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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1960

Page

5

Rebekahs Plan District Meet at Albion August 12

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge members met in IOOF Hall with noble grand Mrs. Willard Shreve presiding to plan district session set for August 12 at Albion. A Mead Park picnic July 29 invited Rebekahs and families. August 2 next meeting date announced.

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge IOOF Willard Shreve Albion Odd Fellows Mead Park Bertha Darwin Fred Mixer Edward Rossbacher

Berean Class Enjoys Picnic At Mead Park Meeting

The Berean Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mead Park for its monthly gathering. LeRoy Humes presided while Rev. Lynn Bergman led devotions. Twenty attendees and several guests heard reports on June banquet and charity projects including nursery toys and CARE packages.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Mead Park LeRoy Humes Lloyd Lillie Homer White William Hall Kay Ross Richard Shannon Humes Lynn Bergman East Aurora Russell White Loys Church Nursery Keith Henton Barbara Williams Ruth Alen Davis Corry Bergman Dawn Kathy Ten- Huisen Westfield, N Ronald Triscuit

Concord Girls 4-H Travels To Erie

Concord Girls 4-H Club met at the Penelec building in Erie for a floral arrangement demonstration by James Alburn of Auburn Florists. Members from Phillipsville and Union City attended. Transportation was provided by several local residents. The next meeting is set for August 11 at Sharon McCray’s home.

Concord Girls Penelec Erie James Alburn Auburn Florists Phillipsville Union City Howard Hammond Timothy Allen Joseph McCray Rupert, Morris Concord Club Sharon McCray

Engagement of Marjorie Lin da Sharp to Alton Norman Laurie

Mrs Edgar Sharp of Pullman Street Brocton announces the engagement of her daughter Marjorie Linda Sharp to Alton Norman Laurie son of Mr and Mrs Alton R Laurie Sr of Portland former Corry residents The bride elect is the late J Edgar Sharp s daughter and graduates Brocton Central School The fiancee is a Corry Area High School 1958 graduate and attends Behrend Campus of Penn State in Erie He is a grandson of Ray Laurie of Norph Center Street Corry No date has been set for the wedding.

Ray Laurie Norph Center Street Corry

Rotarians Hear Panel Discussion At Noon Dinner

Rotary Club members discussed Rotary history and impact at the Corry Hotel noon meeting led by Horton J. Davis. Allan Hasbrouck announced an August 10 inter city Rotary gathering at Corry Country Club with a poll tournament and dinner, with visitors Walter Collier of Albany and Rotarians B J Moore Wesleyville and E H Crippen Fairfield in attendance.

Rotary Club Hel Hotel Corry Horton J. Davis Rotary Allan Hasbrouck Corry Country Club Wiliam Armitage John Minor Jed Willian Leahy Walter Collier Albany B. J. Moore Wesleyville E. H. Crippen Fairfield

Columbus Picnic Plans Set for Mead Park in August

The Columbus Community Picnic organizers announced plans for the annual event at Mead Park on Saturday, August 6. A picnic lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. The coffee service will be provided by the committee, including Mr. and Mrs. John Ohra, Mrs. Ivis Messenger, and Mr. and Mrs. [unspecified].

Columbus Mead Park John Ohra Ivis Messenger

Young Lawyer Sworn In as U S Attorney Aide

Byron E. Kopp a 29 year old from DuBois was sworn in yesterday as an assistant United States attorney. He will work from Pittsburgh under U S Attorney Hubert I Teitelbaum.

U.S Pittsburgh Byron E. Kopp DuBois U. S Kopp Hubert I. Teitelbaum

WCTU Elects New Officers At Temperance Meeting

The Women's Christian Temperance Union re elected Mrs Maude Benning as president at the annual Temperance and Missions gathering held yesterday at Mrs Arlie Munsees home. Officers named to assist include Mrs Robert Shuniman vice president Mrs Alfred Haenel secretary Mrs Lillian Whiteley treasurer and Mrs Roosevelt Sorenson corresponding secretary. Rev Robert Crosby a former Cart you te missionary spoke on Christian missions and the gospel. A public meeting is set for August 2 at First Methodist to show Theobald Faces The Pact with Loyal Temperance Legion participation. Gifts for Erie Veterans Hospital were packed and a picnic at Mead Park on August 16 was announced.

