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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1959
Page
5
A fragmented clipping discusses American citizens and National identity with emphasis on heritage and civic duty among diverse communities. The piece hints at education, service, and regional pride without detailing specific events or dates.
Miss Abbiegail J. Williams and Howard A. Meyers Jr. were married at St. Matthias Church French Creek in a 11 30 ceremony officiated by Rev. Joseph Lepczynski. Attendants included Lynne Meyers sister of the groom and bridesmaids from Hempstead Orchard Park and Clymer. The couple will reside in Kenmare North Carolina where both will teach. The reception followed at the Cony County Club for about 300 guests.
The Golden Age Club met at the YMCA with 48 members. Mrs Maude Barnes led prayers and reading, and the group sang special songs. Three new members joined and birthday cakes were shared for members including Mrs Barnes the oldest born in June. The next event is a picnic on July 14 at Mead Park.
ARC directors met at the chapter headquarters with Robert Tunnell presiding. Ten directors attended as James Allyn was chairman and B G Bennett served as first vice chairman. The 1959 60 budget was drafted and sent to the eastern area for approval. Reports covered the National Convention in Atlantic City June 1 3 and United Fund activities. Plans for committee chair appointments were announced. First Aid committee meetings in Titusville for the Titusville Oil Centennial were noted and Corry was scheduled for August 20th. Zeke Harkleroad will visit to train First Aid instructors the week of October 12. The bloodmobile will be in Carry July 18. Election of officers was recalled for James Allyn as shurman and B G Bennett as first vice chairman.
A farewell party honoring David Lillie was held Monday evening at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Merrill Lillie of East Church Street. About 25 relatives and friends attended with dancing home movies ice cream and cake. Out of town guests came from Jamestown and Erie as Lillie prepares to enter the United States Navy at Great Lakes Training Center on June 30.
Sandra Snodgrass hosted a surprise birthday slumber party for Agnes Ann Nichols of Elyria Ohio at East Pleasant Street. Seven girls attended dancing listening to records and playing badminton after which breakfast rolls doughnuts and milk were served. The group adjourned to their homes the next morning. George served as second vice chairman with secretary and treasurer to be appointed at the July 26 meeting.
Charles Shuss golf pro at Corry Country Club spoke to the Corry Rotary Club about early golf history. He traced origins to the British empire and Scottish improvements, noting evolving rules. Morgan Beverly rejoined the club, with William Leaby on piano and Mr Batel and Horton J. Davis leading singing.
The annual State Lot School Reunion for former teachers pupils and friends will be held Saturday on the school grounds. In case of rain the event moves to Grange Hall at Spartansburg. Attendees are asked to bring a well filled basket table service beverages and something for the program.
Members of the Sparta Merged High School Class of 1949 held their tenth reunion at Gihale's Sombrero Room. Frank Kampet served as toastmaster, Willan Boythe gave the invocation, and Evelyn Merkle led a group singing.
Lester Danner presided as devotions led by Earle Billey. Cass Dahl and Bryan Stowe named publicity and membership chairs. Ross Mead spoke on fingerprinting with a demonstration and photos. Rev. George Myers offered closing prayer. next meeting date to be announced.
The Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met with 10 members on TanI Street. Mrs Ruth Lyons led devotions, Mrs Harold Carlson oversaw business. Refreshments of gelatin cookies coffee and tea were served. Next meeting is planned for July 26 with Mrs Howard VanTassel and will include a wiener roast.
Mrs LeRoy Wiley presided over a church council session of the Assembly of God Church with Mrs LeRoy Hamilton. Refreshments followed the meeting. The next session is planned at East Pleasant Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Todd Pir of Spartansburg. The group viewed slides and photographs from the senior trip to Wallington and graduation week. nearly all class members attended.
SPOLETO Italy AP Louis Armstrong, a renowned jazz trumpeter nearing 59, is reported much improved after a pneumonia attack. Doctors say he rested well overnight and expects to leave the hospital in a few days. initial chest pains led to concern of a heart attack.
A New York bound TWA jet with 107 passengers was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport after a phone warning claimed a husband planted an incendiary bomb in the body of the plane. No device was found.
Irene Solomon recounts a frightening home invasion by a young bandit who wore a brown pork pie hat and a gray suit. The suspect bragged about the act and expressed thrill in dressing well as he and a companion fled with $67.
The coroner's jury ruled the fatal shooting of a woman in New Kensington an accident. Frank Monaco, who fired the shot, did not testify at the inquest as jurors concluded the act was unintentional under the Wild West era context.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip drew vast crowds in Quebec City during a 13 hour visit aboard Britannia. The Queen inspected an infantry regiment as colonel in chief and spoke with photographers at a widely covered state dinner. They planned moves toward Trois Rivieres and Montreal with a meeting with President Eisenhower looming.
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