Finest Class In Decade Graduates At Corry High
Two hundred fifty seven graduates at Corry Area High School marked the 104th commencement with scholarship windfall totaling more than 55075 from multiple sources. Principal Russell Brant called this year’s class the finest in years, noting fewer disciplinary issues and strong staff consensus. The V and Betty Phillips Scholarship led the list, aiding 30 students with 1300 each as they head to 16 colleges and universities. Several named scholars and their schools are listed, followed by Fisher Allen and Lucy Morris scholarship recipients and the Wolves Club of Erie support.
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Corry Area High School
Russell Brant
Brant
V. and
Betty Phillips
Pisher-Allen
Edward M. and
Irene Fisher Allen
Gary Bensink
Ohio Institute of Technology
Monica Clark
Clarion State College
Rebecca Fairchild
Mercyhurst College
Lynn Gates
University of Pittsburgh
Deborah Jones
Computer ‘Technical Institute
Pittsburgh
Jeanne Martin
Duquesne University
Roberta Ormsbee
Edinboro State College
Jeanne Sanders
Grace Webb
Geneva College
Debbie Woodworth
Lucy A. Morris
Lucy Morris
Sparta
Shawn Baker
University of
Corry
Lectern
Corry Class of 1977 Commencement Noted For Poise
Last night's graduation in Corry showcased a mature, confident Class of 1977 with poised speakers including Superintendent Charles Krepps and school board president Robert Jay. Students appeared happy and engaged, reflecting stronger preparation from families and schools for post high school life in business and education.
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Sederessutd
Charles Kreps
Robert Jay
Krepps
Krepp
Syster
Young in Good Graces Amid Controversy Over Racist Claims
President Carter maintains cordial relations with Andrew Young after Young calls several presidents racist including Nixon Ford Lincoln and Russians. An administration source says Young is not in trouble and Carter supports hearing tough talk but won t back Young s demand for an apology. White House staged brief questions in the driveway as Goldwater calls for Young s removal.
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Washington
Andrew Young
White House
Abraham Lincoln
Carter
U.N
Oval Office
Martin Luther King
Young
Sbe
Adeed
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Jody Powell
Playboy Magazine
Richard M. Nixon
Gerald R. Ford
Nixon
Ford
Raymond Contract Settled After Workers Ratify Agreement
Yesterday Local 629 of the UAW and Barnes Group Inc. ratified a new three year labor contract for Associated Spring and Raymond Merchandise Division. The deal, effective June 8 1977, secures wage increases cost of living protections improved life and health coverage and new vacation benefits. Negotiators included Maurice Della Vecchia Roy Reed and Richard Daniels for the company and Daniels Joseph Goclano James Briskie Janice Carlson and others for the union. Cooper Industries faces contract expiration next Friday June 17.
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United Auto Workers
UAW
Associated Spring and
Raymond Merchandise
Barnes Group, Inc
St. Elizabeth's Parish Center
Maurice Della Vecchia
Roy Reed
Richard Daniels
Della Vecchia
William Helmintoller
Donald Smith
Daniel McEldowney
Daniels
Bills Seek More State Aid for Local Schools in House
Philadelphia leaders pushed two measures to boost local school funding as 7,000 residents gathered at the Capitol. A $260 million subsidy could lift property tax pressure, while a state authority to sell ponds would fund Philadelphia schools, totaling $161 million next year. Governor Shapp urged careful tax plans amid talks on income, sales, and business taxes. The Senate signaled altered tax sentiment after earlier opposition.
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Hamulisburg
House
James Manderino
House Appropriations Committee
Philadelphia
Shapp
Capitol
State Stalls Con Game Becomes Consumer Protection Action
The Bureau of Consumer Protection reached an agreement against Ronald Feltenberger and Bruce D W Feltenberger doing business as Northwest Credit Exchange Dialist of Erie and The Little Black Book Company. The firms faced charges over misused funds, advance fees, and failed advertising promises. The parties agree to cease debt collection for two years and refund or account for client funds.
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Bureau of Consumer Protection
Ronald §. Feltenberger
Bruce D.W. Feltenberger
Northwest Credit Exchange
Dialist of
Erie
Little Black Book Company
French Street
Bureau
Dialist of Erie
Meadville
Corry
Wesleyville
Pennsylvania
Dialist
Winter Returns Bring Freezing Temps Across Pennsylvania
The Corry area recorded a low of 30 degrees overnight as a late cold snap returned. Bradford peaked at 28, Erie at 47, and Pittsburgh tied a June record at 39. The National Weather Service warned the chill would linger another day with varied conditions forecast.
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Corry
Mra. Paula Mountain
Mra Mountain
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Erie
Wilkes Barre
Pittsburgh
National Weather Service
Philadelphia
Weather Service
Flower box tucked under paper as cold snap hits Corry
Corry area residents from the Flower and Garden Club placed a downtown flower box beneath a newspaper to protect plants during a subfreezing night. The scene, captured by photographer McMichael, highlights community efforts to shield greenery from early winter cold.
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Corry
Corry Area
Flower and Garden Club
McMichael
Cross Slated To Resurface Two Roads
Cross and Co. Contractors Inc. of Union City won bids to widen and resurface Route 89 from Route 6 to Crawford County line and the Corry to Clymer Corry Clymer road Legislative Route 25054. Work on Route 89 faces at least a one year delay for bridge projects.
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Wattsburg
Corry
Clymer
Vincent Kennerknecht
Kennerknecht
Penndot
Cross and Co. Contractors Inc
Union City
the Journal
Ward
Route 6
Crawford County
Cross
New York State
Corry- Clymer
Ene
Warren
Corry Man Faces Assault and Drug Charges
A Corry man Andrew John Sor, 20, allegedly assaulted a 18 year old at a party and was arrested by state and city police. Victim Robert Beckwith, 18, suffered facial and body injuries. Sor was arraigned on simple assault charges and later held on drug violations. Also charged in Concord township were Bruce L. Thompson, 20, and a male juvenile with possession of marijuana.
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Corry
Andrew John- Sor
West Smith Street
Robert Beckwith
East South Street
Beckwith
Johnson
Patsy Nichols
Bruce L. Thompson
Columbus
Concord Township
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Michael Andrus
Edinboro
Cheryl Armitage
Slippery Rock
Michael Eastman
Andrews University
Ann Kolaja
Fredonia
Cardy Morris
Penn State
Cheryl PcQueen
Clarion
Anne Wieliczko
Gary Kenniston
Janet Lillie
Univ. of Pittsburgh
Debra McIntyre
Cheryl Ross
Michael Rushin
Cathy Shaver
Doreen Drennen
Mercyhurst
Larry Hixson
Mansfield
Robert Tobin
Lisa Toy
Dickinson
Tim Vinca
William Barton
Richard Chase
Behrend
Duu
James Bogniak
Geniece Coleman
Corry Grads
Rick Martin
Raymond
Associated Spring
William Helminoller
Helmintoller
Cooper Industries
Senate
Lamont E. Jaquith
Edward ( Webber Clyde B. McCray
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