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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1959
Page
5
A partial transcription mentions port, velocity station, pectoral repairs and a touring mission. The readable phrases imply ongoing technical work and inspections, though many words are garbled, leaving the core idea of repair efforts and an associated journey unclear.
Mrs Roger Koseff formerly Carol Mallick was feted at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Ronald Triscuit and Mrs Carl Wascak at Wascak home on South Center street. Eleven friends attended and prizes went to Mrs Richard Merkle and Mrs Robert Black with the door prize to Mrs Peter Mal Mele. Guests enjoyed a lunch of salad wafers cupcakes and spring floral table decor.
St Edward's Parent-Teacher Association held a meeting last evening to elect officers and review reports. Mrs Ernest McMichael was named president, with Mrs James Hammond as vice president, Mrs Leo Hooks secretary, and Mrs George Tink treasurer. The group noted the school picnic week of June 14 and postponed a May bake sale to May 1 due to Communion Sunday. The May committee includes Mrs John Weis chair and other members.
Plans are complete for the annual Tag Days hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital. The event, led by president Mrs. Irvin Downs, runs tomorrow evening and all day Saturday with fifth and sixth graders from St. Edward's and Wright Schools collecting funds for the hospital student loan fund. Rex Theatre donates theatre tickets as prizes for top fund collectors, with cochairman Mrs. J P Hair and a committee including Mrs. Harold Carr and others assisting.
Rainbow Girls plan a benefit movie titled Kathy-O to be shown on Thursday May 26 at the Ma sonic Temple. Roberta Pain presided as worthy adviser, last evening marked her final meeting in that role. The group discussed a Parents Banquet at First Presbyterian Church on May 1 and a charity project making dolls and stuffed animals for the Masonic Children's Home in Philadelphia.
Foremeths Club met last evening at the hunting camp of Paul Stroup near Kellettville Pa to view two films on resistance welding presented by Raymond Jones and Vince Cantelmo of Taylor Winfield Co Warren Ohio Other attendees included Richard Hager Rexford Kenniston and Harold Jackman of the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corp The session was led by President Harry Schiemer and about thirty members enjoyed a tureen dinner prior to the program with Paul Stroup and Harold Cobb serving as chairmen
Mrs Clyde addressed a Presbyterian banquets at First Presbyterian Church basement as the Women's Association showcased leadership, generations honored, and a turkey dinner served by the Men’s Club. Mrs Walter Clyde shared experiences from Lebanon and the Middle East during Dr Clyde’s seminary leave.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary announced a Scholarship Loan Fund to educate promising students in nursing and technical laboratory and X ray sciences. High school graduates may receive the scholarship this year and in the future. A bylaws draft was approved and will be adopted soon. Interested students should contact their school adviser. Mrs. Robert Betz chairs the fund committee. other members include Mrs. Irvin Downs and several others. Money from the hospital Tag Days tomorrow and Saturday will support the fund.
The Bethany Bible Class met last evening at Mrs Joseph Hudson's home on Mound Street with Mrs Edna Merritt and Mrs Jane Hasbrinick as cohosts. Mrs Winnie Pierce, president, presided as the session opened with singing and prayer by Mrs Charles Hubert. After the business, a Mother's Day program featured readings and poems about mothers. A dessert course was served by the committee.
Yesterday at the YMCA during the regular Women’s Duplicate, Mrs Al Yoissany and Mrs Dana McCray led with a score of 22. Mrs E F Bellos and Mrs Richard Peebles followed near 11-4, while Mrs Gerald Lane and Mrs J Pred Kinley posted 21.
The World Service women of Evans Belical United Brethren Church hosted a mother and daughter banquet drawing about 200 attendees. Ham suppers were served by the men. Mrs Ray Harris gave the invocation. Mrs Dan Culver served as toast mistress. Awards honored the oldest mother Mrs Mattie McIntyre and youngest mother Mrs Richard Merkle. largest family went to Mrs Peter Dubrosky. Music featured piano organ and vocal solos. Mrs Paul Ellenberger spoke as Africa missionary. closing benediction led by Mrs Keith Horton.
The Red Cross offers a ten hour first aid course for day camp staff, Girl Scout leaders, and others starting Monday from 6 to 10 p.m. Mrs John Fornick will teach both standard and advanced courses. Interested participants should register at the Red Cross office in the library building.
The Team-Of-Four trophy event at Corty Bridge Association ends in a three way tie after last evening’s two games at the VFW Post home. Teams led by Mr and Mori aun Beverly and Mr and Mrs J Fred Kinley posted highs with 16 wins. Arthur Cohen and William Smy ery group also prominent. A Beverly housewarming shifts next week’s muster point to May 20 at the Beverly residence.
Mrs. fionara morvon was elected president of the Little League Baseball Auxiliary at a recent meeting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post home. Others elected were Mrs. Homer Black, vice president, Mrs. Mary Fiirworth, secretary, and Mrs. Vern Group, treasurer. Dates for the Little League Tag Days May 14 and 15 were discussed with boys wearing uniforms while selling bags.
Michigan faced a cash crisis that halted nearly 27 000 state workers pay as bills came due and a five million dollar payroll threatened. A last minute deal by Governor Williams and the Legislature secured funds, freeing many employees including Guy Williams from payless payday. Some 7 700 others, mostly highway workers, received scheduled pay from department earmarked funds. The dispute centered on a solution amid tax shortfalls and a June 30 deficit of about 110 million, with debates over a sales tax increase.
Mrs N Troy Gillette died unexpectedly at 7 45 am today age 70 born Spring Creek 1899 moved to Corry as a child married Dr Gillette December 26 1907 celebrated 50th wedding anniversary in 1957 residents for six years she was a Methodist and Eastern Star member survived by husband two daughters Berniece Conner Miami Florida and Mary Brown Corry 12 grandchildren three great grandchildren cremation requested memorials to Corry Memorial Hospital or Curry Public Library
Moscow radio denounced President Eisenhower’s proposal to ban nuclear tests up to 30 miles altitude as a dangerous halfway measure. The broadcast said the plan would not solve the problem and fails to safeguard people from radiation, echoing earlier Soviet warnings by Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
Mr and Mrs Roger Kowtf welcomed a baby yesterday morning at Mt Cony Memorial Hospital located at 120 East Church Street. The birth notice lists the family residence and timestamps the early hours of the new arrival.
The American Legion marked its 40th anniversary after forming from World War I veterans. Led by figures like Lt. Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr, officers planned a Paris meeting in March 1919 and a campaign to organize veterans in the United States. The group was chartered by Act of Congress with the charter convention in Minneapolis in November 1919. A dedication plaque in St Louis was planned near the former site where the Legion’s origin began.
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