanis Club at yesterday's meeting. He was introduced by Rule Sawyer and discussed the American banking system. Harold Slaughter was named as fibre focal GC Murphy Cos. membership was ratified by Past Lieutenant Governor Clarence Walle.
Columbus Grange No 875 met in Town Hall with 14 members present including officers. A membership aid application and a State Legislature letter were discussed led by Lawrence Miller. Max Bennink reported on the State Treasurers Conference. Juvenile Grange camp set for August 16 17 and 18. Refreshments served by Mrs David Gurls Mrs Miller and others. Next meeting July 22.
Last night's regular meeting of the Hi Fi Club led by president Edward Burkhart at Keuhts of Columbus hall discussed dance events. Plans were made for the next session to be held at the same venue on August 5th.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Milton Billey of Union City lists the engagement of their daughter Joann to Donald A Taylor Jr son of Mr and Mrs Donald Taylor Sr of Wattsburg. Joann is Wattsbury High School 1957 graduate and Donald is a Wattsburg High School graduate who served two years in the U S Army. The August date for the wedding is set at St Boniface Church.
A Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pondel in R. D. 2 honored the 45th anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whaley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whaley and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ayers, all married July 4 1912. The families hosted the event with a barbecue dinner and decorative corsages and boutonnieres.
Women of the Moose officers and committee chairs met in lodge rooms with Mrs. Donald Neylon in charge of practicing the new ritual. Henry Davis and Mrs. Davis outlined plans for the coming year and a July 15 practice was scheduled at 7 30 PM for all officers escorts and committee chairs. HIT KILLED BY CAR: Airman James Picket Jr 24 of Somerset Pa died in Columbus Ohio University Hospital from injuries after being struck at a city intersection. Surviving is his widow Elizabeth.
Charles W. Stickler Jr., president of Main-Mine Research and Development, testified he had no contact with former Turnpike Commission Chairman Thomas J. Evans about multi million dollar toll road contracts. He said his firm received contracts since 1953 for tunnel work and sealing, with no influence from Evans.
President Eisenhower plans a summer vacation at the U S Naval Base in Narragansett Bay near Newport Rhode Island if Congress adjourns soon. White House press secretary Hagerty said the trip hinges on Senate civil rights debate duration. If chosen the president and Mrs Eisenhower would stay at the base commandant’s residence on Coaster's Harbor Island.
The Clinton jury selection proceeds with four jurors accepted by both sides and several others excused for cause. The process includes questions on obedience to legal orders and individual beliefs about the court, as Judge Taylor guides the discussion.
Archie Bemis of 1091 East Main Street died at Corry Memorial Hospital shortly after noon. He was 58 and retired from Ajax-Sron Works due to ill health. Born in Corry on September 1, 1898, he was a member of the Corry Red and Gun Club and the Polish Club. Survived by wife Lormaine, daughters Bernice Bemis and Mrs. Casper Easterly, sons Archie Walter and Robert, brother Clifford, seven grandchildren. Body at Bracken Funeral Home with services Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery.
Enemies agg-cout 200 employees of the United Baking Co. ended a two day strike. Workers belonging to Local 44 of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union agreed to a new two year contract last night. Bernard Tepper, United vice president, announced wage increases the first year and shorter hours the second year. He said the contract averages 29 cents more per hour.
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