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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1961
Page
5
OCR reads a damaged public notice alleging removal of earth by an unnamed party. The readable fragment cites an action and local authority but lacks dates or locations, leaving uncertainty about specifics and jurisdiction.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Loveland of King Street returned Saturday from a week in Little Rock, Ark, with their son-in-law Sgt. Raymond Pord and daughter. They were joined by daughters Mrs. Allan Cox of Elgin and Mrs. Norman Mitchell of King Street. Robert Reagle Jr of California State College and Rowens Reagle of Houghton College spent the weekend with their mother Mrs. Robert Reagle Sr. at 514 Grand Street. Miss Mary Ann Cosm ia, a student of Houghton College, spent the weekend at her home in Carry.
A large group of Conelway Troop 79 cub scouts and their parents met at the school where Thomas Zewatsky led a flag salute. Plans were made for a train trip to Meadville as awards were announced for Wolfe, Beat, Lion, and Webelos badges and various arrows.
The Esther Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at East Pleasant Street home of Mrs. Irvin Young with cohostess Mrs. Floyd Webb. Twenty one members and one guest attended. Devotions titled Faith were led by Mrs. James Cogan. Mrs. Bryan Stowe chaired the business session and announced use of the Sunshine Fund balance to buy needed church articles. Stowe asked for dinner workers for Thursday and noted Mother-Daughter smorgasbord reservations for May 10 must be placed with Mrs. Young. Mrs Young and Mrs Charles Correll gave a program on Stewardship, assisted by Mrs Frank Sturgis, Mrs Paul Meerdink and Mrs Boyd Berrett. Refreshments were served.
Carol Stultz and Robert Mulvin plan to wed at 2 pm Saturday at Fisk Presbyterian Church. The couple, both of East Main Street, will celebrate with a reception at Corry Avenues High School cafeteria. Guests include out-of-town visitors from Marlenville Lake City Conn Eule and Bridgeport Conn.
Corry City Chapter No 11 Eastern Star marks 60 years since 1901 with 107 attendees. Members honored include Miss Jean MacInnes 55 years and Miss Sara MacInnes 54 years. Mrs Ruth Starr 51 years. Guests from districts and foreign chapters send letters and gifts. A festive meal followed by toasts and reminiscences highlighted the centennial year events.
Kiwanis Club officials announced a new blood donor drive to support the Brothers of the Brystr and the 126dmMNb program. The May 15 event in Corry will feature a film “City Room” shown by Artie Shaw and hosted by club leaders. Guests included Frank Stureis and Richard Walker, now in Cambridge Springs.
Mrs Bert Stockton, nee Judith Merrifield, was honored at a postnuptial bridal shower at Columbus Church hosted by her Sunday School class. Contests, prizes for Mrs Stockton and several young women, spring colors, and a three-tier cake highlighted the event.
Eugene Powers attended the City Grange gathering last evening at the Grange Hall on Park Street. He displayed slides from Yellowstone National Park the Grand Canyon and the Clymer Tulip Festival while Worthy Master LeRoy King led the business session.
Mrs. George Nagel hosted the Readers group at 2 p.m. yesterday on Wane Street. Mrs. W. B. Phillins spoke about hummingbirds noting 319 known species. Guests enjoyed pecan pie coffee and tea. The next meeting is May 15 at Mrs. Blanche Sullivan's Carter Hill home.
Miss Lorraine Slava, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Slava of R D 4, was honored on her 14th birthday with a party at her parents home on a Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed records and dancing, with cake ice cream punch mints and nuts served.
The auxiliary group plans an old time dance as part of a centennial event at the hospital. Mrs Armin Hillstrom and Mrs Frank rive outlined the program with songs and readings. New member Mrs Salileen McKay introduced while volunteers were thanked for April and May duties at the desk.
Postnuptial shower celebrated Mrs Walter Latur Jy on a Sunday afternoon at Ginnie's Cafeteria from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Hostesses included Mrs Walter Bales Sir Mrs Melvin Crawford and others. Guests played games and shared refreshments as prizes were awarded, with Mrs Li tos receiving a matty Inger Tywitts for the necasian.
Ruth Circle members gathered for a devotional session led by Mrs Edmund and a ghost business skit by Mrs Gheorne Mul Vid. Nineteen members attended with others recruited for a dinner planned later at the church. Mrs Willis Rodemayer chaired the program and introduced Mrs Russell Clark, Mrs Barr, and Mrs Verle Dodd who performed the skit “To Give With Joy.” Snacks tea and coffee were served by Mrs Helen Davisore and Mrs K Durham.
The Concord Community House will host a reception for Mr and Mrs Roland Mortis, recently married on April 2. The event on May 6 will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., inviting all friends, neighbors and relatives to attend at the community house.
Hollywood AP reports William Shakespeare's Macbeth leads with five first place nominations while other noted figures like Kennedy Churchill and Huckleberry Hound appear among the Emmy contenders. Winners will be announced on a telecast from Hollywood May 1.
A garbled report describes a ceremonial scene with mentions of a queen figure and a red carpet stretched along a street. The fragment hints at a crowd presence and a notable moment, but specifics on people, places, dates, or outcomes remain unclear due to OCR distortion.
An annual spring banquet hosted by the Secret Sisters featured door prizes and entertaining skits. Mrs Dorinid Bryewell announced prizes while Heian Fag mond and Mrs Worr Skit led events. Attendees included Mrs Vasewin Tinduolnil and Mrs Clifford Rose, with planning noted for upcoming December gatherings and local club activities.
A garbled OCR item questions a yearly pension amount of 1800 for Teathers and references a broader pension bill. The text is largely indecipherable but centers on funding for pensions and related political phrasing, with stray names and fragments.
A brief fire incident is described with scattered phrases about flames, suspects, and a tense scene. The text mentions a man involved, a vigil, and a tense moment as responders attend the blaze. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable in the fragment.
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