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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1956
Page
5
Hazel Janet Humphrey and Edgar J Harris were married in Corry Church in a Presbyterian service. The ceremony featured local clergy, with family members attending from nearby towns and communities. The couple will reside in Corry.
Mrs Arthur Cochran hosted a church group gathering at her home last evening with twelve members attending. The devotional portion was led by Mrs Jay Howard, and officers conducted routine business as part of the session.
A farewell party was held in honor of Miss Helen Powers at her home on Moly site. Nurses from Corry Memorial Hospital attended the event hosted by Mrs. Carl Cussath. Gifts included a purse, money, and a party spread with salads sandwiches and a program of thanks from friends and associates.
Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry hosted coach Lou Hanna of Corry Area High School. Howard J. McMullin presented the program as Hanna discussed prospects for the football team and summarized last weekend's Warren Corty game. Group singing led by Lynt Rice, with Mrs. Rice at the piano. Directors' meeting elected Lt. Walter Crouch as delegate to the District Events Convention in Harrisburg next week.
Thirty six members attended the monthly meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church. Devotions were given by Mrs George A. Myers on the theme A Gloser Walle With God. The president Mrs Rivasell Merritt presided. A report on the Hydetown subdistrict meeting Aug 23 outlined the quadrennial program with speakers listing symbols and goals under the Spirit of God for all of life. A social period followed with peach short cake, coffee and tea served by Esther Girole. Next meeting set for October in the church.
The Christian Business Men's Committee hosted a family night at Nichols Lodge Mead Park with couples and children enjoying horseshoes and a bountiful tureen dinner. A devotional period featured songs and choruses as plans for future events were announced. The regular Monday study group in the Public Library basement begins a new series on the first chapter of Second Peter next Monday at 8:20 inviting all to attend.
Corry residents Mr and Mrs Frank E Say of North Center Street attended Erie’s Golden Years Luncheon honoring Bee County’s 190 couples. The event at the Masonic Temple featured Master of Ceremonies Pitt Gilford and speakers such as Chief William Red Fox and Carroll D Kwame. Mr and Mrs Say marked their 87th wedding anniversary with boutonnieres and corsages of golden yellow mums.
Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary held a monthly meeting led by Mr James Singte. They计划 bake sale for October 16 at Sears New Center. Mrs Victor Wojcie Showski named chair. A charity card party is tentatively set for October 6 at Cory Arena High School cafeteria. plans for the season’s holiday dance are announced with chairs Mrs Robert Curtis and Mrs James Woman. Proceeds support the hospital building fund and other projects, aiming to meet a $5,000 pledge.
A special committee led by Governor Leroy Collins urged Southern governors at the 22nd annual Governors Conference to create a Southern center for atomic research. The plan, rooted in a year-long study, includes a nuclear test center in the South and public information campaigns on peaceful atomic uses. Governor James E. Bolsom of Alabama endorsed rapid progress, while other recommendations call for an informational network for industry, education programs, and a hospital room project as a public health goal.
Fosom notes studies show a foreseeable need for more regional industrial research centers in the South. Institutions like the Institute at Auutin and others are mentioned, with references to universities and government links. The report suggests expanding atomic and science education to support national democracy and counter Communist influence.
A typhoon about 160 miles west of Tokyo unleashed 40 mph winds and fierce flames. Police report one person killed, two missing, and 55 injured as homes and towns faced destruction along the coast.
In McCurtain County a hog invasion has spurred an open range dispute as hogs roam ranches, farms, and even stores and a church. Officials delayed a vote on a special election until October 1 to decide hog control measures for Wright City precincts. Rancher Louis Monroe estimated 700 to 800 hogs roam near Wright City amid drought. A separate fire near Wright City burned for six hours, and authorities say over 8,000 people were left homeless with damages around 4.15 million dollars.
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