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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1961
Page
5
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The Women’s Relief Corps of Pennsylvania elected officers at its 81st encampment in Harrisburg. Henny Hyoyernalds street was named chairman of the executive Board, with Gertrude Esplen of Erie and others named to senior and junior positions. The corps funds the Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville and supports Soldiers and Sailors Home Hospital and the VA hospital in Erie. The group traces its origins to Gettysburg, aiding Civil War veterans and their families.
The marriage of Miss Marjorie Marie Jaquith and David Merrill Lille took place Saturday afternoon at Evangelical United Brethren Church. The ceremony featured a double ring, organ music by Charles Koch, and a musical quartet with bridesmaids and family members in lavender and white. The couple, both from local families, will reside at 337 East Church street after a Canada honeymoon leaving in orchid and white attire. Out-of-town guests attended from multiple states including Ohio and New York.
Janet Muckinhaupt, to wed Tony Amoroso on August 12, was feted yesterday at a West Smith Street home. Miss Adeline Ross and Misses Teresa Haye Marion Ross hosted a pink themed shower with gifts under a pink umbrella, parasol favors, games, witty awards, and refreshments.
A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Franklin R Joy of R D 1 Corry. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Robert W Clark R D 4 Corry. Earlier, a daughter arrived yesterday to Mr and Mrs Michael Bulley Jr on Yahwest Frederick Street at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Montes of West Church street have returned from a two week motor trip through the West visiting Phoenix Arizona Las Vegas New Mexico and Festus Missouri. They also spent time with Dr Florence Meehan and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Staamann of Oxford Michigan and Mrs Edith Kirkpatrick of Grand Ledge Michigan were weekend visitors at Eva Perkins home in Kingstreet.
A stork shower honoring Mrs Jamies W Adams of Clymer was held at the home of Mrs Blaine Burkett with cohostess Mrs Robert Hulett. Guests played games with prizes awarded to Mrs Helene McCasin Edna Williams Glenn A Babcock and the guest of honor. Mrs Babcock won the special award. Lunch of cake ice cream and coffee was served to 14 relatives and friends. Mrs Adams received many gifts.
Miss Applebee honored at a Friday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Bruce McCray at her 5th avenue home. Attended by 39 guests, she received a white carnation corsage, gifts, and a two tier cake with a glass slipper. Union City Elgin Sherman Clymer Corry guests attended. Miss Applebee to wed Russell McCray on May 5.
Masons family picnic yesterday at Mead Park brought guests from Union City Spartansburg Columbus Bear Lake Erie and Philadelphia. After a bountiful dinner at 1 30 the group planned a 1962 gathering with Charles Roberts as chairman assisted by William Johnson Jr and Wilbur Rickers. The committee thanks A and B Bottling Company for soft drink donation.
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A picnic dinner celebrated Kenneth Sloan turning five and Frank Sloan turning one. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Minglin, John and David of Ev My, Mrs Phillip Mul Akin, Mrs George Sloan, and three Mildren of Corry.
A church calendar notes Monday at 7 30 p m the MYF meeting with youth leaders and the pastor in the chapel. Tuesday at 7 20 p m the Education Commission meets. Wednesday at 7 20 p m a mothers dwelling for 64 and 5 year old children is planned at Mead Park Red Top Pavilion. Thursday at 2 30 p m the Christian Social Concerns Commission meets after Hour of Prayer and Bible study.
Pennsylvania Senator Hugh Scott criticized Kennedy aides claiming they influence President Kennedy and hinder administration policies. He urged caution over advisers and argued Nixon would have steered the ship of state differently during the past six months.
AP reporting from FBI Director J Edgar Hoover shows a sharp rise in serious crime across the United States. A murder occurred every 58 minutes and a forcible rape every 4 minutes, with aggravated assault and robbery rising notably. The Uniform Crime Reports indicate 1960s patterns driven by population growth and broad increases across major crime categories.
The Pennsylvania State Pharmacy Board ordered pharmacists to end the practice of giving trading stamps with prescription sales. The board called the practice unethical and not in the public interest. Sol Turnoff of Philadelphia noted Allegheny County has long allowed the practice.
Two Butler County cousins drowned in the Allegheny River yesterday while at a beach outing with families. A witness from the Allegheny County community Pohwe said the youths apparently went to a spot where the river drops off sharply.
An automobile slammed into the side of a tractor trainer in Lancaster Pennsylvania yesterday. Four people in the car died and the driver identified as Richard Curt, 27, lost control after crossing railroad tracks at a high speed. State police investigated the deadly crash.
In Metz France nine people died and twenty two were wounded as French paratroopers enraged by a comrade's death attacked anyone who appeared Algerian. The mob stormed a bar and railway station buffet, killing a paratrooper and a French bartender, and injuring many Algerians. Police reported seventeen Algerians badly wounded and two paratroopers killed.
Harold G Skinner pled guilty before Alderman Cobbett as charges include reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a current inspection sticker. Bound over to the next term on a property bond. damage estimates uncertain and the Floyd car noted.
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