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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1977
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a rising figure, a possible ceremony or event, and sign references. The text is incomplete, with missing names, places, and dates, suggesting a clipped news item or random notes rather than a full report.
Fragmented OCR text mentions an incident with a vehicle and a person named Ruth, plus scattered phrases about a path and a grove. Limited readable facts prevent precise event reconstruction or location.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary aided the purchase of a new x ray machine through civic activities and fundraisers. Ruth Joyce, past president, stands with Samuel Antrim, the hospital president, as Betty Reed notes the group donated over 35000 toward the costly equipment.
Mrs Gaylord Lindsey of Spartansburg was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Donald Krasa in Corry with twenty guests. Prizes went to Mrs George Valletti Jr and Mrs Dave Burlingame. A bassinet styled cake and green yellow decor highlighted the event. Maryland visitors David Curtis Kathy Curtis and their twin sons Brendon and Carleton recently returned home after a visit in Columbus and Corry marking Brendon and Carletons first birthday. Community hayride and wiener roast set for July 30 at Elgin ball field with cash prize from a ten week money making project. Picnic planned for August 7 at 1:30 p.m. Dorcas Class First United Methodist Church outdoor picnic dinner held on Railroad Street at Mrs K S Polly Durham’s home followed by social time.
Corry Area Flower and Garden Club reminds members of a picnic this evening at Mead Park starting 7 oclock. Call Mrs. Rose Kingsley for details at 665 3263 or 665 0190. Johnstown Aid Parishioners of Columbus Community United Church of Christ sponsor an aid to Johnstown program collecting clothing bedding linens and usable items for flood victims. Mrs. Helen Bindley directs donations left at the church with access through the back door. She can be reached at 664 7215. Johnstown residents especially need baby clothing. drop at 335 Essex street or Louie Eastman at West Columbus avenue and North Center street.
A collection of local items including a banana date nut quick bread recipe with chocolate pieces and nuts, a bus trip to Chautauqua for children with a Matinee at Norton Hall, a CROP Walk reminder urging money return, Reminiscence availability, and a medical talk by Dr Roger B. Hickler on blood pressure management and medication trials.
Patricia Jackson wed E Michael Porter in Strong City Kansas with Rev Clifford Roderick officiating. Attendants included Tina Bemis matron of honor and Al Bemis best man. Out of town guests Kathleen Porter and Sharon Porter attended from Waterford. A belated reception is planned at the bride’s brother Thomas Jackson’s Essex street home on August 20.
Betty Huffman was surprised by family and friends at two celebrations for her birthday. Attendees included Lynn and Cris Peck and Glenn and Dorothy Babcock, with gifts, cake by Mrs George Smith, and remarks on hypertension awareness. A University of Louisville Horizons symposium featured Dr Hickler. Household tip offered for hiding a bedspread with a towel rack.
The ninth annual Moffatt School reunion was at Harbor Hall on Sunday with a 2 pm picnic. A business session invited Summit Crest and Lindsey alumni to join next year’s event on September 17, 1978 at the same hall. Officers named: Robert Lindstrom president, Joe Klasch vice president, Pauline Gates secretary, Mabel Knapp treasurer.
Little Miss Nicole Jackson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Jackson Jr of Fourth avenue Corry, was celebrated at a Saturday outdoor party for her second birthday observed July 21. The event hosted by her parents drew over 40 relatives and friends including grandparents Charles Jackson Sr and Carole Jackson, Mrs Mary Beckwith and Stanley Beckwith with out of town guests Miss Judith Sidney and Miss Joruna Sidney of New York City. A cookout and outdoor dinner featured many games and prizes with Holly Hobbie decorations and a themed cake. Nicole received numerous gifts and toys at the party with the JOURNAL daily promotion noted at the end.
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