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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Frank Spitman of Daytona Beach Florida announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ann Mowgard to Harry Charles Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Harry D Nelson of R D 1 Columbus Ohio.
At the Corry Rotary Club meeting George Sample, CAIDC president, reported on industrial development progress. Dowell Inc. moved into the old Corry Brickyard site on West Main with about 20 local jobs serving oil drilling needs in Erie, Warren, and Crawford counties. CAIDC now earns 2500 yearly from plant rentals aided by a community $108,000 contribution.
The Comramily Church in Columbus was decorated for the holiday season by Mrs Warlo Morris and filled to capacity for the Columbus PTA Christmas program. About 200 attendees enjoyed the event opened by Rev Walter J Thoms with remarks by PTA president Mrs Lowell Fargo. Children from Dean School gave recitations and the Junior Choir directed by Miss Elaine Wester sang, with organist Miss Jean Carlson. Congregational carols accompanied by Mrs Albert Sanbour g at the organ followed, enhanced by lighting by Gene Hasbrouck. Refreshments were served in social rooms by Mrs Michael Sekerak and committee of fourth grade mothers. Next meeting set for January 4.
Harold Maynard served as master of ceremonies for last night’s Union City Area High School talent gallery show staged for the Union City Kidettes. Performers included Corryiles Terri Tim Travall Al Cox and the Triesters. A housewarming in Columbus for Mr and Mrs Mark Sayko drew about 30 guests.
Mrs William Reehl sought a Bridgewater borough council seat in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania. In official results she finished fourth of four nominees with 186 votes while rival Robert Murphy Republican had 185. One absentee and one military vote gave Murphy the victory.
The Golden Age Club hosted its annual holiday event with ninety members and guests including Ms. Hall and Mrs. Eva and Mrs. Mabel Brown. Rev. Walter J. Thoms led devotions and Christmas readings, Sterling Wees conducted carols, eight women performed a kitchen band, and a gift exchange entertained attendees. A hobby show committee was named: Fern Gilson, Charles Amy, Mary Beagle, Ross Mead, Ralph Glenn, and EB Bush. Next meeting set for January 14.
At the Masonic Temple on North Center Street the Cowy mpus soya anc Chapter No. 200 installed new officers for the coming year. William H. Johnson became most excellent high priest Rexford G. Webb was king Harry H. Hickle scribe Wallace M. Young treasurer Peter L. Swanson secretary Richard H Rossbacher Robert E. Brown and Tracy W Whitehead trustees Arden L Proper named representative in Grand Chap.
A stork shower honoring Mrs. Robert Snapp of R. D. 3 Spar tansburg was given Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Joseph McIntyre R. D. 4 with Mrs. Charles Snapp as co hostess. Fifteen guests attended from Westfield Evie Spartansburg Centerville and Corry. They presented Mrs. Snapp with an array of lovely gifts and appropriate games were played.
Members and guests of the Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge group enjoyed a four table Howell session at the YMCA yesterday. The average score was 42 percent with winners including Mrs. T H Treat and Mrs. Arthur Treat of Union City at 50 percent, Mrs. Morgan Ber gy and John Blatt at 49 percent, and G Mallory plus Mrs. P Shaw of Titusville at 47 percent. The next game is set for January 7 with reservations by Mrs. Veo Lindsey.
The Sunday School Class of First Methodis Church held a Christmas party at Mrs. Hubert Vaughn’s North Center street home. Twenty three members attended as Mrs. C A Johnson gave devotions and read Christmas stories and poems. Mrs. Arthur Barton led a brief session. gifts were exchanged under a decorated tree and desserts were served by several hostesses.
Mrs Willard Carter hosted a party for her daughter Kathy at West Church Street. Fourteen friends joined in games and contests with awards to Mary White Vicki Stanbro and Tommy Sherwood. Decorations followed a Christmas theme and gifts were given.
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