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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
5
Reveal Betrothal of Faith Irene Marsh to John F Hamilton. Faith is a senior at Clymer Central School. John F Hamilton is a 1960 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School. He works at the Wisco Corporation in Mexdyille. The couple plans a summer wedding in Sacgertown, Pennsylvania.
Girl Scout Troop No 468 met Wright School on Saturday and toured the Model Dairy Company plant on West Smith Street. Leaders Mrs Richt Daniels and Mrs Louis Sprovert guided the group through washing sterilizing filling and capping of bottles and making chocolate milk and cottage cheese. Participants included Kio Bosak Marlene Zajac Kathy Toth Christine Sprovert Linda Daniils Terriann Miles Loraine Bogert Christine Micki Varasso Connie Wickwire Claudia Selita Betsy Bracken Terri McCray. The planned picnic and ball game were cancelled though a mother and daughter softball game will be held at the high school later. Regular sessions at Wright School 2 pm to 3 pm on Wednesdays continue.
Iitiopunad AP reports a 28 year old prisoner named Payne climbed a water tower at Western State Prison after last night protest. He claims solitary confinement conditions are filthy and cruel and he will not come down without a promise of relief. Officials say he may stay atop until he agrees to descend.
The article discusses proposed tax cuts on travel and broader tax reform measures. It mentions transportation amendments and potential extensions of corporate income and excise taxes. Named entities appear garbled. no clear dates or places are readable.
Mr and Mrs Charles Michniak and San Giez of Taylor Center enjoyed a three day stay at the home of Mrs Michniak’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Joseph Piccardi of Columbus. PEC William D Lord has returned to duty with the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune after leave with family. Mr. and Mrs Williams Lord of Blain and Mr. and Mrs Bei Clark of Los Angeles with others returned to guests Mrs Frank Say of North Center Street. Mr and Mrs Clark left yesterday for their California trip.
Watson family reunion gathered at Mead Park on a Sunday afternoon with 53 attending. A teen dinner was served at 1 pm hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Teed with help from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Southwick. Mabel Bennett of Union City honored as oldest present. Mark Bennett of Waterford youngest. Daniel Bennett elected president for the year. other officers named. Candy and balloons given to children. park facilities used for a high-spirited gathering. Next year planned in June at Chynation Club venue, with local families listed as attendees.
Police suspend one of their most intensive 18 day searches for a year old girl Mary Ann Verdenthia missing since July 7. Authorities follow up on information and tips while the case focuses on her aunt’s home in Bloomsrete area and the search continues under city police guidance.
Corry Foam Products hosted its annual picnic at Canadohta Lake on Sunday for employees and their families. About 125 attended, with activities including boating and swimming. A transistor radio was the afternoon prize, won by Leo Kilowaki, and additional prizes were awarded to several attendees.
Cadet Olson of West Point spoke at a Kiwanis meeting held at the Hotel Corry. He described plebe life at the Academy, noting a 30 day leave and eager return, while juggling studies and plebe football as his father Robert Olson attended the session. Next week a tour of town was planned.
Police tracked escapee Robert Demand, 29, from a Southern Michigan prison farm after a Friday night escape. He wandered about ten miles and called from Rye June Mon, asking authorities to pick him up and allow him to surrender.
A 53 year old man, father of 14, died in a well cave-in last night. Rescue attempts by workers using a power shovel failed to save him. His family watched as rescuers uncovered his head repeatedly before the body finally came to the surface.
The Business and Professional Women group hosted an annual dinner at the Moose home Colonial Room for 40 members and guests. Ruth Gilson presided as installing officer, presenting new officers with flowers, and awards were given to several members including Miss Agnes Lynch and Mrs. Harold Slackson. Guests from Titusville included Mrs. Paull Harry and Miss Marilyn Pitishupeh.
A funeral service for Frederick Taylor was held at Brack Chapel Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert DeBoer officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. The VFW Pie squad performed military honors along with several local mourners and friends from Grenville and Union City.
Washington AP report says leader of the American Guild of Variety Artists denies police claims of union connivance with vice rings. Witnesses testified of police failures and urged major housecleaning as hearings probe exploitation and prostitution linked to entertainment unions.
Two former Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission members ask the state Board of Pardons to shorten their sentences due to poor health. Thomas J. Evans, 79, and James P. Torrance, 74, were convicted in 1987 for defrauding $19.5 million in a contract with Manu-Mine Research and Development Co. Evans has been hospitalized for a heart condition and silicosis, while Torrance argues for commutation to spend remaining years with family.
In Schwabing district of Munich two American soldiers and actor James Garner said police shoved them during rioting. Garner reported being grabbed by the wallet while police searched him. He and the soldiers escaped into the crowd as officers swung rubber clubs.
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