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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1962
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a 25 dollar item or sum, a person named C. Allen, a Barfield rector, and a Titus town reference. It reads as a damaged historical notice with scattered names, dates, and locations but lacks coherent context or complete facts.
Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge members appointed delegates at last night’s meeting in the OOF Hall. Mrs Ronald Carter and Mrs John Ohrn were chosen for the Northwestern Association meeting on October 20 at Albion. Mrs Russell Metvit, Mrs Willard Shreve and Mrs Clarence Cox were named delegates for an international rally in Erie in April 1963.
Epsilon Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard Mrs. Gerald Hewes speak on life in the Philippines including customs education housing and foods in Mayville. President Mrs. Harry Schiemer led the meeting noting plans for a steak fry October 1 and a rummage sale income of 101.50. Hostess Mrs. Frank Frisina to entertain on October 2 at her West Smith Street home.
The September Knox Circle gathering of the Women’s Association at First Presbyterian met at Mrs Merrill Lille’s home. Sixteen members and guest Mrs Richard Bodey enjoyed desserts provided by Mrs Lillie with help from Mrs Paul Weed. Mrs Glenn Steadman led devotions on God’s Love For Us and spoke on the legend of the sea urchin linking its traits to Christ. A report on the Florida Service Circle was also shared before Maxwell Brown led the business session and reminders.
The Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge group met in the YMCA all-purpose room for a five table Howell game. Winners posted scores: Kinley and Shupe 70. Treat and Gilson 62. Sandburg and Hall 62. Lundy and Keppel 54. Gilson began taking reservations for a regular game next week.
Harold and Mrs. Thompson of Wilmington California were honored at two events. A dinner at the Kingsley home on Conelway road featured Clinton Smith Rennie Weidner the Hands and other Spartansburg residents. A Sunday family gathering at the Weidner home included the Smiths Elmer Weidners Harold Thompsons Milton Kingsleys Joseph Hands Arthur Hicks family and several others. The Thompsons, formerly local residents, plan to visit relatives in Oxford Pennsylvania tomorrow.
Corry Area High School cheerleaders hosted a victory dance in the gym after the Beavers-Oilers game at Sheen Field. Chaperones included Mrs. Jack Stahl and others. proceeds fund new uniforms. Also notes a church family supper rescheduled to October 17 and fall Korea study report by Mrs. Hileman with next host Mrs. Wilson on Random Road October 7 at 1:30 PM.
The Tri County Methodist Men gathered at McCray Methodist Church last evening at 8.00. A host of officers were elected including Merle Sexton as president and Claude Dougherty as vice president. Clair Axtell of Cochranton spoke, sharing a challenging message and inspiring attendees. Forty five members attended and a lunch followed. next meeting set for October 16 at First Methodist, Corry.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Megat of 20 Gillette Street Union City on Monday at Union City Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Goodwill of 55 Concord Street Union City at Union City Memorial Hospital.
Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship met at the church Monday for a social program. David Gilliland led games, Sherry McCray gave the senior high lesson, Judy Barr the junior high lesson. A trip to Pitt Miami in Pittsburgh was discussed for 50 members and chaperones. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for October 1.
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Corry area teachers and directors gathered with families at Mead Park pavilion for an outdoor alm us picnic despite bad weather. About 150 attendees joined Rev Walter Gilliland in blessing and Benjamin Calderone urged self service from a bountiful buffet.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs. Oscar Johnson on West Church street with 15 members present. President Mrs. Maude Bennink led the routine meeting while Mrs. Johnson gave devotions and read an original poem. Plans were made for a rummage sale October 4 and 5 at the former Mabel Shop. Delegates Bennink and Sorenson were chosen for the state convention in York, Pa., October 2 to 26. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Eva Spicer’s East Main street home October 16, with pumpkins pie, whipped cream, wafers, tea and coffee served.
Police say Johnny Geetah accumulated 41 traffic tickets totaling $2,385, mostly before his 17th birthday. As a juvenile he could not be forced to pay. Now 17, a judge ordered payment or jail. He began serving time yesterday and will receive $3 credit per day.
The Conelway School PTA hosts a fall get acquainted tea and open house for members and guests. Mrs. James Hammond and Mrs. Robert Lindstrom assisted at the tea table. Principal Lena Ayers presented a program titled Your School and You. Rev. Robert Casler led devotions as the group reviewed the year theme The Challenge of the Community.
Soviet guard detained a U S convoy for over three hours on the highway from West Germany due to a misunderstanding of procedures. The 110 mile journey across East Germany was later allowed to resume. 26 vehicles comprised the 1983 convoy. An Army spokesman offered no further details.
Lancaster city and county medical society postponed use of Sabin oral polio vaccine until safety is established. A scheduled October clinic was called off. Two remaining clinics on November 18 and December 6 will use Types I and II.
Philadelphia AP Richardson Dilworth the Democratic candidate for governor said he will proceed with a one hour TV and radio debate on October 20 from Scranton even if Republican opponent Scranton refuses to attend. He challenged Scranton to a second face to face debate and said he will appear with an empty chair if Scranton does not show up.
Nicolaos Louvaris, a Greek exchange student in the United States since 1999, plans to relocate his family to Montreal after being ordered deported. An immigration spokesman said he may proceed with the move beyond Thursday if a bona fide effort to comply is evident. Louvaris, a Milwaukee 1960 bride Jo Ann Pollard and two sons with a third on the way, worked as an engineering aide in the U S and taught in Athens.
A brief note suggests The Journal daily as a comforting present for a son or daughter away from home. It highlights the journal as a companion for daily routine and connection with family. No further details are provided.
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