City Beautification Committee Discusses 1970 Corry Program
The Corry Chamber of Commerce’s City Beautification Committee met to plan a 1970 beautification program, review past efforts, and address problem areas. Members R J Ohrn Edward Zarger Lyle Hotchkiss Frank Grice Edward Crapser and Horton Davis urged citizens to clean up winter debris and endorsed the Retail Division’s Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up campaign for May. The panel will review Corry’s four wards in early May and report on remedial actions, urging pride in community appearance.
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Corry
Birdie Tells CSU and Local Social Notes
Sgt. Jeff W. Taylor arrives home after four years in the Air Force, earning the Air Force Commendation Medal in Vietnam with service also in Japan and Okinawa. Mrs. Wendell Gage and family head to New York City and Salzburg, Austria to visit relatives. A week of club events, social programs, and community meetings fills Corry listings including golf party planning at Corry Country Club, hospital auxiliary conferences, electric program at Venture Inn, WCTU meetings, Exceptional Children council, Rainbow Girls fashion show, and a Senior Tri-Hi-Y chili dinner fundraiser for the Stanford Hose Memorial Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff W. Taylor
Carl
Marge) Taylor
Hillcrest Drive
United States Air Force
Jeff
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Japan
Okinawa
Wendell
Maria) Gage
East South Street
New York City
Maria
Salzburg
Austria
Herbert
Kathie) Neubauer
YMCA
Stanford Hose Memorial Fund
Candy Eastman
Charmaine Gates
Kathy Shumski
Beckie Kane
Mrs R Garfield Entertains Circle at YMCA
The Corry Area Golden Age Club met Tuesday at the YMCA with 40 members present. Rev Richard Hirst led as chaplain and Mrs Oscar Johnson accompanied singing. Paul Porter presided as president and a State Federation letter urged attendance at the Harrisburg convention May 21 22. Mr Porter read two poems. Next meeting April 28 will feature Hiroshi Ikawa a Corry Area High School foreign exchange student from Gifu Japan as guest speaker. refreshments were served by E E Bush and committee Harriet Amy Julia Decker Agnes Johnson Hannah Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Area
YMCA
Richard Hirst
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Oscar Johnson
Paul Porter
State Federation of Retired Persons Club
Harrisburg
Porter
Hiroshi Ikawa
Corry Area High School
Gifu
Japan
E. E. Bush
Harriet Amy
Julia Decker
Agnes Johnson
Hannah Murphy
Bridal Event Fetes Miss Caster at Calvin Circle
The Calvin Circle of the First United Presbyterian Church met Monday evening at Mrs. Robert Garfield's home with 17 members. Mrs. Wank led prayer for the Least Coin. Adele McCray reported on the national mission program. Mrs. Vanderhoff read "Selfishness Worries Us All." Neva Parker spoke on "Try Planting First." Mrs. Sharer introduced Mrs. Corbin who gave an engaging Bible study. Salad refreshments were served by the hostess and aides. Next meeting is May 11 at Mr. Ross Fehlman's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caster
Calvin
First United Presbyterian Church
Robert Garfield
Robert Wank
Adele McCray
National Mission
Ralph Vanderhoff
Neva Parker
Elmer Sharer
Percy Corbin
Glenn Middleton
Alfred Morrison
Ross Fehlman
Golden Age Club Hosts Bridal Shower at YMCA
A bridal shower for Miss Christine Casler was held at the Elks Lodge on Sunday. She will wed Gordon Bigelow Jr. April 25 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Hostesses were Mrs. David Bennett Mrs. Robert Casler and Miss Chris Macko. Games were played with prizes won by Mrs. Richard Bailey Miss Tammy Bailey and Mrs. Merle Ottaway. The yellow blue and green wedding colors appeared in spring basket favors and a yellow daisy centerpiece. Thirty four guests attended and gave Miss Casler many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Casler
The
Elks Lodge
Casler
Gordon Bigelow Jr
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
David Bennett
Robert Casler
Chris Macko
Richard Bailey
Tammy Bailey
Merle Ottaway
Caster
David
Judi) Triscuit
Moose Lodge
John Potocki
Merle Triscuit
Donald Mitchell
Victor Fronchek
Ronald Triscuit
David Lindstrom
Harold Scholton
Leo Howlett
Bloyd Gates
Jayne Pedensky
Walter Gronostar
LeRoy Hoyt
Thomas Potocki
Walter Wotus
Edmond Potocki
Raymond Huffman
Everett Webb
Robert Potocki
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Norman Wade at East Main Street
A stork shower for Mrs. Norman Wade of 538 East Main Street was held Sunday afternoon from 2 to o'clock at Miss Eileen Dunbar's home. Cohostess was Mrs. Douglas Steuart. Prizes went to Mrs. Beatrice Dunbar Mrs. Harry Hotchkiss Mrs. Elton Baccus and Mrs. Perry Parker. Attendees included several local and Erie guests. Salad and desserts were served as Wade received gifts.
