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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
5
A fragmentary report mentions a Wortham advisory service investor facing losses of up to 100000 dollars and a key investor being questioned. Separately a two year old girl is described as the victim in an assault and is hospitalized. the case is under investigation with the suspect unnamed.
Miss Johnson presented piano and organ students in four recitals at her East Smith Street studio. Friday’s ceremony featured Mary Jane Hillstrom and Donald Lee Hemphill in a garden wedding with Allegheny College ties and guests from multiple states and cities.
Corry High School class of 1951 marked its tenth anniversary with an evening party at the Hotel Corry. Decorations in red and white. a large turnout of out of town guests included couples from Ash tabula Ohio North East Erie Wesleyville Meadville and Bettsville Ohio among others. The event was organized by a committee led by Robert W. Clark.
Thomas W Bygate 62 deputy chief of the International Cooperation Administration division for Europe and Africa died Saturday after a brief illness in Washington. He served in the ICA during the postwar era and was noted for diplomatic and development work in Europe and Africa.
The Columbus Community Church Sunday worship was led by graduates of the Corry High School class of this year. Harold Wade led the service with assistance from Miss Dean. Linda Turben read scripture Elaine Wester offered prayer Albin Wester dedicated the offering Frank Bull delivered the sermon and Harold Wade gave benediction.
Richard Merker and son James of Shenandoah waited with Mrs At Merikes of Wright Street while attending the Corry High School Alumni reunion. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Richard Ohrn and family and others visited Trombell, Pa. A twenty fifth wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Raymond Bates was held. Mrs Roy Swinnon and Mrs Amie Kalgren visited the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Mebichael in Essex Street.
Mrs. Ben Craker hosted a piano recital at her home on York Street featuring students Paulette Burrows Christine Vanik Priscilla Bodnar Kenneth Cone Kathy Donoghue Lewis Beardsley Julia Savko and special guest Carolyn Brundage. Performances included Grandmother's Minuet Merry Scissor Grinder Hung arian Rhapsody No 2 The Spinning Song Rodeo Roundup Morning Evening Tarantelle Wishing Well Shortenin Bread Spanish Siesta Toys On Parade Jealous Eyes Spanish Lullaby and Coming Of The Springtime. Refreshments followed.
Rehearsal schedule for the Corry Centurama extravaganza starts at Corry Area High School with sessions at 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 p m. Indians and Prologue group parts rehearsed while Gay 90s and World War II casts join later. Bill Armitage directs. six to eight rehearsals daily with children during day and adults at night.
The Wright School concert showcased accordion soloists and the Osiecki Band under Jerry Osiecki. Selections included En Vie Yourself, Patty Ann Polka, Waltz Medley, and Rock and Roll. Soloists and guest performers presented a wide mix of polkas, waltzes, marches, and classic tunes to a large audience of families and friends.
Meadville visitors Marian Coulter and Virginia Reed joined Mrs George Stanford in Erie. Local Legion auxiliary members from Erie Venango Crawford counties attended a county council meeting at North East Post Home. Graduation week at West Point featured Mary Kathryn Milley and Auite Rathesilo guests of friends. Harrisburg reports delayed workers compensation checks totaling 357687 for 5410 recipients due to bookkeeping code changes starting June 1.
Mrs Paul Quitlisk accompanied by her family to Philadelphia as guest for several weeks. Stewart A Long, head of the local state employment office, attended a Defense Committee meeting in Erie yesterday. An early survey is planned to gauge farm labor needs in Erie County. Mr and Mrs M Howard Song and children Jan and Jane are en route to Washington.
Mrs. Leon Shumsky was honored at a daytime stork shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Frances McNulty at Second Avenue. Hostesses were Mrs. Emory Benson and Ms Helet H. Hoy. entertainment included Pirat Pokenn with prizes. yellow and white decorations featured a large stork centerpiece. refreshments with fruit salad wafers relishes and a decorated shower card. An array of gifts awaited Mrs. Shumsky from 18 attendees.
Mrs June Mulheirn and Miss Bhirdred attended a friend's wedding in Belleville Pennsylvania. Joanne Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Brown, was the bride. The report notes travel and social511 details from the event.
In Scranton area a station wagon carrying four graduates and five teenagers overturned after failing to negotiate a curve on Route 222. Victims include Frank Zalewski 19 Sharon Hall 18 Joyce Quirlock 18 Edward Dobreniecki 18. Survivors Ronald Palokonis 17 in critical condition Judy Bielinsky 16 in fair condition.
Mrs. L Daniels, aged 97, died at Quel Acres Nursing Home where she had been a patient for five weeks. Born May 20, 1805, at Miller's Station Crawford County, she lived in Corry since 1919 and was widow of Abraham Daniels who died in 1934. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Brink McClislin Mrs. Gll McCaslin and Mrs. Ray Richardson, one son William E Daniels, along with 2 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Brackton Funeral Home today with burial tomorrow at Pine Grove Cemetery officiated by Rev Ho Ray Harry.
Sonny Liston top heavyweight contender and Isaac Cooper were arrested on impersonating a policeman charges after forcing Dolores Ellis to halt in Fairmount Park. They were released on $300 bail each pending further hearing. Liston recently joined manager George Katz amid Patterson title considerations.
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