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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1960
Page
5
A court case details wiretap charges against a 58 year old man connected to a Buffalo County investigation. Prosecution cites illegal communications and improper records as key elements. The defendant pleads not guilty as the inquiry continues with multiple witnesses and filings.
Town visitors to Europe this summer will witness the world renowned Passion Play at Oberammergau Germany a drama born in 1632 when the town vowed to stage Christ life and suffering every decade. Anton Pressinger 47 will play Christus with 125 speaking parts and a 50 piece orchestra. Women must be unmarried. 90 year old John F P Vol celebrated his birthday today. Dinah Rossbacher named to Dean's List at Bryant and Stratton. Local society notes cover crafts show, Irish party decor by Mrs Paul Dwyer, CAHS freshman fundraiser and 1960 Home and Flower Show in Cleveland. Public bonds support for Foreign Exchange Student Fund. Union City reports near full participation in Minute of Prayer last Friday. Officer party at Elks Lodge features St Patrick theme, 300 guests, music by Three Dimensions.
Harold Eugene Curtis marries Arlene Knowles in a candlelight ceremony at South Bulmer Presbyterian Church Charleston W V. The couple, living in Corry, will host an open house reception at Columbus Congregational Church. Bride attended Bob Jones University. groom a Pennsylvania State University alumnus and local dairy business heir.
Ruth Carlson and Lauris Keppel united in marriage in a Saturday evening ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church officiated by Dr Elmer A Ortner. Attendants were Sigrid Carlson and John R East. A reception followed at the East home. They will reside at 13 West Irving Street.
Wattsburg Junior and Senior Tri-Hi Clubs held a splash and skate event in Corry on Friday evening. After swimming at the YMCA, 50 girls skated at the Corry Bowlery. Transportation was provided by the clubs with several mothers acting as chaperones. Faculty advisers Miss Janice Ring and Mrs Howard Wagner attended as sponsors.
A skating party at a Wattsbury rink honored Roseanne Thorton on her 15th birthday with about 125 skaters. Parents Mr and Mrs Thorton attended along with community members. Refreshments and a decorated birthday cake were served. gifts included two pieces of luggage from the group.
Members of the Junior High Westminster Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church held a pizza party in the church recreation room Saturday evening. They made the pizzas themselves and played games and danced under the supervision of chaperones Mrs Kennedy and Ms Galbreath and advisers Mrs Kennedy and Ms Galbreath.
Seoul voter turnout begins at dawn as Syngman Rhee seeks a fourth term with vice presidential candidate Lee Ki-poone while Democratic challenger Chough Pyong-ok dies in February. Rhee needs just one third of the 11,196,490 registered voters for victory and is expected to win.
In a NASA spacedance today the Pioneer V satellite sped toward a 500 000 mile distance on its solar powered relay. California and Hawaii receiving stations logged excellent signals as it traveled 409 080 miles at 5955 miles per hour surpassing Pioneer IV which reached 407 000 miles before its power failed.
Helen Coch Gates, a bed-bound resident aged 105 at a Hudson nursing home, enjoyed a chicken dinner in her room yesterday to mark her long life. She has lived there 13 years and is mostly confined to bed, granting a cheerful outlook that life isn’t 80 bad.
HOLLYWOOD AP Ronald Reagan presided over a union meeting Sunday night telling 4000 SAG members there is hope for an early settlement. He said actors and producers are finally talking to each other not about each other as the board seeks a standing vote of confidence in its fight over postwar film sales to television. Negotiations resume Tuesday.
In Buenos Aires the government imposes the death penalty for sabotage amid a wave of terror bombings. The order targets saboteurs linked to attacks as authorities bolster security measures nationwide.
Washington AP reports the Food and Drug Administration estimates Americans spend nearly a billion dollars annually on medical quacks. Head of the agency, George P. Larrick, urged Congress for more funding to fight thousands of fraudulent cures, showing samples like a hagi pipe and a plastic bag treatment as examples. He cited long distance diagnosis via blood drops as another dubious practice.
Police investigate Gateway Wholesale Store burglary where cash of 1300 and jewelry valued at unknown amount were taken. Loot estimated at about 14000 including cash. Entry gained by forcing front door between 9 30 pm Friday and 9 30 am Saturday. Detectives Ches ter Miller and Billy Shannon lead the case.
Jaimez 33 and Lindsay 28 both Los Angeles postal workers say jurors failed to accept differing views. Finch and Carole stay jailed as attorneys seek bail. district attorney opposes. Fragmentary line cites a long-distance diagnosis of malaria and gonorrhea.
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