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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1959
Page
5
A state court case involving Don Torg and Ilion is highlighted as investigators probe a serious loan and mounting charges. The incident draws attention to alleged financial missteps and potential involvement of a notable local brand in the matter.
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Social highlights outline the wedding of Miss Beatrice Ann Loveland and Raymond B. Ford at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul F. Bauer presiding. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Gerald Bustman, and brothers William and Robert Loveland sang. Families from King Street and Little Rock attended. reception followed in the church hall with a three tier cake. The article lists numerous local residents attending and related engagements and moves.
Burnt orange accessories signal a forthcoming wedding for a bride who is Cory Area High School 1956 and Bryant Stratton 1957 graduate now working at Johns Manville Sales Office in Buffalo. The groom serves with the United States Army at the Lancaster Nike Site. Mrs. Robert Loveland and Mrs. Alan Cox hosted a pre nuptial affair for the bride.
A daughter was born Saturday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Carl E Casler of 385 South Second Ave NE. Another daughter arrived Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Lowell R Fargo of Columbus at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son came to Mr and Mrs John R Grace of 258 West Frederick Street at Corry Memorial Hospital early today. A son was born Sunday at Union City Stent Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Walker of Edinboro. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs George Sammons of Putnam Street Union City at Stemt. A son, Brian Kevin, was born yesterday at Hamot Hospital in Erie to Mr and Mrs Donald Willis of North East. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bernard Shaw of Sciota Rond.
Scout Troop 80 began its fall term with a Saturday meeting at the Corry Red and Guy Club. Newell William Beckwith remains senior patrol leader as Frederick Caster becomes assistant senior patrol leader and Thomas Campbell troop scribe. Carleton Wussink named librarian, Dennis Jerome promoted to quartermaster, and Leonard Fyans with David MacKenzie to lead Apache patrols Black Hawks. Foxes leader John Ayer. Next meeting set for Mead Park on September 26 with a Show and Do program for new entrants.
The Spencer Ladies Aid will sponsor a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday at the former Dodd Store with donations to contact Mrs. Robert W. Clark or Mrs. Earl Bailey. The group also announced a regular meeting Thursday an all day session at Mrs. Merle Lillie’s home.
Miss Susan Holuwint and Sally Hepler hosted a Wiener and corn roast Saturday evening at the Hepler home on Summer Street between 8 and 12 pm. About 30 guests attended the informal neighborhood gathering.
James Falcone celebrated his fifth birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Dominick Falcone of West Pleasant Street. Eight children attended a games and hunt with pink and yellow decor. Prizes went to Christine and Patrick Migliaccio.
Kansas City hosts a split Midwest Democratic meeting as two factions scrap a unified agenda. Key figures Jame Mare and Frank Theis lead rival camps from states including Kansas Illinois Iowa Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio and Wisconsin. The dispute over a proposed constitution and conference leadership leaves which faction holds the national party’s endorsement unclear.
Miss Patricia Green of Erie was crowned queen of the PONY Associated Club at Wattsburg Fair Grounds. Linda Turben, No-Bar Riding Club queen, was runner up. Local winners included Turben and "Little Tex" in western events. Hydetown Saddle Club announced a two day trail ride next weekend. Contact Mrs. Albert Fox for details.
An officer shot at a purse snatcher but grazed a bystander, a Johnstown sailor named Clarence Thar, 32, who was not seriously harmed. The fleeing suspect Ronald Baxter, 18, from Manhattan, was shot in the leg.
A loft-foor Kedin owned by Mrs. Howard Shaffer of Titusville was found smashed and rolled over on the Graytown road near Mystic Park after she reported it missing at 11:40 a.m. Saturday. Police linked it to an overturned car found an hour later on the Graytown road, tying the theft to a third incident in a week.
Western Pennsylvania Republicans discuss uniting behind Richard Nixon for the Republican nomination. House members in the region weigh support and independence, with Rep John P Saylor favoring Nelson Rockefeller and others asserting free choice for backing any candidate at the convention.
Reports from Moscow recount the second Soviet cosmic rocket reaching the moon at 00:02.24 Moscow time, marking the first earth to another body flight in history. Public radio, fireworks of announcements, and a tense crowd reflect the momentous event. Police in Raleigh detain two Windsor Locks youths who surrendered, citing they ran out of money. Republicans in the House express support for Nixon citing his congressional and vice presidential experience.
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