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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1952
Page
5
A birthday party held last evening feted Miss Charlotte Shields daughter of Mr and Mrs Wendall Bhlells at 412 Concord street. Eight friends attended and presented remembrances for her 17th birthday. Recordings were enjoyed and refreshments included birthday cake ice cream and Kool Aid. Miss Betty Ann Shields home from Erie attended from out of town.
Gord Bensink served as worthy master as 35 members met at the Town Hall for Columbus Grange No. 873. Reports covered piloting for the Town Hall project, with activity on Saturdays. Announced plans include a Masters meeting in Youngaville on September 4 and Youth Grange trip to Scancin om Ruwlish 2 with social events and a roast scheduled for Augtal 2.
Miss Marilyn Lee Turner daughter of Theodore Turner Findley Dake became the bride of Walter E Edmunds son of George and Mrs Edmunds at 2 pm Saturday August 2 at Sherman Community Church. Rev G T Wright officiated with attendants Miss Marilyn Larson attesting as maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Blaine Nosbiset and Miss Patricia Hedstrom. Barbara Crane was flower girl and Nell Turner accompanied the groom. The bride wore nylon marquisette lace gown with off shoulder yoke and lace sleeves. The reception followed in the church parlors. The couple will reside at 105 Kipp Street Sherman after a wedding trip through Canada and the Thousand Islands. Numerous relatives and neighbors attended or visited nearby during the weekend.
Hays Sehon community picnic gathered more than ten at Ernest Chelton’s Chelton Farm on R D. A business meeting named Lyle Blakeslee president Carl Chelton vice president Mrs Howard Blakeslee secretary treasurer. Games singing and recreations filled the afternoon with out of town guests Andrew Miller Warren Mrs Thigh Burns Union City and Mr and Mrs Harold Higgins Lincolnville attending.
Mrs. Leon Morton and Mrs. Ke yerne Proctor hosted a Saturday night silver wedding party for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bayle at their home near Culling. The couple celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary with six children and four grandchildren in attendance. Gifts included a china service for 12. Attending were Chaney Powers and Richard Garfield of Clymer and Clair Peck of Phillipsville.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Merry of R D 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Louise to Myron L Sorenson son of Mr and Mrs Hey Sorenson of Clatenton The couple attended local schools and plan an early fall wedding at the GE plant location in Geie.
A son was born August 10 to Mr and Mrs Ralph M DeGratl in Buffalo. He is the great grandson of Mrs James Mackres of Franklin Street, linking the families across generations.
Last evening the Good Friends Club gathered at Mead Park for games and prizes. Guests included Mes Ars Ahly Fitch and Mrs. Oliver Brown, then moved to Mrs. Walter Piet’s home for atimely cake. Winners were Mes itch and Mrs. George Woot, with a birthday cake celebrating five anniversaries.
Nelson Thompson of Maple Products spoke at a Kiwanis gathering, detailing manufacturing and industry insights. The event featured A. Lynn Ace leading the program with Rice assisting, amid notes on regional industry topics and club activities.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams of Clymer were honored at a Sunday afternoon and evening anniversary party. Guests from Wattsburg Cory Spilaw Creek Findley Lake Cleveland and North East attended. Floral decorations featured red roses and gladioli with refreshments including cake and coffee served.
Yesterday morning at the summer home of Mrs. Philip Zateneck near Canadohta Lake, a breakfast bridge session was enjoyed followed by luncheon. Awards went to Mrs. W. Bracken and Mrs. Harmon. guests included Sarah Zulzniek and Mrs. Louis Jackson. Next meeting set for August 25th.
Mrs. Robert Shamp was honored at a Saturday evening shower hosted by her father Mrs. Gerald Crowell of R. D. 1. Guests included fine girls for the new baby. Refreshments were served late in the event.
The Jukes family reunion took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Marlyn Dukes in Columbus with two members absent. Dinner was served at 2 o'clock followed by a brief business meeting and the installation of new officers. The group planned a future reunion in Canada. The piece also notes Drums in Berlin visiting Aylift Memorial Day honoring American and British sailors who died in the war.
In Rotterdam bound, Cpl Kurt Carlgen of the Netherlands reports he suffered a broken collarbone in a motorcycle accident near Flensburg Germany. He was taken to hospital with a plaster cast after skidding and turning over. He had left Copenhagen by motorcycle and arrived safely by train to rejoin his ship.
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