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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1962
Page
5
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Mrs Elnora Farley will be honored with an open house at her Davenport street home in Spartanshore on her birthday. The event, hosted by her daughter Esther Warley and son William Farley, runs from 2 p m to 6 p m with neighbors invited. Mrs Farley has lived in Spartansburg for 59 years and enjoys cookie making knitting crocheting and crossword puzzles.
The Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge group met in the YMCA all purpose room yesterday. Winners included Mrs A McClinnock and Mrs Thomas Shupe at 68 percent. Mrs James Lundy and Mrs Vee Gindsey. Mrs Arthur Cohen and Mrs Louis Rossin. Mrs J Pred Kinley and Mrs P H Bartholme. and Mrs Ted Treat and Mrs Arthur Treat, tied with Mrs Mark Coyle and Mrs Earl Haight at 55 percent. Next week opens the winter tournament with options for those not registered to play by reserving with Mrs Veo Lindsey.
The Golden Links Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. W. L. Marsh's East South street home. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Shutner of Hazelton, Pa. Irvin Young led devotionals, Mrs. A. C. Barton presided, and a project to purchase a church dining-room table was approved. A tribute to Mrs. Vinnie Puller, who recently died, was observed. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for October 9 at Mrs. Gerald Whaley's home on West Smith Street.
The Corry Area Bible Club met at Mrs. Alfred Haenel’s R D 1 home to plan continuation of 17 established clubs and expansion for new ones. An adult Bible Club rally is planned at Bethel Baptist Church Erie on October 19 with Rev C Didden as guest speaker. Mrs Donald Simmonson will host the next gathering on October 2 at Lemon Street.
The Corry area Golden Ape Club met at the YMCA with 60 members. Secretary Sterline Wees acted as chaplain and discussed Bible verses. Stanley Anderson spoke on his Alaska trip and the World’s Pair in Seattle. Plans were made for a bus trip to Corning Glass Factory. Next meeting set for October at the YMCA.
Mrs Thomas Shupe hosted a 14 member Calvin Circle breakfast at the Hirst Presbyterian Church on Hillcrest Drive with Miss Kathy Shupe as guest. Mrs Robert Ott Jr served, William Chesley led the business session, devotions were by Mr Frosten Person on Gods Love For Us, and Mrs Chesley presented the program. Next meeting set for October 9 at Mrs William Gumbletons West Irving Street home.
Mrs J P Hair and daughters Marilyn and Nancy of West Congress Street left by plane from Erie yesterday for Detroit where Mr Hair is an engineer for Burroughs Corporation. They will be visiting Barkley Michigan. Miss Sally Jo Hair is visiting relatives in Ohio and will join the family. Mrs Lawrence Thomas have returned from a coast trip with guests Walter Potts of Concord California and Mrs Thomas and husband Jack Edler of Inglewood California. The Aimee families attended the Seattle World’s Fair. Miss Sondra Varassa returns to Edinboro State College for her sophomore year. Patricia Dyne, Judy Wiggers, Barbara Potocki leave Mead Avenue for studies at Edinboro State College and Grace Street. Richard Jobson and Wallace Cady left for Edinboro State College as sophomores. Miss Sandra Jean Moore returns to Columbia Union College for pharmacy studies. Joel Lloyd begins graduate work in guidance at Indiana State College in Indiana Pa.
Eleven members and one guest, Mrs. Julia Swanson of Mobile Alabama, gathered at Mrs Bryce Leek’s home for Club 15. Mrs Claude Stokes was honored on her birthday with a purse of club money. Prizes went to Mrs Charles Carr, Mrs Stokes, and Mrs P H Stenman. guest prize to Mrs Swanson. Refreshments included chicken salad and caramel dumplings. next meeting set for October 5 at Mrs Flossie Fosburgh’s East Washington Street home, honoring Mrs Albert Shaffer.
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Dr. Phiroge Hansotia of India, intern at Hamot Hospital Erie, spoke at the Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Corry. He outlined India's history, population, religion, arts and crafts, languages, and noted 18 percent English speakers while praising Peace Corps impact. Special guests included local physicians and Salvation Army officer. a combined Rotary Kiwanis meeting is planned at 6 13 p.m. next week.
The article discusses revived calls to use the Monroe Doctrine to block foreign interference in the Western Hemisphere. It notes Republicans urging tougher action against Cuba’s Communist buildup while Kennedy and allies insist the doctrine guides current policy. An administration bill to mobilize reservists omits Cuba explicitly.
The World Council of Churches pledged to build a new village in the earthquake area of Tran. Member churches from at least 10 countries promised funding totaling about 41 million.
The Salvation Army Citadel in Erie now has two new captains following a swap with Quincy Massachusetts. Capt. Jali Eden Jr. and Capt. land Mrs. Eden arrived, while Capt. and Mrs. Bush went to Quincy. The Eden family includes two youngsters, with background notes on their service and education. In Erie, Airman Lor en N. Mor Jr. of Harborcreek was killed in a tanker crash. his body was found and identified, with his parents notified.
Kansas City fireman Tony La Vine faced a city zoning board ruling that his driveway parking violates a single home parking requirement. La Vine converted his garage into a family room, installed a door and window, insulated walls, and spent about 700 dollars. With the garage at the street, there is no room for a back or side driveway, leaving only the driveway in front to park. He says neighbors objected not, and that city officials act on complaints, prompting his vow to challenge the rule.
A son was born last Sunday to Mr and Mrs Jack Merker of Denver Colorado. Mr Merker is a former Corry resident and Mrs A Merker of Wright street is the great grandmother of the new baby.
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