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Incomplete text presents a mix of misread words such as quick love and military terms. Lacks identifiable people places or events to form a coherent news item.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1961
Page
5
Incomplete text presents a mix of misread words such as quick love and military terms. Lacks identifiable people places or events to form a coherent news item.
The Women’s Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club held a six table Howell game at the YMCA with an average score of 24. Notable pairs included Mrs J Pred Kinley with Mrs Frank Gratt, Mrs Florence McCray with Miss Lane S Glain, and Mrs Philip Zale Eck with Mrs B Hawk ins among others. Next week marks the second session of the Individual Winners Tournament and an open game for tournament participants. no reservations needed and each player must bring her own partner.
Thomas R. Shupe spoke at the Rotary Club noon meeting at the Hotel Corry on evaluation of school organization. He urged expanded courses including foreign language and journalism and noted the library needs as Corry area schools prepare for about 1,400 pupils and 200 students per facility. Bert Flowers of Florida attended. next Tuesday the Rotary will host a combined meeting with the Kiwanis at the hotel.
Nationally famous author and bridge star entered in the Warren Bridge Tournament to be held at the Marcon Outing Club on October 13 14 and 15. Local players and spectators expected with Morgan Beverly of Wayne Street on the rules committee and Helen Sobell top woman player set to compete. Helen Rockwell invites, as president of the Marvonni Bridge Club, with spectators welcome for a nominal admission.
Mrs. Person of East Main Street hosted the Geneva Circle of the Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church for a breakfast at her home yesterday morning. Twelve guests were served sweet rolls cookies and coffee. Devotions were given by Kenneth Burr on the theme Christ is Risen. A brief business session followed.
Harding School PTA held its meeting naming chairmen for the coming year. Committee heads include Mrs. Ernest Emmons magazine, Mrs. William Dahl membership, Mrs. James Console legislative, Mrs. Lloyd Nichols publicity, and others on telephone and refreshment duties. Miss Ruth Dahlstrand spoke on Parents are Teachers Too. Guest speaker Thomas R. Shupe, superintendent of Corry area schools, will address the next meeting on November 14.
Members were reminded of the upcoming events sponsored by the group. Mrs Euland Harvey presented the program entitled The Christian Family Responds in Worship. The next meeting will be at Mrs Robert Galbreath of West Irvington on November 14.
The Golden Age Club met at the YMCA for a white elephant sale with seventy attendees. Capt Richard Bush of the Salvation Army led singing and Capt Bosh delivered devotions on It Is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive. A short business meeting followed a report on the Niagara trip. Three new members Ernest Roger Mrs Clara Price and Mrs Ethel Kirin joined. A Harvest Dinner is planned for November at 12 80. The day’s committee included Mrs Mabel Akam Mrs Lavina Mapes Mrs Lottie Raymond Mrs Hannah Murphy and Mrs Ralph Glenn, who served a sandwich lunch. The next meeting is October 4 to celebrate members’ birthdays.
Mrs George Gordon of East Church street hosted the Golden Links Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church. Seventeen members attended with Mrs Irvin Young leading devotions and presiding. The group planned to meet November 14 at Mrs Bertha Wykoff’s home. A program of contests followed the business portion, and a dessert lunch was served by the hostess and four helpers.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Domad Fairchild of 121% Souths First avenue. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Ray Tanner of Wattsburg at Corry Memorial Hospital.
A post wedding shower was held last evening for Mrs Charles Little of East Pleasant Street. Hostesses included Mrs Tracy Whitehead and Mrs R James Haslett with Miss Doris Little. Guests gave gifts of kitchen items and a can of spice. Out of town visitors came from Erie including Mrs Charles Ouellet and Mrs Robert Lockard.
A stork shower for Mrs Norman Kibbey was hosted by Mrs Chester Kibbey in Pittsfield. Cohosts Miss Jean Irvine and Miss Patricia Irvine led games with prizes to Violet Bancroft Mary Lou Bailey Mildred Whiteley Joyce Irwin Norma Jean Johnson and others. A Boy Scout Court of Honor in Sugar Grove Youngsville and nearby areas recognized first and second class merits for Houghting Counasse Ploss Clerk Higley. Rev Elmer Ortner addressed the group on overcoming fear of failure. Tea and doughnuts followed.
New York critics praise The Premiere theater hour long drama People Need People based on Dr Harry Wilmer group treatment at a mental hospital. The program focuses on violent patients and a Marine sergeant with a complex crisis, delivering a thoughtful, hopeful portrayal without easy cures. Fred Astaire hosts the series, with mild involvement. Bob Newhart Show and David Brinkley Journal premieres noted on NBC.
Washington AP Mollie Parnis, who dressed two former first ladies, says Jacqueline Kennedy should wear what she likes including slacks scarves and French fashions. She notes Mrs Kennedy has a natural flair and that fashion freedom helps a first lady cope with limited shopping.
Washington pa reports the father of Rams fullback Joe Marconi died yesterday at his home in Fredericktown. George Marconi, 43, was also noted deceased.
A fragment described savings bonds as a means to fund education and grow graduating classes. It notes savings of $4,000 and a potential $35,600 with interest, claiming purchasers will access their money when needed and that each dollar strengthens America, encouraging parents to plan for their children's future.
Washington AP reports President Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy hosted the first fall White House reception with 300 to 400 guests in informal attire. The event started at 6 pm and lasted about 200 minutes, featuring Vice President Johnson Chief Justice Warren and attendees including General Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. Champagne and canapes were served along with a varied menu. In Pittsburgh a three year old boy, Joseph Randall, died after injuries from a fall from a moving car, occurring in Payette City.
Harrisburg AP reports Mary Grab a 44 year old Harrisburg housewife has just given birth to her 19th child a boy weighing about pounds both mother and baby expected to return home soon One more child joins the Grab family which already includes a long string of children and two adult offspring.
A fragmented note references capital stocks involving Orion Slonke and Tata with a stated amount of 800000,00. The brief item mentions retirement and Burpling Unehmited pratite Raworven.
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