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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1956

Page

5

Marital union and wedding in Corry among local families

Miss Shirley May Long and Guy R. Davis wed at Corry EUB Church in a summer ceremony officiated by Rev Warris. The bride wore white lace and tulle, carried white flowers, and the couple left for a weeklong trip to New York City. Guests traveled from Spartansburg, Center town, Warren, and nearby towns. reception followed at the church parlor for 200. The bride works at Western Union. the groom is a WOTR radio announcer. They will reside at 124 Wright Street after their trip.

Shirley May Long Guy R. Davis Corry Eub Church Corey Exangélical United Hildren Church Aras Shirley MC Tong Pir Hoberta Nunburg Mid Cay Fobrik Davis William Third Avenue TH Ray Warris Ure Cremony Theodora Vanderhoff Theodore Vanderhoff Jr Ioner Elmer Feonkenfivte Flower Gin Sawyer John Wellenhoffer Davis Edward Giaconin David Hubertz Jed Frank Bayle Howard Dingfelder Howard Vander Hoff Howard Vanderhoof Mildred Davis Gordon Bigelow Earl Vanderhoof Spartansburg Centerville Warren Russell Tittsville Erie Corry Elgin East Branch Columbus New York City Wright Street Spartansburg Consolidated School Western Union U. S. Army WOTR

Kitchen Shower Fetes Miss Twila McClelland ahead of August Wedding

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wallace in Cutting Friday evening Mrs. Wallace hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Twila McClelland of Wattsburg, to be married August 2 to Carl L. Marsh at the First Baptist Church in Corry. Seventeen relatives attended as games were played. prizes went to Sylvia Thompson, Mrs. Carl Marsh and Mrs. Gordon Shampoe. Gifts included many kitchen items arranged on a parasol-decorated table. favors were yellow parasols and mint clips. Refreshments of wafers, ice box cake and coffee were served by Mrs. Wallace with help from Mrs. Shampoe and Mrs. Joseph Braun. out-of-town guests included Mrs. Floyd McClelland and Nancy, plus several relatives of Wattsburg and Findley localities.

Twila McClelland Arthur Wallace South Dayton Sylvia Thompson Carl Marsh Gordon’ Shampoe Wallace Shampoe Joseph Braun Floyd McClerland Nancy Charles McClelland Calvin Kimmy Wattsburg Clifton Cooper Findley Lake Mes.Thompson Braun

Unclear Engaged Corry Serviceman Plans Wedding

Fragmented OCR reveals an engagement notice involving Aly and Mrrank Galeries Br of Patkerkon Helatita. The text references Meadow Valley Hospital and a Fort Polk related injury, with a wedding mentioned for December 1st at a church in Boyyeh Pulley, but details are garbled and uncertain.

Corry Maried Aly Mrrank Galeries Br Patkerkon New Brighton Mi ‘Thomas Fort Polk Loutslyi Jtac Mophettint Chiron Tin Boyyeh Pulley

Linen Shower Honors Miss Shirley Damon

A linen shower at the home of Mrs Sibby Wright honored Miss Shirley Damon with sixteen attendees. Friends admired games and awards went to Mrs Talbb White of Mayville, Mrs Vincent Fiensink, and Mike Carl Wiser. Refreshments included ring, coffee, and Kool-Aid.

Apo de Fenreems Elcoror Wallage Shirley Wad Sibby Wright Lxteen Talbb White Mayville Vinentit Fiensink Mike Carl Wiser Eulyibre Miss Damon

Birthday Party for Orville Huff 13

A birthday party was held for Orville Huff, 13, at Hersn GAN Whisas. Guests included Laury Mickey Cli Fehodus and Rabin with Evadydla, plus Vitalis Rhodes. The event featured a cake, party games, and gifts from friends who attended with younger siblings and neighbors in attendance.

Orville Huff Birthiday Pan Selesibe Aude Andere Laury Banery ci Fon Rabin Evadydla Hepmauihter Shirtey Vitalis Rhodes Eake Tee

Unclear OCR: Local Names Mentioned in Hospital Notice

Fragmentary text appears as a hospital notice or society notice with multiple garbled names and places. Readable items reference Washington Street and a hospital, but key names, dates, and actions are obscured, leaving uncertain details about the event or individuals involved.

