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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1975
Page
5
Mrs Verna Whitney of 152 Mott Street shows off a large amaryllis blooming in her home garden. The bulb plant from southern Africa with vivid lily like flowers brightens neighbors as spring arrives in the city.
At the Corry Kiwanis meeting the film Alcohol At Kiwanis Meet Boozers and Users was shown. Richard Frye chaired the program and cited alcohol as the major drug problem, noting it fuels 50 percent of auto accidents. Agencies serve social casual and alcoholic drinkers in Erie County.
Miss Victoria L. Tomcho daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew A Tomcho of Corry has been admitted to the executive secretarial course at Erie Business Center in Erie for fall 1975. The center offers programs earning an associate in specialized business and holds national accreditation recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Tomcho plans to graduate from Corry Area High School where she is active in Corrian Club and majorettes.
The Elgin Beaverdam Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary met at the firehall led by president Mrs Clarence Daley with eighteen members present. They planned a spaghetti supper for April 19 from 4 30 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, and a May 8 and 9 garage sale with specific hours. Committees were named, clothes not for sale, and kitchen cleanup duties assigned. Kay Hulings of Corry won a cash award. funds were raised for the sunshine fund.
Members and guests of the Corry Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club enjoyed a four and a half table Howell Session at the YMCA. The average score was 36 with winners including Mrs Arthur Hansen and Mrs T H Treat at 54 percent and multiple two pair teams below. A regular session is set for next Tuesday at 1 pm at the Y with reservations encouraged by calling Mrs Olaf Oman.
Miss Gloria Jean Wells of New Providence New Jersey formerly of Corry will marry William Ferdinand son of Mr and Mrs William Ferdinand of Berkeley Heights New Jersey The bride is a 1974 graduate of New Providence High School and works at Crestview Drugs The groom is a June 1972 graduate of Governor Livingston High School and works at Maiden Lane Jewelers The couple plan a April 1976 wedding
Easter weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wascak of 75 Hatch Street included Mrs. Wascak's mother and brother, Mrs. Caroline Stolar and Michael Stolar of Rossford Ohio, plus the Wascaks' sons and daughters-in-law from Falls Church Virginia and Mentor Ohio. The couple's daughter Sue Wascak called from Encino California.
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