Society and Events Bartha McMiIenagL Report
Society and events notes from the society editor cover social gatherings, engagements, and community happenings with brief items about notable locals and upcoming functions.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1969
Page
5
Society and events notes from the society editor cover social gatherings, engagements, and community happenings with brief items about notable locals and upcoming functions.
Grange sponsors an electric program featuring Lon Ve Am dedola and Mrs Arlene Grace. Mrs John Decker chairs the Women’s Activities committee and is pictured with Miss Nokes.
Walter Pobegen a Corry Area high schooler from Ferlach Austria spoke at the WSCS event at First United Methodist Church. The program included nature slides of Austria and city life plus a district meeting notice, new officer slate, committees, and a spring banquet plan.
Mrs Merrill Lillie entertained at her East Church street home yesterday afternoon for 13 members. A Bible study was led by Mrs Harold Patterson followed by salad refreshments. The May 9 banquet and spring rummage sale were announced. Mrs William Leaby will host the May 21 meeting at East Frederick street.
Members and guests of the Corry Bridge Association enjoyed a seven table Mitchell session at the Hotel Corry last evening. The average was 84 with North South winners Mrs. Morgan Beverly and Ted Dodds at 120, and Mrs. T. H. Treat of Union City and Robert Larsen of Jamestown at 102. West East winners were Mrs. Bridges Rainesale and Mrs. Veo Lindsey at 102, Mrs. Frank Graft and Mrs. Robert Tunnell at 98, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hansen of Union City at 98. An ensuing men’s and women’s game will be held at 6 p.m. at the Hotel Corry with Mrs. Edward Thompson taking reservations.
Rita Hurlbert was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Veronica and Jeannette Hurlbert with guests including Miss Susan Michaelson of Erie and Mrs. Dorothy Mongera of Wattaburg. Attendees from Spartansburg and Cambridge contributed gifts and good wishes.
Leslie and Agnes Upperman of Spring Street were honored at an open house in Columbus Community Building for their 25th wedding anniversary. Hosted by children and relatives, the event featured a money tree and an anniversary cake with pink and silver decor. Guests traveled from Jamestown North East Pittafield Russell Clymer North Clymer and Corry.
Jack Chapin was elected president and Jan Sample elected vice president of the Junior High Student Council at Corry Area High School this week. They stand with outgoing president Dennis Scalise and outgoing vice president Cynthia Loveland, with advisor William Matthews guiding the group.
An open house and reception for Mr. and Mrs. John Willis on their 25th wedding anniversary will be held in the Colonial Room at the Moose Lodge from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Relatives and friends are invited, hosted by their children and several Willis relatives. Nearby items note civic events, honors, and community notices including university awards, club activities, and a Girl Scouts volunteer context.
Mrs. D David Stultz of Concord Street was honored at a stork shower Saturday evening at the McCray Community House. The event, hosted by Mrs Samsautz and Mrs Robert Mulvin of Rocky Grove, Pa, drew 35 guests, featured prize games and a door prize won by Mrs Willard McCray.
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