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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1958
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text references submarine development and wartime themes. Mentions agents, Bellis, destruction, miles, and a postwar communism context. Appears to sketch a news brief about an occupying or defensive submarine program with unclear details and mixed phrases.
Rev George A Myers performed the candlelit wedding at First Methodist Church Erie at 8 p m for Betty Lou West daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Wells and Richard Lowell Faglen son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Eaglen Sr The organist Miss Barbara Roberts and singer Charles Carrell provided nuptial music The bride wore an all white chiffon gown with pearl crown and bouquet of white Madonna lilies Attendants wore blue chiffon gowns and pearls The reception for 250 guests followed in the church parlors The couple will reside at 200 Maple Avenue after a week long wedding trip through the southern and western states Both graduates and workers in local industry The couple’s return will settle them in Erie Pennsylvania
A daughter was born early today at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Johnson of RD. Terri Marie is the newborn with Anchorage, Auske, Lo Set and Mrs. Pol Chase named as relatives. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Chast of York Street. A son was born early today to Mr. and Mrs. Emory Messinger of Laisville, Ky., former Garry residents. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tay Burrows of Elgin and Mrs. Tiis Mow Singer of Columbus is the paternal grandmother.
Mr and Mrs Simon Geisler of Grant Street Union City announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Mae to David Llewellyn Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis of Elgin. They plan to marry August 16 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Union City at 2:30 p.m. The bride elect is a Union City High School alumna class of 1958 and works at the Sidney Carlbore law office. The prospective groom is a Corry High School 1958 graduate and is stationed at Fort Jackson S C with the U S Army.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church held a family picnic last evening at Mead Park with 80 guests. The event featured a tureen picnic dinner served by the committee headed by Mr and Mrs Justin Butters Mr and Mrs Charles Correll and Mr and Mrs J Earle Bliley. Devotions were led by the Methodist Men's Club with prayer by Paul Meerdink a meditation by Arden Baldwin group singing led by Charles Correll and closing prayer by Rev George A Myer.
Sparling family members gathered at Nichols Lodge Park for the 50th annual reunion with 47 relatives and three guests. Fred Sparling presided over a program of reminiscences, readings, and tributes, followed by a picnic dinner and a business session that elected Fred Spurling as president, Henry Neckers as vice president, Albert Benson as treasurer, and Mrs. Floyd Johnson as secretary. Attendees traveled from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Utica, Cleveland, and several Pennsylvania towns.
The 57th Weidner reunion occurred last Sunday at Mrs. Bertha M. Dorwitt’s Mead Avenue home. Attendees came from Erie, Spartansburg and Corry. Officers were elected: Mrs. Darwin as president secretary and treasurer and Dalton Weidner as vice president. The next reunion is set for Spartanshore on the second Sunday in August 1959.
A farewell party honoring Miss Joan Froehlich for her move to Erie was hosted by Miss Barbara Patterson at her West Washington Street home. Former classmates attended, sharing records, games, and memories while prizes were awarded to Kathy Koestner Ann Fenster Macher and Sharon Zulzneck. Mrs Wave Rieck Mrs Ted Froehlich and Mrs Robert Patterson assisted with serving ice cream cake punch mints and gifts including a certificate.
Mr and Mrs Prank Spoon hosted the second Spoon reunion at Mead Park last Sunday. A 1 40 p.m. dinner followed a business meeting that elected Evelyn Neckers president Donald Ruslink secretary and treasurer Calvin Swarm entertainment. Next hosts will be Mr and Mrs Ruslink and Mr and Mrs Robert Spoon. Oldest relative was Mrs Melton Robbins, 22 months the youngest was Mark Spoon, 2 months. Attendees came from Corry Columbus Union City Elgin Clymer Buffalo Lockport Dewittville Shermit Y Indianapolis.
