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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1963
Page
5
Readable fragments describe a local event with mentions of people and places. Details are unclear but imply community interest and timed proceedings.
Mrs. Pearl Hubbard of 4 Snyder Circle was honored with a surprise party hosted by her daughter Mrs. Arnold Neilsen at 36 Snyder Circle. The gathering featured gifts a telephone message from granddaughter Miss Jeanette Iyes in San Antonio Texas a buffet dinner and attendance by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Neilson Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Post and sons Donald and John and Miss Alberta Gilbert.
Richard Anderegg gave color slides of Norway with explanations to YMCA Ladies Auxiliary in the multi purpose room. Mrs. William Gumbleton led the business meeting after devotions by Miss Ruth Dahlstrand on Women in the Bible. A candy sale progress report was given by the ways and means committee. New members were introduced as Mrs. Kaiser hosted refreshments. The next meeting on April 15 will be at the pool with a dress note for cool clothing.
Lois Jane Porter celebrated her 16th birthday at a Spring Creek home party hosted by Mrs. Bernard Porter and Mrs. Lois Sickler. Eighteen guests attended with prizes for Carol Tripp and Martha Houser. Game awards went to Connie Hammond Candy Williams Connie Frisina Ann Hansen and Carol Jackson. Refreshments featured sandwiches relishes potato chips punch and a green and white St Patrick's Day themed cake.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship met at the church with Miss Kaylene Bliley and Miss Vield Lindsey leading lessons. Officers approved a Sunday supper for members and parents during the Missionary Conference March 25 to 29, with breakfasts at 7:30 am and a planned April 1 party at Mrs. Frank Petry's home in Columbus.
Twin sons were born to Mr and Mrs Charles Kibbey at Corry Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon. A daughter was born to Dr and Mrs William Kine of 1 Second Avenue Union City at Union City Memorial Hospital yesterday.
The Corry Grange met last evening in the Grange Hall with John Decker presiding. The Colegiates under Miss Judith Dwyer presented a varied program of songs followed by refreshments served by the committee. Lunch for the next meeting was solicited by Mrs. Roy Swart and Mrs. John Decker, with Mrs. Eugene Westley set to speak on April 1 including a talk and colored slides on her missionary work in Africa.
Mrs Irvine of Curusti bus was honored at a Sunday stork shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Allen M Irvine in Wrightsville. More than 30 relatives and friends from North East Corry Jamestown Sugar Grove Columbus Pittsfield and Wrightsville attended. Hosts Mary Kibbey and Patricia Irvine led games and prizes were awarded to Martha Edsall Margaret Davis Nancy Andress Barbara Skinner Bessie Saunders and Jackie Skinner. Gifts for the new arrival were presented as Inch was served at a pink and blue themed table.
The Erie Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus under Dr. James Sample present Rimsky Korsakoff Sw listenerazade, Mozart Litany in B Flat, Vaughn Williams Serenade to Music, and Villa Lobos Choros No 10 in Memorial Auditorium. Performances start at 8:30 p.m.
The Beaverette Club of Corry Area High School hosts a Friday evening dance in the high school gym from 7:00 to 11:30. The highlight is the All-Sports Queen coronation at 9:30. Ronald Rable and his Corriders provide music while Judith Dwyer and her Collegates sing. Tickets cost 50 cents per person, 75 cents per couple, 25 cents for spectators.
George Orcutt the local stock broker led a Kiwanis Club discussion at the Hotel Corry last evening. Conrad Monroe introduced him and Orcutt explained how common people own large corporations and how their money built major companies. He answered questions on government dividend accounting. Group singing was led by H Lynn Rice with Mrs Rice at the piano.
Boyd Darling and Donald Mitchell were honored at a farewell dinner Saturday at Perry’s Inn. The Wayne street and Stewart road residents had been transferred to this office. Twenty five guests attended as tie tacks were presented, with Wilbur Christensen and Ronald J. Carter arranging the event.
A Multary Airtransport Service Super Constellation with 85 aboard turned back to Hawaii after two of four engines failed near the halfway point to Travis Air Force Base. The No 3 engine lost control and No 4 froze on the right wing. Three rescue planes and Coast Guard units were alerted as the crew reported the issue 20 minutes from the point of no return.
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A hard of hearing inventor unveils an extremely small hearing aid using a tiny energized omit. The device makes whispers crystal clear and promises discreet use. Interested readers may write HEARING P 0 Box 681 York Pa for more information at no cost.
AP reports a live hand grenade exploded in a San Francisco air port mail room injuring clerk Robert Kingman 42 of Brisbane with a broken wrist and another clerk David Belbow 45 of Redwood City with facial and chest lacerations. Twelve workers were treated for minor injuries as investigators seek the sender.
Five month old Barbara Jean Davenport died in a residence fire in Artemas area When Mrs Dwayne Davenport left the infant alone across the road to visit her mother she returned 15 minutes later but could not enter due to smoke The fire cause was listed as hot determined and the damage estimate was unavailable
Four Soviet Bears long-range bombers reconnoitered the carrier Constellation in the western Pacific on Saturday. Intercepted by U S Navy and reconnaissance jets about 100 miles from the ship, they completed nine passes over the carrier over international waters near Midway Island. Senator Mundt urged a clear understanding with the Russians to avoid conflicts as such flights risk shooting incidents.
Senators praised the restraint after Soviet reconnaissance planes crossed into Alaska air space, with Henry M. Jackson and others noting Russian display of air power following Cuba. Alaska's Ernest Gruening urged stronger defense including Minuteman missiles and improved defenses around Nome.
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, speaking with West German Consul General George Federer in Albany, noted his German ancestry dating to the 1700s. Federer replied that his mother came from Chicago in a brief, casual exchange.
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