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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1958
Page
5
Social Highlights and Mentor Club gathered at Mrs. Hillstrom’s East Congress home for a 9 Christmas party with a decorated room a large tree and carols by a brass ensemble. Twenty three members and guests enjoyed sandwiches Christmas cookies and coffee.
About 26 employees and families of Buesink Motors Sales Inc. of Corry attended a Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Buesink in Wayne Street. The recreation room was decorated for the season and games and visiting filled the evening. Prizes went to Miss Blanche Loveland Mrs Manfred Williams Mrs Emil Toplovich Mrs Albert Cone and Mrs Kern Sanford. Mrs Buesink served a luncheon of turkey ham salads hot dishes and punch.
Marlene McIntyre of North Center Street performed as soprano soloist in Gettysburg College's 23rd annual Christmas concert in Christ Chapel. The freshman sang Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine and Cradle Song of the Virgin with harp accompaniment during a narration of the Christmas story led by Professor Parker B. Wage.
Alton D. Peterson and Edna Thiessen, former Corry residents, were married by Rev. C. J. Jeans of the Methodist Church in Oneco Florida on December 10. They will reside at the Lynds Trailer Park in Bradenton Florida.
Springfield police report 19 year old John Richard Gilmore paid a 15 dollar fine for stealing nine tires valued at 18 dollars. Officers estimate he sold the tires for 137 dollars, suggesting the crime yielded profit.
The Area Grange met Saturday evening to set plans for a public Christmas party and open house on Saturday December 20. Attendees were asked to contact Mae Goodwill or Rhur Smith, with events starting at 8 o clock including a supper, program, and gift exchanges for a child and an adult. The Grange will provide meat, rolls, coffee, and tea.
Paula Meerdink daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Meerdink of Wright Street was honored with a birthday party Saturday at the home of Miss Joan Neckers Snyder Circle. Guests enjoyed a ham dinner birthday cake and ice cream before adjourning to the YMCA.
Grange No. 55 met last evening in the Grange Hall for its regular meeting and Christmas party with 45 members and friends present. Mrs. Charles Mulligan won the mystery package. The program featured songs and a Christmas speech by Olin Wester and a nine-child Christmas wish. Elaine and Alvin Wester sang Winter Wonderland and Silver Bells, Bertha Warner performed Stars Shine, and seven children presented a skit Seven Days Until Christmas. Judy Darrow accompanied several numbers on the accordion and children performed Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.
The Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Two girls held their annual Christmas party at the Dear-Head Inn with 12 in attendance. Dinner, a gift exchange, and a social hour followed. Attendees included Martha Chapin Julia Ficcardi Mary Gravino Frances Purpura Anna Shields and several Mrs. attendees. Jingle Bells closed the evening as Jell o Christmas cookies hors d oeuvres and coffee were served.
John David Boland was guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club weekly meeting at the Hotel Cory. He served in the Counter Intelligence Corps and shared slides of Paris Venice Heidelberg and London. The club plans a Salvation Army event for children and bell ringing outreach next week.
Harrisburg AP reports Governor George M. Leader appointed Harrington Adams to head the Justice Department for the remainder of the current administration. Adams will serve as acting attorney general after Thomas D. McBride resigned to join the State Supreme Court. McBride’s oath as justice is postponed to January 1160.
Washington AP reports Rep. Hugh Scott will push an Area Redevelopment bill on the Senate opening day after becoming Pennsylvania’s junior senator. The measure seeks federal funding for a development program in distressed areas and may exceed $5 million. Scott aims to work with Sen. Clark and other Pennsylvania leaders, signaling broad GOP collaboration.
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