An open house for Mr and Mrs David Fleming was held Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming of Ohio street. About 125 guests attended to extend congratulations to the newlyweds who wed on July 14. Pink and white decor and floral tapers adorned the tea table as gifts were presented. Mrs Fleming, nee Barbara Krivda of Fayette City Pennsylvania, is a senior at Slippery Rock State Teachers College, while her husband is a junior there. Guests came from Mayville James town Long Island Pindley Lake Evie Union City and Columbus Pennsylvania.
Beatrice Ann Whaley of Belola Road celebrated her ninth birthday with a party attended by about 15 guests. Games ran through the afternoon, winners were Miss Malilda t and Miss Sarah Wilcox, and refreshments included cake ice cream and Kool Aid. Sister Brigitte Whaley aided their mother Mrs B W Whaley. The guest of honor received many gifts.
Miss Phillis Gargent was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by her mother and sister Mrs Ford Sargent and Mrs Lewis White at the Sargent home on York street. Forty guests attended as games awarded prizes to Mrs Everett King and Mrs Theodore Mowers among others. Refreshments included shower cake with imitation wedding bells Jello sandwiches and coffee and each guest received tiny umbrellas and mint filled baskets. The bride elect, to wed August 28 in Chester Oxech, received many gifts from attendees including guests from Mendville Union City Corry and nearby areas.
A surprise birthday party was held for Michael Sonoski, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Sonoski of North Center Street, at a Turkey Dinner in Bacepinton. Approximately twelve honorees enjoyed games and a birthday cake and ice cream. Gifts were presented to the honored guest.
Mrs. George McIntyre was feted at Mead Park by her sons Merle and Morris and daughter Mrs A W Harmon on her adult year birthday. A bountiful lunch of salad beans ham loaf cake and relishes was served to 25 relatives in attendance. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Taylor of Eden NY and William Harmon of Evanston IL.
Miss Shirley Hasbrouck celebrated her 18th birthday Sunday at Chapman Dam. A bountiful picnic lunch followed by swimming and badminton filled the afternoon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Allan Hasbrouck and family, Mr and Mrs Joseph Briskie and family, Mr and Mrs James Briskie and family, Mr and Mrs Gene Hasbrouck and family, and Miss Patrie Kinney.
Members of the Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club will hold their first meeting at the new clubhouse at the foot of Turner Hill tomorrow evening. The gathering, urged for full attendance, starts at 8 o clock to finalize plans for the field day the group will hold this Sunday.
The Corry Mary Mothers Club No. 690 held a family picnic supper at Mead Park with 18 members present. Mrs. Barney Loveland and Mrs. Merrill O. Lite led the gathering, which announced the next meeting at Grange Hall on September 8 at 7:30 p.m. The evening kicked off the fall and winter sessions.
Martin and Farrington reunion was held in Mead Park on Saturday. Dinner served to 54 relatives and guests. Afternoon spent reminiscing. At the business meeting it was voted to retain all officers for the coming year: Russell Martin president, Paul Rigby vice president, and Wana Chushy secretary and treasurer. Table committee chairman is Josephine Rigby. The next reunion will be at Mead Park on August 8, 1959.
Thirty Amici Bible Class members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church gathered at Beay Lake hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Reed. G T Bergman led devotions, Biber Bush chaired a short business meeting, G T Bevenyan conducted singing, with Mr and Mrs Henry Kennedy assisting with the affair.
The United Lutheran Church Women executive board met at Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand's home on Carter Hill road. They discussed the coming year's work and arranged to attend the burning of the Athenda Children's Home mortgage in Meadville and the Lutheran Pittsburgh Synod Meeting for women at Thiel College on August 27 and 28. Refreshments of cookies and coffee were served.
State police investigated a Friday night break-in at Freeaut Drug Store Conneaut Lake netting about $265 in cash and cigarettes. Entry was gained through a basement coal window and up to the first floor. Owner Edward Freeauf closed the shop Friday night and employee Edward Kiefer found the break-in at 6 16 a m Saturday as an inventory of narcotics and stock proceeded.
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