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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1966
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows Corry area merchants and traders with modest sales notes. Names unclear, prices and items not legible. Indicates a local market snapshot with uncertain specifics and several illegible phrases.
A reception at Corty Grange Hall honored Rev and Mrs Robert Heffer and daughters Jeanne and Janice following an installation service at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Heffer, former pastor of the South Fork church, was welcomed by representatives from 23 district Alliance churches. The Heffers also have Judith, 19, in nursing at Rockland State Hospital. Decorations by Mrs Cecil Carbaugh and others. Rev Heffer began his ministry here Sunday.
Miss Joan Storer hosted a bridal shower for Sylvia Thompson of South Dayton New York at the home of her grandmother Mrs Arthur Wallace in Little Hope Friday evening. Twelve guests attended with lavender and white decorations and wedding bell motifs. Gifts included kitchen and pantry items. The bride to be, Sylvia Thompson, will marry Richard Guth of Frewsburg on October 1.
The Odd Fellows Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania announces its 5th annual chicken barbecue at the IOOF Home for Children in Meadville. Serving runs 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. followed by an Allegheny College Field House meeting with A M Black as speaker. dancing after. Public invited. The Home sits at 400 North Main Street.
Birdie Tells Us notes a Little League picnic at Nichols Lodge Mead Park Sunday at 2 PM. Volunteers are asked to bring tureen and table service per chairs Mrs Frank Frisina and Mrs Morton Gross. Contacts for more information are Mrs Frisina or Mrs Gross.
The YMCA Auxiliary welcomed Mr and Mrs Richard Dittman at the opening fall meeting. President Mrs L C Nichols led the business session while hospitality chair Mrs Ernest Thacker oversaw refreshments. Dittman serves as secretary of the V.
A collection of reader submissions from Heloise and others share practical hacks. Tips cover rust prevention for barbecue gear with oiling and dry storage, sewing thread savings using a paper card, nylon net scrubbers as economical baby toys, using old uniforms as book covers, securing satin bed covers with ribbons, wax on outdoor high chairs to curb rust and clinging food, magnetic helpers in desk drawers, and nylon net drawstring bags for storing flower bulbs with labels.
The Corry Area Bible Club met at Mrs Alfred Haenels home with 16 members for a tureen dinner and social. New officers were elected: president Mrs Murray Raymond vice president Mrs Eugene Canfield secretary Mrs Alfred Haenel treasurer Mrs Ingeborg Turner. The group discussed official rules and mission responsibilities and planned audits, a tentative meeting schedule and material purchases. Plans include a teachers training class.
An AP report from Bombay notes students learning the sitar a guitar-like string instrument. Amid the class, an English pupil named Sam Wells stands out as a curious case. The piece signals a human interest angle on cross cultural music exchanges.
The integrated staff of a five million Harlem school threatens to strike if the white principal is replaced by a Black assistant. Beryl Banfield objects to color based selection and says she will not take the job. The board plans a permanent principal chosen with parent consent.
Washington AP reports two more Pennsylvanians killed in action in Vietnam. Marine Cpl. Dennis K. Baker of Williamsport and Marine 1st Lt. John R. Fischer of Pittsburgh were identified by the Defense Department and Mon. Baker is listed as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Baker. Fischer as the son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fischer.
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