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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1968
Page
5
In a stalled dispute, the Fire Fight union and city negotiators discuss a wage increase set to raise annual pay from 6,350 to 7,000 dollars plus additional monthly increases. Details mention pension and benefit changes and the involvement of the Youngs Fraternal crew in the broader talks.
Beatha McMichal and Clarence Coons return from a winter trip totaling 8850 miles visiting Casa Grande White Sands and Alamogordo New Mexico and Corry area friends seek news from Hazel Taylor. Candy Stripers tea planned at VFW Garden Room March dist from 3 to 5. BPW members arrange entertainment for CHEER at Emmanuel Church undercroft. cartoon film strips lent for Over comers night. Cub Scout Pack 180 meeting March 19 at Cord School. Webelos graduation highlighted. Chautauqua Institution announces 1968 faculty and schedule as season opens June 27. pre season Art Center classes listed.
Reservations for the St Patrick's event next Monday at 8 pm include Mrs Jack Armitage contact 665-241 Mrs William Cochran 668-6633 Miss Janet Oldenski and Mrs Eawand Giecoma A hair style fashion show by Virginias Style Puaire with wigs and wiglets will precede card play Two grand awards special prizes and a table prize will be offered the public is invited
Mrs George Gould gave a travel program on Europe at the Broenstraw Valley Chapter DAR gathering at East South street home of Mrs Raymond Bachofner. Fifteen members and two guests attended as regent Mrs C A Hillstrom led the session with ritual and Pledge. New members Mrs William Dobbins and Mrs J I Evans were welcomed. Dessert was served by Mrs Bachomer and Mrs Victor.
Miss Helen Christensen of Corry R D 2 spoke at the Kiwanis Club dinner at the Hotel Corry. The Corry Area High School foreign exchange student to New Zealand shared slides and stories from her life there as an AFS representative.
Ason was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital. Ronald Hixson and Victoria Grow in Corry announce the birth of a daughter. Terry Maynard and Sandra Cook Maynard announce a daughter born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Miss Vornie Roden marked her 10th birthday with a party at her parents home, 323 Mead Avenue, attended by ten guests. Prizes were won by Kathy Davis, Beth Thacker, Cheryl Eckman, Debbie Vanderhoof, Judy Taylor, and Robin Wilde, with Robin also receiving a special award.
Gov. Shafer said a new Litton Industry Shipbuilding Co yard in Erie will position the city as a major shipbuilding center. He spoke at the ground breaking ceremonies, predicting more jobs and a stronger economy for Northwestern Pennsylvania's port city. The governor tied the project to Erie’s historic role as a shipbuilding birthplace for Great Lakes vessels.
The article notes a May Edinboro State College graduate could fill Mrs. Steves’ spot pending certainty. William Ellison, Meadville native and Penn State graduate, would replace Orner on a 12 month contract at 6750 dollars yearly or the September starting salary, whichever is higher. Governor cites improved lakes shipping role as Litton interest moves to Erie. PUDA aided Erie port upgrades with a 3.4 million loan to Erie Industrial Development Corp to lure Litton.
Heloise shares practical household tips from sewing to cooking. Readers learn safe handling for electric car cords, quick green bean prep, shoe packing with foil, baby playpen height ideas, hot dog sauce timing, and inexpensive silver polishing with starch.
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