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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1961
Page
5
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In a sequence of society items Miss Margarite Elaine Neylon wed Paul Lyle Taylor at St Thomas Church with Rev Francis J Graves officiating. Other notes include Mary Elizabeth Morton's engagement to Edward L Becker, Edith Joanne Mulderick and Richard C Nichols wedding, a newborn son for Mr and Mrs Ivan Downey, and several social visits and birthdays across Jamestown area.
Corry residents attended a Northwestern District of Letter Carriers Association meeting and seminar in Erie yesterday afternoon. Mrs Dahl was elected president of the ladies auxiliary, serving a two year term. The fall session is planned for New Castle in October.
Guests from Bristol Connecticut gather for the annual banquet of the Raymond division Inquisitors Club of Associated Spring Corporation at Cory Country Club. 90 attendees enjoyed a dinner program with remarks by Raymond Krulicki Stanley Techails and Edward Feldt.
Glen W. Donaldson was named president of the Spring Creek Cemetery Association at a Friday meeting. Bernard T. Porter was chosen vice president, Mrs. Bernard T. Porter secretary treasurer, with Harold Smith chairing the new concrete block house project as Arthur Brundage Kenneth Sickler Harry Johnson Herbert Smith Mr Donaldson and Mr Porter as assistants. Donations for the construction fund were welcomed through Mrs. Bernard Porter or Herbert I. Smith of Spring Creek.
Mrs. Charles Mitchell of B D Corry announces the engagement of Miss Jean Anderson to Francis Long. Miss Anderson is the daughter of William R Rhodes and the late Mrs Rhodes. The fiancé is the son of Mrs Merle Long of 452 Wayne Street and the late Merle Long. Both attended Corry High School. she is a newspaper route carrier and he works at Molded Fiber Glass Boat Company in Union City. No wedding date set.
Corry Country Club hosts the first of a summer dance series on Memorial Day Eve with an Arabian Nights theme. Members and guests will arrive on “camels” to a hilltop setting, desert oasis decor, and authentic Arab costumes. Ali Baba Snyder and the four thieves are referenced in playful performances for attendees.
Mrs Gordon Shampoe hosted the Cutting Friendly Circle at her home with President Mrs Merton Bemis presiding. Prayers were led by Mrs Fred Wallace and hymn singing followed. Mrs Marion Way reported on the candy sale tied to the Clymer Tulip Festival. A new set of bylaws was adopted as Bible quiz results were announced with Mrs David Lassett highest. The June meeting will be at Mrs Marion Way's home.
Former President Dwight D Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower were weekend guests at Valley Forge Military Academy where 1000 cadets paraded to honor them. Eisenhower will address a Republican fundraising dinner in Washington on Thursday.
Across Port Elizabeth and Durban African mobs attacked buses, stoning vehicles at road blocks while police escorted some through. Govt radio claimed workers would report to jobs, yet Johannesburg showed mass abstention as nurses and others stayed away. Verwoerd’s republic stance spurred mobilization of police and reservists to protect nonwhite workers who wished to work.
Pennsylvania Senator Scott urges college graduates to set aside five minutes daily for quiet thinking to prevent ulcers and improve life planning. He spoke at Shippensburg State College advising time for reflection to reorganize schedules and reduce mental fatigue.
Doctors reported that Dr. Billy Graham’s throat ailment is responding to treatment and he may begin his preaching campaign next Saturday.
Mrs. John F Kennedy will visit Greece for a week of rest and sightseeing. She will be hosted by Greek Prime Minister Constantine Caramanlis and stay in Athens with the Radziwill family, accompanying the Kennedys through a European itinerary including Paris, Vienna, and London.
A heavy explosion last night damaged the concrete entrance to Warnke at the back of the city hall. Polien reported a piece of power on which anti Semitic words were written was found near the blast site.
The West offered a concession to the Soviet Union in Geneva, dropping a demand for at least 20 on spot inspections. The Soviet delegate called the move impractical, while Washington and London pressed for 12 inspections minimum and one on-site check for each additional five tremors, up to a 20 maximum.
Earn Lowe, 31, of Aliquippa, faces murder charges in Beaver County for shooting Pred Wallace, 28, after a game dispute. Lowe admitted the shooting and is to be arraigned Wednesday. Police traced the weapon to a Pittsburgh area gun dealer after an anonymous tip.
In Montgomery and Birmingham police officials face a Justice Department injunction request alleging they allowed mob violence. Hearing held to decide whether to keep a prior court order in force. defendants include Police Commissioners Sullivan, Ruppenthal, and Birmingham officials. Also noted: a mob attacked travelers in May and martial law was declared. In Sarasota a man killed himself with a 38 caliber pistol after a shooting spree. two bullets missed vital organs.
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