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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1953
Page
5
A mother in Portia Howe Walled in Tokyo pleads for her G1 son held by Communist forces. The Indian command said it would deliver the appeal to the prisoner of war tomorrow.
Plans for the La¢lies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital Christmas ball advance with BAL Stumpy and his eight piece Meadsville orchestra to perform novelty dance selections. The event is at Corry Junior High School gymnasium from 9 40 p m to 1 30 a m with tickets at The Ritz Corry Chapin's Union City and from auxiliary members. Proceeds benefit the local hospital and organizers aim for a standout Show Ball.
Corry Rural Home Extension Group held a Thursday evening meeting at Mrs. Albert Hill's home. Thirteen ladies displayed hobbies including a salt and pepper shaker collection and miniature figurines. They planned a Christmas party at Mrs. Norman Swart's home with a gift exchange.
The annual Christmas party of the Helping Hand Club was held Thursday at the IOOF Hall. A fine dinner was served at noon by the committee led by Mrs. Howard Loveland and others. Tables featured holly and tapers. a social afternoon followed with card games and a gift exchange. January meeting date to be announced.
Mr and Mrs Berle Rigby of Spartansburg announce the engagement of their daughter Audrey to Rev Paul Knight son of Mrs Amanda Lindeman of Alliance Ohio Both Miss Rigby and her fiancé are students at Eastern Nazarene College Wollaston Massachusetts No date has been set for the wedding.
Mrs Richart Thompson Mrs Jo seph Piteavage and Mrs Richard Triskeb entertained at Lottsville East for a stork shower honoring Mrs Basil Pokost and Mrs Norman Faust. Twelve guests attended and awards went to Mrs Lyle Thompson Mrs Faust Mrs Pokosh and Mrs Ted Faust. Hosts offered a salad wafers decorated shower cake and coffee and presented gifts to the honored guests. Tiny candy buggies served as favors.
The Amici Sunday School Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church held its 24th annual banquet at Columbus Community Church attended by 48 members. Mrs. William Armitage Sr led as general chairman and toastmistress, with a program including remarks, solos, a California tale, a quartet, a skit, and photos of past members.
Members of the Steel Age Foremen's Club hosted a wives dinner at the Hotel Corry last evening. The main dining room was decorated in Christmas motif with turkey and shrimp served at six. Bruce Ellsworth acted as toastmaster while club president Howard Hutzelmar spoke briefly. Mack Schuer of Leesburg gave a humorous talk titled Ramblings and Ramblings and a group sang Christmas carols.
A son was born this morning at Corky Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Carlton Stetson of Findley Luke. The birth adds joy to the Stetson household and marks a new arrival for the Findley Luke community.
Mrs. Howard Hammond of R D 1 hosted a Concord Pastry Dabbers 4-H Girls Club Christmas party yesterday from 4 30 to 6 30 pm. The group sang carols and enjoyed cookies fruit jello and punch. Hol iday decorations brightened the serving table as 4 H pins were awarded to 15 girls who completed the course. Mrs Hammond and Mrs Wade received thanks for hosting.
Randy Swanson of Jamestown visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Ton for a week. Mrs Harold Swanson underwent surgery at Jamestown General Hospital on Tuesday. The Spitzer Legters Ton families and Merle Newhouse group were together Thursday evening. Canasta and 00 were played. The Clymer Community Club held a ham dinner served by the Young Ladies Mission Band at Clymer Central School cafeteria. Earl Beckelier, president, presided over the business meeting.
The Ladies Mission Band Circle No 2 met at the parsonage with hostesses Mrs Leo McGann and Mrs Lyle Compton. A Christmas program featured readings and slides while a 25 donation to the leper fund was approved and 28 members attended.
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