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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1967
Page
5
Fragmented discussion on legal drinking and youth age limits across states. Mentions Pennsylvania Connecticut and proposals to raise age restrictions. References to political figures, investigations, and potential bribes connected to Hoffa era cases.
Birds and families return from Cleveland after a weekend visit with relatives. A 24th wedding anniversary celebrated with family. Corry Grange meets with Scout demonstrations and YMCA membership proposed for a local youth. St Elizabeth's Guild plans a March meeting with guest speaker Maria Couto and St Patrick's Day events. Household tip offers a dress-hanging hack using two wooden hangers.
A Saturday evening wedding united Miss Juanita Jane Gates and William David Chris at Columbus Community Congregational Church. The ceremony featured double rings and white chrysanthemum decorations, with family members in attendants roles and a reception at 22 East Main Street. The bride, a 1961 Corry Area High School graduate, and the groom, a 1959 CAHS graduate, will reside at 95 Snyder Circle.
The Mansfield State College Concert Choir will present a concert Thursday at 8 15 p m in Corry Area High School auditorium. Admission is free. Director Jack M Wilcox features soloist Diana Schramling of Corry with "Summertime" and "Yonder! Yonder!" Accompanists include Florence Barkey Irene Ward Natalie Leng and Dianne Vars. The program closes with Brahms Requiem Op 45 sung by Mary Weis and William Pease. Two additional shows are set for 1 p m at the junior high and 2 15 p m at the senior high assemblies.
The Clymer PTA will sponsor a Talent Night on Friday at 8 pm in the Clymer Central School auditorium to raise funds for the scholarship program. The program features local choirs, dance acts from Markham Dancing Duo Findley Lake, a Findley Lake Mariners skit, and a coffee hour afterward in the cafeteria.
A birthday party was held Sunday at 130 Johnson Street for Tina Ploss who turned six. Guests included Tammy Ploss, Sandra Moore, Vicki Ploss, Tony Ploss, John Ploss Jr., and others. Hostesses were Sherrie Moore and Kathy Ploss. decorations and gifts were noted.
Mr and Mrs James Wharton hosted a dinner at 121 West Church Street Sunday honoring Mrs John Crissman as she nears her 85th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Wharton and daughter Sally of Spring Creek, James Griesop of Binghamton New York, and Miss Clara Soto of Valparaiso Chile.
Mrs Porter Auer entertained 12 Mentor Club members last evening with Miss Ann Baressi in charge of the business session. A program presented by Mrs Elmer A Ortner summarized a Chautauqua lecture by John Stoessinger on the Vietnam crisis. Dessert refreshments followed. next session set for March 20 at Mrs Wilbur Rickers north center street home.
The Brokenstraw valley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Horton Davis’s home. Regent Mrs. Raymond Bachemer led a routine session and a sustaining membership was approved for a local YMCA youth. Mrs. John Rsbocher presented the American Music program. Desserts were served by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. W. W. Graham. The next meeting is April 6 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. J. H. Castor’s home 42 East Frederick Street.
City council discussed a possible refund on Morton Salt road salt bids matching International Salt from last year. Erie’s price fixing case prompts Corry to consider a similar claim. Hopkins urged support for House Bill 334 taxing foreign health insurance for municipal employees. Barr urged Corry to join the federal model cities program. Willman outlined tourism efforts and sought mayoral involvement. Johnson to study Lemon Street resident request from West Church to West Street.
Dr. Donald J. Jolly, psychiatrist and authority on mental retardation, was named state commissioner for mental retardation. He will direct the operation of the state's nine schools and hospitals for the retarded at a salary of 27 697.
Readers share tips for unsticking doors with dish soap or shampoo, lining drawer runners with powder, shaking flour in a can for fried chicken, and using nylon wrapped hangers to prevent slipping. Heloise notes she cannot answer all mail but will address reader questions when possible.
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