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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1959
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR listing shows weights and figures for multiple athletes and events. Names include Follett and Lawrence mile, with various weights and times such as 41.8 fat and 16.3 fat. The text appears to be a partial sports or meeting ledger with measurements and placements.
Naomi S. Johnson’s piano students performed a spring recital at the YMCA with many participants including Lois Crosby Judy Lindholm Rae Roberts and Barbara Wickwire. Also listed were Carmen Piccirillo Wanda Renry and Marlene Wells among others. Participation losses included Beth Blakeslee Sylvia Schneider and Shirley Diemer.
The third meeting of the new ly organized Agriculture 4 H Beavers was held Monday evening at Beaverdam with Jeffery Brown hosting. Officers elected earlier include Jerry Weber president Thomas Edwards vice president Susan Ladd secretary and Dennis Proctor treasurer. The group chose projects for the year and worked on record books. Mrs Brown provided refreshments and the next meeting is set for June 29 with Kenneth and Eugene McChesney and Roy Ladd as local leader.
Thirty members of the YMCA Ladies Auxiliary and their families enjoyed a tureen picnic at Mead Park on Monday evening. Dinner was served at 6 oclock followed by a social evening of visiting. Mrs. Estella Wells chaired the event with cochairman Mrs. Edwin Cole and assistant Mrs. Dale Paige.
During last night’s Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge session a memorial service for Rebekahs was announced to be held at the First Methodist Church on Sunday. Noble Grand Mrs. Merrill Lillie presided and the meeting adjourned after noting July 7 for the next gathering following a drill team practice.
Cory Rotarians hosted guest speaker Robert E. Forrester Aero Supply engineer introduced by Ha Hickle. Forrester described airplane fuel system types components valves and engine controls stressing proper operation and fuel use during takeoff. Lester R. Lopus reported on the Rotary convention in New York City last week. Two guests C Kenneth Christiansen and Miss Chira Groth of Essen Germany attended along with singing led by William Racemeyer and piano by William Leuby.
Bakers and Sewer 4-H Club met yesterday at 1 30 p m with Mrs. Hubert Watrous of R D 4. Ten members attended and contributed refreshments. President Miss Judy Darnoall conducted the business session. The next meeting will be June 22 with Miss Darlene Pier of R D 4.
The General Council of take Erie Presbytery met at the Corry First Presbyterian Church. Members attended from Bradford, Erie, Franklin, Warren, Gil City, Meadville, Hartstown, Conneaut Lake, Kane, North East and Corry. The Calvin Circle of the Women's Association served lunch. Mrs. Willard Dyckes chairs the circle and Rev. Paul F Bauer is moderator.
The 22nd annual reunion of Harbor Half School alumni was held at Harbor Half Community House with about 40 attendees from Leon Cherry Creek and Painted Post New York. A picnic dinner followed at 1 pm and a program of music and readings was enjoyed. All officers and committee chairs were re elected for next year. The gathering will be conducted again on the second Saturday in June.
The Dixieland Players of East Branch Grange rehearse for a restaging of their minstrel show. After successful performances on April 25 at East Branch Grange Hall and in Warren, the show returns Friday June 19 at 8:30 PM in Spartansburg Grange Hall with new features. Tickets are sold by Grange members or at the door.
In Santa Monica California AP reports singer Peggy Lee 39 won a divorce from her third husband actor Dewey Martin 35. The court heard his jealousy and use of vile language and control before her singing engagements. She did not seek alimony and both kept personal property.
Governor Earl K. Long, confined in Galveston for 19 days, is to travel to Louisiana and may be readmitted to the Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. The move resolves a court petition but leaves his gubernatorial status unsettled as Lt. Gov. Frazar contends Long remains governor upon return. Blanche Long sails from Baton Rouge with officials to accompany him.
Funeral services for Mrs Eita McCray Casler who died Monday at Cribs Methodist Home Meadville will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with Rev Sherman Epler officiating. Interment in Clymer Cemetery. Mrs Casler born Corry April 5 1875 daughter of Albert and Clara Johnson a member of Clymer Methodist Church Clymer Grange and charter member of Clymer 20th Century Club Survivors include brother Guy Johnson of Pananny Bisler and Mrs Minnie Cooke of California plus several nephews and nieces Friends may call today 7 to 8 p.m. and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Erie police report an officer and a partner rescued a 12 year old trapped by a warehouse door while pursuing two youths. Patrolman Woolis freed the boy from the double doors after hearing cries, and both juveniles were later processed at headquarters.
Harrisburg AP reports the House Education Committee backed four bills granting a $300 annual raise for teachers after 30 years of service. The pay increases would be limited to the maximum salary level and move to the floor for action.
Paris designer Elsa Schiaparelli condemns American men as lazy and sloppy, decrying casual living and lack of formality she encountered on trips to New York. She argues correct dress is part of good manners and that grand moments require elegant attire even as she accepts casual wear for informal occasions.
Washington AP Democrats urge President Eisenhower to seek a public verdict on his legislative program via television radio and speeches. Sen Mansfield and Senate leaders say airing the record will spur a national battle with Republicans who defend the administration. Dirksen and Morton back Ike as a strong salesman and discuss 15 minute radio appearances to rally support for foreign aid and other bills.
Torrential rains lash south and central China troubling the communist regime. By early June 1960, 90 square miles in Guangdong flooded with millions mobilized for drainage. Wuhan and Canton suffer heavy flooding. Hong Kong reports 45 deaths and 5,000 homeless. Weather systems threaten further downpours as forecasts call for continued drenching.
Maurice M. Muligan 74 a Kansas City attorney who practiced from 1934 to 1945 died yesterday. He helped smash the political machine of Tom J. Pender by pursuing prosecutions for vote fraud and income tax evasion.
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