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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1959
Page
5
The readable portion hints at a rough essay about missiles and a state leader. It references Russia and United States relations, with unclear names and dates. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable beyond generic terms.
Social highlights report a home baby shower for Mrs Robert Clark and daughter Monica Caren Priday hosted by Mrs R W Clark and Mrs Earl Bailey with eleven guests. Prizes awarded to Mrs filmer Sharer Mrs John Frontera and Mrs Robert Sandberg. Door prize went to Mrs Robert Bailey. Pink and white color scheme, salad course with rolls coffee and tea served. Gifts presented to Mrs Clark. Community updates note relatives and guests traveling between Grove City Philadelphia New Bethlehem State College and other local towns for Easter.
Mrs Harold Sweet of Clymer was honored at a surprise birthday party at her home. Attendees included numerous Bromley and Sweet families plus friends and neighbors. Visiting and television provided entertainment as a lunch of cake ice cream and coffee was served. The honoree received many cards and gifts from 38 people.
A birthday party was held Saturday afternoon from 4 to 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Meerdink to celebrate Deborah Meerdinks sixth birthday. Fifteen kindergarten children and friends attended with Betsy Bracken Pamela Keith and Kay Kelsey winning prizes. Cartoons entertained the youngsters as ice cream punch and a bunny cake were served. Guests took home Easter egg favors filled with candy and Deborah received many gifts.
Miss Judy Schroter celebrated her 12th birthday with a skating party hosted Friday by her mother Mrs Samuel Schroter at Wattsburg Skating Rink. About 100 guests attended as gifts including a skating case and a purse of money were presented. Cake sandwiches and hors d oeuvres were served and the group spent the evening skating.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harris E Watrous of R D 2 early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son named David Nathan was born to Mr and Mrs David Fleming of 132 West Cooper Street Slippery Rock on Saturday at Grove City Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming of Ohio Street.
The ninth grade chorus of about 60 students at Corry Area High School performed a religious program titled The Creation led by Miss Judith Dwyer. Haydn's story of the world’s origin was told through narration and song with Arthur Tarbell as narrator and Kaylene Billey at the piano. Principal Harold Wolfe spoke at the end of the assembly.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows hosts to confer initiatory degree at IOOF Hall on North Center Street Wednesday evening. Jonathan Lodge will lead a class of candidates from area lodges. Members urged to attend as the degree rally generates interest in Odd Fellowship.
Conelway PTA meets tomorrow night at 815 in the school cafeteria. Girl Scout representatives will lead the flag salute and a skit will entertain. Miss Colette McClintock will discuss The Methods Of Speech Correction and a tuberculosis gun will be shown with a sound system report. Refreshments to follow. good attendance urged.
Xi Beta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a card night Saturday with three tables of 500 and a luncheon. Prize winners included Ewand Harvey and Dr. B A Larson. Mrs Wise won the door prize. Hosts Mr and Mrs Prank Wise and helpers Mrs Curtis served sandwiches relishes and coffee to attendees.
Services for 101 JouNsdener Tits ter, longtime principal of Spartansburg school, were held Saturday at Ward Funeral Home Meadville with Rev. Glenn M. Crawford officiating. Bearers included Frank and Lloyd Brown Wayne and Boyd Titsler Alton Hart and Clair Allen Jr. Interment followed at Spartansburg Cemetery. Crawford Masonic Lodge held memorial services at the funeral home Friday.
Sen. Hugh Scott asserts the United States could destroy Russia and Red China in a general nuclear war, arguing there is no need to match the Communist arms race. He spoke at a Pittsburgh Amen Corner Club dinner as critics of Eisenhower defense policy are urged to face modern defense realities.
In Burbank California police identify Brenda Emerson 16-year-old bride found dead on St. Joseph Hospital lawn. Cause of death undetermined autopsy planned. Husband Steven Emerson 20 questioned after last seeing her at 4 pm.
An Allegheny County coroner will hold an inquest on April 14 into the runaway slate bus accident near Pittsburgh. Three people were killed and 15 others injured in the incident, with officials investigating the causes and potential责任.
Paul Kuberry Jr escaped serious injury when his car plunged down a 20 foot bank along Route south of Hydetown at 12 05 a m yesterday. He was taken to Titusville Hospital with a facial wound and other injuries. Police say a mechanical failure in the steering may have caused the crash as Kuberry tried to pass another auto. He was alone. bystanders helped him from the wreck and he remained in good condition with X rays to be taken.
Lawrence Neil Mayie of Warren died when his vehicle left a road near a steep bank at an intersection. Investigators say Holden Barbie, alone in the car, was driving. details indicate the crash occurred as he approached the Jackson line intersection. The deceased’s family grieves as a court case and investigation proceed.
The governor entered negotiations as a strike by textile workers spreads through Henderson based plants. Officials report prolonged talks with management, no clear proposals yet, and ongoing layoffs since the plant reopened February 16. Violence has been reported among some workers and supporters during the dispute.
Mrs Jessie Stoddard, former Prench Creek resident, is in Roswell Memorial Institute Buffalo room 927 seeking friends. The Stoddard family lived where the Louie Petersons now reside. Mrs Hazel Parks hosted a birthday dinner on Sunday March 8 in honor of Mrs Tuell Larson and Louie Parks with guests Ray Larson and family, Sherman. Mrs Louie Parks, Krissy and Tommy. Homer and Hattie Gabriel moved to Westfield. the Piersons, whose home burned, live where the Gabriels did. Edna White visited her aunt Conna Spellburg in Clymer Friday afternoon. Harald Sweet visited Tannin to see brother Agnes Sweet. Frank Bayle of North Enat visited the Parks home. Robert Hulett returned to Corry Memorial Hospital Sunday. Alton White had leg surgery at Corry Memorial Hospital Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Billy Mecary and kin stay at the White home while Alton is hospitalized. Mrs C B Robideaux hosted six children and three mothers Friday for Det Wayne fifth birthday. attendees included Mark LaFover, Jimmy Munnell, Janice Whaley, Ronnie Dye and Johnny Robideaux. Silene TURE Were HevORS POT were the children and a Nineh roven cake. The French Greek Mothers Club guests Sherman Mother’s Club Monday at Mrs Rod Mason’s home. Wile Hansen, Sherman exchange student, showed side of Denmark.
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