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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1958
Page
5
Residents debate proposed regulatory changes backed by pro notables and local leaders. Supporters cite economic growth while opponents warn of potential costs and reduced oversight at city hall and the county courthouse.
Mrs Flocoway announces the engagement of daughter Joyce Elta to Louis Hiram Sphon son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sphon of RD 1 Clymer Joyce Elta is a Corry Area High School senior and Louis attended Clymer Central School He works for Maddox Table Company in Jamestown No wedding date set Plans begin for Girl of the Month in Corry Area High School with criteria scholastic activity and popularity. winner plus mother honored monthly and annually for Girl of the Year with scholarship loan potential. Mrs Harold Jackson and Mrs Amy Thompson lead planning with guidance counselor Curtis OShell The program aims to become a yearly state project among Pennsylvania Business and Professional Women clubs. Rev and Mrs J B Kelly announce Linda Lie to Joseph William Shields son of Arthur A Shields of Cleveland Ohio Linda is Corry Area High School 1957 graduate attended Clarion State Teachers College and works for Thompson Products Inc in Cleveland William Shields is 1953 graduate of local school and works for Aerial Surveys Inc in Cleveland A winter wedding is planned.
Mrs. John Choma hosted a bridal party for her daughter Miss Joan Choma who will marry Glens Clinker in the fall. About 16 attended and bingo shaped the evening with winners Mrs Theresa Wawrejko Mrs John Mekeeta Mrs Warren Wickwire and Mrs Frank Wawrejko. Door prize went to Mrs Kenneth O Day. Refreshments included fruit jello shower cake coffee candy and nuts with mint cups as favors. The cake featured green and yellow decoration and Miss Choma received gifts from friends.
The Senior High Westminster Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church visited Grove City College in Grove City yesterday. Rev. Paul F. Bauer and Curtis O'Shell provided transportation for J. Karen Mallick Mary Flowers Elsie Hunt Jan Van Dresar David Simmons William Tunnell Robert McVicker Paul Bauer Louise Grinder Sharon Meyner Dixie Grant Robert Hunt and Rodney Person for a full day observing classes and touring the campus.
Robert M. Bracken spoke at the Corry Kiwanis meeting urging one large fundraiser from October 16 to November 1 to raise 862000 for United Funds work in the Corry area. Officers for 1959 were elected, and plans were made for an inter club meeting with the Mil Creek Kiwanis Club next Monday at 6 30 p.m.
A daughter was born Sunday evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Orvald of 110 West Pleasant Street. The has not listed a name.
Mrs Porter Auer local librarian returned Sunday from Atlantic City where she attended the Middle Atlantic Regional Library Conference held October 2 at the Ambassador Hotel. States represented included Delaware Maryland New Jersey West Virginia District of Columbia and Pennsylvania with about 715 librarians trustees and Friends of the Library registered. Notable speakers were Justice William Douglas John Ciardi and Willy Ley. Dr Lowell A Martin Rutgers gave a survey summary of Pennsylvania libraries to be sent to the Legislature in November. Mrs Auer was joined by librarians from Warren Oil City and Titusville.
The first meeting of the Readers club was held yesterday at Mrs. George Nagel’s home on Wayne Street. President Miss Ida Ohrn led a routine business session and read a memorial to departed members Mrs. F. E. Whittlesey and Mrs. Horace Robbins.
The Corry Grange installed John Decker as master and other officers with Bart Miller and Tom Elk Creek Grange assisting. About 54 members and friends attended as Earl Miller received the mystery package. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Jesse Goodwill and others. next meeting set for October 20.
The body of Carl Trips, 70, of Emlenton, was found floating last night in a water filled step mine pit near Sedric Mills in northern Butler County.
Berean Sunday School class of Wayne Valley Church Beaverdammet met in the church basement Friday evening with ten present and two visitors. Floyd Tanner led devotions and a brief business session elected officers. Raymond Straite gave the closing prayer. Prizes for games went to Mrs Harold Tanner Mrs Floyd Stoltzius and Mrs Floyd Tanner. Refreshments of sandwiches cake Jello and coffee followed the session.
Mrs. R Blakeslee hosted the Mentors club first fall gathering at Spartansburg home with an oclock tureen dinner. Members answered the roll call with vacation memories and outlined the year's program. The session closed with socializing and shared humorous experiences. Ghosts of the club were Mrs. Georg Kinney and Mrs. George Mullick. Next meeting set for October 20 at Miss Helen Rowe's home.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary met in the nurses dining room with Mrs. Louis Forndora presiding. Mrs. Harold Carr reported strong September attendance and purchasing chairwoman Mrs. Olin Bracken noted four dishes now in use. Plans included a white elephant sale in October, a studio show and board party on November 17 at the Moose Lodge, and a Sho-Ball Dance on December 27. The Northwest District session is set for October 18 at Greenville, with reservations via Mrs. Fornders. The auxiliary approved a gift of a blood storage refrigerator to the hospital. The next meeting will be in November.
Wm Tunnell was elected to represent the Y District on the State Youth Council. North West District Council Session in Meadville included Delta Hi- and Tri-Hi- clubs with members from Corry. Plans discussed for a District Rally possibly in Corry and participation of girls groups in the United Nations program for 11th and 12th graders.
Police and firemen will receive commendations for rescuing a boy buried under sand in a Rennekamp Supply Co yard. Safety Director Louis Rosenberg praised the rescue of Muti Vitale as a fine example of teamwork by police and firemen that saved the boy's life. The incident occurred as Mario, playing with other boys near his home, jumped from a feeding platform into the sand dump.
The United States weighed delaying convoy escorts after Peiping proposed a one week halt. Officials said the move was not tied to any condition in Red China’s offer and stressed the U S would act independently in international waters. The State Department welcomed Peiping’s bid but kept careful scrutiny.
The new high waisted silhouette labeled Empire or Directoire dominates coats dresses and suits this season. Shoppers are urged to choose bubbly fabrics like looped mohair or loopy wool in bright blues or greens and test stitching on heavy weight cloth before sewing a winter coat.
Vic President Catro of the UAR faces pressure as Sabri Assall resigns the vice presidency to clear the path for Cairo led central control over Syria. Officials report a sweeping reorganization to merge dual ministries into a single authority for both regions. Separately, do it yourself coat making tips and a note on Ford's 1896 two cylinder car modification are included.
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