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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1959
Page
5
A terse note from Bitter town documents that Jermit Hallo and G. Re. BN l plans faced a voiding request. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text, but the item appears tied to a local planning decision and potential cancellation.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a local public matter involving an election or voting process and a probable obituary or death notice. The readable pieces mention a date around seven and a grocery location, but specifics are unclear.
Miss Helen Jones of Warren wed John P Harmon in a double ring ceremony at St Mary's Church Warren officiated by Rev Joseph Zwick. The couple planned a two week California trip and will reside at 2024 Sheridan Ave NE Warren. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Charles Zimomin and best man Charles Zimomin. The bride, formerly of Corry, previously owned Helen Shoppe and now buyer for The Rappold Co. Warren. Guests from Corry, Crawford and Erie counties attended, with a weekend of pre nuptial events and a post ceremony family dinner.
Mr and Mrs Marvin McCray of Elgin renewed their wedding vows yesterday at Elgin Methodist Church to mark their 25th anniversary. An open house followed in the social rooms with family members aiding. The couple, long time locals, celebrated with gifts, cards and money, and their five children plus a granddaughter attended. Marvin McCray works at Corry Instrument. Also noted is the death of Sidney Pierson, 44, in New Castle in a separate crash report.
The Women of the Moose met with junior regent Mrs William Prine in charge in Miss Rosemarie Malek absence. A class of candidates was approved for initiation and donations voted to support United Fund and UNICEF. A card party at 8 pm tonight at the Moose home will benefit the scholarship fund with an Evans style show and 50 50 prize drawn. The group urged attendees to bring their own cards and reported a 13 member delegation's Jamestown Star Recorders Day attendance. Next meeting is November 5.
Concord Community Club members met at the Community Hall for a Halloween masquerade party with games and contests and several prizes. Refreshments including sandwiches pie doughnuts coffee and elderberry ware were served by Mrs Ladd Lewis and Miss Cora McCray. The next morning program on November 20 featured Mrs Rubel Moris and Mrs Joe McCray.
A son was born to Mrs Herbert Oviat of Nora Clymer at Corry Memorial Hospital on Saturday afternoon. The father is listed as Herbert Oviat with the newborn bringing family joy to the Nora Clymer community.
A postnuptial shower for the former Heleny Delaney, married October Eid, was hosted by Mrs. John Britt and Mrs. Janes Jansen at the Bill home on West Smith Street. Attendees included Mrs. Elizabeth Jansen, Mrs. Leo Hoysen, Mrs. Like Graham, Mrs. Harry Stauffer, and Miss Roseimarie Matek. Guests enjoyed salad rolls, decorated shower cake, and coffee before the honoree received a collection of gifts.
A stork shower for Mrs. Nick Schepis of Jamestown was hosted by Mrs. Ty Fralick of Columbus and Mrs. William Swiderski of Jamestown. About 30 guests attended at the Swiderski home with games, prizes, and a pink and white theme.
Wright School Parent Teacher Association will hold a Wednesday evening meeting at the school to discuss providing a healthy environment for children. The program aligns with the year’s theme What Are We Doing For Our Children It includes a film A Report Card On Vision and talks by Dr J Gilly Butters and Dr G C Gould on school health and dental issues. All parents and teachers are urged to attend this important gathering.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows held the Grand Masters Degree Rally Saturday at Corry Area High School. Empire Lodge of St Catharines Ontario conferred the second and third degrees on about 20 candidates in two sessions. A special 30-member class received Grand Lodge and Past Grand Degrees in a separate session.
Floss Ronald of Mitchell becomes publisher of the Daily Republic after her husband’s death. She writes a column, covers the State Legislature, and wields statewide influence. She recently attended a regional National Federation of Press Women meeting, praising the hard, mobile life of newswomen in the Great Plains.
Epsilon Phi chapter of Bein Sixma Phi Sorority held a tea in the garden room of the Veterans Of Porelia Wars Post home yesterday afternoon from 2 until telock to honor pledges Mrs. Frank Butler Miss Peggy Fox Mrs. Richard Hays and Miss Beverly Hicks. Xi Beta Phi guests attended. Yellow and white decor featured chrysanthemum centerpieces and yellow tapers. Tea sandwiches petit fours mints nuts coffee and tea were served. Chapter presidents Mrs Edward Past and Mrs Robert Eddy poured early. later replaced by Mrs Foelid Mason and Mrs Darwin Wolent. Mrs Harry Senemoy and Net Committee oversaw arrangements.
An afternoon masquerade party honored Christine Root on her 11th birthday at the Root home. Hostess Mrs Raymond Root organized a Halloween decor recreation room. Prizes went to Barbara Wojciechowski Nancy Bursink Laura Neckers and Lauren Eekmin. Ice cream Kool Aid and gifts followed the cake. Others attending included Pally Adams Leah Daley Maxine Harvey Jane Sally McCoy Jackie Allene Morris Kathy Warniken and Beverly Troyer.
An open house honoring the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ralph B Morris of Shady Avenue will be held Saturday October 24 at Concord Community Hall from 7 PM. Their children are arranging the event and invite friends relatives and neighbors to attend.
A Friday night surprise party honored Daryl Thornton on his 18th birthday at Rink Y. About 60 skaters attended, enjoying sandwiches and relishes, with Miss Donna McCray of Elgin helping serve. Thornton received a skating jacket and skate case as gifts from his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Thornton.
New York Governor Rockefeller opens a national campaign trail with a major health policy focus and a planned appearances schedule. He addresses the American Public Health Association and travels to the Midwest while weighing a challenge to Richard Nixon for the GOP presidential nomination.
Police halted a rock and roll performance after a riot by 21 to 50 year olds drew 122101 attendees. Inmates were jailed for peace disturbance and drunkenness with 99 serious injuries reported. The act billed as The DickClaravan of Stars did not appear in Kansas City. the cast included Paul Anka Lloyd Price Annette and Lavern Saker.
The State Department weighs possible expulsion of a Soviet diplomat in retaliation for the Moscow embassy aide’s ouster. Sen John Cooper says action hinges on an apology and replies from Soviet officials. Langelle accused of spying, Kremlin demanded his removal amid protests.
BA Ky John L Gay former mayor of a town with 4800 residents died yesterday in a Lexington hospital at age 4 He had served as mayor from 1910 when the town adopted a new form of government after retirement in 1858
Dallas AP report says Lyndon Johnson gains momentum as Texas Democrats push a national bid. Sam Rayburn backs Johnson for president, Johnson noncommittal though open to a draft. Truman rallies Dems, hints support for Texas candidate while Johnson hosts Truman and Mexican President Mateos at his Hill Country ranch. Senate allies from AFL-CIO and railroad unions attend, Gale McGee predicts strong drafted chances.
CBS scraps the TV musical quiz program Name That Tune in line with a policy against big money prizes. CBS president Frank Stanton cited the difficulty of guarding against dishonest practices as the reason for dropping the show. NBC said it will continue its quiz programs.
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