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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1958

Page

5

Girl Scout Fair Climax for National Week in Armory

Socially highlights Me Corry Columbus and Spring Creek sponsor the event Friday March 14 at the State Armory corner Maple Ave and East Washington St. from 7 to 9 p.m. Displays of troop crafts home baked goods refreshments and a baking contest for all registered G S scouts in Curry area with judging by Miss Bonella Gordon. Entries due by 7:45 p.m. and judging at 8. First second and third prizes awarded. no package mixes.

Corry Columbus Spr State Armory Maple Avenue East Washington Street Spring Creek Curry Gir Creek Bonella Gordon Gordon

Brotherhood Week Program at First Methodist Church

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service held a Brotherhood Week program at the First Methodist Church with Miss Niravell Myers speaking on “Our Heritage.” A love offering supported her work, a social hour followed, plans for a May Mother and Daughter Banquet were set, and $50 was voted for the summer youth camp fund.

Brotherhood WSCS Woman's Society of Christan First Methodist Church Miss Niravell Myers Erie Curtis O'Shell Tnke Grange Ws Methodist Youth Fellowship R. Lawverice Davison Cary Public Library W. B. Stowe Oscar Johnson Frank McKnight Chaiman Christian Social Relations Pennsylvania Mis Dolinsom Russll Clark Downey Iso

Fred Mixer Addresses Kiwanis Club Members

Fred Mixer spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry about his avocation of cutting and polishing semiprecious stones. He displayed samples and discussed his work as members practiced for next month’s minstrel show with Ted dy Hy Lynn Rice and Gary Davis at the piano. Guests included James Hubbins Thomas Felton Howard Heinrich. Directors will meet next Monday at A A Carbone’s home and a joint rehearsal with the Rotary Club is planned for next Tuesday at the MUA.

Fred Mixer Kiwanis Club Hotel Corry Robert Bracken Teddy Hy Lynn Rice Mal Gary Davis James Hubbins Thomas Felton Spring Cheek Howard Heinrich East Aurora A. A. Carbone Rotary Club MUA

Seventh Day Adventist Group Names Officers

The Doreus Welfare Society of the Seventh Day Adventist Church met in the church basement for an organizational meeting led by Mrs Ed Shattenberg of Bear Lake R D 1. Mrs Grover Johnson was elected assistant leader for the year, with Marets Shonte as secretary and treasurer, and Leo Sehnknecht as publicity secretary. The group discussed projects to aid needy families, including clothing drives and food, and invited donations to Mr and Mrs Ross O Budley.

Seventh Day Adventist Group Doreus Welfare Society Seventh Day Adventist Church Ed Shattenberg Bear Lake Teridanice Grover Johnson Mes Marets Shonte Leo Sehnknecht Ross O. Budley Pered West Charen Street Orly Corry Pital Deine

Corry Navy Mothers Plan Easter Gifts

Corry Navy Mothers Club No. 696 met in the Corry Grange Hall with first vice commander Mrs. Jot Gilmore in charge. They voted to send a check to the American Red Cross and hyacinth plants to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erle as an Easter remembrance, plus an Easter fly to the Veterans Hospital there. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Carrier and Mrs. Royal Messenger. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14.

Corry Navy Mothers Plan Corry Navy Mothers Club No. 696 Corry Grange Hall Jot Gilmore American Red Cross Soldiers and Sailors Erle Veterans Hospital John Carrier Royal Messenger

Brownie Troop 276 Invests Eleven Members

Brownie Troop No. 276 met yesterday afternoon at Wright School for an investiture service. Eleven girls received pins, and mother Mrs Rex Warner with assistant Mrs Albert Dorman were also invested. Cookies and milk were served and the group sang together. Recipients included Tracy Brown Kathy Burkett Judy Calvin Mary Dorman Nancy Fenstermacher Kathy Frye Mary Lewis Jean Loomis Mary Ann McKay Brenda Warner Jacquelyn Williams.