Bill Consolidation Offer Promises Monthly Payment Relief

Local ad from Beneficial Finance Co offers a bill consolidation service to ease monthly expenses. Sit-down assessment tailors cash loans to fit income, reducing payments and leaving more money each payday. Contact Corry at 28279 for details.

Corry Beneficial Finance Co North Center Street Fim Youte Agridte

Family Party Honors Frank P. Litz 82

Local relatives gathered at West South Street Tuesday for a surprise birthday party honoring Frank P. Lite for his 82nd birthday. About 20 attendees brought gifts and cards while cake ice cream and drinks were served at his home.

Frank P. Litz Rink P Lite West South Street Mr. Lite

Wiener Roast Ended Night For Epsilon Phi Sorority

Members of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Wiener roast at the John Mooney cottage Findley Lake Saturday evening. Fifteen persons attended with Mrs Joseph Mooney in charge as hostess. The evening included cards and social time with guests and husbands present.

Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi John Mooney Findley Lake Joseph Mooney

Hayes Reunion At Chelton Farm 1957 Officers Elected

The 19th Hayes School and community picnic was held Saturday at Chelton Farm on Ridge Road, with about 75 attendees and nine picnics served at one o'clock. A business meeting elected Lawrence Ware as president, Howard Blakeslee as vice president, and Leah Blakeslee as secretary-treasurer for 1957. a program featured group singing, prayers, recitations, and musical selections by local performers. Committees were appointed for next year and afternoon games and ice cream followed.

Hayes Chelton Farm Hayes School Ridge Toad Howard Blakeslee Layrence Ware Leah Blakeslee America W. J. Finnicum Glidys Chelton Gordon Fralick Edward Blakeslee Beth Lenore Blakeslee Lura Charles ‘Wade Loren Marietta Blakeslee Iyer Philip Wade Lawrence Wade Rupert Morris Guy Fralick Frank Culver W. J. Finni~ Cum Spots — Ladd Lewis Colette—Boutwell Lori Blakeslee Vernon Gulver

Mrs B E St Clair Hosts Stork Party for Mrs Gates

Mrs B E St Clair of R D 1 entertained Saturday evening in honor of Mrs Merle Gates of Erie. Relatives attended and presented several baby gifts. Late in the evening guests enjoyed Jello, homemade cookies, tea and coffee. Luncheon table featured summer flowers, candies, pink and yellow baby napkins, and mint baskets as place favors.

B. E. St. Clair B. ES Clair R. D Merle Gates Erie

Mayes Reigns in Central Counties Golf Championship

Bellefonte Pa Jim Mayes Philipshire won the 30th Central Counties Golf Tournament with a 2 up victory over Dr Kenneth England of Altoona. Mayes defeated Dick Olson in the morning round to claim the title and succeed Olson as champion.

Mayes Bellefonte Jim Mayes Philipshire Kenneth England Altoona Dick Olson Clearfield Olson Dr. England

Truman voices faith in Democratic unity and Harriman support

President Truman said the South will not bolt the Democratic party and that the civil rights plank will win broad support. He dismissed Mrs Roosevelt's convention deadlock idea and endorsed Gov Averell Harriman, while Mrs Roosevelt backs Adlai Stevenson. He declined to forecast the ballot.

Pews Ee Peelent Truitman Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Stuart Symington Missouri Averell Harriman Roosevelt Adini Stevenson Harriman New York

Truman Favored Democratic Unity and VP Talks

President Truman said he would back the Democratic ticket chosen by the party and would campaign as directed by the national committee. He emphasized his aim to elect a Democrat, criticized Republican rule, and noted a long list of people to see while avoiding Sen. Symington. He did not speculate on Harriman or Symington as a ticket.

Truman Stevenson National Committee Harriman Syd Symington Sen. Symington

Knowland Meets Ike with Nixon in Reagan Era Voice

California senator Knowland talked politics with President Eisenhower and predicted that Vice President Nixon will be Eisenhower’s running mate again. He declined detail, saying the discussion covered political situation foreign affairs and legislation, and he forecast a substantial Eisenhower-Nixon re election in November.

Ses Ooce Tnt Bbs Knowland Eisenhower Nixon California Congress

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