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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1961

Page

5

Fairbanks visitors, Air Force recruits, and Tulip Festival candidate

The article lists Fairbanks residents Mr vand MraeAlec Kitek and children Kevin and Susan visiting relatives in Corry Wattsburg and Lowville before returning home. Mrs Harrison Keppel concluded six weeks at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. John Freebourn and Alan Styers left for Lackland Air Force Base Texas for basic training. James Watrous of Kewanna Indiana visited prior to departure. Miss Johana Beckerink, 1961 Tulip Festival candidate, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Beckerink, active in Clymer Central School and local groups, is sponsored by The Oly mer Dairyman's Leagues.

Vand MraeAlec Kitek Kevin Susan Fairbanks Alaska Merle Triscult Corry Wattsburg Lowville Harrison Keppel Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh John Freebourn Mary Gates Medd Avenue Alan Styers Donald Styers First Avenue Lackland Air Force Base Texas Air Force James Watrous Kewanna Indiana Lawrence Watrous Ohio Street Mabel Akam Jennie Akam West Washington Street Bessie Logan Ile Johana Beckerink Howard Beckerink Clymer Central School Clymer Hill

Senator Lesser Speaks at VFW Loyalty Day Event

The principal speaker at the Loyalty Day program at the VFW Post home on East Washington street was Senator Lesser. A downtown parade attracted thousands, and Mrs. Sesler attended along with Mr. and Mrs. M. Sorgen of Erie.

Emawof Waimiut Gi Beset Ware VFW Post East Washington Street VFW Northwest County Council Senator Sesler United States M. Sorgen Erie

Corry Navy Mothers Host Jamestown Group

Corry Navy Mothers club entertained members of Jamestown yesterday afternoon and evening at the Grange Hall Park Street for social time and a screened dinner. Prizes were awarded for games as seventeen Corry mothers and 13 visitors attended. Carnation corsages were given to each visitor. The next meeting will be June 12.

Corry Navy Mothers Corry Navy Mothers Club Ralph Bennett Grange Hall Park Street Reynold Hamilton Victor Mortis Jamestown

Births Reported at Edinboro and Corry Hospitals

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Francis Burin of Meadville street Edinboro on May th at Union City Memorial Hospital. A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Clifford Geey of R D 3 Corry at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Francis Burin Meadville Street Edinboro Union City Memorial Hospital Corry Memorial Hospital Clifford Geey R. D Corry

Methodist Women Form Circle At Evening WSCS Meeting

The Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service held a circle meeting last evening in the church led by Mrs. Andrew Paulson with a devotional on God's Word and Our Words. A program featured talks on words, business reported by Vice President Mrs. H. W. Parker, and a district literature secretary appointment announced. 12 members attended and new circle planning followed with officers to be elected for the coming year.

Olery Christian Service Andrew Paulson John God Travers Stohilberg James H. W. Parker Harry Blount Irwin Young Earl Hasbrouck James Cowan Gerald Whaley Merle McIntyre Parker Hubert Vaughn Cochranton Elgin WSCS Robert MucGregor Ais Bord n.Offie Travers Stohl~berg Mary Circle Clara Hill Martha Circle Ann Andrus Osea Johnson Charles Correll George Mulliin Travers Stohlberg Robert MacGregor Donald Cady

Elgin Methodist Church Plans Mother-Daughter Tea

The Elgin Methodist Church will sponsor a mother-daughter tea this Thursday at 8 PM. Mrs. David Weisler of North East will be the featured speaker presenting an epic titled Aussie and will show pictures to illustrate her talk.

Elgin Methodist Church David Weisler North East

Kiwanians Hear Ted Swanson on Bomb Effects and Shelter Use

Kiwanis Club at Hotel Corry heard Capt. Ted Swanson explain A-Bomb effects on Erie Cleveland and Buffalo with one hour warning time before radiation. Lt Richard Bogert showed a bombing site film. reinforced concrete blocks fared best. Auction for Kiwanis scholarship planned with Charles Cummings as auctioneer.

Anevoure Jwanson Jr Civilian Defense Corps Kiwanis Club Corry Capt. Swanson Erie Cleveland Buffalo Richard Bogert Swanson Frank Sturgis Aero-Flow Dynamics Corporation Robert Bracken

Calvin Circle Completes Season Meeting at Gamme Road

Members of the Calvin Circle of the First Presbyterian Church held their final gathering of the season at Mrs. William Williams home on Gamme Road. Devotional study was led by Mrs. Samuel Wood, with business by Mrs. Jan Howard. Announcements covered the Buffalo assembly May 17 to 24, church family night dinner May 24, and a June medical missions tea at the church. Miss Mary Helen Curtis led the program and dessert lunch was provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Stanley Anderson and Mrs. Wood. Next meeting scheduled for September.

