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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1961
Page
5
A fragmented notice reports Kane County authorities planning an afternoon session to announce probation program steps. It mentions Thompson and Beavall terms, a 320,000 figure for a project, and possible storage or table arrangements. The text remains unclear on specifics and destinations.
Mr and Mrs menne Watrous were honored at a Saturday evening party for their 25th wedding anniversary held at their Spring Creek RD 1 home. Hostesses were Mrs William Mitchell and Mrs Karl Burlingame. Guests enjoyed cards visiting a two tier cake spring flowers and refreshments. out of town guests came from Sugar Grove Cochranton Bear Lake and Corry. Mitlea Ton daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Ton is a candidate for this year's Tulin Festival queen and is a student at Clymer Central School majoring in mathematics science and home economics. She participates in Klompen Dancers Abbe Reformed Church and Christian Endeavor. she is soph class treasurer junior class secretary and Future Homemakers of America historian. She is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary of Clymer.
The American Legion Auxiliary formed The Legion Belles at the post home on Friday evening with Mrs. Harold Schaefer named high bustle. Members include Mrs. Richard Orn silver belle and Mrs. Helen Brown Suzy Quill, among others. They voted to donate to multiple funds, discussed attending the Erie Legion convention in July, and set the next meeting for June 16.
The Corry group joined Omer, SOIStEC, BATS, UTA, Loveland, and Mrs. T W White as they attended the Northwest district meeting of the Pennsylvania Daughters of the American Revolution. The spring session was held in Smethport with the local group hosting a luncheon. Mrs Kolstee serves as regent of the Brokenstraw Valley chapter.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Willard Snyder of 62 Snyder Circle. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs David Coon at Corry Memorial Hospital R D 2 Clymer.
May 15 16 17 notes of local society events. Mrs William Johnson hosts a bridge club with prizes won by Arlene Corbin Glenn Dickson and George McQuiston. Corry YMCA Leaders Council officers named Arlene Robinson William Miller and Ann Baressi. Duane Fogle visits Northhampton Mass to see sister Betty Fogle, a nursing student. Miss Lois McIntyre of Warsaw to visit for weekend. Mrs H Ray Harris travels to Williamsville NC for two weekends with her parents recently returned from California. Mrs Albert Fox hosts a pre nuptial party for Miss Mary Parkhurst bride to Newell Beckwith of Meadville.
May 19 notes report Miss Sophie Kasper will wed Joseph Fic cardi in June and was honored at a bridal shower held Sunday. Also May 19, Miss Anna Shields of this city attends the Catholic Daughters of America state convention in Allentown, Pa. May 20 banns read at St Thomas Church for Betty Roach of Corry and Jack Harrison of Lawrence Park.
James Carrig, Columbus alumnus and local business leader, will serve as toastmaster for the 35th Columbus School Alumni Association reunion banquet. A Swiss steak dinner is set for Saturday June 17 at 7 p.m. at Columbus Congregational Church, followed by a Moose Club gathering at 9 30 p.m. Reservations due by June 8, with members naming committee chairs and planning details ongoing.
Mrs Jennie Akam of West Washington street hosted the Neighborhood Club meeting on Saturday with seven members and three guests. Florence Culver and Edna Williams won prizes in Granny Grimes with Culver also taking the door prize. Bertha Darwin assisted with refreshments. Guests included Mrs Grate Pierce of Muskegam Michigan Miss Barbara Willams and Miss Carolyn Babcock of Connye. The next session will be at Mrs Naomi Clark’s home on West Frederick Street with date to be announced.
Carl J Kiefer, 78, retired executive vice president of Schenley Industries Tno, died Saturday in Cincinnati Ohio.
Students from Marjorie Tarbell present Sleeping Beauty at Corry Area High School on May 24 at 7 30 pm. Proceeds go to Concord School and Virgil G Curtis scholar funds. Cast features tap ballet baton spinning and elaborate costumes with Miss Lena Cohen and Mrs Thomas J Planniagan coordinating.
Sparta Grange held a Mother's Day program at the Grange hall in Spartanshoro with members attending and corsages for mothers. The program featured recitations by Bernice, Diane Franck, Anita and Russell Chelton, Debbie Sherlock, a solo by Hazel Chelton, and poems and songs themed to Mother’s Day. A brief business session preceded the program with a report on legislation and announcements for the Community program. Refreshments were served and the next meeting was set for May 27 at 8:00 pm.
WanminiTON AP reported Senate Republicans opened a multi pronged challenge to President Kennedy's education aid and government reform orders. Senate GOP leaders push party lines in a closed session to oppose the proposals while debating a taxi rebate substitute to replace the 2.55 billion in aid with federal tax revenues returned to states for education. Senators Case and Cotton propose funding shifts as Republicans express doubt about Kennedy plans.
Civic drive at Mead Park succeeds in raising the old softball field by several inches using 355 loads of gravel. Volunteers from business and labor join Normi Edinger and a cooperative effort across city, township, and local firms. Directors Walter Ross and Leland Croscut coordinate trucks, loaders, and crews. a breakfast committee organizes support. An unrelated note reports a drowning in Uniontown area.
Ages 18 and up urged to prepare for U S Civil Service tests with promises of large starting salaries and strong advancement. Offer includes free list of government positions, salary details, test guidance, and home delivery coupon from Lincoln Service, a private prep school not government affiliated.
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