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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary report notes a joint Congressional Committee considering Bricker amendments to a bill on parity donations and IAEA oversight. Mentions Eisenhower administration positions and ongoing negotiations with Senate and House leaders as committees meet.
Oss C. Bailey spoke at the Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Corry with 33 members present. Charles Keating introduced the speaker who outlined pre employment interviews and department duties such as leave approvals records and evidence for employee benefits. Robert Davidson was inducted into the organization and received a Rosary pin as remarks were offered by HP. Missiler and visiting Rotarians Joseph Sy Peter Mar Nott and G H Burt attended. Booming social notes include engagements family travels and a rowing star return from the Henley Regatta with Marilyn Gravink in Tow.
Members and 14 guests attended a Mead Park picnic hosted by the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Devotions by Mrs. O A Johns and Mrs Johnson included singing and a reading of First Corinthians. Re elected officers for the past year were Mrs Bennink president, Mrs Leon Young Tassel vice president, Mr Alfred Huenel secretary, Mr Prank Whiteley treasurer, and Mrs Charles Paterson recording secretary. reports on the State WCTU Convention at State College were shared. The next meeting, a picnic, is set for August 27 at Mead Park.
Miss Joan Harmon bride to be of Fred Jensen on August 17 was honored at a bridal luncheon by grandmother Mrs M Gillette at Corry Country Club. Attendees included sister Mrs Bernard Graham and Miss Troy Harmon, with Miss Sharon Hansen among guests. A separate shower hosted by Mrs Bertha Jensen featured games and a ham dinner, gifting the bride with an assortment of lovely items.
The Clymer Conservation Club announces its annual picnic at the club course this Saturday. Trick shooting and games start at 4 o clock with supper served at 7 p.m. Attendees should bring a well filled basket and their own table service. Coffee will be provided by the committee. Open to members families and friends.
About 45 members of the Fay family gathered Monday at Chapman's Dam near Warren for their annual reunion. A bountiful picnic dinner was served at 2 o'clock and a social hour followed. Attendees came from Orry, Warren, Lamartine, and Ellenton, Pa.
The Fitch family annual reunion gathered 68 relatives and friends at Mead Park Elks pavilion. A 1:30 picnic dinner was served and visiting continued through the afternoon. A park donation collection was taken and next year’s reunion will again be at the same location with attendees from Linesville, Wesleyville, Fairview, Elgin, New Kensington and Erie.
Mrs Berneice Olds Ames a former Carly resident now in Los Angeles was feted at a farewell party Monday at East South Street home of Miss Dorothy Kittelberger. About 12 friends attended and Mrs Ames received a hostess gift. Refreshments included salad course dessert coffee and tea.
About 125 people enjoyed the Presbyterian Men family skating party at the Corty Roller Rink last evening. Proceeds will defray expenses for local delegates to the National Council of Presbyterian Men in New York City this winter. Harvey Loveland, president, said another family skating event is planned for next month with a 300 attendance anticipated.
Mrs Lawrence McCray of West Smith Street entertained nine members of Club 15 last evening at her home. Two guests attended and a birthday gift was given to Mrs Bryc Leck. Winners included Mrs Robert Wolus and Mrs Joseph Obrok, with Mrs Flossie Fosburth and Mrs Claude Stoke as guests. The next session on August 14 will be at Mrs Obtok’s Grand Valley home to celebrate Mrs Wotus’s birthday.
Miss Ian Austin ends 39 years with the postal service and 14 years at Corry's stamp window at 5 p m today. Howard Blakeslee will succeed her at the stamp window in the local office.
Pittsburgh rookie James Mc Laughlin, 28, resigned after being charged with operating a police ambulance while intoxicated. He faced a drunken driving charge and avoided a police trial board hearing by resigning yesterday.
A scanned Buffalo TV guide lists nightly programs with multiple typos and inconsistencies such as misspelled show titles and odd timestamps. It includes news, dramas, variety shows, and late entries like The Millionaire and Captain Kangaroo amid garbled lines.
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