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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1969
Page
5
A compact stock market snippet shows modest moves across major indices with the Dow and Nasdaq fluctuating. Traders weigh earnings reports, economic data, and policy expectations as volumes stay light on the holiday week.
The degree staff of Jonathan Lodge No. 685 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows conferred the first degree at the IOOF Hall in Meadville with Richard Mountain presiding. More than 60 members attended. The next three degrees are planned for Meadville March 1, Erie April 21, and North East April 26, the latter marking the 150th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in North America.
The Berean Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Methodist Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Oyer with twenty attendees. A social evening featured wique games and sal ad and dessert refreshments in a St Patrick's Day decor.
The Xi Beta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority elected officers for 1969 70 at a Tuesday dinner meeting in the Hotel Corry led by President Mrs Frank Wise. Mrs Robert Simmon presented slides and discussed her talk while sharing art objects from Columbia and Ecuador. The next regular meeting will be April 1 at Mrs Douglas Rozelle’s East South Street home.
Mrs. Velma Long led a St Patrick Day program at the Women's Relief Corps meeting in Corry Grange Hall with fourteen members present. A tureen luncheon followed, awards went to Eva Dundon, and April 3 is next meeting. The Columbus Wranglers Club planned to march in the May 3 Youth Parade, focusing on horses eyes, and worked on project and correspondence books.
A Richmond AP item notes a mine worker announces his bid for the top post. The report, though mixing local notices, references Harriet Atwood’s 1897 Edison phonograph connection and an April skating party price report by social chairman Ken Dundon with a forthcoming April 2 meeting at the Columbus Community Building.
Ajax Tron Works retirees Thomas G. Alcorn and Steve C. Kosch were saluted after 27 years of service with a watch each at a Hotel Corry dinner. Other retirees Lem Hixson Thelo Burlin game Karl Sedmena Mike Volansky Dan Stone Bob Carroll Charlie Keefer Lloyd Lanphere attended with plant supervisors and officials.
Corry Coin Club invites interested persons to join with regular and junior memberships available. A recent meeting at the Moose Lodge featured a coin auction and displays. Next gathering is April 15 at 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 for viewing, with officers Lyle Cox president and others listed.
Mrs Ora Loveland hosts a meeting at East Main Street with Mrs Wallace Mici urging members to attend. A square dance sponsored by the Corry City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star runs tomorrow from evening to midnight at the Corry Moose Lodge with tickets at the door. Uncertain notes hint at apartment hunting and a light household hint about keeping food hot. Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania unemployment at a February low of 8.8 percent of the labor force.
After 18 days of occupation by 19 Negro militants, Colgate Rochester Divinity School ends the sit-in. Classes will resume Monday as administrators concede to demands for more Black trustees and instructors on the staff.
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