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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
5
A local official stated that questions remain about the investigation’s scope and what issues are settled. The remarks signal ongoing scrutiny and potential for further action or clarification in coming days.
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The National Bank of Corry hosted a picnic for directors, employees and their families at the Keppel camp near Garland. Charcoal steak, baked potatoes, fruit salad in watermelon baskets, tossed salad, rolls, pie and coffee were served. Prizes went to Miss Shirley Yarathh, Mrs Arland Burrows and Mrs William Donaldson. Children received prizes for games. Evening featured movies.
Miss Roberta Mae Morris and Lawrence M Thompson married at First Methodist Church Corry Rev George A Myers officiated Miss Morris wore white tafetta gown with pearl crown and carried red roses and lilies of the valley The groom is son of Mrs Florence Thompson of Union City and works at Snap-Tite Inc Union City Bride educated at Union City High School and Michael's Beauty School Erie Bride's sister served as maid of honor and groom's brother in law was best man Out-of-town guests from Union City Olean Jamestown Bellefonte Eric attended Reception held in church recreation room after ceremony They plan to reside at Route 3 Union City.
The Girl Scout Day Camp at Mead Park opened Monday at 9 a.m. with scouts greeting counselors and friends, choosing buddies and unit officers, and enjoying games and singing. The session closed at 3 p.m. On Tuesday at 9 a.m. fifth grade girls raised the 49 star flag and engaged in crafts, hiking, cooking, and planned overnight stays while Mrs. Merle Wade directed the camp with about 100 attendees daily.
The Corry Bridge Association held a master play session for ten tables at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. East West winners were Mr. and Mrs. T Hy Treat of Union City with 113.75, followed by Edward Bissell and John Gillis of Erie at 120, while North South leaders were Dr. Robert Israel and John Israel of Warren with 146.0 and M A Kornreich and Henry Hun singer of Warren at 130.0. Next meeting set for August 19 with Mrs. Tunnell taking reservations for the al far.
Evangelical United Brethren Church class traveled to a Bible Conference at a camp and held a farewell roast at the Chase cottage in Findley Lake. Bishop H R Heininger of Minneapolis delivered the best address and the group will reconvene August 19 at the Eastman camp in East Branch.
Eighteen girls met at Miss Phyllis Chel ton's home for the Concord 4 H meeting. They plan to visit the Erie Extension office for the next meeting at 10 p m on July 21. The group will bake in the extension kitchen and later have a picnic at Glen wood Park. They learned to make custard, and the hostess served cookies and a soft drink after the session.
A stork shower honored Mrs. George Burt at the home of Mrs. Merle Dodd RD 2 Fifteen neighborhood ladies attended the affair. Games and visiting filled the evening as gifts for the forthcoming birth were presented. Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. Robert Damond served a salad course with favors of miniature storks filled with mints and nuts.
The Electric Safety Council and Northwest miscriet Safety Council of the Pennsylvania Electric Company met at the Corry Country Club Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lunch was served at noon. Attendees came from Erie Meadville Corry and Albion. Council Chairman Herbert Koenig of Erie presided. Dorr Clark of the local company attended the all day meeting.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs William Donor of R D 2 Centerville at Stem Memorial Hospital in Union City.
Mr and Mrs John Windahl were honored at an outdoor buffet picnic hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Beebe in Marionstreat. The Windahls plan to move to the Cleveland area. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs Herbert Heinemann and their daughter Doreen of Jamestown.
Twenty six Corry Jamestown Corp office employees gathered at the Deer Head Inn for an evening dinner. Miss Jane Howard and mus. nau wees were honored with gifts presented by the group after the meal. The social event featured tables served at 6 30 p m and light visiting after dinner.
Russell White entertained the Berean Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church on Tuesday with 21 members and guests. Lloyd Lillie led the business portion, Vernon Baldwin gave devotions, and a project advisory committee was named. A September corn roast and an August Wiener roast were planned, with the next meeting at William Hall's Snyder Circle home.
Fifteen members of the Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church plus two guests attended a picnic at Mead Park last evening. After supper, routine business was discussed and it was announced the group will reconvene September 16 for a three course dinner hosted by Mrs Merle Patterson of Macadam Hill.
The Pittsfield Community Association reunion is scheduled for Saturday at Daniel son’s Grove with a rain site at the Community House. The committee will furnish meat rolls coffee and dessert and urges good attendance.
The Concord Boys 4-H Club met with Denny McCray of RD 1 with President Robert McCray presiding. Fifteen boys answered roll. Paul Hartley of the County Extension office presented four farm safety films. David Gates of RD 3 will entertain for the August meeting. Mrs Merle McCray served cookies ice cream and a soft drink at the close.
Fifteen Corry Navy Mothers Club No. 696 and families met at 8 pm last evening at the cottage of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson in Columbus for a social gathering. They enjoyed cards and visits, and announced the next meeting will be a picnic at Mead Park on Wednesday August 12.
Mrs James P Sullivan entertained the GGG Club with a bridge luncheon at her daughter’s cottage at Findley Lake yesterday afternoon. Guest Nadine Cragg of California attended. Winners in bridge were Nadine Cragg and Mrs Donald Nantes.
The Rehoboth Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held a three in supper at Camp Findley last evening with 36 present. A short business session was led by Vice President Peter J Dubrosky. The session adjourned and the class attended Bible Conference services at the camp. The committee for the affair consisted of the class officers.
A 60 year old Washington County steel worker Ralph Betonte died at St. Clair Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered after being struck by a crane at Universal Cyclops Steel Corp in Bridgeville. Betonte, a rigger, lived near Canonsburg.
William Pelissier, born in Boston, aged 98, died Tuesday in Malden. He is believed to be the world’s first telephone operator, starting at age 17 with the Telephone Dispatch Co in Boston, the first telephone company office.
New York fashion editors see animals like raccoon civet cat and opossum star in fall previews by Nettie Rosenstein Philippe Tournye and Ceilel. Rosenstein highlights the little black dress with opossum taupe tones and accessories using real possum, while Chapman showcases ankle length dinner suits in metallic brocade satins and cut velvet with dramatic fur ensembles and simple lines.
Fire caused by wiring on a 1957 model two ton truck destroyed the Jamestown Roofing contents. The blaze, discovered by Joseph Fuscin, damaged two other trucks and spread to the roof, with losses estimated between forty and fifty thousand dollars. A second fire in the city followed the next day at Watson Manufacturing, causing over thirty five thousand dollars in damage.
The Evie Dairy Goat Association plans a kid and yearling show on May 25 at Dan Taggart farm near Corry along Spring Creek. Judging opens to Alpines Nubians Toggenburgs Saanens and grades with trophies for best kid and best yearling per breed and champion buck ribbons. Judge William Hoffman of Ashland Ohio will preside.
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