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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1960
Page
5
A brief sale notice mentions 98c price items labeled blemishes and a B9c coded batch with a 1.59 tag and 98 cent tag, indicating discounted goods. The readable fragment implies a small supermarket or shop advertisement with a pricing shorthand.
Miss Nancy Curtis from GuIUMpus travels to State College Pennsylvania to compete in the 4-H State Dress Revue at Penn State University. She won the regional contest and will face three other contestants for the state title, with the winner earning an expense paid trip to Chicago for the National 4-H Congress. Events include sewing judging at 8:45 a.m., modeling at 10:15, and a television program on WFBG-TV at 12:20. Accompanied by her mother and Home Economist Miss Sandy Hammers, Curtis wears a beige taffeta dress with brown floral accents and beige accessories.
Odd Fellows State meeting announced with local lodge hosting events at the hall. Delegates will prepare for a procession and Sheffield Lodge No. HMUL will confer the second degree on candidates from visiting rows. Nomination session to follow with attendees urged to be present.
Readable fragments show residents of Warren County and Mead Avenue sending congratulations to the Grangers and spies, with notes on winter weather, marriage rumors, and visitors. The piece mentions Mr and Mrs Andrew Brown, Mrs Joss B Gibson en route to Savannah, and Reynolds family weather reports amid a broadItems about Missionary Work plans, church delegates, and local gatherings in Corry Elem McCray Spartanshure and Union CH.
Dr Hugh O Hary described the 56,000 scout gathering across 46 sections covering over 000 acres with 1400 boys per camp area and two 100 bed field hospitals. Paul Dyne outlined advance planning and hourly activities while President Eisenhower visited. Four local Kiwanis members will attend Kenneth Winter’s Erie testimonial dinner.
An obituary note honors John Amoroso age 65 from Rochesca NY. Family gathered for a belated tribute with dinner and testimonials. Attendees included Miss Maury O'Geen Mrs Letina O'Geer and Tony Go. Amoroso, a Pennsylvania Railroad employee, will be reunited with family next year. He and his wife Willy Reve have six sons and fourteen grandchildren.
Corry Grange No 35 conferred degrees on a class of candidates at Park Street Grange Hall with Jonny Decker and committee presiding. Mr. Alin Fest and Mr and M05, N. J. Kline received degrees as music by Mr Still Lille accompanied the ceremony. LeRoy Kinghoon injured in a field incident yesterday.
An early morning crash on Route 30 in North Versailles Township left driver William Newcomer 51 of Greensburg dead and a passenger injured when the car veered off the road and tumbled down a steep embankment.
A daughter was born at 11 a m yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs David L P Simmons of 260 West Cullenhust Avenue. A daughter was born at 6 28 p m today at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Leon Sickler of Spring Creek. A daughter was born Sunday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Henry Orton of Wattsburg. A son was born yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Richardson of R D Waterford.
Wright PTA announces 8 o clock meeting in the Wright School gym to introduce new teachers and start an educational year. The program committee led by Thomas Rothrock invites all parents. refreshments will follow courtesy of Mrs Frank Sturgis and committee.
YMCA Ladies Auxiliary holds a meeting to set the date for the annual Christmas bazaar. Mrs Alton Duhlstrand appointed general chairman. Bazaar committee meets October 1 in the Y building. New associate membership offered for those who cannot work. Mrs J Pred Kinley showcased Europe slides. Refreshments served by Mrs Galbreath’s committee.
Erie County industrial leaders meet in Erie on September 28 to honor new plants brought to the area in the last four years. Area II, including Corry, shows five new plants acquired. The dinner at the Danish Club invites members of the Erie County Industrial Development Corp, the Corry Area Industrial Development Corp, and local officials. Names tied to the event include Paul C. Roche, Keith H. Coultrap, RJ Mortis, Morton Gross, Dana Rotthoff and others from local firms.
Bear Lake hosts the Smiths golden wedding anniversary on September 25 at 2 PM with friends relatives and neighbors invited to attend.
A meeting of the Warren County 4-H Dairy Club was held at Gale Johnson’s home in Lottsville. President Charles Lindell of Lander led a 12-member group as county agent Blaine Schloss distributed records, ribbons, and pins for projects. The club decided to request Youngsville Fair to move dates earlier due to conflicts with 4-H meetings and school activities. Appreciation was extended to Dr Proust, Robert Rowland, and Carlen Curtis for transporting animals to the district 4-H show in Meadville.
VANEAU announces a GOP national truth squad led by Congressman Charles E. Goodell. The 34 year old freshman congressman will join 12 other congressmen and 12 senators on a cross country tour starting Monday to rebut Democratic nominee John F Kennedy’s campaign claims. The group aims to counter Kennedy’s messages as the 19,000 mile tour unfolds across the nation. Goodell will be the youngest member of the squad.
Hollywood highlights Elvis Presley smashes as It’s Now or Never leads national charts, selling over a million copies and earning double gold status in Germany. Presley recalls Hound Dog era, cites other versions he admires, and discusses recording tweaks while noting his prolific output and lasting impact in a fast changing music scene.
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