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Svi
Sys
Sherry) Wade
East Main Street
Eileen Dunbar
Douglas Steuart
Beatrice Dunbar
Harry Hotchkiss
Elton Baccus
Perry Parker
William Linski
Larry Campbell
James Davison
Barry Bugbee
Va Lou McCray
Kim McCray
Erie
Dunbar
Merle Wade
Peter Gonzales
Brenda Little
Wade
Bridge Tournament Continues Here at Venture Inn
The Second day of the Seven Cities Sixth Annual Sectional Bridge Tournament saw Sharon beat Corry in a 32-board Knockout Team Championship by 11 points after leading by 19 at halftime. Corry’s team included T. H. Treat and Veo Lindsey among others. Sharon’s winners were Clifford Horstman and F C Stauffer with spouses. The Women’s Pair Championship went to Jody Wig and Doris Prewatt of Titusville. Masters and Non Masters sections followed with multiple standings and prizes. The Open Pairs Championship will occur this afternoon and evening with qualifying rounds and a final tonight. Barbara Ritter of Unit 225 noted spectators are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Sharon
Venture Inn
Seven Cities
Clifford Horstman
F.C. Stauffer
T. H. Treat
R. H. Larsen
Morgan Beverly
Ted Dodds
Veo Lindsey
Jody Wig
Doris Prewatt
Titusville
Franklin
G.enyart
C. Larsen
Allen Wickerham
Harold Camp
Sharpsville
Pat Lee
Rita Hommel
Sylvania
Ohio
Evelyn Hazen
Pat Schultz
Arthur Hansen
Union City
C.B. Creel
Warren
Nick Tomassoni
Dwight Turner
Walter Caswell
Roy Parker
Greenville
Gay Jordan
Barbara Ritter
Northwestern Pennsylvania Unit 225
District VIII Garden Club Meeting at Venture Inn
The annual District VIII meeting of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania was held here on a Wednesday with hundreds of members and guests attending at Venture Inn.
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The
Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania
Venture Inn
Tuesday Bridge Club Is Held At YMCA in Five Table Howell
The Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met at the YMCA for a five table Howell with an average score around 4. Winners included Mrs. Arthur Hansen and Mrs. T H Treat at 62, Mrs. John Pierce and Mrs. Lloyd Stowe at 614, Mrs. Mark Coyle and Mrs. Frank Ferry at 59, and Mrs. Jack Osman with Mrs. Eugene Shenefiel at 58. A tie at 56% linked Mrs. Veo Lindsey and Mrs. Rosalie Williams of Titusville with Mrs. Helen King and Mrs. Hazel Shaw of Tidioute. Lloyd Stowe taking reservations for next week.
