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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1961
Page
5
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Mr and Mrs Earl Price and children Tonya Diane and Lar returned from a vacation visiting Alexandria Virginia with Mr and Mrs George McQuistynana ramnly. They toured the Franciscan Monastery in Washington DC the largest church in the United States and a replica of the Holy Land. They also saw the Battle of Manassas at Manassas Virginia and visited the White House. Miss Phyllis Jensen and Miss Barbara Gibas returned from a week long trip to Atlantic City Ocean City and Wildwood by the Sea New Jersey.
Mr and Mrs Thomas R Shupe and their two teen daughters Catherine 17 and Emma Lee have relocated to Corry. He is the new superintendent of Corry Area schools and she a former teacher and avid bridge player. Catherine plans Grove City College after Liberal Arts studies while Emma Lee, 14, enjoys swimming dancing and painting. The family previously lived in McDonald Pa and Pittsburgh born Catherine in Boston and Emma Lee in Pittsburgh.
Miss Zusella Harvey was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted Wednesday evening at Mrs David Harvey’s Wattsburg home. Cohostess Miss Lylé Johnson helped plan. Eighteen guests enjoyed games with prizes for Ms HL Ray Harris and Mrs Kenneth Harvey. Refreshments featured fruit salad rolls raponkes tea coffee and panel fairs displayed bride dolls. Miss Harvey, to wed Carl Clabbatt on August 12, received many gifts.
A son was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr William R Roller and Mrs Roller of Kane. The birth adds to local families and marks another arrival in the area with no complications reported.
Mrs D Crawford hosted a Bermuda Hop dance at the YMCA to honor her children Darlene DiAnne and David whose birthdays fall this month. They plan to move August 1 to Springfield Mass where Major Crawford serves in the US Air Force.
Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church holds a missions emphasis on Sunday with several appointees present. Sermon by David Rickard to Nigeria at 11 a.m., and remarks by the Olson and Brandauer families for Sierra Leone Hong Kong, plus Dr Ronald Willey and Rev Edwin Fisher. Testimonies and youth hour at 6:45 p.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. Charles Koch promotes the event.
VFW Ladies of Kane plan to attend the Northwestern County Council meeting on August 6 at 2 30 p m in Kane. Mrs Alma Slagle won the attendance award for the evening as 10 members were served refreshments by Mrs Mildred Sorenson and Mrs Emma Glover of Bristolford. Next meeting set for August 24.
Miss Carolyn Clow of Dunkirk and Milo Obert of Hirilland wed in a Saturday ceremony at First Baptist Church in Binkwk. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Belmont Cust, wore a Chantilly lace gown with Sabrina neck, carrying carnations and roses. Attendants included Colleen Cise as maid of honor and Patricia Damon as bridesmaid. A 200-guest reception followed. the couple plans to reside on Bolivar Drive after an east coast honeymoon. Mrs Obert is a Dunkirk High School graduate. Mr Obert, Spar tansburg High School, works for Brimhhurst Construction.
The son of Sir Winston Churchill was granted a divorce on grounds of desertion in 1956 after a petition by his wife alleged adultery. The couple, married in 1948, faced a dismissed petition earlier in the proceedings.
Abbe Reformed Church members in Clemer gathered for a Mead Park outing with a picnic dinner. About twenty attendees enjoyed games and humorous prizes. Peter Schuman led coffee, with a committee including James Gravink, Clifford Schreus, Notman TeCroney Chatyawn, and Sparks crew assisting.
A bridal shower honored Jean Anderson last evening at the home of Mrs. Walter Rininger with 17 guests. Awards were presented to Sindre Mitchell, Dean Mitchell, Merle Cummins, Arlene Grace, You Long, Velma Long, Verna Hess, James Smith and Jean Anderson. Favors were miniature umbrellas. the table featured a large white wedding bell with pink bows.
Morrisville Pennsylvania resident Kovert Luft, age 80, died Thursday in a railroad viaduct crash west of here. The incident was reported near Paints Post New York as authorities investigated the fatality and cause.
A social psychology lecturer told a conference that thinner people show higher conduct standards and stronger self control, with women reportedly more affected. He cited research and noted drunken driving as a public safety issue, though alcohol laws complicate judgments.
The Department of Labor reports steel industry employment rose 11 percent in the first six months of this year, reflecting broader gains in the sector. Work force gains are linked to demand and plant activity in major steel cities.
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