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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1959
Page
6
A brief report notes a car incident where a male driver lost control and struck a tree, causing injuries that required hospital treatment. Details remain sparse about the vehicle, exact location, and victims beyond the driver.
Fred Beebe publicity director of the United Fund campaig n was guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Corry. He discussed beneficiary organizations and fund distribution, with colored slides narrated by the Rev. Elmer Ortner. Also noted were engagements, attendees, and local travel news.
Mrs Arthur Pledger in Wright street welcomed 18 Presbyterian Women members for the Westminster Circle meeting. Bible study on Acts titled Bound in the Spirit was led by Mrs Helen Graham. Mrs Clyde Keith led business, noting plans for rummage sale October 24 and family night dinner October 28. Next meeting set for November 5 at Mrs Paul Sharman's East Irving street home.
The regular meeting of Jonathon Lodge No 685 Independent Order of Odd Fellows will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall on North Center street. This will be the final meeting before the Grand Master's Degree Rally at Corry Area High School this Saturday October 17. A broad attendance is urged to finish preparations for the convention.
The Corry Navy Mothers Club met at Grange Hall led by Commander Mrs Wendall Shields to finalize plans for their annual Harvest Dinner on November 6. All members and families are invited to attend the six o clock meal, with a social period and refreshments to follow served by Mrs Ross Jukes and Mrs Fred Young.
The Elizabeth Circle of the United Lutheran Church Women met at Mrs. Walter Caster’s home for the first season meeting. Mrs. Thomas Pierotti led a program on You and the United Nations highlighting UNICEF and UNICEF’s work, with fellow members contributing reports and unfinished cloth pieces for the Lutheran Service Society.next meeting planned November 9 with a program titled The Field of the World.
The Corry Art Study Group met Monday at the Marlon street home of Mrs J Fred Bee with Mrs F William Hiri Enzio as cohostess. Fred Duell showed a film Art and Life in Italy followed by an Early Christian era of art program by Mrs Duell and Mrs Richard Blount. Plans for a trip to the Albright Gallery in Buffalo were canceled. The November 9 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Keppel Tiffany with Mrs E S Sherwood and Mrs Walter Noltinger presenting a program on the Italian Renaissance.
Members of the Golden Age Club met at the YMCA in a quiet afternoon session led by Captain Richard Dean of the Salvation Army. Perry Mead presided in Mrs. E Barnes absence as Gerald Lane presented a film from Greyhound Bus Lines titled Freedom of the Highway about wars for travel freedom. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Calvin Pier Eva Dundon Mrs. Glenn Gates and Mrs. Ralph Gates. The next meeting on October 27 will honor October birthdays.
Scores published for the weekly Women’s Duplicate session at the YMCA. Mrs. Marie Coyle and Mrs. Gerald Lane led with 26, followed by Mrs. J. Fred Kinley and Mrs. Martin Keppel with 23, surpassing the 20 point average.
Columbus and Spring Creek Grange held an officers installation Monday with overseer Charles Sandburg presiding in Harold Curtis’s absence. David Curtis led the ceremony with an installing team including Maxime Madde and Mrs. David Curtis as aides. Lawrence Miller served as marshal and Russell Moore as soloist with Mrs. Albert Sandburg at the piano. Members from Columbus, Spring Creek, and Warren attended. Next meeting is October 26 with plans for state officer attendance in Bedford, Pa.
The Senior Tri-Hi-Y Club at the YMCA Aspo held its first meeting with Mary Capwell speaking on a Sunday box social at Linda Bailey’s home to raise funds for World Service. Eighteen members and guests attended as plans began for an initiation dinner and style show by Sears, with details to be announced at the October 27 meeting.
In a meeting held last evening at Harding School, President Mrs. Robert Fish presiding, reports from committees were heard and a company was voted to photograph students. Miss Ruth Duhistmand spoke on “Six-Year-Olds.” Refreshments were served by officers Mrs. Fish Mrs. Frank Melenlaht Mrs. John Wellenhoffer and Mrs. Frank Barkoski. Next meeting set for November 10.
Golden Links Club enjoys a quiz program led by Mrs Berth Wykuft with members reading from Luke 12 and a devotional theme Consider the Lilies. Mrs Charles And Mrs Yollne organized the program. dessert was served by May Jennie Royce and Mrs Edith Senderson. next meeting planned for field on November 10, 1981.
Mrs Lawrence C Nichols entertained members of her bridge club last evening at her South Center home. Mrs Martin Keppel, Mrs Joseph Seitz and Mrs Raymond Malvin won the cards. A lunch was served and the group adjourned to meet next on October 27 with Mrs Lettz at her Brook street home.
A brief note lists meeting timing as the end and the fourth Tuesday of every month at the YMCA. The exact month dates are not provided.
The EUB Berean Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the Lillis home on Baat street. Devotions centered on cheerfulness with Scripture notes. Members discussed a visiting committee, gifts, and cards, plus provisions for a newly reorganized kindergarten and a Halloween party plan for October.
President Eisenhower celebrated his 69th birthday in Abilene with handshakes from local students and a band performance. He then flew from Abilene to Schilling, receiving a hand-lettered scroll from officers and airmen. A quieter birthday was planned with a family dinner that night.
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