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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1960
Page
5
Fragmentary text suggests a hearing on a heat operation and potential investment range of 250 dollars. Mentions transmission, parlor, and a value found by someone named Ned in the evening. Not enough clear entities or events to form a full item.
In a terse report, Trish notes a rough begin as men work on a rack project. The focus shifts to progress with leadership and a plan to steady the line and boost output amid early setbacks.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions door configurations like 2-Door and 4-Door variants, car models possibly including heaters and brakes, and references to a sedan or sedan-like layouts. Details are unclear, but the text hints at a discussion of automotive features and styles in mid list form.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fuilit of Ripley announce the engagement of their daughter Nina Lillian to Walter Newhouse Jr son of Mr. and Mrs Walter Newhouse Sr of Lake. Nina attended Ripley High School and is employed as a hospital assistant in Mayville. The couple plans to wed after a period of adjustment and apprenticeship at Chaudainlin Manufacturing.
A WSCS meeting at First Methodist Church featured a play titled Their Feet, a devotional led by Mrs Boyd Barrett, and reports on prayer, self denial, youth work, and missionary supply. The group discussed Christmas bill purchases for servicemen and planned items for a Sheffield trip. About 50 women attended a Thanksgiving dessert.
Covenant Circle members announced future events at Knox Church including Thanksgiving fund presentation on November 7, December 7 Christmas dinner and program, and December 25 Christmas Sunday School. Hostesses Mrs Clare Wallace and Mrs Jahir Minov led inquiries, with devotions by Mrs Helen Gratin and Mrs Percy Corbin guiding the study book Consider the Church.
A noted speaker will address the West Springfield School PTA meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o clock. Dr Aususline, superintendent of schools, will speak on the occasion and outline the plans for the coming term.
A garbled fragment references a proetam and business session with a focus on a focal period. It mentions refreshniers and a question about service, but the text is heavily distorted and offers no clear people, places, dates, or events to anchor a factual summary.
Columbus Grange members met in Pradice Hall with Master Hawk Curtis to plan a November 28 dinner at 7 30 pm. Home economies committee prepares. Keith Wade praised by shire and national Granges for 10 youth members. Mrs Lawrence Miller and Mrs David Curtis recapped State Grange meeting in Harrisburg. A community service project for 1961 was approved with Lawrence Miller D P Tynskel and Philip Wade on the committee. Program included a color film on wildlife and hunting.
Kiwanis Club heard Rev. William C. Seitz Jr. discuss a contemporary service blending communion music with popular tunes at their dinner meeting in the Corry hotel. Introduced by Samuel Wood, Seitz described the England arranged service as group songs were led by H Lynn Rice. President Ray Amy presided as five members plan to attend the lieutenant governor conference in Warren on Sunday. Conrad Monroe reported on a Philadelphia Kiwanis meeting attended last week. A board meeting was announced for next week after the regular session.
Tommy Mitchell a nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Norman Mitchell was honored at a surprise birthday party hosted by his mother at their Spring Creek home. Fourteen youngsters attended and games with prizes went to Sam Crane Ser Mitchell Gil Pier and Doug Morton. Mrs Mitchell assisted by her daughters Cassie and Brenda served hot dogs chips cupcakes ice cream and lemonade. Jim J Kafferlin of Westfield Nod attended from away.
A bridal shower for Miss Janice Trisket was hosted at the Thompson home in Columbus by Mrs. Charles Wright Mrs. Carl Gincott and Mrs. Lyle Thompson. Twenty eight attendees from Corry Columbus Lottsville Panama Sugar Grove and Lakewood shared games prizes given to Mrs. Richard Trisket Mrs. Mark Harvey Mrs. Ronald Trisket Mrs Norman Lewis Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Charles Windah and Mrs Paul Trisket. The event featured pink and white decorations and a refreshments table with salad wafers tea and coffee as guests presented with gifts.
Twelve members and their families of the Corry Navy Mothers Club met at Orange Hall on Park Street for a tureen dinner. They voted to send apples to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie for Thanksgiving and planned a family tureen dinner Christmas party on December 12. The serving committee was Mrs Elizabeth Jensen and Mrs John Gilmore.
Liz Taylor remains ill in London as doctors debate treatment options. British physician Lord Evans and Dr Cary Goldman report the star has a fever and may need dental work despite cautious optimism. An American doctor from Los Angeles notes she slept poorly yet is comfortable. Eddie Fisher shares concern over her condition.
A stork shower honoring Mrs Edmund Potocki was hosted by Mrs Joseph Gronosta on East South Street. About 20 guests enjoyed a social evening of games and visiting in a decorated recreation room with pink and blue accents. Prizes went to Mrs William Halfast, Mrs Louis Sproveri, Mrs Joseph Potocki, Mrs Ted Kielar and the honored guest. Refreshments included gelatin and shower cake. Mrs Potocki received many gifts including a bathinette selection.
The lecturer chaired the session with Max Bennink, followed by refreshments served to about 20 Grangers. Mrs Norman Lewis and Mrs Mark Kirin organized the postmeeting hospitality.
Corry School board weighing options to ease overcrowding as pupils living between pickup points cluster for buses. Superintendent Dr William E Rodemeyer suggests phased elimination by grades and notifying students when buses are full, with two county and city funding paths explored.
Huntingdon Pa AP Stabtle Police deployed one helicopter to aid a manhunt for five inmates who escaped Huntingdon State Prison by overpowering a guard. An all-night search by 50 plus officers and guards in a wooded mountain area failed to locate the prisoners, who fled on foot about 15 miles south after hiding in a rubbish truck and driving away on Route 26.
Confusion arose as some drivers picked up children along the line until buses filled while others did not. Extra riders boarded, leaving parents unsure who earned a 10 ride pass. The situation reflected gaps in the scheduling and clear guidelines for riders.
In North Katanga, UN patrols retreat from Numbi and surrounding areas as Baluba bands threaten Albertville. Spokesman says UN will revise operations amid fears of a major rebel offensive supported by Balubakat loyalists. Roadblocks force car occupants to pledge support.
A baby girl was born yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Alan Green of R D 4 Centerville. The birth is recorded for Mrs Robert Quighes of R D 6 Erin. The message notes the infant’s arrival with local family references.
AP reports 78 year old Kergin E. Snyder of York died from a heart attack after completing the preliminary eye exam portion of his driver fitness test at the local State Police barracks. The incident occurred amid new state requirements and a related UN stance on Ba ruba tribesmen in north Katanga.
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