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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary note indicates a newspaper executive editor position, with unclear names and affiliations. The readable portion references a longtime editor and prior role at Erie Daily. Further details are obscured by OCR corruption.
Socially Highlights Farewell Party honors Mrs. Cavvie Williams who moves to the West Coast on the 28th. About 30 attendees enjoyed bingo, prizes, and a rose bouquet presented to the honored guest. Out of town guests included Mrs. Gerald Williams and Miss Mildred Youne of Erie.
Womens Relief Corps members gathered yesterday for a smorgasbord lunch hosted by Mrs Manley Robbing Sp. Mrs Wesley Willis president chaired the 2 PM meeting with 21 in attendance. Attendance award went to Mrs Horne Hankin. A later committee report noted a Wilkes-Barre convention and an executive board appointment for Mrs I D Brown. A picnic was planned at Mead Park for the ath with a Trinity chance to bring baskets and supplies. An ice cream social will be hosted by the Home on Wayne Street with a June 1 date. The next corps meeting is set for August 1.
Twenty three Women of the Moose met for a business session led by senior regent Mrs Henry Davis Jr Readings from the Moose Heart Alumni Association were given and plans discussed for a card party and style show at the Moose Club on September 164th A bowling chair was formed with Mrs William Prine named chair and members urged to join Ritual practice was set for July 2nd Officers escorts and committee chairmen were urged to attend The attendance award went to Mrs Davis The next WOTM meeting is scheduled for August 1st
Spencer Ladies Aid members and families gathered yesterday at Arad Bark for a social afternoon. A tenie dinner was served at noon to 41 people. The gathering featured visiting and games. The next meeting is set for August 15 with location to be announced.
The Miss U S A title was reportedly forfeited after officials learned Leona was married. Leona recounted a frugal rise from rags to riches, describing savings pooled with a cousin to enter the Maryland contest, a borrowed dress, and her later revelation of marriage. Barabara Gage claimed to be Leona's cousin. officials doubted the relation. Confirmation of marriage came from the Air Force and Leona's mother in Dallas. Confusion followed as rumors spread.
A son was born this morning at M D General Hospital in Erie to Mr and Mrs Sam Smith of 98 Snyder Circle. The mother is Mrs Beverly Williams, formerly of the Smith family.
Mrs Howard Gates hosted a double stork shower for her daughter Mrs Lawrence Pitt at the Gates home on East Main Street. Fifteen guests attended with prizes awarded to Mrs Lawrence Vanderhoff Jr Mrs Molle Jewell and Miss Gail Wilcox. Light refreshments were served and gifts presented to the guest of honor.
Mrs Donald Hall of Raymond Avenue entertained CGG Club members at her home for an evening of bridge. Two guests attended, Mrs George Mulderick and Mrs William Johnson. High scorer was Mrs Hell, second high Mrs Johnson, low Mrs Mulderick. Special prize to Mrs Milton Van Dresar. Refreshments included angel food cake strawberries ice cream and coffee. Mrs F W Dey to host next on August 15.
The Concord 4 H Boys Club met last evening with James and David Gates of R D 1. Fourteen boys attended the session, assisted by Leslie Firth, county agent, who demonstrated fitting. Robert Jackson, president, led the business meeting as members discussed various needs. Mrs Gates and daughter Patricia served ice cream, rookies, and Kool Aid after the meeting.
Community notes recount a Sunday picnic at Parks cottage Finley Lake honoring Mrs My von Wallace with attendance by Mr and Mrs Wallace, Mr and Mrs Charles Parke and Sharon of Sherman, Mr and Mrs George Hapgood and family, Mrs Orpha Hapgood, B F Forker of Findley Lake, and many others. Visitors include Bruce McCray family and Burr Yaple group, with multiple calls on locals, trips to Pymatuning Dam and Conneaut Park, and gatherings in Canton and Buffalo as part of ongoing social visits.
The House debated restoring foreign aid cut to 800 million after Bentley proposed a 500 million reduction. Carnahan and Vorys, floor managers, were optimistic a one day layover could rally votes to overturn Bentley’s amendment. Bentley voiced pessimism about restoring the cut. Ridge Road plans a Wattsboro Fair exhibit on August 22 with members’ gardening projects.
The United States conducted its first air launched rocket test designed to neutralize bomber threats. Lt Col Frank Ball, Col Sydney Bruce, Maj Norman Bodinger, and Maj William Hughes observed from ground as the weapon detonated over a designated point in space, clouding sky over Yucca Flat.
Meadville Crawford County physician Dr HM Merson of Linesville chased a fleeing hit runner after a collision between a Springboro Volunteer Fire Department truck and a car driven by Everett Myers of Dover Ohio. Dr Merson pursued the motorist to the roadside and held him until help arrived. Myers was arrested on fleeing the scene of an accident and jailed pending hearings in McKeesport and May.
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