Wright School Rex Warner Albert Dorman Tracy Brown Kathy Burkett Judy Calvin Mary Dorman Nancy Fenstermacher Kathy Frye Mary Lewis Jean Loomis Mary Ann McKay Brenda Warner Jacquelyn Williams

Inquest Ordered Into Bedford Highway Fatality

An inquest will be held here Thursday into the death of John Finnegan 123 of Imter who was struck by an axe last Saturday while lying on Route 30 near Bedford County. District Attorney William Van Horn said investigation showed Finnegan had been knocked down in a fist fight.

John Finnegan Imter Bedford William van Horn Bedford County Finnegan

Whiteside to Testify as FCC Probers Revisit Channel 10

The House Commerce subcommittee resumes hearings into Miami Channel 10 backstage dealings with lawyer Thurman A. Whiteside set to appear after delays. Richard A. Mack, who left the FCC amid controversy, may also testify about loans and favors tied to the bid. Radio owner A. Frank Katzenstein is another scheduled witness.

Waskunuiu Audsley Thurman A. Whiteside House Commerce Miami Richard A. Mack Federal Communications Commission Whiteside Yes Mack A. Frank Katzenline

Bank Leak Charges Rumors Delay on Bank Rate Cut

Washington House Banking Chair Spence calls reports of a bank rate cut leak rumors and rejects Patman demands for an investigation. Patman accuses leaks aided speculators, but Spence says no substantial evidence has been shown.

Washington Spence D-Ky House Banking Committee Patman D-Tex Federal Reserve Board Wall Street

Garment Union Strike Ends

The ILGWU says 60,000 strikers worked while pay fell 50 to 75 cents an hour in some areas. About 80 percent of workers are paid on a piece rate and most are women. The Pennsylvania and upstate New York firms in the Pennsylvania Garment Manufacturers Association have not negotiated since January 31. The walkout affects Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and upstate New York. Maryland and Vermont see negligible impact.

Ron Pare One Pennsylvania Garment Manufacturers Association Pennsylvania New York ILGWU Dubinsky New York City New Jersey Delaware Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts Maryland Vermont

Survey Shows Corryites Pay More For Their Electricity

Corry residents consume electricity at a rate 67 percent higher than in 1980 with bills for 100 kWh around 4.90 monthly. For 260 kWh the cost is about 8.40 locally, vs 3.73 nationally. The rise mirrors higher living standards and regional growth. Also note shipyard head Joseph Haag Jr dies at 62 after a long tenure with Todd Shipyards.

New York Corry Federal Power Commission Edison Electric Institute FPC United States Eugene Ore Etna Joseph Haag Jr Todd Shipyard Corp

Jail Escapees Still On Loose

Miami police ended another day in a widening manhunt for two jail escapees Norman J. Mackiewicz and Howard B. Piccott. Mackiewicz 34 native of New Britain Conn charged with murdering a policeman and Piccott 40 charged with raping a child remained free despite dozens of tips as officers flushed a fugitive list through Dade County and Homestead areas. One suspect was captured but not the two main escapees, while the search yielded other arrests and empty leads including an AWOL airman and a Jacksonville fugitive.

Miami Fla. WW Norman J. Mackiewicz New Britain Mackiewicz Piccott Sawcross Country Frank Vogel Homestead Homestead Air Force Base Robert Lee Mizell Jacksonville State Road Freedom

Lipstick Writers Caught In Act Near Troy

State Police arrested James D. Nichols aged 20 and Robert E. Shaver aged 17 after finding a sign reading Watch Out Radar along a state highway near Troy. The banner violated Public Works Department rules prohibiting roadside signs without authorization. The wording appeared in bold red letters.

Troy N.Y Public Works Department James D. Nichols Robert E. Shaver

Nation's Weather Reports Wet and Cloudy Across Regions

The Associated Press notes broad cloudy conditions nationwide with no severe storms. Light snow or flurries linger in the Rockies and central regions, while the wet belt stretches from Montana through Colorado and east to the Mississippi Valley. More snow flurries reach the lower Great Lakes and light rain affects the lower Mississippi Valley.

Associated Press Rockies Cenwal Montara Colorado Mississippi Valley Great Lakes

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