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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1948
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson of 884 East South Street celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Five relatives gathered for a surprise party at their home with Harold presenting bouquets. An abate hour included sandwiches jello anniversary cake and coffee. Guests came from Corry Ripley Westfield Ashville and Warren.
Robert Swanson, son of Pete Swanson, will teach accounting at Thiel College Greenville this fall after serving at Darlington High and studying at Columbia University. engagements, anniversaries, and community happenings fill a buoyant society page including car purchases, rink openings, and charity drives across town.
Relatives and friends from the vicinity attended a Tuesday evening Christian Church ceremony in Cleveland where Miss Mary Elisabeth Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Clark received her nursing cap from Fairview Parly School of Nursing Cleveland. The event marked completion of a probationary period for 29 students in the class. Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert Clark and Miss Margaret Clark with Earl Bailey.
The Catholic Daughters of America Youth Conception No. 35 invite the public to a Spring style show and card party on Thursday April 29 at 8 pm in their North Center Street club rooms. Mrs Mervyn M Wasi is general chair. Nast fashions to be shown. refreshments before bridge 500 and other games. awards for each game. Committees led by Mrs James Cassidy Mrs William Sivan Mrs Leo Hoylen Mrs J J Mulheir and Miss Janette Baresi serve as chairs.
Twelve members and two guests met at the Second Avenue home of Mrs. Bryce Leek for a Bunco night celebrating a member’s birthday. Prizes were awarded to several members. treats included salad, beans, rolls, cake, jello and coffee. Mrs. Hemple will host the April 7 meeting. additional social notes on the page reference a Marine Band update and a new ensemble at the Gold Roof.
A stream of local residents and visiting relatives travel between Poughkeepsie and Erie. The report notes Mrs. Emory North and daughter Mrs. Herman Yost visiting in Erie, trips by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Castor returning from Tucson, plus other residents heading to Buffalo and Chicago area for visits and business.
A son to Mr and Mrs Robert J Parkhurst of 1013 West South Street Erie born at Frampton Hospital Saturday April 3. Mrs Parkhurst is Elizabeth Birhard formerly of Warren. A son born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs L By Barnes of Union City. Mrs Barnes is Mildred Chamberlin.
Kiwanis members heard J Paul Pizor speak about Army Day and his World War II service with the U S Army. He described Chinese troops training with U S equipment in Ramgarh and a 60 mile march to Myitkyina, then shared humorous incidents and views on China’s future. Group singing followed and transferred gavel duties to Sharon club on April 20.
Miss Esther Long is honored at a home shower hosted by Mrs Agnes Long and Mrs Larry Long at 588 East Main street. Attendees enjoyed parlor games and refreshments as the sister of the groom is announced to marry Richard Stekler of Spring Creek on Sunday April 1.
Thirty members and a visiting Rotarian Mae Barrett attended the Gorey Rotary Club meeting in the Hotel Corry. Stark Johnston of the Penny vania Electric Company described the training school for men in the district at Union City and outlined ground work, climbing instructions, line working, and instructional movies shown to students.
Miss Lucy Sventek, who will wed Frank Kubich on May 1, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Mery Sventek and sister-in-law Mrs. Andrew Svenitek. About 60 relatives attended from Metropolis, Detroit, and Union City. Guests enjoyed a lunch, gifts, and social time.
Nigh and family prepare to move to Tucson as the Quilting Club meets at her East Congress home for a 90 o'clock tureen dinner with spring flowers. Members present a farewell gift and note the next gathering on April 27 hosted by Mrs William Gypll in Erie.
Roy Buell and Mrs. William Marsh announce the marriage of Audrey Franchina Buell to Sebastian Pranehint. The double ceremony was performed by Rev J Leon Maneval on April 1 at 7:90 p.m. in Beaver Dam parsonage. The bride wore navy blue.
The bride wore a street length dress with matching net and a corsage of white rosebuds. Her only jewelry was a two carat piece given by Ereom. Mrs Autumn Aldrich sister of the bride acted as maid of honor in a black street length dress with gardenia corsage. Pred Weaver of North East was best man. The newlyweds reside at Ry D Cory and Ms Franching works for the City Gab Company.
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