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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1973
Page
7
Members of the Spanish Club of Corry Area High School under teacher Mrs. Jack Stahl hosted a dinner and program in the school cafeteria. Guests enjoyed Spanish and Mexican dishes including tacos chile Spanish pizza arroz de Espanol and paella, ending with a colorful pinata bursting with candies.
A stork shower at Mrs Robert Granahan’s Erie home celebrated Mrs David Henry. Amy Ann Haner turned six with 20 children, prizes, cake and ice cream. Guests included Mrs James Peterson and Mrs Joseph Henry among others. The event featured a comedy program and gifts for the honoree.
Gerald Walker, home on 30 day leave with parents in Erie before heading to Fort Sill. Woman's Relief Corps members return from Reading after attending Appomattox banquet and presenting badge. Mary Piccirillo, patient at Hamot Medical Center on third floor. Homeowners Association to meet for garage sale donations. Odd Fellows install officers at JOOF Hall with lunch. Girl Scout Troop 156 selects new patrol leaders and presents play. Kiwanis dinner program covers Erie County Waste Authority. Easter bake sale planned by Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge at Route 6 plaza. Corry Area High School prom post prom prizes sought. Household tip uses clothespin to shape gloves while drying.
Members and guests of the Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met at the YMCA for a three table Howell session. The average score was 25 with top pairs led by Mrs. Donald Hall and Mrs. Lloyd Stowe at 28 percent and Mrs. Edward Thompson with Mrs. H. Treat also at 28 percent. Other winners included Mrs. William Midsler Jr. and Mrs. Veo Lindsey at 26 percent. A regular game is planned for next Tuesday at the Y with reservations via Mrs. John Pierce of East Frederick Street.
Mrs. Manley Robbins Sr. presided as Warden's Relief Corps members met at Corry Grange Hall for a tureen dinner. Sixteen members attended. Ill members received cards, and the charter was draped for Mary J. Lane, past national president. Mrs. Leola Willis won a special award. Next meeting is April 19.
Mrs George Gibson hosted 41 Covenant Circle members of First Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon. Mrs William Mitchell led the business session. Plans were made for a coffee hour after next Sunday's service and reminders of the Spring Presbyterial on April 25 Meadville, father and son banquet May 2 and Missionary Tea June 6. Committees were formed and Mrs James Hileman gave devotions. May hostess will be Mrs Walter Rath.
Corry H Club welcomes new member Andy Barr and lists upcoming gatherings. A photography meeting is set for April 17 at 7 30 p.m. at Sylvia Messinger home. Vet science, wildlife, horse, and Easter party plans follow at various hosts including Frank Hornick, Mr and Mrs Richard Hornick, Mary and Sue Szarzanowicz, and John Christopher. The next session is April 25 at Sue Jensen’s Eastman trailer court. Interested persons are invited to join.
United Methodist Women met Monday at the church with Miss Linda Urioste a Guatemala City exchange student from Corry Area High School presenting slides about her country and experiences with the American Field Service. The group discussed plans for April 24 Day Apart at Wesley Woods and awarded the attendance plaque to the Mary Circle.
Harrisburg is distributing the Vietnam Prisoner of War Compensation Act payments to ex POWs. Arthur N. Black, 28, Bethlehem, who went to Vietnam as an airman third class, was sworn in as a second lieutenant after being shot down over North Vietnam in 1965. Governor Shapp presented his check, saying the gesture reflects citizen support for returning veterans. Black plans to stay in the military.
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