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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1968
Page
5
The YMCA Auxiliary plans a cookie swap for December 3 at 8 p.m. The event is a reunion for past and present members and newcomers, directed by Mrs. George Hagger. Attendees must bring at least two dozen cookies plus the recipe. cookies become refreshments as guests arrive. Beverages will be provided.
Belated wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Richard Henry held 2 to 7 p m in the Colonial Room Moose Lodge with about 100 guests from Corry Erie Union City and nearby Ohio towns. The couple wed October 12 in Guam and guests included Henry family members. Also notes a December 8 stage appearance of Cactus Flower at the Warner Theatre under American Theatre League of Erie with tickets on sale Friday and reservations by telephone.
Frank Grice showcased color slides of a New England coastal trip through Nova Scotia and Canada at the Kiwanis Club dinner last evening in the Hotel Corry. James St George introduced him, William Donaldson led the business session, and Rev. Walter Gilliland gave the invocation.
A new Bible study group formed after a Laymen's New Life Crusade. The first meeting will be at Mr. and Mrs. Larry Aldrich at 404 Concord Street on Saturday evening from 7 to 8. All interested persons are invited to attend. Regular sessions planned weekly Saturdays from 7 to 8.
Forty two members and guests of the College Women's Club attended a "Holiday Ideas" program led by Miss Ann Nokes at the Penelec Building. Nokes, home economist for Pennsylvania Electric Company's northwestern district, demonstrated Christmas arrangements and decorations and announced awards for holiday foods. Officers and committee chairs were named, a budget approved, and plans discussed for the Christmas Seal campaign and a club tea for college students and their mothers.
A double birthday party was held at Quiet Acres Nursing Home in Ripley area. Honoring Mrs. Harry Johnson who celebrated on November 2 and Mr. Johnson who marked November 20. Attendees included their niece Mrs Edna Barber and her daughter from Ripley, other residents, with gifts and flowers.
In Rio de Janeiro the air force corrected an earlier report of missionary team remains. Troops parachuted into jungle found only clothing fragments from the 12 member group sent to pacify hostile Indians. They have been missing since October 31 during road construction patrols. In Rawalpindi two hundred students rampaged in a bazaar tearing photos of Ayub Khan and stoning a government bus, later dispersed after clashing with police.
Birdie Tells Us reports Mrs. George Banker and seven month old son George II returning to Carry after two weeks in Washington with her husband Pfe Banker who resumes duties at Fort Benning for officer training. Mrs. Banker, Patricia Paulson of Corry, will stay with her parents at 517 West Pleasant. Corry Area High School wrestling coach Bob Benson will speak at the Concord School PTA meeting to showcase team holds. The 62nd Stanford Hose Ball opens tomorrow at the VFW Post Home. Rev. Orren Smith says the Full Gospel Fellowship Church moves to 102 West Pleasant, with Evangelist Gloria Hodges to preach Sunday. Estella Reynolds wins a 20 turkey in Woolworths wishing bone contest. Christmas Candlelight Dance set for Hotel Corry with reservations through several club members. Rainbow for Girls Advisory Board meets December 5 at 7 30. notes stressing importance. Household tip suggests washers under chair tips. Classifieds advertise housing.
In Natal British Columbia an unidentified man and woman died when 500000 tons of rock and mine tailings buried a 1000 yard stretch of the Southern Trans-Canada Highway near the Alberta border. Rescue teams searched for more cars feared trapped as debris hampered operations.
AP reports a dynamite blast under a Rome police van shattered the vehicle and damaged a nearby police station as it triggered a larger path of explosions across the city. The sixth dynamiting this week targeted schools, while Milan witnessed a blast at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary lasting minor damage.
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