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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1961
Page
5
A quirky phrase stirs local conversations as residents try to decipher its meaning and origin. community members share theories about who coined it and why it appeared, while businesses watch for any impact on daily life.
A stray bat was spotted near the park as youngsters finished a game. Authorities advised residents to avoid touching the creature while they monitored its movements and safety.
Business and Professional Women's Club members gathered at Mrs. Charles Thompson's Maple Avenue home for a tureen dinner and a business session led by president Mrs. Betty Pratt. Committee chairs were named and reservations for the Erie BPW dinner during National Business Women's Week were announced with Miss M. Ignes Lynch to be contacted before September 29. Members reported on district and statewide meetings, including a fall district session in Bradford with Betsy Meyers, and nominations were named for the spring district committee with attendees from Erie Corry Shenango Valley Bradford Mercer andville. The Pennsylvania State BPW convention is slated for Pittsburgh next May.
An executive meeting of the Lillian Guild of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church was held at Mrs. George Hagger’s Mott Street home. Attendees included Rev Willian Seiter and numerous guild members. committees were appointed for ways and means, friendship, and program, with a future Corry diocese church gathering planned on October 2 featuring a communion service and a shared lunch.
A graduate of Erie Infant's Home and Hospital now serves as Supervisor. Her fiancé, a North East Joint High School graduate, spent two years in Germany with the US Army and works as a self employed fruit and dairy farmer. They plan to marry November 18 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Corry.
Erie County state senator William G. Sester spoke at the joint Kiwanis Rotary meeting at Hotel Corry. Introduced by Douglas Rozelle, he reviewed past and pending Pennsylvania legislation, noting high bills on gasoline tax, highway safety, radar use, library aid, urban renewal, public works, hospital additions, and unemployment relief. He said fiscal prospects are brighter and highlighted the upcoming annual budget. Inter-club session follows at Cambridge Springs with Stewart Long speaking on Community Development.
The next Recirir session of the Lillian Guild will be held October 3 at 6 30 PM. A tureen dinner will follow at the church undercroft where Bishop Winfield Sterling of Montana will preside.
Sunday service group from the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church held a parsonage gathering on East Main street for Mrs. Richard Chase. Lyle Hotchkiss and James Cooney led devotions and program duties. Richard Chase and Mrs Richard Hall won games. Eleven attendees enjoyed pie ice cream coffee tea punch mints and potato chips.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Slagle at Corry Memorial Hospital on a morning shift. Another son arrived at Warren General Hospital on Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hepler of R. D. Warren. The mother is Ruth Warner of R. D. 3 Corry.
LeRoy H. Jones of the Sarah A. Reed Children’s Home in Erie spoke to the College Women’s Club at the YMCA about the evolution of welfare work toward foster homes, noting a need for more foster homes and that families are paid for foster care. He urged community support for the program as Mrs. Vernon Church introduced the speaker and a fall session began with budget details and refreshments.
A column in the Journal asserts that readers can trust the paper for verified facts, framing the publication as a dependable source of truth across local news, opinion, and updates. The piece emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and the role of journalism in community confidence.
East Branch Grange hosts a Saturday talent festival at 8:00 p.m. on Ol Greek road between Spring Creek and Pitusville. The Diamond/Gmigetitehen Band, Al Cox and his Triesters, organ and piano duels by Miss Kaloup Bley and Miss Karen Matick, ballet, baton twirling, and instrumental music fill a star studded program. Proceeds aid the Grange building fund including furnace installation. tickets from Grange members or at the door.
Wives of regyarnous candidates for city and county offices will serve as hostesses at an informal tea Friday at the Woman's Club in Erle. Miss Ina Austin of Maple avenue and Mrs. Gilbert B. Harriman of Union City chair the committee. Invitations reach GOP candidates and 200 leading women leaders, says Florence Cowley, coordinator of Women's Activities.
Titusville voters advanced a plan to study city government forms by a nine member Charter Commission. Names filed for the commission include attorney Charles Signer and several local officials as Republicans seek a preferred governance model and potential voter approval after the study’s recommendation.
A Wattsburg political gathering is planned with several named leaders and attendees drafting strategies. The event features expected participation from regional figures and party affiliates, signaling a coordinated effort ahead of upcoming local developments.
An obituary notes comedian Fay, aged 62, dies in Santa Monica after a long tour circuit with Dyer and Buy. Born in San Francisco, Fay gained fame in late career with television and radio appearances, partnering with Dyer on many performances.
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