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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1962
Page
5
A sequence of public meetings and official briefings in Lys about a space age missile project raises concerns. Col Thomas commands space tests near Wash and at a county site. Officials outline methods, health risks, and the need for disease studies affecting humans, animals, and environment.
Moose Club plans a card party and style show at 8 p.m. Tuesday featuring Bennett's House of Fashion. Prizes for door drawings and each card table will be awarded. attendees were Mrs. Jessie Mason Mrs. Merle Brown Mrs. William Prine Mrs. E W Baccus and Mrs Mary DeLury. prizes and participation details were arranged at Mrs Clarence Kirch's home.
Paul Claypool principal of Concord and Wright Schools spoke at a Concord School PTA meeting on the topic The Thought of Waity urging parent teacher collaboration for children’s welfare. Ralph Austin introduced the speaker as program chairman.
Columbus Grange elected officers for the coming year at a Monday meeting in the Schramling building. Philip Wade was named worthy master with Harold Curis as overseer and Mrs. Philip Wade as steward. Other officers include Lawrence Miller assistant steward and Mrs. D P Trisket chaplain and treasurer. The group approved supporting Boy Scouts and noted the recent Fun Fair success led by Mrs. David Curtis.
A photograph at a YMCA millinery class shows two authentic Boating Twenties hats. The event drew attention as a lighthearted warning about unapproved attendance by husbands and wives, listing attendees Mrs. Walter Nollnger Mrs. George Hareer Mrs. Harrison Keppel Mrs. Ted Pain and others led by instructor from Erie Mrs. Helen Welsbacher and assistants from Erie.
Christopher Capolis of the Erie County Planning Commission spoke at the Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry. He urged community support for future development and cited Pennsylvania cities that benefited from planning. A question period followed the talk and a director’s meeting was held after.
A readers group gathered yesterday afternoon at the Columbus home of Mrs Emma Carroll with nine members and one guest Mrs Charles Swanson present. A dessert lunch followed at 2 o clock and a business meeting led by president Mrs Willis Brown. Roll call revealed each member’s fact about a South American country. October 1st is the date.
Fragmentary notice notes a meeting in Roadie Pa and references an October date. The next required meeting is slated for October bed with unclear year or exact location.
The Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Group met at the YMCA yesterday with an average score of 54. Winners include Mrs. J. Fred Kinley and Mrs. F. H. Bartholme of Union City, Mrs. Frank Galt and Mrs. B. 8. Hawkins, Mrs. Donald Hall and Miss Lena St. Clair, and Mrs. Ted Treal and Mrs. Arthur Treal of Union City. Vee Lindsey is taking reservations for next week’s second session of the winter tournament.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church group Friendship Aid held their annual banquet at Dutch Village Restaurant in Clymer with a blue and yellow table theme. Ms. Clara Walker gave the invocation and a program included a skit by several members and group singing led by Mrs H Ray Harris. A reading by Mrs Trannile featured inspiring poems on prayer. The planning committee included Mrs Eugene Mitson and others. next meeting is set for October 23 at Mrs Verion Weiehel Grove Street.
Dr Robert Ruthven a psychiatrist from North Warren State Hospital spoke on the "Helping Way" and humane treatment as the College Woman's Club hosted an event at the YMCA. An audience enjoyed refreshments after the program and plans for the next YMCA meeting were announced for October 22.
Erie police seek three boys about 11 or 12 years old after they set a cat ablaze near Grover Cleveland School. William B. Vangelidin, who had cared for the stray five days, rushed to the cat and used wet grass to extinguish the flames. The Humane Society and police were alerted.
Turkish reports say about 1,000 Tradi tribesmen crossed into southeastern Turkey from Syria to escape Kurdish rebels, creating a border refugee situation and prompting monitoring by authorities.
Laurence McCray of 29 West Smith Street will mark his 35th wedding anniversary this Friday. An open house and reception is planned Sunday with the McCray and Frisina families inviting friends and neighbors from 2 to 5 p.m.
Clymer PTA outlines objectives for the 1962 63 school year. President Mrs Wayne Querrveveld announces meetings and a talk by school nurse Miss Ruish Lanston on A Childs Good Health. Southern Chautauqua County Council meeting urged and faculty tea thanked by Tewin Bonsink.
Erie County officials report 90 000 vaccine doses remain for 120 000 residents yet to be immunized. Corry Area High School will host a Sunday distribution center from morning to afternoon for polio Sabin vaccines. Parents must sign ration forms for those under 21. there is a 25 cent suggested contribution. Drs John Brown and James Hileman urge full Sabin series regardless of prior Salk shots as Phase One of a three phase polio campaign proceeds.
The Rev. J Balmer Showers, 2 year old bishop emeritus of the Evangelical United Brethren Church's north central area, died in Miami Valley Hospital Dayton yesterday from infirmities of old age. He led the area with headquarters in Indianapolis from 1945 to 1954 before retirement and previously served as minister in Hickerville Bradford and Westfield College in Pennsylvania.
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