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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1971
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text hints at political tension and accusations amid an upcoming election. Mentions voters, opposition, and committee activity in the county and district, with references to names and past results blurred by garbled layout.
Beaverdam Mennonite Church hosted an International Gift Festival attracting attendees from area churches and community groups. Organizers reported steady crowds, varied vendors, and broad support for mission projects. Proceeds support church outreach and regional charitable initiatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Gail Alcorn plan a winter stay in Mount Dora Florida with their son Richard Alcorn and family in Burlington North Carolina first. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. Florence Walters at Picidilli Hill with 20 guests and gifts. American Legion auxiliary meets Monday at 8 pm to install new officers at Legion Hall. State button show and meeting in Meadville hosts Tessa Downs and Dana Sammons with guest speaker Rieck. Snowmobile Association meeting October 30 at DuBois Holiday Inn to discuss legislation. contact Pat Secott for details. Belle Gates hosts birthday open house tomorrow 2 to 4 pm with family hosting. Household tip suggests using an old mattress cover on coil springs. Knights of Columbus 425 host October 30 ham and egg breakfast 7 to 10 am at St Thomas School. admission $1. Wright School open house Tuesday 7:30 pm. PTA president Lyle Hotchkiss. Columbus Community United Church of Christ observes laymen’s Sunday in October with Leroy...
Mrs. Alan Long and infant daughter Tricia Ann of Marion street were feted at a Tuesday baby shower hosted at 555 West Church street by Mrs. Sandy Rocka. Prizes were won by Patti McKee and others. gifts were given and a pink white theme decor stood out. The International Gift Festival at Beaverdam Mennonite Church ended after two days, with hundreds visiting to buy items made by natives of many lands and proceeds aiding foreign missions.
The Jay-Ettes met in Jaycee rooms with Mrs Hiram Daley and Mrs Larry Pustelak as local guests. They discussed a Jay-Ette sponsored dance at Venture Inn from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with $3 per couple or $1.50 for a stag. The Erie band Rapture will perform and dress is optional. They will assist with a Garden Club program November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA where Mrs Earl Warrington will demonstrate Christmas arrangements and dolls for Salvation Army. The baby photo contest invites applications with child details, excluding Jaycee children. CHEER program for December is sponsored by Jaycees and Jay-Ettes, chaired by Mrs Jeff Taylor, with Nancy Standley leading. An open state Jayette leadership discussion followed.
Xi Beta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a two part program The End of Life and The Good Life at Mrs Fred Jensen Jr s home in Columbus Mrs Thomas Pierotti led the program and Mrs Leon Brynolfson spoke as president The group announced a candle sale with candles via chairman Mrs Frank Frisina The next meeting is set for November 16 at Mrs Richard Mason s Canadohia Lake home Pollution Hearing Harrisburg Department of Environmental Resources announced public hearings to be held shortly
Installation of officers at the YMCA featured Tri-Hi-Y and Lady Franklin Rebekah items. Officers named include Shelly Walters as president and Tonya Amoroso as vice president, with plans for a hayride and a Cleveland trip, and a large list of lodge officers noted.
A bridal shower dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson R D 2 Picidilli Hill honored Miss Roxie Ives with Miss Diane Johnson and Miss Dalene Johnson as hostesses. Guests included Judy Bogert Jeanette Walters Magda Nielsen Penny Nielsen and Jeanette Ives. Kathy Walters won the special award. A ham supper for 30 were served. Miss Ives who will marry Dale.
Members and guests of the Corry Bridge Association held a charity bridge game at the Corry Motor Inn. Winners with high averages included Robert Larsen and Mrs LH Treat, W E Dodds and James Lundy, and other pairs from Union City and local clubs. A regular game and a future master's game are set for next Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Motor Inn, with Mrs Vee Lindsey handling reservations.
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