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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1962
Page
5
A court ruling upheld the Pendleton School District decision in a dispute over a dismissal and duties of a staff member. The case involved Mills and a State Supreme Court review with references to local officials, authorities, and surrounding community figures.
Turkeys were awarded to the four top finishers in a seven table Howell bridge game at the Corry Bridge Association in the Garden Room of the VFW Post. Winners include Mrs. Glenn Mallory and Mrs. Faye Gadsby with 99, and Mr. and Mrs. J Fred Kinley with 95. Mrs. Pat Lee and Mrs. Pat Shaw tied at 92 percent, followed by others. No game next week due to Thanksgiving. Master Point game planned the following week.
Harold Curtis presented a Columbus Grange report approved by the group led by Philip Wade master in the Schramming office building. David Curtis state deputy led installation talks for Columbus and East Branch Granges at Spring Creek. Next meeting November 26 offers a Thanksgiving dinner at 7 30 p.m. with pumpkin pie served by Mrs Curtis and Mrs Trisket.
Paul A Bowen of Melmes Steel, with 30 years forging experience, spoke to 80 Corry Management Club members on managing a forge shop. He noted Industry changes from 30 to 185 alloys, stressed listening as key to training, and praised the hammer and anvil as core tools. William Johnson of ICS discussed home study programs and a film on modern operations. Four new members were introduced.
At the West Church street home of Mrs. Helen Brown the American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers for the coming year. Mrs. Mark Anderson of Union City, western director, performed the installation. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Victor Orn and Mrs. Brown. No meeting is scheduled for November 20 due to Thanksgiving. the next meeting date was not stated.
Thirty six employees of the General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania observed Charles Mitchell of R D 2 with a farewell party after six years of service. Clifford Taylor acted as toastmaster as gifts were presented, Earl Bailey gave the invocation, and John Kennedy spoke for the staff. A birthday cake, group singing, and dinner at the VFW Post preceded the departing remarks. Special Erie guests included Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Doeherl Jack Barton and Jerry Wenzel.
Mrs P B Sonoski hosted St Elizabeth's Guild members at her Columbus home. Mrs Leo Heberlein presided over the business session. A rummage sale report by Mrs Nicholas Aquilino preceded plans for the annual Christmas dinner December 19 at Frank and Verna's Restaurant. Committee chair Mrs Anthony Stec led the holiday event with members including Mrs Sonoski and others. next meeting December 4 will feature a tureen dinner at the legion home.
The Golden Age Club of 70 members enjoyed a Tuesday noon luncheon at the YMCA. Rev. Barclay Fishburn opened with invocation, Lloyd Cramer spoke, and Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Wees attended. Mrs. Maude Barnes led the meeting. next gathering set for November 27 with December sessions limited. Music and square dancing followed. several members contributed to the meal service.
The Carter Hill Community Aic met at the Community Center for an all day session ending with a Thanksgiving dinner at noon. President Mrs C R Eld led the routine business meeting followed by devotions by Mrs Milton Morris. Plans were made for a Christmas party on December 1 and members spent the afternoon tying a quilt. The next meeting is set for December 12 in the afternoon.
At St Pauls Lutheran Church a Court of Honor gathering was held Monday with 18 scouts, parents, and friends. Bruce Taylor received a first class award while Gary Counasse and Donald Clark earned star awards. Gerald Krasa presented the honors with Marinus Christensen Jr. assisting as troop committee man. The group enjoyed singing led by Mrs Rene Counasse and refreshments of cider and cookies followed.
Mr and Mrs Carl Haller of Akeley Pa will be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house event on Sunday The affair will be held at their home in Cable Hollow from 2 until 5 pm and 7 to p m All relatives friends and neighbors are invited to attend.
The East Branch Grange on Spring Creek Titus road hosts a Christmas fair with homemade items like decorations, aprons, toys, apple butter, fruit cakes, cookies and candies. The event starts at 1 p.m. with an auction in the evening for new and used articles and sellers are asked to bring items to the Grange Hall by 2 30 p.m.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church group toured the Erie County Plastics Corporation plant led by co owner Roche. Rev G T Bergman presided at prayer and Herbert Trisket led the meeting. De votions were by Jerry Raymond and closing prayer by Charles Bug ees. Refreshments were served by the Christian training commission with Robert Williams as chairman. The next meeting is set for December 12 with the Christian service commission in charge.
Edgar Thomas, 1, of Pittsburgh East End, was shot by Patrolman Anthony Burke on October 7 after resisting arrest and waving a knife at a rooming house occupant. Thomas died three days later at Pittsburgh Hospital.
Paul Claypool principal of Wright addressed Harding School PTA Tuesday evening, stressing cooperation of parents teachers and children during the session.
Mrs Prank presided over a business meeting where plans were made for the annual Christmas party for school students. Attendees included Mrs Walter Loveland and committee members Mrs William Brown and Mrs Carl Dahl with guest Mrs Paull Claypool. A special holiday meeting with a musical program is planned.
Six volunteer firefighters were killed and 26 injured when scaffolding collapsed at a downtown Santiago building under construction after they had extinguished a blaze.
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