Calvin Circle First Presbyterian Church William Williams Gamme Road Samuel Wood Jan Howard General Assembly Buffalo Medical Missions Mary Helen Curtis Stanley Anderson Wood

Sunday School Class Organized by Local Church

Mrs Richard Hall to head the newly formed Christian and Missionary Alliance Sunday School class. A meeting at the West Hend street home of Mr and Mrs Lyle Hotchkiss produced 15 members with officers named Mrs Hall president Mrs James Cooney vice president and Mrs John TenPas secretary and treasurer. The group planned a plate supper for June 8 at Mount Pay.

Richard Hall Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Lyle Hotchieiss West Hend Street Earl ‘Docker Iy "Ieicher Witside Richard Hull James Cooney John TenPas Hotchkiss Gootiey Hall Moun Pay

College Women Plan Carry Night Formal Party

College Women’s Club members plan a Carry Night party in a centennial atmosphere. Cochairs Mrs Prank McKnight and Mrs John Rossbacher will lead a guest night with entertainment and costumes. The event is set for May 22 in the all purpose room of the YMEA, with further announcements to follow as plans progress.

Ing College Women's Club Prank McKnight John Rossbacher

Klompen Dancers Banquet With Mothers at Tulip Fest

About 70 mothers and daughters attended a Friday banquet at the recreation building hosted by Klompen Dancers of the Clymer Tulip Festival. Mrs Clarence Tutt and Mrs Frank Baker chaired. mothers brought tureen dishes while hostesses provided dessert fruit punch and coffee. After dinner the dance program continued with slides from Marles Ton and remarks from Mrs Baker. Dawn and Madalene Van der Schaaff presented corsages to Mrs Talt and Mrs Baker.

Muprser Klompen Clarence Tutt Frank Baker Marles ‘Ton Baker Donna Arnink Madalene van der Schaaff Talt Mes Bakir

James Fairfax Dies at 63 on Tahiti Location Set

Veteran actor James Fairfax died at 63 from an apparent heart attack while on location for Mutiny On the Bounty in Tahiti. He was known to TV audiences as the English steward in the Susanna series with Gale Storm.

James Fairfax Tahiti Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Gale Storm

Dolores Okays Driver Training Plan At Local School

Dolores approves a summer driver training program at Conelway High School open to all students or possibly seniors based on demand. Kenneth Harvey will run 40 hours of classroom and 160 hours of instruction for 20 students, with a total cost of 620 dollars and 448 dollars reimbursed by the state. The committee also hires Beverly Haslett as secretary at 2500 dollars and authorizes desks and classroom equipment purchases totaling about 2,. months.

Case Ae Conelway Schoo Frank McKnight Jointure Rolleitor Carkelf of. Dutt Dr. Rodemeyer Mower Kenneth Harvey Wright School Walco Products Co Kurts Bros S.E. Anderson

Polite Lady Stages Another $60 Robbery Bye Bandit

In Albuquerque a calm polite bandit robbed a television watcher of $40 and then a $65 collection at First Baptist Church. A 25 year old woman approached Gibson at his home and demanded money with a pistol. The crime spanned two nights as several hundred attended a basement reception nearby.

Albuquerque N. M Tana Paul Gitwon Willian Kal First Baptist Church Gibson Hiis House

Spellman Faces Retina Surgery And School Board Actions

Francis Gardi nal Spellman undergoes surgery today for a detached retina in the right eye. Anderson seeks guidance on handling the situation. The Corry School Board recommends a smoking ban at fairs. Earle Billey is elected to a second term as jointure treasurer at 800 dollars yearly, with S. E. Anderson named secretary for four years and serving as business manager as well. Total salary listed as 7,500 per year.

Nd Anderson Corry Earle Billey Ttale S. E. Anderson Mary of Tip Anderson

Labor Troubles Hamper U S Missile Program

U S plans to curb labor strikes threatening space and missile work. Sen John L McClellan says an executive order creating a mediation board may be issued ahead of new laws. Administration considers a no strike pledge from workers at missile bases and a dispute resolution mechanism.

Waash Aluntary Crescent Kennedy John L. McClellan Senate Investiga McClellan Security of Arthur J. Goldberg Congress E-Trades Denver

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Sawyer Studia Senator Lesser Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service America Stregt Ted Swanson Arie Shaw Joe's Bargain Store Center Street Charles Cummings Kiwanis Scholarship Fund Harold S. Gahagan Pranklin Mac Hiner VFW Club Mather Bennett Dolores Bandit Spellman New York Francis Gardinal Sim Sea’s Ohlala Tris Sephis Mother Snd Tess Mother Park Sen Faberge Parfum Colorne Faber Shalimar Aster Lins Pate Cologne
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