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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1960
Page
2
Community ads mix with Thanksgiving notices and local listings. Boutiques, garages, and a florist promote sales and services while police and fire items report on incidents, lost items, burglaries, and minor accidents.
The wedding of Brenda Sweet to a Bear Lake man at the Church of God in North East is noted with a reception at the bridegroom’s parents’ home. Elmer Heath’s 25th wedding anniversary is celebrated by Mr and Mrs Richard Guggins and other relatives. The article lists many local visitors and social events surrounding families in North East, Ravinill, Meadville, Cory, and surrounding towns.
Wade Bodfort and William Johnson spotted smoke at the Hippie home next door and awakened Mr Clyde Hippie Mrs Clyde Hippie and their granddaughter Nancy allowing them to flee before the blaze overtook the residence. Fire Chief Edward Helfrich said the occupants likely would have been trapped without the alert neighbors.
Olin Bracken announces personnel shifts following retirements and recent deaths. Esther D Jones retires after eight years as receptionist. Lynford G. Chase died recently after long service. Steveany Simmons moves from part time to full time, Victor W. Crag Jr. remains in part time role.
Medical facility lists admitted patients and discharges while noting inability to summon a physician in emergencies. Names include Bay R Powers admitted Saturday and Mrs J Maurice Johnson among others. discharges feature George Kinney and several residents across Corry and Union City areas.
A collage of quotations and tidbits from a Boyle's Americana column includes varied musings on mosquitoes and blondes, Kilts origins, a German blue eye joke, and quotes from Mark Twain, John Buchan, and Dwight Eisenhower. It also references White House furnishings laws, Broadway musicians, and a humorous line about Thanksgiving 1621.
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