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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
5
A yesterday hearing in Pennsylvania addressed a religious dispute involving Rev Edwards and lay leader Andrew Plizer. The Brethren case centered on church governance and doctrinal interpretation, with both sides presenting affidavits and witness statements.
An unclear fragment notes Planning engineers of a forests committee evaluating an eastern route. The brief mentions Pres A and the Snerce committee, with emphasis on ensuring compliance and potential adjustments to the eastern segment. Details are partially obscured.
A Presbyterian Women’s Association Mothers and Daughters banquet was held in the church basement with a turkey dinner for about 176 women. Mrs Alfred J Morrison presided as association president and the program featured soloist Susan Kinley and a pantomime. Resignations and upcoming meetings were announced, including a June talk by Mrs Dayal of Kenya Africa.
The Corry Bridge Association held a weekly session at the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post home with 54 players. Average score was 48, and high scorers included Mrs. Mark Coyle with Miss Lena Blair, Mrs. James MacInnes, Mrs. Franie Geist, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Bartholomey, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Treat. Next week begins the Kinley cup team of four championship play.
The Evangelical United Brethren Mothers and Daughters Society held its annual banquet attended by 168. The evening featured an invocation by Mrs. Frank Harvey, spring flowers, cake favors, a program with tributes to daughters and mothers, devotions, duets, readings, a solo, and a poem reading. Committee members arranged the program and dining rooms while the church men served the meal.
The Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church met at Mrs. Durham's home on Railroad Street. Opening devotions led by Mrs. Fred Barton on Mothers of the Bible. In business, Merle L. Patterson became president with Lois McCray as vice president, Dustin Butters as secretary, and K S Durham as treasurer. A plebhy was planned for July 6 at Mead Park. Dessert was served by the hostess with Mrs. Clyde Dahl and Miss Ruth Dahlstrand.
A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Gerry Stockton Jr of Spartansburg at Corry Memorial Hospital. Also reported is a daughter born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs George Sammons of Wattshurs at Coury Memorial Hospital.
The Lydia Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church elected officers: Mrs Rockman as chairwoman, Miss Ira Ohrn as assistant chair, Mrs Willis Brown as secretary, and Mrs How ert Loveland as treasurer. The group heard a report on the International Missionary Council meeting in December 1997 in Ghana.
West Spring Creek 4-H Club met at the Grange Hall Tuesday evening to elect officers for the coming year. Norman Smith led as leader with Philip Stokes as president, Larry Johnson as vice president, Drew Phillips as secretary, Nineaster as game reader, Cheryl Stokes as song reader, Diana Alford as song leader, Lucile Malek as news reporter, and County Agent Bernie Wingert attended. The next session is set for June 3 at the Grange Hall.
Ten Corry Masons and their wives attended the Northwestern Pennsylvania Post Masters and Ling Officers banquet and meeting at the Titusville Country Club last evening. Attendees from here included Mr and Mrs Charles Sutter Mr and Mrs John Wells Mr and Mrs Howard Blakeslee Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stowe Mr and Mrs Wal lave Young Mr and Mrs Wilbur Rickers Mr and Mrs Robert Desmond Mr and Mrs Tracy White head Mr and Mrs Adrian Reesink and Mr and Mrs Peter Swanson.
The annual Spring Creek Mother-Daughter Banquet is announced for Saturday May 10 at 8 p.m. in the church parlors. Mrs. Chandler Mason leads the program and a silver offering will be collected during the event.
The Christian and Missionary Al Varice Church held its Mother-Daughter Banquet in the church last evening attended by about 75 women of the church. The enjoyable affair was arranged by Mrs. James Stowe assisted by Mrs. Wallace Bickler. Mrs. E C Docherty presided over the program with tributes to mothers, music, and an original poem read by Mrs. Jen n ie Group. A delicious dinner was served by Rev. E C Docherty Ray Kersieltur Don McCray Wallace Sickle and Paul Mather. Favors of colorful carnation corsages were given to each attendee.
The Alpha Hi Club held its organizational meeting at the YMCA with officers elected: Thomas Joyce president, James Davison vice president, Richard Betts secretary, James Earle treasurer, and Wallace Cady chaplain. Plans for the next meeting on May 1 and guest State Police Officer Edward Past were announced. Delta HUY members were invited to join the Alpha Club for this gathering. Plans covered summer months and future events.
Sorority Beta Sigma Phi marked its founders day with chapters across the area gathering at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie for a dinner meeting. J R Puggerald of General Electric spoke on advertising, followed by a hotel balcony appearance. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Curtis Mr and Mrs Harvey Mr and Mrs Simonsen Mr and Mrs Wise Mr and Mrs Woltolt Mr and Mrs Sammonson Miss Shirley Miller and Miss Dolores Aquilina.
A Washington County man, Patrick Moody, 32, was accidentally killed in Canonsburg when a 22 caliber rifle discharged as he retrieved it from a closet. State police reported the fatal incident occurred last night and the bullet struck Moody in the right temple.
Eisenhower unlikely to aid candidates due to defense, foreign aid, and trade program disputes. Senators Aiken and Watkins say endorsements from the president are overrated, and candidates will run on state or district records. Voters may judge by economic conditions, not executive backing.
President and Mrs Eisenhower entertain at a White House state dinner in honor of Chief Justice Earl Warren and the Supreme Court. About 70 guests will attend the formal dinner with Attorney General William Rogers among them. Around 200 local judges and officials are invited to a musicale after the dinner.
In Angels Camp Sweden’s frog Rolli is described as pregnant before the Jump Jubilee trial. Doctors discuss inducing ovulation as organizers consider substitutions for the May 15 18 event. Bror W Lander travels from Stockholm seeking options as the fate of Rolli’s entry remains uncertain. A second item notes a Dallas widow paying $100 for long‑ago hospital care.
In Minneapolis, scientists Mikesell and Ross pursued the long standing puzzle of why stars twinkle by elevating a balloon to near stratospheric levels. After an 11 hour flight from northern Minnesota they landed near Dilburg, reporting observations on atmospheric layers and wind predictions.
Tyrone Power marries a 26-year-old divorcee in a Mississippi town chapel. The ceremony was conducted by Pastor BrP Wilms, with actresses Antinbella and Linde Christian present.
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