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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
5
Lawmakers push a fresh spending package as opposition and government factions clash over funding priorities. Officials argue the plan boosts growth while critics warn of mounting deficits and potential tax impacts.
Carol Ann Hasselt and James McCray Proper wed in a double ring ceremony at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church officiated by Rev. Earl Docherty. The reception followed at First Presbyterian with about 200 guests as families from Meadville Erie and Columbus celebrated. the couple plan a south and Washington DC wedding trip.
The 1959 60 Corry Area High School Parent Teacher Association executive board met at the high school to appoint committee chairmen. President Walter Deutschlander presided with six members present and discussed money raising efforts including a mock bake sale in the fall. Treasurer Norbert Bachomer proposed name and address tag samples for sale in the fall.
Erie County Daughters of American Revolution invite members to a Flag Day luncheon on Saturday June 13 at First Methodist Church Erie hosted by the Presque Isle Chapter Attorney Richard V Scarpitt to speak Reservations due by June 6 to Mrs Homer Kolstee phone 2 2730.
Mrs. Merrill Lillie presided as noble grand of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge for a regular session in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall. Reports covered the Northwest District meeting in Furell Pennsylvania and the lodge memorial service for Mrs. John Krasa who plans to move soon. A gift was given, refreshments served to 30 members, and the next session was announced for June 16.
Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church elected officers for the coming term at its last meeting of the season hosted by Mrs. M. S. Reed on West Columbus Avenue. A tureen picnic followed the 6 30 gathering with assistance from Mrs. Don Williams Mrs. William Seitz and Mrs. Edgar Alexander. Officers chosen were Keppel Tiffany president Elimear Wassink first vice president M S Reed second vice president Rene Counasse secretary and Don Williams treasurer. The next session was scheduled for October 6.
The Columbus Grange hosts a Monday evening session at the Grange Hall with speaker Trooper Salvadore L. Rodriguez from Erie Troop El Public Relations and Safety office. He will discuss highway safety beginning at 8:30 with a call for strong attendance.
A son, Randy William, was born yesterday in Cincinnati to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hurlbut. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Richard Hurlbut of Wright Street. Also, a son was born today to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Pratt of Olean New York. Mrs Pratt is the former Mary Ellen Bell of this city.
Members of Girl Scout Troop No 317 with mothers and guests shared a turkey dinner Monday at the Episcopal Church under Rev William Seitz Jr blessing. Afterward the girls performed musical selections and skits led by patrols 1 2 and 3.
The Martha Circle of the First Methodist Church met with Mrs. Robert Marsh on East South Street for an evening devotion led by anvil youny. Mrs. Correll spoke on mission work in Algeria Africa and Japan. Twenty members and one guest attended. Next meeting set for July 7 at Mead Park. Hosts Mrs Jol Wellenhoffer and Mrs. Fred Marsh served refreshments.
Mrs Merle Dodd hosted the Mary Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service with 21 attendees including guest Mrs Robert MacGregor. Devotions led by Mrs Zuella McElroy featured Psalm 27 titled Alone With God. Officers elected: Joseph Hair chair, McIntyre vice chair, Dodd secretary, Gagnon treasurer, Louie Williams devotional chair, M L McIntyre sunshine chair. Next session a Mead Park picnic is planned for Tuesday July 7.
Corry Country Club announces a Ladies Day golf event tomorrow with both morning and afternoon play. A luncheon is planned at 1 o clock followed by a business session. Bridge players will meet at a later date.
Louis Auer of East Congress street and Myrile Harvey of Mead avenue were united in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev Paul F. Bauer at 5 30 last evening. A wedding supper for 24 immediate family members followed. A three tiered cake by Mrs Harald Messinger, niece of the bride, served as centerpiece with Mrs Ruth Hoenes and Miss Florence Miller as hostesses. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside at 52 gress street.
Mrs. Robert Long honored eight year old Sharon Long at a birthday party Monday evening at Mead Park. Fifteen friends attended with prizes awarded to Luann Peiffer Margaret Frisina Debbie Reed Betsy Bracken and Cindy Stureis. The event featured salads sandwiches relish Kool Aid gelatin and cake.
May activities show 114 new applications raising active files to 745 with 413 male and 332 female. Forty four job openings were received and 55 were called for interviews with 61 referred to employers. Seventeen aptitude tests were given as overpayments audits reached 161. At month end 1,456 weeks of unemployment were claimed and 22 compensation applications approved.
An explosion from a propane gas truck wreck on Route 122 near Haven Pennsylvania killed eleven people and injured fifteen as spectators gathered. Firefighter among the dead, a radar-trailer rammed the halted vehicle, igniting a ball of fire. The disaster echoes a December Allentown blast that killed seven and injured twenty two.
Phillip Glass, senior at Greenville High School, won a cash prize of 2006 from a $25000 trust fund set up by the late FC Gibson. The prize was awarded at commencement after competitive exams among seniors. He may use the money as he wishes.
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