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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1957
Page
5
A damaged report fragment describes a vehicle involved in a crash with partial details about being pinned between objects at a park. Limited readable text mentions away from a roadway and an obstructed path. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
Fourteen directors of the local Red Cross chapter met for a monthly session led by Chapter Chairman Charles Clark. Miss Margaret Bowers of Alewardris, Va. attended as Eastern Area representative. The meeting reviewed December help, with six for servicemen, four veterans, and one civilian aided. A Bloodmobile blood donor drive is planned for January 1st, and 34 volunteers were thanked for their dedication. New chairmen were announced for camps and hospitals and for Red Cross medicine. Additional reports covered school and Civil Air Patrol first aid classes, instructor training in Erie, and upcoming sessions for Civil Defense and junior high. Upcoming November 26th meeting noted.
Miss Claudia Seitz celebrated her birthday Monday afternoon at 15 Maple Avenue, hosted by her mother Mrs William Seitz Jr. Friends played games, enjoyed a birthday supper, and a decorated cake. Guests included Jean Bracken John Bracken Jeffery Parker Sue Ann Peiffer Douglas Rozelle Ronald Alexander Becky Hulard David Tiffany Jamie Hobbins Marlene Wells, with Claudia’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Driggs of Caldwell N Em
Mrs. Douglas Rozelle Sr hosted the Birthday Club at her East Main home for 15 members and guests. Honorees Mrs. Claude Blanchard and Mrs. William Johnson received gifts as Halloween decor and pirate bingo plus holiday games filled the evening. A buffet lunch was served by Mrs. John Sheehan. guests included Mrs. A. Johnson of Texas and Mrs. Frank Spencer of Toledo. Mrs. Elmer Shater will host the November meeting on Wayne Street.
Townsend Club meets Friday October 5 at 11 East Smith Street Nes Sue Tiffany home. Tureen supper at 6 30 with attendees bringing a tureen and service. coffee and dessert provided. Election of officers and renewals of memberships planned plus a Halloween program.
Mrs Lyle Shreve welcomed Neighborhood Club members to Essex street gathering last evening with games and prizes awarded to Miss Myrtie Akam and Mrs William Hienel. Door prize went to Mrs Willard Shreve. Adam's birthday noted with a secret sister gift. Lunch featured macaroni salad rolls relishes iced tea and coffee. Next meeting hosted by Mrs Jasper Drake to celebrate birthdays of Mrs Gladys Palmer Mrs Willard Shreve and Mrs Joseph Henlings.
Mrs. Charles Thompson president of the Local Business and Professional Women's Club announced the next BPW meeting will be at Mrs. E. W. Baccus home 424 South Canter Street. The meeting on Monday October 2 will open with a tureen dinner at 6 30 attendees to bring a tureen and their own table service. Several important items will be discussed.
The Northwest District Librarians Association met in Foxburg Pennsylvania with a luncheon at the Silver Fox Inn. They announced Book Week will be observed in March as local libraries prepare plans. State Librarian Ralph Bisingham spoke. attendees included Mrs Porter Auer Mrs R Lawrence Devison Mrs Robert Tunnell and Mrs R C Anderson.
Epsilon Phi and XE Beta Phi chapters of Beta Sigma Phi held a candlelight initiation for new pledges at Hotel William Peacock in Mayville. New members Mrs Richard Mason Mrs Edward Pass Mrs Thomas Rothrock and Miss Aquilino were recognized. A social period followed with prizes awarded at the pinch bowl.
Sven members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church aid met at Mrs. Lynn Campbell’s home on R D 3 for a Dutch Maid Party. Mrs. Wayne VanGuilder led the demonstration. president Mrs. Glenn Humes led the brief business session. The group closed with the friendship circle and committee. The next meeting will be the Harvest Home Supper at the church on November 26.
Mrs Roger Andrus hosted a Saturday afternoon party for Miss Shelley Andrus and Miss Jacqueline Armitage at 108 Snyder Circle. Mrs Domold Armitage assisted with 11 guests. Decorations featured a Mallon green motif. Ice cream birthday cake and Kool-Aid were served. Gifts were plentiful. Attendees included Karen Kornukoski Sherrie Otoway Christine Sprovers Jury Hixson TaVonne Marsh Ton Wickwire Keith Shuiver Maud Cochran Michiel Andrus Jimmy Deutschlander and Diane Cutshaw.
Duane Fogle acting president of the Corry Rotary Club introduced the speaker at the clubs meeting in Hotel Corry. Robert Ott showed colored movies of his Wickensburg trip to the group of 28 present, well received. Dick Nolan of Greeley and William H. Powers of North East were guests. Group singing led by Allan Has hlbuck with William Leaby at piano closed the session before directors met. Mayors story notes Berea Ky. John L. Gay, 92, steps down after 47 years as mayor and will not seek re election.
Mr and Mrs Amos E Gilbert announce the birth of a daughter Laura Joyce at Mount Holly Hospital Mount Holly New Jersey in October The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs EK S Durham of Railroad Street
Mrs. Joseph Guth hosted a Wayne Street birthday party for her daughter Becky Guth who turned four. Eight girls attended. games were played. Prizes went to Caroline Lawson Jane Cathern and Susan Hooks. Decorations featured Halloween motifs. Birthday cake ice cream and Coca-Cola were served.
Spring Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department announced a meeting for Monday evening November 11 instead of election day. The fire house will host voting and a turkey party is planned at the same location. President Berard Porter said about half the township families have donated this year and urged contributions from those not yet solicited.
The state reports 58 flu deaths as closures persist. Visitors barred from county home and jail while many schools reopen or stay closed due to teacher absences. Harrisburg Health Secretary Mattison questions the efficacy of school closings, noting children still gather outside schools.
A four year old girl, Pauline Lattimer of Bradford County, died after respiratory illness required an ambulance trip to Sayre hospital for emergency surgery. The report notes such measures would close theatres and other venues where children gather if needed, reflecting a broader health warning.
In a last minute move Rex Theatre begins a two week run of The Ten Commandments with adult evening show price reduced to $1.25 from the former $1.50. Paramount, distributor for the film, had set a $1.50 minimum in western Pennsylvania. The lower price was approved after a late notice to the Corry theatre. This is the sole price change from the previous ads.
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