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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1961
Page
5
A terse, fragmented note mentions radar use and speed monitoring near a wood area. Officials consider whether current practices meet safety standards and whether enhanced enforcement is needed. The text implies concerns about speed and enforcement without clear details.
Nancy Curtis 20 of Columbus will join three Pennsylvania delegates at the 40th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. She leaves after Thanksgiving for a conference running from Sunday to November 20. The Pennsylvania group also includes Nancy Barr from Port Matilda Judith Harvey of Bosthwyst and Beverly Riddle of Emilenton. Curtis has 12 years in 4-H and is the youngest of seven.
Mrs Delos Ayers the Conelway PTA program at the school meeting featured slides from her Europe trip last summer. Rev Lawrence Meneely led devotions for the Thanksgiving season as Mrs Paul Sutton presided over business. Clyde Ball's room won the attendance award for the month and thanks were given to all who helped with the fall festival. Roy Troyer and committee served refreshments at close.
Berean Sunday School of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held a hayride and stork shower for Mrs Ronald Trisket. Twenty two members met at Homer White’s Spring Creek home, rode out, then returned to the White residence for chili and coffee. Devotions led by Homer White followed the Thanksgiving theme, with closing prayer by Rev H Ray Harris.
The v4 Bridge Scores for the Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate group at the YMCA al rooms show average 34. Winners include Mrs. Vellah Bracken with Mrs. Frank Graft scoring 14, Mrs. H J Wilcox and Mrs. Gerald Lane 67, Mrs. Ted Treat with Mrs. Arthur Treat 65, both from Union City, Mrs. Florence McCray and Mrs. Alf Vanssens 59, and Mrs. Mark Coyle with Mrs. Earl Haight ST. Next week’s game will be master pot with reservations aired by Mrs. James Sullivan.
Mr. Lane, YMCA secretary, spoke to the Corry Area Golden Age Club on the history of the Corry YMCA and the benefits of belonging to the family association. A large birthday cake in Thanksgiving colors honored this month’s birthday celebrants. Mrs. William Gumbleton led singing as chaplain. Next meeting is December 5 with a Christmas party on December 12.
The Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Beverly’s Beverly Street home for the final session of the year. Ten members attended as Ina Austin led the program on What Happens in a Crisis. Mrs. Clyde Keith urged Christmas tureen dinner details for December 5 at 6:30 PM and thanked members for their cooperation during the year. Devotions by Mrs. Ruth Hoenes titled The Spiritual Gospel preceded social visiting after the meeting.
Mrs Mason welcomed members of the Epsilon Phi chapter of Sima Beta Phi sorority for a business session led by president Mrs E Craig Moore. They planned the Christmas party on December 18 at the Monse home and a group outing to the Times News show in Erie on December 1. A Thanksgiving basket was prepared.
Mary Messenger became Mrs. Roger Chace in a double ring ceremony at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in North East. Rev. Earl G. Docherty officiated for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Messenger. Attendants included Beverly Chace of Cleveland, Ohio, and Frangis L. Barnard of North East. Guests enjoyed a reception at the Grange Hall after the wedding. The couple will reside on East Middle Road, North East, after a Florida honeymoon.
Rev R DeBoer delivered an inspiring address to Rotary Club members at a dinner meeting. Rev Raper introduced DeBoer, who urged gratitude and devotion throughout the year, with remarks on service and the group’s aims.
Mrs Wolliam Seitz Jr was honored at a Lillian Guild gathering hosted by Mrs George Hager on Mate street. Co hosts included Mrs Horton Davis and Mrs dimes Machines. Guests enjoyed wind music and refreshments of salad, cake and coffee served from a green and yellow table with a large Stork centerpiece crafted in green and yellow.
Knox Circle of the Women s Association of the First Presbyterian Church held its final session of the year at Mrs Chris Christensen s home with twelve attendees. Mrs Marion Rumbaugh Miss Helen Johnson led devotions and business, Christensen presented the lesson, and refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs Clarence Walhee and Mrs Ray Laurie. The group plans an annual Christmas party with dinner at the church on December 11.
Mrs Ortner hosted the Mentor Club gathering on Monday evening with Mrs Lillian Barnes presiding. Douglas Rozelle gave an engaging talk with color slides from his European trip, sharing scenes from England Belgium Holland and Rome. Dessert refreshments followed and the next meeting was planned.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a roll call meeting led by Ms. Subd Benniik president Mrs Henry Rockmiss reported on recent events in the Philadelphia area. Members discussed progress, hosted by Mrs Alfred Huenel and Mrs Balkh, and planned a December 1 meeting with plans for Thanksgiving baskets for schoolchildren.
A surprise party honored Miss Earle at the East Plewant Street home after a bowling session. Guests included Mrs Robert Loveland Miss Madeline Dunditt Miss Mary Bull Mrs John Middleton Miss Chevy Earle and Miss Ta rele Bare. Mrs Embert Earle hosted with a white pink theme and a decorated birthday centerpiece.
Ki Beta Phi sorority met at Mrs. Hand Harvey’s Mead avenue home. Mrs. Alfred Morviser led a program on India and southwestern Asia with articles and discussion on natives, religion, dress, and customs. They set December 12 at 6 30 for the annual Christmas party at the Moose home. Next meeting December 5 at Mrs. Robert Eddy’s East Irving street.
An unemployed construction worker, Willand Boyd Jr., 22, of East Liverpool, confessed to killing his wife Nancy Chardier Boyd after she spent time with another man. He described an argument about her attentions, a heated roadside confrontation, and a subsequent fatal shotgun blast, with police noting he lied to a lie detector test and later disposed of belongings.
A fragment notes Thomte of Miss Louise Williams of South Center street on September 4. The readable text mentions names and a date but lacks context for a full event or action.
Islelon police officer Arthi Davis aged 59 and two companions were arraigned yesterday on armed robbery charges. District Attorney John M. Price said Davis helped share in a $125 loot after cars robbed a bar and restaurant. The trio reportedly divided the proceeds later.
Willie Mays agrees to pay his estranged wife Marguerite 15 000 dollars a year and an additional 10 000 a year for himself. Their adopted son Michael receives 5 000 a year. Attorney Bergen Van Brunt notes Mays faces debt and tax issues despite Giants earnings of about 85 000 dollars yearly and 15 000 from other sources.
Branson Missouri AP reports Ozark farmer Bill Jenkins aged 38 was killed after a prolonged gun battle with state police and deputies who armored cars and tear gas aided the siege at his mountain cottage. Jenkins had earlier abducted a utility manager and forced him to cut a tree on company land. A charge of assault with intent to kill was filed.
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