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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1961
Page
7
A garbled OCR item notes scores, participants, and civic figures with references to a day event and legal figures. It mentions a cage match, varying numbers, attorneys, a population estimate around 30,000, and calls to action, but the text is largely unreadable.
Mrs Deanna Dunlap of Erkerman Michigan and Harry Paulson of Corry were married at St Elizabeths Church in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev Cyr Kronz. The bride wore a white chiffon gown and pearl jewelry, with a pink carnation corsage, and the groom is to enter the U.S. armed forces. A reception for 20 followed at the Paulson home.
Mrs Zewatsky and Mr Nunzio Lamendola were honored on their 4th wedding anniversary at Brooke Street home. A Thanksgiving turkey dinner and decorated anniversary cake followed a social period. Attendants included their children and grandchildren, with gifts received by the couple.
Uncle Perry Brooks celebrated his 105th birthday near the one room cabin where he was born. He recalls Civil War era days though memory fades after a stroke, and he enjoys sitting by the fig tree awaiting spring while remaining active in the community.
A local classified sale advertises Easter bonners and related items available for purchase. Shoppers can find festive bargains and seasonal goods across multiple categories in the community sale edition.
Yesteryear in Society highlights a string of social events from March including Mrs. John Shuehan hosting the five hundred club at Spring Street, prizes won by Mrs. Leo Rhynard Mrs. Walter Mekiay and Mrs. Marie Dickson, and various club meetings and celebrations across Corry. New officers are named for Columbus Men's Club and Italian American club, with birthdays and anniversaries noted.
Members of the Methodist Youth Chorus organized a swimming party at the YMCA this Friday evening March 17 from 6 to 10 o'clock after rehearsal at the church. All choir members are invited to attend.
The Immanuel Episcopal Church honored mothers in a Mid Lent Sunday service revival of an ancient custom. Mrs. George Hagger prepared the Limnel Cake for the occasion and after services at 10 o clock the group gathered in the church undercroft for cake and coffee served with help from Mrs. William Peiffer Mrs. George Harmon and Mrs. Walter S. Peake. The pastor Rev William C. Geltz Jr said it was the first such celebration here.
The Union City United Methodist Youth Fellowships hosted a joint meeting last evening. The Union City MYF provided entertainment with singing games and refreshments. A panel from Corry included Roger and Bruce Myers, focusing on questions of faith. The evening ended with the friendship circle group singing The Lord’s Prayer and a MYF benediction. Adults accompanying the group were Robert Marsh and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Correll Mr. and Mrs. J. Earle Billey and Miss Jacqueline Paulson.
Mrs LaRue Hamilton celebrated her birthday with a Saturday evening dinner at the Hamilton home on Shady avenue. A baked ham feast for 30 guests was followed by visiting and gifts. Hosts included Ray Long and family of Etters Pa Clifford Coons and son New Cumberland Floyd Smith Jr and family Bear Lake Otto Weber and family Jamestown and Joseph Reyda and family Sherman.
The youth choir voted a change for their Easter Cantata rehearsal. For the next two weeks rehearsals will be held from 1 30 to 3 30 in the church sanctuary.
Miss Janet Stroup, bride elect, was honored at a Saturday bridal shower hosted by her sister in law and mother. The Green and white theme featured bells streamers and mint disks. Prize winners included Mrs. Melvin Rose Mrs. Willis Craker Mrs. William Scott and Mrs. James Stewart.16 guests attended with refreshments served later. Janet Stroup to marry Charles Scott on March 25.
Twenty members of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church junior and youth choirs enjoyed a swimming party at the YMCA. Mrs Richard Perbles supervised and chaperones included Mrs Rodger Mayer Mrs Ernest Simmonson and Mr and Mrs Thomas Plerotti. After swimming the group returned to the church for hot dogs potato chips milk and cookies. The youth choir for seventh through ninth graders meets Mondays at 4 45 p m and the junior choir for fourth through sixth graders rehearses Fridays at 7 p m.
Mrs G Glenn Davis of R D 3 entertained yesterday with a dinner party honoring her husband's birthday and approaching 38th wedding anniversary on March 14. A ham and chicken dinner with numerous sides was served and Mr Davis received a purse of money. Attending were five of the honored guest's siblings and their families from Erie Ripley North East and Columbus.
The New English Bible New Testament goes on sale in Britain. After 13 years of work and a joint effort by major British churches, Oxford and Cambridge University Presses publish the translation aimed at clearer modern English.
A 700-pound Revolutionary War cannon, missing since yesterday, was recovered today on the front steps of Rahway High School. Mrs. Ralph T. Marsh reported the artifact had been dragged about 600 feet from its original spot where it had stood for 35 years.
Hollywood highlights profile John Cassavetes once failed as an actor now celebrated as a pioneer of Hollywood's new wave. His film Shadows earns awards in Europe inspiring Paymont Studios to back Too Late Blues with Bobby Darin and Stella Stevens. He recalls a disastrous MGM contract and how rejection propelled his move to production.
Nancy Kwan, star of The World of Suzie Wong, offered to teach Chinese to the King's Own Yorkshire Regiment in Malaya. Capt. Anthony Hare advertised for a teacher and demanded beauty to ensure attendance, then confirmed the cable was genuine though worried she would be a distraction.
A Kane teen on parole after six years in a state institution was arrested Friday and charged with two robberies at a Kane home this month. Earlier, he faced theft charges for $6 from a purse at the Kane Diner. He also is accused of stealing $24 total from a home on March 1 and March 8. He arrived in Kane on February 1 under parole supervision.
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