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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1957
Page
5
A 1957 report describes a night collision near George Allen Street involving a transport crew and 8 passengers injured, with one passenger severely injured. The accident occurred as a Pioneer reached the home, with officials including a city airman and commerce department member cited in the aftermath.
Approximately 125 friends and relatives celebrated the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Am ton Heidleberger at an AML Open House on October 10. Relatives from Corry, Spartansburg, Union City, Waterford, Wattsburg, Spring Creek, Heartstown, Cambridge Springs, Erie, Meadville, Wellman, Kalona Town, and Ohio attended. A four tier cake with five gold candles and a silver tea service adorned the scene. granddaughters Nancy Troyer and Marlene Rath assisted with pouring and guest book duties.
Mrs C A Lawson of West Frederick Street hosted eight Friendship Club members yesterday afternoon. President Mrs Norman Swart led the session with a prayer, a brief business part, and a social hour with contests. Prizes went to Miss Roberta Swart Mrs Joseph Tomehick Mrs Farry Jauqirth Mrs Gene Powers Mrs John Ker and Mrs Norman Swart. The group enjoyed roulash hot rolls relishes fruit pudding and coffee. Halloween decorations featured paper Jack OLanterns and black cats. Birthday gift went to Mrs Berthia Warner from her secret sister. Next session to be hosted by Mrs Decker of R D 3 date to be announced.
The Hatch Hollow 4 H Club sponsors its annual roller skating party at Rainbow Rink in Wattsburg this Saturday afternoon from 1 to 6 pm with a door prize at 4 o clock. Chairman Mrs. Everett Gift invites all to attend.
The Warnesra det corps met at Corry County Hall on Park Street for an all day session followed by a noon luncheon. Mrs. Wesley Willis opened the 2 p.m. business meeting with 40 members present and visitors from North East and Erie. The department president from Punxsutawney inspected the corps and the department counselor spoke about the Brookville home. Eve Dundon reported on the Erie district convention on October 12. Yesterday's attendance award went to Mrs. William Kerstetter and the corps will reconvene November 7.
Women of the Moose plan a public card party Monday October 21 at 8 pm at the Moose Club inviting the public. A ham dinner serving 5 to 7 pm Saturday October 26 at the Moose Club was announced by the ritual committee. A convocation at Salamanca Moose Home October 27 was noted, and attendance awards were presented before adjournment to November 7. In other news a Pittsburgh gas incident left Romaine 31 dead and his family ill from carbon monoxide fumes.
The Lottsville Church announces a turkey supper for Saturday evening, October 2, at the church. Serving will be from 4:90 to 7:30 p.m. The general public is invited. Chairmen include Genevieve Jordan, Marian Mallery, Margaret Clark, Helen Johnson, Robert Scott, and Harold Mallery.
The Young Men’s Christian Association announces an auxiliary membership drive with a meeting Monday evening at 8.00 pm in the new YMCA building on North Center Street. Gerald Lane, the new secretary, speaks, followed by a tour of the building and light refreshments by Mrs. William J. Ingram’s committee. Attendees are asked to use the rear parking lot door.
The YOr-Class of the First Presbyterian held a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Virginia Paulson last evening. Seven class members and two guests attended, with Ruth Bennett and Jackie Paulson among them, sharing cake ice cream and coffee. The honoree received a chest of drawers from the class. Others present included Mrs. Al Vanssens Mrs. J Fred Finley Mrs. Homer Taylor Mrs. Albert Rathbun Mrs. Paul Bauer Mrs. William Peiffer and Mrs. Leon Root.
Federal state clash over racial integration at Central High in Little Rock remains at a standstill as classes near end. Armed soldiers guard the building with about 9,000 white students nearby. A suit seeking removal of troops was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. an appeal is planned. Gov Faubus hints at refile. The suit named Col. William Kuhn and Maj. Gen. Edward Walker as defendants.
London reports Queen Elisabeth II invites President Eisenhower to visit London next year. The Daily Express suggests he has accepted and a formal announcement may come during the Queen's Washington visit. The piece ties to the American Memorial Chapel dedication at St Paul’s Cathedral honoring WWII servicemen.
A Japanese teacher and the groom an Army chaplain will wed in Tokyo. The bride Charline Rees of Creemiburg and the groom Ak en Mitr plan the ceremony at a Tokyo chapel center. The couple first met six years ago when the bride attended the International College of the Sacred Heart and the groom studied at Tokyo University.
A half million Hoxsey cancer clinic pills seized in a March 1965 raid on the Portage Pennsylvania clinic will be destroyed next Wednesday by the federal government. Judge John L. Miller ordered destruction after a trial showed government seizure was proper, despite an appeal by the clinic and administrator John J. Fohiska.
Archbisho Joan Mark Gainow of Erie announced a plan to fund a new St Mark's Seminary with bonds and a million dollar goal. The modern building will replace the current outdated site and form part of a diocesan expansion to meet priest and school needs across 13 counties. New high schools are proposed at DuBois Cleaxfield Bradford St Marys Meadville Oil City Greenville Sharon Punxsutawney, with catechetical centers in Mercer Exa porium Conneaut Lake Lawrence Park Youngsville Albion Coudersport Brockway.
Administration and the American Medical Association branded the pills as worthless in cancer treatment, signaling Official skepticism toward their effectiveness and potential use in patient care.
Washington reporters question White House moves after Sputnik launch and the reshuffling of information chiefs Arthur Larson leaves the Information Agency to lead propaganda efforts. George W. Allen assumes the Greece ambassadorship and public publicity roles are discussed amid Cold War psychological warfare questions. Drag racers lose: licenses issued in Blair County for underage racing on Route 220.
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