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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1956
Page
5
An unnamed figure faced swift criticism from supporters after a controversial remark. The incident drew attention from local groups and sparked debates over sports league conduct. No injuries or legal actions were reported.
Charles F. Burkhardt and Elizabeth O Connell Burkhardt of Atascadero California marked their 50th anniversary with an open house. Married August 29 1906 at St Thomas Church in Cory they later moved to California in 1947. They hosted more than 100 friends and relatives at their Atascadero home with a gold themed reception.
Mrs. Norman and G. Tarbell led a Distelek 1 Business and Professional Workers delegation on a goodwill visit to Titusville. They attended a dinner at the Colonel Drake Hotel during National Business Week. Clifton Pratt accompanied Tarbell, serving as local club correspondent secretary, and P. F. Sagerson provided entertainment.
A Sprig Creek Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the West Spring Creek school drew good attendance. Roy Hockenheny, assistant superintendent of Warren, was the featured speaker, addressing school costs and administration. The group named Alterwat di Tuneh and set the next session for October 29.
Awan born tonight at Corry Memorial Hospital to Ar and Mrs Rusty Chantin of Bent Lake. Bacon born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital, a daughter born early this morning at Gorry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Paul A Blakenlot of Spartansburg.
Mrs. N J Kline hosted a Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering with a light dinner and program. Mrs. Alfred Hignell assisted as hostess, Mrs. Guy Bennink presided, and readings included Acts 20 3rd and poems. A special write ceremony installed new officers. An all day session is planned for October 29 at an announced location.
The Evangelical United Brotherhood group, EUB Friendship Aid, held its annual banquet for 29 guests with chicken and chant dinners. President Mrs. Glenn Hues delivered remarks. Carl Fontan’s photos of a western trip provided entertainment as plans for the coming year were announced. A Halloween party is set for October 22 at Mrs. Ivan Miller’s home. The organizing circle extended thanks to several members for the evening’s arrangements. A death notice reports 66 year old Mr. Start, a member of the SPIEL Chucels of God, died of a heart attack while listening to a radio program at home. he is survived by his wife and son.
Miss Judy Millspaw was honored at her 13th birthday party held Monday afternoon from 4:00 to 7:30 at her home. About seven classmates attended, presenting gifts. Prizes were awarded to Danny Dindon, Connie Nichols, Sylvia Mulvin, and Patty Dahl for games. A potluck lunch featuring potato chips, lemonade, decorated cake, and ice cream was served outdoors. Judy’s mother and Suzanne Millspay helped with refreshments.
A birthday party was held Sunday afternoon for Craig Sanders four year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders of RJ D Win Riven. About 21 cousins and friends attended. Guests played with toys and games with each other and prizes were awarded. A late afternoon snack and a generous gift array followed the party. Out of town attendees included Mrs Edward Zawacki and children Jack Alex Debbie and Teresa Marie of Irvine plus Mr and Mrs Viet David and Teresa Marie of Irvine and Mr and Mrs Nick Nosell Allan Douglas Patriots and Karen of Russell.
A kitchen shower at Hillburn Brynolfsoh's West South street home celebrated Rosemarie Pfeiffer, to wed Donald White of Clymer in October. Guests enjoyed games with prizes, served refreshments, and the bride received many useful gifts from 15 relatives and friends.
At the Hotel Corry last evening the Rotary Club viewed 20 year old films featuring current and former members. Guest speaker Joe Cohen screened the reels including scenes from the Rosary Club hobby show of that era. Rev Himier Ortner led the Growls and William Lea hy played piano as the group sang. An inter city meeting was announced for Titusville next Tuesday with several members planning to attend the Colonel Drake Hotel dinner and session.
The Corry Area Teachers Association held a 3:30 meeting in the school caf and tea was served in the home economics room. Social committee chairmen Miss Phyllis Hill and Miss Bonnie Gordon organized the setup with help from Miss Ruth Bennett Mrs Jack Stahl Miss Nellie Titus Miss Helen Howe and others. Felix Matthews reported on the Penn Hall workshop and Curtis O Shell spoke on teacher retirement Versi social security. Five teachers attended the session. The November meeting will be at the Conelyay School.
Local Amer ican Red Cross chapter held its monthly meeting at North Center Street chapter rooms chaired by Charles M. Clark. Home service chief Dan Williams reported 13 aid cases in August including seven servicemen five veterans and three civilians. October 6 is the bloodmobile visit time. Junior Red Cross head Mrs. Robert G. Tunnell scheduled a Corry Area High School teachers meeting and elementary principal meeting for October 17. Disaster chairman W Stuart Houghton said arrangements are being made for an Elderly outreach event.
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania weighs an appeal to exempt the West Indies Mission from paying taxes on land in Indiana County. The non profit founded in 1998 aims to aid natives of the West Indies with education and medical help. An unrelated note mentions a disaster training clinic in Erie on Oct 17 and an instructor course led by Zeke Harkle starting Oct 17 at the Peneler office. Regular home nursing classes are set to begin, with headquarters noted at a 925 acre site in Brunt Valley Township.
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