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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1951
Page
5
DETROIT August 28 Over the coming Labor Day weekend about 400 persons will die in traffic accidents. They will die for reasons including carelessness fatigue and failure to yield the right of way. The piece notes motorists underestimate the responsibility of piloting fast moving metal on congested highways.
Twenty one members of the Cory Kiwanis Club heard Mrs. Constance McMillan discuss British socialism at the Phoenix Hotel. She described the Medical Scheme in England, its cost shifts, and delays in care, contrasted with rail service declines, and questioned its longevity while noting probable partial preservation under any future Conservative government.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Manley Moore at Corry Memorial Hospital in 7, D, 4. A daughter was also born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McClellan at Corry Memorial Hospital in IR, D, 1.
The McCray Methodist Church Sunday School held its annual picnic Saturday at Beaver Camp near Wattsburg. Thirty five members attended and after lunch the children performed a games program. Prize winners included Patsy Clark Gladys Sharon Linda Rose Richard Anderegg David Hasbrouck Bq Swarm Luette Jackson Charles Little Connie Root Teresa Clarke and James Jackman. In the late afternoon attendees swam and waded.
A group of about 50 relatives and friends surprised Mr and Mrs James Suitan of Spartansburg R D 3 with a Wiener roast for their shared birthdays in the same week. Guests from Spring Creek Titusville Bist Branch Spartansburg and Corry attended and presented gifts.
Mr and Mrs Marion Whipple 715 East Main Street hosted the Others Bible Class gathering last evening The group planned Hymnal purchases and a collection at the Wattsboro Fair A potluck supper followed the business session The next meeting is scheduled for September 24
Members and families of the Columbus Grange gathered last evening at the Trisket farm for a social event. About sixty attendees enjoyed a corn and wiener roast by the stove, a barn dance followed, with Mrs. Paul Suchar chairing the food committee.
Beardsley to wed Cooklis in First Methodist ceremony. Rosede A Beardsley of Clymer RD 1 and Stella Shoktis daughter of Louis D Patras of Franklin are to reside at 489 South Center Street after a short honeymoon. The couple will be married August 84th with attendants Leoni Patras and Paull Beardsley. Mrs Beardsley is Franklin High School graduate employed by Texas Line. Beardsley is North East High School graduate and a machinist at Ajax Iron Work.
At St Johns Church in Tidioute Josephine Zalko of Torpedo daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Zalko and Joseph Baron of Gur find wee wed. Rev Jacobs officiated before many relatives. Attendants wore white gowns with lace and taffeta. Bride wore white satin and Chantilly lace with orange blossom tiara. Frank Baron best man and ring bearer Anselm A Zalka nephew. Dinner for 38 at Cabin In the Pines. Bride a Youngsville High School graduate employed at Warren New Process. groom a Lander High School graduate and Navy veteran, now at Blackstone Co Trine. They plan to reside in Pittsburgh.
Gerald Crowell of R. D. 4 Union City and Mrs. Roxanna Shamp announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Betty Lou Crowell to Robert Shamp son of Mrs. Roxanna Shamp of Union City. Betty Lou is a 1951 Corry High School graduate and works at the Corry Bakery. Robert Shamp is employed by the Erie Railroad. No wedding date set.
Miss Hose Mary Caccia of Dushore wed Robert Allen Spencer formerly of Towanda in a ceremony at St. Mary’s Church. Father officiated at 11:30 with Ave Maria sung. Bride wore white lace gown with halo veil, orchid in bouquet. Reception and wedding breakfast followed at Green Swan. The couple will reside in Towanda.
Miss Mildred Klasch, soon to wed John Barsa on September 1, was honored at a lawn party and bridal shower at her R. D. home. Hostesses included her sister Mrs Carlyle Coons and Mrs Louis Sprovers with Miss Alice Kimmey Miss Mary Borsa and Mrs Walter Borsa. About 35 guests attended, refreshments were served and she received many gifts from friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs M C Baldwin of Stewart road hosted a Citizens Nations Bank staff barbecue at their Baldwin Farm on Saturday afternoon and evening. The gathering included an annual carnival put on by Jeffrey Baldwin and his friends. The note mentions the first large scale standardization of men s clothing in World War I uniforms.
The Glerum family reunion gathered about 27 relatives Saturday at the Clymer Conservation Club. A tureen dinner preceded a business meeting and social hour. Officers A. G. Retsink and Dorothy Kittelberger were reelected. Attendees came from Rochester, Buffalo, Westfield, Harsfield, Clymer and Curry. The 1962 reunion will be at the same venue on the last Saturday in August.
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