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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1961
Page
5
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Martha Town Topics reports the Woman's Society of Christian Service has canceled the St Patrick’s Day lunch at First Methodist Church. Instead the group will host the Methodist Father and Son Banquet this spring and the lunch for the True Older Girl conference on April 15. An April 26 coffee hour featuring missionary Florence McKay Bain will invite multiple church groups. A magazine subscription drive runs in April, and a district meeting is planned for April 20 at Cochranton. The program included Lent discussion and slides on the Oberammergau Passion Play, with 50 members attending a salad luncheon afterward.
George Christensen presented a film program on water sports at the Kiwanis Club dinner at Hotel Corry. The shows traced yachting from Sir Thomas Lipton to today and boating from Lipton’s era, with Ray Weber announcing a local Kiwanis delegation traveling to Briar.
Mrs Page hosted the Covenant Circle of the Women's Association at her Columbus home for 12 members. She led prayers, outlined upcoming events including Family Night, Maundy Thursday services, and an April 15 association meeting. Devotions themed I Am the Bread of Life were led by Mrs Loveland, with a program on Give Joe and Growing Together led by Mrs Smith.
Wright School PTA will meet tomorrow at 8 o'clock at the Wright School gym. The YMCA swimming pool will be highlighted with a talk by William Cochran, Corry Aven High School swimming coach, on water safety and skills. A business session will follow in the all purpose room with the nominating committee presenting its slate for next year. A social hour and refreshments will conclude the event.
A surprise party celebrating Judith Schroter’s 14th birthday was hosted by Gail Tressler with help from Mrs Sam Schroter at the Schroter home on Liberty Street. Eight girls attended and praised Judy Fox Penny Sprovers and Chris Mosher. Judy received a purse of money. The party featured sandwiches chips cake ice cream and drinks and ended with the junior high dance at the YMCA.
Corry Navy Mothers Club members met in Grange Hall on Park Street to discuss programs for the April 10 and May 8 sessions and to invite Jamestown Navy Mothers to attend the May meeting. Commander Wendall Shields led the session with a social period and refreshments served to nine members and four guests.
Club President Thomas Russell announced Kids Night for next week inviting the sons and daughters of members as guests. A board meeting of directors will follow the regular session at John Rossbacher's home.
A son was born to former Corry residents Mr and Mrs Robert Jewell of Warren R D 1 at Warren General Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr EB J Higby of Corry R D 1 and Mrs Dorothy Gregory with Harold Jewell in Corry. A daughter was born yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Noble of Cambridge Springs R D 2. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Middleton of Union City R D 4 at Union City Memorial Hospital yesterday.
The Calvin Circle of the Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Roscoe Keck’s East Main Street home. Devotions by Mrs. A V Cochran centered on I Am the Bread of Life. A discussion on ecumenical missions followed by Mrs. J Harold Patterson and Mrs. Joan Kennedy. Business led by Mrs. Jan Howard reviewed Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the April 10 meeting. Salad served to 18 members.
Nixon returns to a Los Angeles law firm as counsel with Adams Duque and Hazeltine after two months of speculation. He will split time between the office and a political headquarters and avoid actions that could trigger conflict of interest charges. He aims to lead California and national Republican efforts, denying plans to run for governor though some Republicans doubt that stance.
City sewage report by Consoer Townsend Associates says the plant is designed for 1 125 000 gallons daily for 9 000 people, though about 6 000 are currently served. The 1980 U S Census lists 7 604 residents. septic systems serve the rest. Recommendations include ejector station revisions, a new mechanical screen, staff training, and converting part time workers to full time.
The christening of the daughter of Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguin took place January 4 in Cannes France. The event occurred amid reports that the master of modern art, aged 78, and his 33 year old companion and model were married in Vallauris France ten days earlier in a private ceremony.
A factory blast in Pennsylvania killed two people and injured several others. Residents recalled a doorway moment before the initial explosion as responders worked amid debris. Names listed include Julia Pavlick and Ronald Williams among the injured with others in fair or serious condition. owner Milton A Heary of New York reported no immediate damage estimate.
Daniel O Day a 45 year old man and two men and a woman were blown against a wall by the first blast. O Day said a door was blown from its hinges. They escaped through an open door and stood about 60 feet from the building when a second explosion followed. Mary Plaver 45 and Dorothy Alichney 28, both of Edwardsville, were among those injured.
A funeral for Jol Katherine Korchok was held at Bracken Funeral Home with Reverend Elmer Ortner officiating. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included Frank Lacink Andrew To ker Andrew Kozlak Martin Francis John Bandura and Andrew Karshuk. Attendees from away included Glenn Blackwell and Glenn Blackwell Jr. of Bedford Ohio and families from Toronto Port Clinton Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Local classifieds promote an Easter bonnet sale with affordable pricing and limited-time offers. Shoppers can browse various hats and accessories from multiple sellers and place orders through simple ad listings.
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