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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1946
Page
6
Corry Grange No 55 and their families met at Mead Park yesterday afternoon for a family picnic. A bountiful luncheon was served, followed by ice cream and cake. Master William P. Akam led as general chairman and the gathering replaced tonight's meeting.
The Older-Young Baptist group met last night with President Mrs Gerda Messin presiding. Bareans was chosen to lead the group in a new Bible study course starting soon. Ralph Ciroll led games and refreshments were served. The September meeting is set for September 20 at Whiteman Street in Mayville.
Miss Beverley Jeanne Stowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolland Stowe of 312 Essex street and Clyde Watson son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson of Homestead Park married at the Methodist Church in a noon ceremony performed by Rev P A Galbreath. The bride wore a white suit and white rosebud corsage. maid of honor Miss Janet Stowe wore beige gabardine. Best man was Thomas Watson Jr. A reception for eighty followed at the Hotel Corry. The couple will reside at 812 Essex street. Both are Erie area natives with her a Corry High School graduate and him a General Electric employee planning to attend Duquesne University. Many out of town relatives attended and other local residents were noted in the write up.
Duplicate bridge drew a small crowd last evening with twenty participants. Fifteen boards were played using the Mitchell system. H. J. Davis and Paul Burkhardt tied for high North and South with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Boag. Mrs. H. L. Rowe and Mrs. C. W. Jones were second. Top East and West went to Miss Shirley Larson and Miss Katherine Bright, Mrs. W. W. Hantinone and Miss Nancy Hammond, and Mrs. M. F. Coyle and Miss Harriett Colegrove. Davis and Burkhardt took reservations for next week, to be made before Thursday noon.
The Model Dairy Co employees and their families, totaling 44, spent a pleasant outing at Canadohta Lake Friday afternoon and evening. After a tureen picnic supper at six o clock, the park amusements were enjoyed by all.
A family dinner party was hosted at 6 o'clock last evening at the Hotel Corry by Dr Eid Mr N Troy Gillette. Eighteen family members attended to honor Rey and Mrs James Conner, and the group included Bill Berenice Ann and Mary Gill who left this morning for Shepherstown West Virginia.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Morton of 307 West Pleas at Corry Hospital last evening. A son born to Mr and Mrs Roger McIntyre of R D 1 Spring Creek at Corry Hospital early this morning. A son born to Mr and Mrs Raleigh Conant of Wattsboro at Corry Hospital. A daughter Janie born to Mr and Mrs Albert Ohmer of Evie at Hemet Hospital Tuesday. Mrs Ohmer is the farmer Mary Peltsiak of Corry.
The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Church held a pienta supper at Chautauqua Lake with 35 members attending. Officers for next year were elected including president Mrs Mir Jorie Harr and vice president Mrs Mary Dingle. The next meeting is planned for September 20 with details to follow.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Rhynard and First Sergeant Richard Carlton Schlosser wed at St. Thomas Rectory with immediate family present. The ceremony followed a Friday evening service, with reception for twenty five at the Rhynard home and plans for a future Camp Atterbury home after Sgt. Schlosser reports for duty in August.
Mrs John Banks was surprised Friday evening when ten friends visited her at 329 West Smith Street to celebrate her birthday. The social gathering featured assorted sandwiches pickles birthday cake coffee and a purse of money presented to Mrs Banks.
Miss Betty Armitage hosted the final Elgin 4-H Club meeting at her home with county leader Mrs. Rachael Hogan. Hogan spoke on Erie county 4-H roundup procedures as members prepare dresses and skits for display at Wattsbury Park late August.
Thomas Mulhern hosted a family dinner last evening while visiting from Chattanooga Tennessee. Attendees included his daughter Mrs. Helen Doufey and her son Pat, Mrs. J. J. Mulheirn, Mr. and Mrs. Zieh Franz, Miss Mayme Mulheirn, Dr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Hare and their daughter Mary Jane.
Mrs Julia Mae Valet daughter of Carmen Vallotit and Joseph Wojciechowski son of Mir and Mrs Atex Wojciechumwakl were married at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Carl L Heidt celebrated the high mass as relatives and friends attended. The bride wore a marquisette gown with gloves and carried white rose buds with an orchid center. The maid of honor Josephine Valletti wore pastel pink marquisette. Bridesmaids wore blue net gowns with blue veils. Best man was George Ficcardi, ushers Everett Phillips and Melvin Cobbett. A wedding breakfast served to 35 at the Corry Room of the Hotel Corry. reception at the Vallet home. The couple plan a one week honeymoon in New York City and will reside at 418 West Church then West Pleasant Street. The bride is a 1993 Corry Senior High graduate employed at Raymond Mfg. Co. Groom a 1936 Corry High graduate, Army veteran, now in Raymond plant. Attendants included Catherine Raschella and daughters Pauline, Gertrude, Rose Ann. Dora Purpura. John Craker, joining from out of town.
A Friday reception at Elgin Methodist Church honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Roger Welmore. Seventy five guests attended including congregation relatives and friends. A mock wedding ceremony entertained guests and refreshments of salads sandwiches cake and colas were served along with many beautiful gifts for the couple.
Mrs Cortrude Aikens of Columbus was guest of honor when 21 relatives and friends gathered at her son Zen Aikens residence R D J Corty last evening for a surprised birthday party. A social evening featured ice cream birthday cake and coffee. Mrs Aikens received several nice gifts.
Yesterday at noon Rev Joseph R Clair officiated at Immanuel Episcopal Church for the marriage of Clara M Harris of Titnaville and Charles Schultz of this city. Mrs Milared Alfred played bridal selections during the ceremony.
Dr J E Sill marked his 89th birthday Thursday with a small party hosted by his son and daughter-in-law Lynn and Mrs Lynn Sill of Beaver Dam. Attendees included Mrs John Moore and her daughter Nancy Lau. Thursday also marked the third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Robert Sill.
A brief item notes an unusual seasonal trend with an annual fall of six million tires observed in summer. The report highlights weather influence on tire stock and possible implications for distribution and storage.
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