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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
5
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A fragmented clipping notes ongoing coverage of a distant broadcast project tied to state radio plans in Idaho. It references local stations, investors, and a tentative schedule for late spring, but details are incomplete.
The Columbus Elementary School PTA will host a smorgasbord at 5 30 p.m. at the school with tickets sold at the door or by calling chairmen Mrs Frank Smith 664 4916 and Mrs Richard Melzer 665 2833. Prices are 2 50 for adults 1 for elementary students and free for under five. Carry outs available with direct kitchen pickup and containers suggested. PTA president Robert Benson says this is the annual main fundraiser. Also a baby boy born Wednesday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dan Miller of Spartansburg R D 2 and a baby boy born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs David Byler of Panama New York. Mrs Byler is the former Sarah Hostetler.
Mr and Mrs Virgil VanTassel of Spartansburg will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house and reception October 21 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p m at the Spartansburg firehall. Hosts are their sons and daughters in law Richard and Marjorie VanTassel and Rexford and Irene VanTassel of Centerville.
The Corry Communications Citizens Band Club met at the Moose Lodge to offer help to city police during Halloween. A display at Marine Bank invites pickups of a brochure. The club’s annual picnic in September awarded Richard Hunt a grand AM FM radio. The October 5 fundraiser at WOTR netted 2404.44 for the Bobby Darling fund, with thanks to WOTR, the Corry Journal and supporters. Three new members joined Donald Montgomery, Joseph Kik, Kenneth Rosenburg, and Donald Benninger filed an application. The next meeting is November 4 at 6 pm at the Moose Lodge to discuss a club insignia.
A personal bridal shower honored Miss Lynn Burrous bride elect of Donald Vanderhoof with games and lunch. Guests from Corry Grand Valley Spartansburg North East and Meadville attended. Hostesses were Mrs Sandi Bemis and Mrs Leona Buell. Burrous received many gifts and a purse of money. She will become Mrs Vanderhoof tomorrow.
Plans announced for an open wedding ceremony for Miss June Burlingame and Gaylord Lindsey. The marriage will be at 2 p.m. October 20 at First Baptist Church in Corry with a reception in the church social rooms. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Burlingame of Spartansburg R D 2 and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lindsey of Spartansburg R D 2.
Beaverdam Mennonite Church hosts the International Gift Festival next Wednesday and Thursday on Route 89 half a mile north of Route 6 Corry Drive-In Theatre. 11 am to 9 pm daily with gifts from Mexico, Korea, India, Bolivia, Africa, Jordan and Appalachia. Bake sale supports local expenses and a meat canning project for the needy. Contact Mrs Maynard Troyer at 665-2495 for details.
Tonight at 6 30 radio station WOTR will carry a Columbus Day address sponsored by Corry Council No 425 Knights of Columbus. Dr John W McDevitt supreme knight will speak on Columbus and Our Time, with comment by Leo Heberlein grand knight.
Corry Bridge Association held a six and one half table Mitchell session at the Corry Motor Inn. North south average 70 with Ted Dodds and T A Hubley as winners. Arthur Hansen and spouse from Union City posted 79.48. Horton Davis also earned top marks. East west average 60 with standings led by Mrs. Robert Davidson and Mrs. Lloyd Stowe tied with Mrs. T H Treat and Robert Larsen of Jamestown at 68 percent. next were Mrs. Frank Ferry and Mrs. Richard Muckinhaupt at 66 and Mrs. T A Hubley with Mrs. Robert Tunnel at 61. A regular game is set for next Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Motor Lodge. all local bridge players invited.
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