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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1950
Page
5
The annual picnic of Db Acehle Wy Thompson Post VEW was held at Sekerak's Grove. It began with breakfast at 8:00 o clock and a ham dinner followed. Chairman Joseph Sarnicki and his committee organized sports and activities for a successful gathering.
Miss Peggy Sue Kugel granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James Cassidy of East Main Street wed John Richard Trippe at St Peter's Cathedral Evie. The Kugel daughter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben G Kugel of Myrtle Street, wore a satin gown with a pink bridal veil and carried a white orchid prayerbook. Attendants wore white marquisette gowns with apple green accents. best man duties handled by Nicholas Miassello and ushers included John Earle, Richard Rogals, Clutles and Henry Kugel. A wedding breakfast and reception at the Pussy Willow followed the ceremony with pink and white decorations. The couple plan a southern trip and will reside at 1087 Terravestreni, Menavnie.
The Ajax Iron Works employees held a Saturday picnic at Mead Park with master of ceremonies Howard Ross. Paul Shick provided hit Billy music while Paul Paeko led active entertainment and performances by the Tillotson quartet. Lindley Butcher directed stunts as many members enjoyed games and social time.
The Concord Community House hosted a State Police program at a Friday evening meeting with about 50 attendees. Officers elected: Robert Gatas president Webb McCray vice president Mrs Merrill Wade treasurer and Miss Florence Culver secretary. An entertainment committee was formed and future helpers named with September 22 set as the next meeting date.
A Sunday family dinner honored H R Briggs, a longtime city resident, at his daughter’s North Center Street home. Thirty three relatives attended with out of town guests including Dr. and Mrs Merion Briges of Camden, Mr and Mrs A G Lyman of Wilkinsburg, Rev and Mrs Arland V Briges of Portsmouth Ohio, and Mr and Mrs AL Cipenter of Nath Warren.
Mr and Mrs T W Whitehead hosted the E P K Club party Saturday evening at their East Pleasant Street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Carter of Huntingdon Ind Mr and Mrs Harold Rauscher of Oil City Willard Cox of Tittaville Mr and Mrs D F Kindquisy of Kenmore and Mr and Mrs Brute Thomas of this. A social evening followed with dessert of ice cream cake and coffee served.
A son was born Saturday morning at Cary Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jobh E Uloyd of 333 West Washington Street. Mrs Uloyd is the former Irma Fullom. The notice also reports a daughter born Saturday evening at McGee Hospital in Pittsburgh to Mr and Mrs Cary Norder, with grandmother Grace Thompson of RB. D. 1 noted as a relative.
The McGray Blakeslee Crowell clan met at McCray Community House on a rainy Saturday with fifty nine in attendance. Elected officers include Welh McCray as president, Cora McGray as vice president, and Adele Mc Gray as secretary. The next meeting is scheduled for Mead Park on the fourth Saturday of August 1962. Attendees included Mrs Opal Wade and Mr and Mrs T Roger McCray among others from Buffalo and Eripaul.
A Scout reunion at Camp Sequoyah Sunday gathered about 73 attendees including district scouts and parents. They toured the ramp site, viewed photos from the Mallynill Scout Jamboree at Valley Mowe Pass, and met Dr. and Mrs. Master, Paul Crowell and family, Warren Ross and son, R. Lawrence Davison and others from the city.
Orn Kavach wedding announced for October seventh with Miss Eleanor Kavitelh. The event to be held Friday evening at Avon Park Florida with hostesses Miss Kavieh and Miss Anna Kavach. A formal dinner for guests featured engraved place cards and a ceremonial cake.
Corry Grange No 55 hosts a picnic next Saturday August 26 at Mead Park with a 1 oclock dinner. Members and friends are asked to bring a picnic basket and table service. the committee will provide coffee and ice cream. Readings by several members and program discussions followed the meal. The next meeting is planned for September 3.
Miss Marjorie Bgner of Ligonier Pennsylvania married Charles Ratnesat, son of Mr and Mrs Ot Rainesae of 15th Park Avenue, in the First Presbyterian Church at Ligonier on Saturday August 19. The ceremony featured summer flowers and a large wedding cake, with Rev. D Alin Masters officiating. Bridesmaids and ushers included Joan Hater and John Po Millet, among others, and the couple plans residence in Elizabethtown after a wedding trip.
The Fralick family reunion held August 2012 at Haxbay Hall Commonsporty House featured a picnic dinner served in the early afternoon. Carl Ghelton and committee led planning. the 1961 officers included President Deil Franck and others. The next reunion is planned for the same venue in August 1951.
President nominates Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith to head central intelligence. Nomination follows Smith selection to succeed Rear Admiral Roscoe H. Ellsworth, as Senate considers the high level post.
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