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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1969
Page
5
Officers of the Corry Elks Lodge were installed last evening by Willis E. Tickner grand exalted ruler of Warren Lodge 223 and his team. A dinner preceded the installation ceremonies and a social period followed. Installed for the 1969 1970 term.
Mrs Virgil Endsley spoke to the Ladies Fellowship of the First Baptist Church on Elk Street. Seventeen members and one guest, Mrs Ernest Brockman of Great Valley, attended. Aurelia Cosma led a group sing with Mrs Harry Hickle at the piano. Hostess Mary Vogt was aided by Mrs Florence Linendell and Mrs Hickle. Easter decor set the tone. Mrs Frank Dodd will host the May session.
Mrs. F Jensen Jr and Ali Sas attended a social at Mrs Jensen’s home for Epsilon Phi. The program Nature was presented by Mrs Sheldon Knight with two groups. The next meeting on April 2 at Mrs David Cronsman’s East Columbus Avenue will install officers for the coming year.
The Women of the Moose held a formal meeting at the Moose Lodge with Mrs. Larry Lobdell as chair. An April 17 program is planned with a Wieners cooking demo by Joseph Sarnicki and ham awards, plus a rummage sale set for April 10 and 11 at the Corry Rod and Gun Club.
The Womens Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met at Corry Grange Hall for an all day session with 18 members. A noon chicken dinner was served by the committee. The business session was led by President Mrs Willis. Plans included a rummage sale April 24–25 and a bake sale on the 25th. Velma Long conducted a patriotic program.
Birdie Tells Us reports Mr and Mrs Paul Lines back from their winter in St Fila. Claudette Walsh and sons visit Wright street. Robert Walsh joins for Easter. Al Vanssens family heads to Pittsburgh to meet Bradley Robbins on five day army leave. Essex street residents return from Fort Dix after graduation ceremonies for Pvt E John Hayward. John Burkhart announces Easter ward robe winner John Falcone. Matt Stormes arrives from Tarpon Springs. Arthur Alexander to celebrate 25th anniversary with April 13 open house. Easter services set at Columbus Community Congregational Church with guest speaker Paul Meerdink and choir under Max Bennink. Morning worship led by Rev Ronald Hershberger. Household tip for clover leaf rolls. Quote of the day about calm patience of the woods.
Mrs. Louie Eastman leads Columbus 44H Wranglers in a Wednesday meeting. Members voted to invite guests to the Canadohia Lake Roller Rink skating party on April 19. Demonstrations covered saddle and bridle care by Moyer and Stockton, bits and bridles by Ladd, and a reader's meeting report by David Ladd. Attendees included the Ladds, Miller, and Mrs. John Long. Drill team practice followed the session.
Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Cobbs Corner Community Church at 7 am with the theme Some Golden Daybreak. Antiques displays highlight advances in communications used by missionaries. The one hour service includes a missionary emphasis with members reading Easter articles. Mrs. Mae Hall won the special award. Next meeting date is April 17.
Members of the DAR met at Mrs. Terrill Lillie’s home for the April session. Regent Mrs. C. A. Millstrom led the routine meeting. Mrs. Duane Fogle reported on National Defense. A Junior Chamber of Commerce project endorsement was proposed by Mrs. Gra Loveland and accepted. A note from Andrea Narducci praised by a fifth grader at Concord School. Karen’s Gift Shop donated a door prize for the May 17 Pittsburgh benefit for Kate Duncan Smith School. Flag Day in June will be at Corry Country Club with Mrs. Frank Campisano chairing and Mrs. James Sinare as cochair. Lillie and cohosts served salad refreshments. Next meeting May 1 at Mrs. Hubert Heerlein’s Wright Street home.
The Harbor Half Lavies Aid met at the Cheltons’ home with 11 members and families. A tureen lunch followed devotions on Easter. A baby shower for Mrs John Lindstrom and her infant son Andrew featured a quilt gift and games. The group plans a May meeting at the Community House with a “day of house cleaning.”
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