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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1957
Page
5
A disrupted day in Pittsburgh features a mass demonstration by 2,200 trolley workers led by Joseph Bach and aided by a mayoral representative amid a federal and labor dispute. Railways officials and city leaders participate as tensions rise over potential actions planned for the upcoming shifts.
Fragmentary text mentions Imer and Gilbert with references to sessions and negotiations. The readable portions imply involvement in discussions or negotiations over energy or enterprise, but details are unclear. No concrete events, dates, or affiliations are extractable.
The First Methodist Church welcomed Rey and Mrs. Everett Woodcock and their five children for a year of mission work in Africa. The Woodcocks spoke to the congregation and led a Sunday afternoon talk in Jamestown. A turven dinner honored the family, with the Official Board, Missions and Evangelism commissions attending. A WSCS reception for Mrs. Woodcock featured native African dress, floral decor, music, and refreshments. Mrs. Woodcock shared details of her missionary work and experiences in Africa. Rev. Woodcock spoke at worship with a tape of tribal chants and slides of the region.
A bridal shower for Mrs. Erna Knapp was hosted by Knapp's Convalescent Home staff on West Church Street. Fifteen attendees enjoyed games and prizes for Mrs. Anthony Cypher t, Elmore Pratt, Gertrude Higby, Rose Machac, and bride elect Peter Upperwall, followed by a buffet supper and decorated cake.
Charles Gloot a Frenchman at the University of Buffalo returns home Sunday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs WC Scott of 388 Wayne Street Private Thomas Lathrop of the U S Marine Corps arrives from Camp LeJeune to spend several days with his grandmother Mrs Min Mat Cullen of 462 South Center Street before heading to Judonville Fla where he is stationed Me and Mrs Lauren Shreve of Cleveland were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lyle Shreve of Essex The junior and senior members of the recently organized Machine Ship Club at Corry Area High School depart for Erie today with their faculty adviser Norman Tarbell to attend the Industrial Exposition at Rainbow Gardens Conrad C G Parkhurst is president of the group.
Mentor Club members gathered at Miss Helen Rowe's White Street home with acting president Mrs Louise Williams leading. Mrs E C Barnes discussed Williamsburg's Jamestown 350th anniversary plans while Mrs F B Sullivan reviewed Pennsylvania Week facts. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be at Mrs Harley Johnson's North Center Street on November 4.
Thirty members of Corry Grange No. 55 gathered in the Grange Hall for an evening program led by lecturer Eugene auwers. Guest speaker Elof Dahl spoke on turkey saver and raising. Mrs. Mable Akam displayed a ribbon winning spread, while refreshments were served by a committee.
Miss Lauren Eckman of 224 West Frederick Street celebrated her ninth birthday with a Saturday party from 2 to 4 PM at home. Her mother Mrs Lawrence Eckman hosted while Mrs Arthur Eckman assisted. Games prizes and Halloween themed decor with favors accompanied birthday cake ice cream and milk. The guest of honor received many gifts from friends.
The Young Men's Christian Association Auxiliary held its first meeting in the new YMCA building on North Center Street with 40 attendees. Mrs Willian Leaby welcomed 18 new members and guests, noting flu prevented several from attending. The group planned a white elephant sale for funds, an art display in February, a November cookie sale, and needles for the Needlework Guild. A November 16 dedication with open house and tea was announced, Gerald Lane introduced as secretary, and light refreshments were served after the tour. Future meetings move to the YMCA. Clayton R Burt, 84, industrialist and former president of Nes Bement Pond Co, died in West Hartford.
Twenty one tables of cards were played at last evening’s card party staged by the Mooseheart chapter of the Women of the Moose. Mrs Vennis R Follet chaired the affair at the Moose Club Hust Washington. Two 225 bonds were awarded to Mrs Charles Thompson and Mrs A Baressi. Mrs L P Baker won the special award. Door prizes went to numerous attendees, piano solos preceded by Mrs Jerome Davis, and prizes were awarded in Canasta Canasta and Hearts. Sandwiches, refreshments, and prizes followed by the committee.
A son was born early this morning to Mr. and Mrs. James Peterson of 812 East South Street at Corry Memorial Hospital.
About 100 guests gathered at West Spring Creek Town Hall for a reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKay who wed in Andover Ohio on September 21. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Jong McKay of Spring Creek. Attendees came from Youngstown East Orwell Jefferson Corry Warren Erie Youngsville Columbus Union City and Spring Creek.
Mrs. Leona Vani hosted a small dinner at 8315 North Center Street for her son James celebrating his 16th birthday. Guests enjoyed an eight-course chicken dinner, games, and visiting. The guest of honor received several nice gifts for the occasion.
Pittsburgh coroner reports a 42 year old woman, Julie Holdnak, found dead in bed yesterday. A gas jet on a kitchen stove about 40 feet away supplied carbon monoxide, with about 30 percent CO in her blood, suggesting death from fumes as influenza had weakened her resistance.
President Eisenhower will discuss America's health and medical needs in a nationwide radio address from New York. He will be the principal speaker at a Waldorf Astoria dinner honoring Alfred P Sloan Jr., honorary chairman of General Motors. The Eisenhoweres planned to stay overnight. Mrs. Eisenhower will not attend. Sloan to receive the Frank H Leahy Memorial Award for distinguished service to medical education.
Five day Erie County Industrial Exposition concludes with coronation at 8:30 p m in Rainbow Garden. The winner from the A candidates will win a six week end trip to New York City arranged by Allegheny Airlines. Second and third receive GUL certificates of 75 and 350 dollars. The crowning by Miss Erie Peggy Sie Burns, with 16 busloads of students touring the fair during school hours. Strong Vincent and local schools send attendees as the Medical cast performs at 10:05 p m. EDT.
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