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YMCA
Howell
Arthur Hansen
Union City
T.H. Treat
John Pierce
Lloyd Stowe
Mark Coyle
Frank Ferry
Jack Osman
Eugene Shenefiel
Veo Lindsey
Rosalie Williams
Titusville
Helen King
Hazel
Concord 4-H Holds Meeting at Community House
The Concord 4-H Club held an organizational session with Dennis Wade presiding. Officers elected were Pam Plick president Joy Blakeslee vice president Renee Flick secretary and treasurer Abbie Hammond and Linda Braswell song leaders Karen Smith Sharon Ross and Mike McCray game leaders. Donna Braswell reported as delegate to Capital Days in Harrisburg. Members planned a May 9 youth parade and chose projects for the coming year. New officers were installed after a luncheon and guest speaker Christine Heineman demonstrated gourmet table settings and recipes.
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Concord
Concord Community House
Dennis Wade
Pam Plick
Joy Blakeslee
Renee Flick
Abbie Hammond
Linda Braswell
Karen Smith
Sharon Ross
Mike McCray
Donna Braswell
Joseph McCray
Harrisburg
Lavern DeVore
Sugar Grove
Sam
Leaworthy
Christine Heineman
Heineman
Seaboard
Jee Flower Show
New York
Ity
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New Jersey
Corry
Hill and Dale Garden Club
Historical Group Holds Session in Emanuel Church
Twenty seven members of the Garry Area Historical Society met in the undercroft of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Tuesday evening. President K S Durham led the session and showed pictures from old newspapers. The Olds family was highlighted. refreshments were served. next meeting set for May 12 with location to be announced.
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Garry Area
Gertrude Grover
Aid Pays Tribute To Mrs. Follett
A memorial tribute to Mary Matie Follett, longtime member of 65 years, was written and read by Mrs. Arthur Morris at an afternoon Aid meeting held at Mrs. Carl Lindberg's home. The note lauds Follett's friendly smile and outlook, with a request to send a copy to her family. Devotions were led by Mrs. By Halfast, and plans for Mother’s Day readings and future entertainment were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Hill Lawes
Carl Lindberg
Mary
Matie) Follett
Arthur Morris
Bya Halfast
Glenn Davis
Lindberg
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Society Editor
Birdie
CSU
Corry Country Club
Robert Schilling
William Keppel
Marvin McHale
Holland Morgan
John Rossbacher
Charles Webster
William Mack
Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary
Gerald Pless
St. Vincent Hospital Auxiliary
Nellie Kirch
Barbara S. Gier
Penelec
Barbara
Penn State
Bob Church
IGA Foodliner
Bunny Hagger
Belle Mulvin
T.R. Sorenson
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
WCTU
Corry Council For
VFW
Harold Messenger
Florian Florek
Edinboro
James McKrell
Zimmer Manufacturing Company
Warsaw
Ind
Corry Memorial Hospital
Pat Ohrn
Albert Fox
Elof Dahl
Amelia Dodd
Betty Cone
Mrs. R. Garfield
Golden Age Club
Richard Levick
G.G. Welch Jr
Robert Hadley
W.A. Noll
James McElree
Liddy Parr
Roy Fox
Pittsburgh
Faye Gadsby
Lower Burrell
T.H. Way, Jr
New Kensington
Norma Mallory
Pleasantville
Pat Shaw
Oakmont
David Sargent
Paul Dopfeld
H. Bartholme
Mary Dabrowski
Oil City
B. Kindred
Norma Ball
Lew Doolittle
James McKay
Lett
Edward Zarger
Joseph Kenworthy
Richard Christie
Journal
Mct
Vucnael
District Garden Club
Corry Bridge Association
Corry Motor Inn
Robert Larsen
Jamestown
T.H. ‘Treat
Charles Miller
Melvin Cobbett
W.B. Dodds
North East
D. Triscuit
Cape Town
South Africa
Kruger National Parks Board
Dirk
Gase Rangers
Olifants
Aid
Mrs. M. Follett
F.d.ec
Marine
Norn Een
North Center St
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