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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an amaro of training, knee injury to a son, a Baptist reference, and a road ending in ranges. The readable items include a date fragment and mentions of driving and service, but details are too damaged to establish a clear event, date, or proper names.
The ceremony took place at 10 a m at St Thomas the Apostle Church with Rev Cyril H. Cooper officiating. The couple, from Columbus and Corry, left for a one week honeymoon at Virginia Beach. The bride wore a white nylon Jade over net and taffeta dress with a square neckline and veil. The groom is brother of Mrs Marlyn Jukes. A reception followed at the Knights of Columbus Hall with about 150 guests attending from multiple cities.
Members of Troop 487 Conehway School moved to Intermediate Scouts at a fly up held in Mead Park. Twelve girls and leaders received pins, led by Mrs. Waller Krupa and assisted by Mrs. Ilo Harvey, with songs and the Girl Scout Promise during the ceremony.
Members of the Warren College Women’s Club and guests enjoyed a delightful program last evening by 12 Warren Boy Choir members under Byron L. Swanson. The annual event at the YMCA featured songs from old favorites and show tunes, praised by attendees.
Esther Circle of First Methodist held a picnic supper at Mead Park last evening with eleven members and two guests. Mrs Henry Hancock led devotions on How Christ Can Change A Life. Mrs Mia Crabbe chaired the business session. plans made to host the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting Sunday evening at the church. A July 1 picnic at Mead Park was announced with Miss Clara Hill as sunshine chair and K B Durham as refreshments chair.
The executive board invites all women of the First Presbyterian Church to a tea on the lawn tomorrow from 2 to 6 pm. Proceeds support the medical mission fund for home and abroad. An abundant offering is urged.
The Fullom family gathered at Mead Park on Saturday for a reunion with about 45 members attending. Officers elected were T. J. Pullom president Carl Fullom vice president Linda Bailey secretary and treasurer and Mrs Ethel Spencer in charge of the table for next year. The afternoon featured visiting and children enjoyed activities, with Mrs Lewis Swan of Ene Michigan attending as an out-of-town member.
The Readers Club term closing met yesterday at Hotel Corry with a luncheon for nine members in the main dining room. Miss Ida Ohrn led a brief business session. Mrs V. Phillips, Mrs Ira Miller and Mrs Blanche Sullivan were elected to the program committee. A summer meeting schedule was set, starting June 15 at the home of Mrs Ralph Curtis on Market Street in Columbus.
Two workshops for camp leaders are set for June 17 and June 24 at the Girl Scout Cabin in Mead Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sessions cover nature program development with crafts and storytelling, dramatics, songs, and cooking. Attendees should bring a nose bar. coffee provided. Job openings on camp staff include an assistant tender for July 18–24 and a Red Cross First Aid certified role. Contact Mrs. Merrill Wade or Mcs. Robert Jolley for details.
Mrs Earle Bliley hosts the Orpha Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service with 17 members attending. Devotions led by Mrs Harold Armitage featured Faith from Hebrews and Bible passages, closing with prayer. Plans include a rummage sale September 25 and 26 to aid the church building fund.
Thirteen ticket holders claimed merchandise during last week’s Treasure Daze two day promotion. About 400 dollars in prizes went unclaimed as merchants refused to honor some winning numbers. The Chamber of Commerce will guarantee one prize. Winners and prizes include Mrs Lilia Parker, William Tal, Mrs Charles Bowman, Mrs Charles Patterson, Helen Stockton, Rev Paul Bowlby, Charles Weston Jr, Mrs W Heminger, Mrs Arden Bennett, Mrs William Halfast, Mrs Glenn Sanderson, Mrs Howard King, and Mrs Alvin Dunneyard with various prizes from local merchants.
AP reports negotiations in the steel industry restart in New York with four weeks until the deadline. Four-man teams from 12 major steel companies and the United Steelworkers of America paused for a week. The three year contract covers 500 000 members and expires June 30. A strike seems likely if no agreement by then.
Hollywood highlights James Garner moves from the Maverick TV wrap to the feature Cash McCall from Cameron Hawley. The film marks his strongest box office draw to date, with industry buzz suggesting strong performance despite mixed reactions to his prior work. Sinatra clarifies he had three million sellers early in his career and remains a top selling artist today.
Anna Kelton Wiley an 82 year old delegate from Washington D C stands out at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention opening with sharp remarks and lively plans. She recalls the federation’s role in creating the Women’s Army Corps and supporting the Pure Food and Drug Law while detailing her 23rd convention attendance and leadership in multiple groups.
Fragmented OCR text recalls a chemistry physician Wiley famed as the only man with a four year Harvard degree. It hints at marriage timing and public reactions, mentioning a protest culture and a federation of women's clubs as a political force shaping lawmaking.
State Insurance Department holds hearings on proposed Blue Cross rate increases across multiple plans in Pennsylvania. Hearing cities include Philadelphia Pittsburgh Allentown Wilkes-Barre and Harrisburg with average increases reported around 33 to 286 percent depending on the plan and organization.
AP reports ant-CIO President George Meany urging a declaration of war by organized labor against discriminatory anti labor legislation. Speaking to 2,000 at the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers Union convention, he blamed government and business for attacking labor and warned of a political fight in legislative halls if the bill passes. He criticized the Eisenhower administration and Congress for pressuring wage increases and inflated stock options.
France Ferdinand Vidalia claimed intense love for Brigitte Bardot and demanded removal from France to forget her. Police detained him after an alleged theft in Villefranche, an incident he described as a misguided attempt to flee.
Pittshaven reports 833 percent for its less comprehensive play and 24 percent for one standard PHN while Northeastern shows a 7 percent figure. Data appears fragmented with unclear context and missing dates or event details.
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