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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1974
Page
6
Bernice Marsh reports a Monday gathering of eleven members and two Hampton guests with devotions led by Mrs. Merton Bayle and a James book quiz by Mrs. Roy Redman. Prizes went to several members and guests. December activities include making favors for Chautauqua County Home for the Aged patients and a Christmas party with a $1 gift exchange.
Cutting News and Mrs Boyce White attended Aggies Restaurant in Sherman on Sunday. Boyce White is the son of Mrs and Mrs Robert White. The Hi Neighbor Club recently met at Mrs Merton Bemis’s home. The December meeting will be the annual Christmas party at Mrs Dale Eaton’s Findley Lake home. Visitors of Mrs Mice Camp on Tuesday included Mr Leonard Anthony of Pleasantville and Mrs Wilkinson and Melodie of Corry. Sunday callers of Mr and Mrs Tom Alcorn Jr included Charles Caldwell and Miss Jennie Hibeck of Union City. Residents of Cutting who attended a Columbus party Sunday afternoon honoring Mrs Mary Riley on retirement from Bible Club work and her 75th birthday were Mr and Mrs Carl L Marsh and Tonia, and Mrs Bernice Marsh, joined by Mrs Florence Linendell of Clymer, Mr and Mrs Cornelius Beckerink and Nelson, and Mrs Alice Camp traveled to Irvine, Pa to visit Mr and Mrs Roger Colvin. Mrs Melvin Wallace remains a surgical patient at Corry Memorial Hospital and well wishes are sent for a speedy recovery.
Erie Council President Harkins paid $30 for liquor for budget session events, including a dinner for the city clerk's staff. The purchase, charged to taxpayers with no receipt, was approved by Controller Benedict after he says he was misled about the dinner being an executive session. Budget deliberations for 1975 are set for December.
Community meeting at the firehall discussed 1974 fair fireworks park repairs and a road banner. Reports on Indiana Pa trip for a new premium book by March 75. hospital surgery for Mrs Jukes. November 20 Bear Lake Home Extension meeting. 1975 Bear Lake Boro budget starts. birth announcement for La Vern Skinner’s son at Corry Hospital. A separate AP item notes Pan American Airways opposing fare surcharge increases while Qantas and six European airlines support them. The Erie city controller condemns entertaining expenses as improper.
Noel Carlos Wooten was convicted in federal court of interstate kidnapping and sentenced to life. The jury deliberated 1.5 hours before verdict and the judge ordered consecutive sentences totaling life plus five years. Wooten faces Ohio murder charges over Donald Stafford’s death on I-90. Snyder elected Pennsylvania Grange grand master, succeeding Readinger after his third term.
Separate sealed bids for Contract No 1 Elton Project sewer mains and Contract No 2 Mine No 42 Project sewer pipe and 30000 GPD treatment plant will be received by Adams Township Municipal Authority until 7 30 P M E S T 16 December 1974 at Forest Hills Senior High School Sidman PA. Bids must be separate with 5 percent bid bonds.
Federal judge Bruce Thompson dismissed criminal conspiracy and stock manipulation charges against billionaire Howard Hughes and three associates, ruling the Las Vegas indictment fails to state a public offense. The order leaves open potential civil action, as the case concerned alleged efforts to drive down Air West stock and force a buyout.
City of Corry Redevelopment Authority will hold a public hearing December 9, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. in the Municipal Building to review urban renewal plans for the Downtown Redevelopment Area funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs and Housing and Community Development Act. The boundary description and list of affected properties and owners are provided. hearing invites all interested parties to present views on the redevelopment proposal, relocation program, and acquisition plans.
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