Maude Benning Women’s Christian Temperance Union Colombia South America Puerto Rico Christian Missionry Crosby First Methodist Church WCTU Theobald Loyal Temperance Legion Henry Rockman Veterans Hospital Erie Mead Park

Fashion week fall silhouettes captivate editors in New York

New York couture designers presented fall outlines for 230 visiting editors. Jane Derby emphasized a ninepin silhouette with rounded skirts and narrow bodices while Oleg Cassini showcased figure hugging sheaths. Marquise designs highlighted fur, leather, and exotic pelts with a green taffeta lining and warm fur trims.

NEW York New York Couture Group Jane Derby Oleg Cassini Marquise

Barn Dance Honors Oil City Visitor

William Brown hosted a barn dance Monday at his mother Mrs. Mary Brown’s Turnpike road home in honor of current guest Linda Berry daughter of James and Mary Berry of Oil City. Twenty friends enjoyed dancing to recorded music and refreshments including sloppy Joes soft drinks and cupcakes.

Oil City William Brown Mary Brown Turnpike Road Brown Linda Berry James Berry Ol City

May File Charges Against Sinatra

The Los Angeles city attorney may file charges against Frank Sinatra after a May incident at a Hollywood nightclub lot. Sinatra denied pushing Edward E. Moran during a hearing, saying Moran approached as he stepped off a curb when a car nearly hit him. Moran testified that Sinatra shoved him and sought help from John Hopkins, who allegedly struck Moran multiple times.

Gelesary Aine Frank Sinatra Sinatra Edward E. Moran Hollywood Moran John Hopkins Hopkins

Seek Trucker As Area Bridge Hit Near French Creek

Police in CLYMER New York and Pennsylvania seek the driver of a cattle truck that struck and badly damaged a 116 foot bridge over French Creek. The span is closed to traffic with three steel girders broken and a 15 inch floor sag. Town officials estimate replacement costs between 70 000 and 100 000 dollars. A resident saw the crash and the truck leave late Sunday night.

Clymer New York Pennsylvania Hamet French Creek

Kennedy forms Citizens-for-Kennedy bloc to draw independents and foes

Sen John F Kennedy announced a new campaign group Citizens for Kennedy to attract independents Republicans and Democrats who oppose the regular party structure. Pierre Salinger said Byron White will lead as national chairman with units to be set up in every state. The move comes as Kennedy cuts short a vacation for a top level meeting.

Jack Hyannisport Mass John F. Kennedy Pierre Salinger Kennedy New York Democratic Herbert H. Lehman Lehman Salinger Citizens-for-Kennedy Byron White University of Colorado White

Things Tough All Over Ford Ad in Lancaster Paper

Lancaster California reports a humorous want ad from the Antelope Valley Press offering a 1928 Model A Ford with take over payments, illustrating local financial strain and quirky optimism amid tough times.

Lancaster Calif

Beatniks Hold Independent Convention in Greenwich Village

New York AP reports beatnik delegates from about a dozen states gather at The College of Complexes in Greenwich Village seeking a national candidate to challenge Democratic and Republican contenders. They reject formal rules, protest parliamentary procedure, and claim allegiance to no geography, promoting independence and unique personalities. Miss Beatnik of Chicago, described as 18 and five foot two, is among leading candidates with bookstore owner Bill Smith as keynote speaker.

New York Chicago College of Complexes Greenwich Village Maurice Fisheimer Fisheimer Bill Smith Gnomi Gross

Lightning Strike Damages Meadville City Hall

A bolt struck Meadville city hall during a storm, melting part of a radio antenna and raining 500 pounds of bricks and cement 75 feet to the ground. Police Chief Edward C. Gibson narrowly avoided the debris as no injuries were reported and damage was pegged at about 200 dollars.

Meadville Edward C. Gibson Gibson

Debbi Reynolds Faces TV Chore Challenge in Debut Show

Television columnist Debbie Reynolds writes about preparing ABC TV’s "A Date With Debbie" a one hour special airing Thursday Oct 27. She teams with Bill Colleran producer director and features Walter Brennan Charlie Ruggles with writers Carl Reiner Joe Stein. Both veterans took three days of dance lessons before rehearsals and Reynolds trains daily with intensive routines.

Abc-Tv Bill Colleran Debbie Walter Brennan Charlie Ruggles Carl Reiner Joe Stein

Boy 15 Drowns While Wading in Allegheny River

Charles Kappler, 15, of Verona, reportedly drowned while wading with his niece in the Allegheny River. Morgue officials said he stepped off an underwater ledge into deeper water and his body was recovered about three hours later.

Boy Pittsburgh Charles Kappler Verona Allegheny River Allegheny County Kappler

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