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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1960
Page
5
Fractured OCR lists worship and school related events. Mentions National School Fellow Bible group, youth study, junior PAL meetings, prayer school, vestry, and church services. References to area meetings, men’s and ladies’ groups, midweek Bible study and a mission in Betty Africa.
Catholic Daughters of America outlined events for the Sisters of Mercy tea on November 1 at St Edwards School chaired by Mrs J Freedham. They discussed a fund drive for Warren State Hospital chaplain and a CDA Day at Immaculate Conception Shrine November 12 in Washington. A chartered bus will transport area court members to Washington events. the group will meet again November 10.
Citizens National Bank of Corry hosted a dinner at Deerhead Inn honoring Mrs Lawrence Anderson with about 15 attendees. An informal social hour followed and a gift was presented to the honored guest by the bank staff.
VEW Ladies Auxiliary No 264 met last evening in the Post home with Mrs. William Roehrig presiding. Donations were voted to the United Fund and the 1961 department convention fund. Attendance award went to Mrs. Clyde Reynolds. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roehrig and Mrs. Alina Slagle. Next meeting is October 27.
Mrs Russell Bemis Mrs Ed ward Beckerink and Mrs Clif ford Aikens entertained at the Aikens home in Cutting with a baby shower for Mrs John White and infant son David John. Twelve ladies attended enjoying games and contests with prizes to Mrs James Briggs Sr Mrs David Coon Mrs Harry Lew and Mrs White. Refreshments of cake whipped cream wafers and coffee were served and favors of imitation papers filled with mints given to each guest. Little David received many nice gifts from the group.
Exhibits of books supplies and furniture fill the second floor as the Pennsylvania Library Association conference presents its Distinguished Service Award to Dr Emerson Greenway for decades of devoted service to librarians and patrons. Attendees include S K Andersen and Robert Tunnell from the state convention of school directors, with Craig Sra stead and family returning from Penn State. Other visitors include Mrs A G Stillman, Mr and Mrs Justin Butters, Mr and Mrs Hugh Crabbe, and Miss Sandra Lehrkrone and Charles Edward Hayes planning a wedding at First Methodist Church. The weekend brings pleasant autumn driving weather and renewed interest in local summer memories as travelers visit relatives in West Chester and Baltimore.
Mary Higgins serves as general chairwoman with Mrs Gerd Staples as vice chair. Publicity goes to Mrs Needham and tickets to Mrs Debury. Reservations are handled by Wickens Nichi Arthur Pledger and DeLucy. Telephones at the door are led by Dr Docheherty, with Mix and Catlin. Numerous hostesses form dessert, ushering, and catering teams for the Moose Hall event.
The Columbus Ladies Aid met last night with president Mrs. Perry Mead in charge. Mrs Leslie Dodd led opening devotions. Plans were made for Christmas packages to a state institution. Reports covered a rummage sale and public suppers, with Mrs. Arthur Ayling noting a conference in Pittsvale. The evening ended with visiting and tying.
A son was born October 12 at St. Ann's Hospital in Cleve Ind Ohio to Mr and Mrs Howard J Pier of that city The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard W Pier of South Street in the same city
The Helping Hands Club met yesterday in TOOP Hall with a noon tureen dinner served by Mrs. Lovett Helden and Mrs. Ernest Emmons Sr. A brief business session followed led by president Mrs. Trickwire. The next meeting is set for October 27 in preparation for a Halloween masquerade party.
Mr and Mrs Charles S Jewell of Pittsfield announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Louise to Robert L Bull son of Mr and Mrs Arden J Bull of Columbus. Shirley is a Youngsville High School graduate and works at New Process in Warren. Robert is a Corry Area High School graduate and works for Erie County Plastics Corp. A November wedding is planned. Two quilts were mentioned and refreshments were served by Mrs Mead and Mrs Floyd Utegy.
The debate aired Kennedy accusing Nixon of implying expanded presidential powers over labor disputes and defending his stance against compulsory arbitration. Kennedy said mediation and fact finding should be used, while a misprint in a draft led to confusion about arbitration.
The piece argues that a man’s library reflects his mind more than the books he reads. three core works—the Bible, Shakespeare, and a dictionary—signal broad learning, while many skimmed books show differently. it notes public figures, including Nixon and Kennedy, discuss Klansmen and voting with cautious remarks. It also shares a personal vignette about favorite unread books and the idea that a library is an index of cherished reading.
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