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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text references a birthday or visit and mentions Phyllis, Mrs, a sergeant, parents, and Dean. Many words are garbled, making precise facts unclear. The readable bits suggest personal notices without a clear event, date, or location.
The St Elizabethguild met last evening at Mrs Stanley Malek’s West Smith Street home. President Lew Hoty fel led prayer before a program with accordion selections, a Christmas craft, and a German gift exchange. A brief service followed, with lunch served by the business group. next meeting set for January 1 with location to be announced.
The Corry Rotary Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Hotel Corry with 46 attendees. Guest speaker Dr Herman Offer, president of Diablo State Teachers College, spoke on his two year stay in Germany using slides. Thomas Mowrey led entertainment and Duane Fogle announced the next meetings would skip Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Teachers from Harding and Concord schools hosted a Christmas dinner at Frank and Verne's Restaurant in Columbus. Twelve attendees shared ham dinners with two guests, Mrs Donald Kory and Mrs Slump. Mrs Kory was honored with a gift, and Helen Johnson received a token from the group.
The marriage of Barbart Jordan to Paul L Lewis was performed Saturday at Crangsville Methodist Church at 7 30 PM with Rev DeForest Venmies officiating. Mrs Paul Lindstrom served as matron of honor, Charles M S Jordan was best man, and the bride wore a royal blue street dress with red and white corsages. The bride attended Franklin Center schools and her brother Charley Jordan attended from Laredo Air Force Base for the ceremony with guests from Cory Albion une Plates and Girard.
Elks Club held Ladies Day yesterday with 29 women in attendance. Mrs Elsie Roof and staff served a religious luncheon and an afternoon of wards. Prizes went to Mrs W W Hammond Mrs Chris Christensen and Mrs EB Rafter. Door prize awarded to Mrs Louis Morrow. Reservations for next Elks Ladies Day to take place on January 8.
The YMCA building on North Center Street hosted Delta Hi V Club's regular meeting with John Rozelle as adviser. William Tunner served as temporary president and outlined the program. Plans were made for the election of officers scheduled for January 6.
The Mary-Martha Class of First Presbyterian Church held a holiday party in the church recreation room with 23 members and two guests. Mrs. Douglas Rozelle led readings on the season as Christing carols were sung. Visiting was enjoyed and a gift exchange followed. Hostesses were Mrs. John Sheehan Mrs. Frank Frost and Mrs. Beatrice Stewart. The date for the January 15 meeting will be announced later.
The United Lutheran Women of St. Pauls Lutheran Church held their first Christmas party in the church parlors with many members present. Hostesses for the tureen dinner were the Rebecca and Ruth circles. The program included prayer, a Christmas story, carols, an accordion solo, and readings. The group planned a $5 donation to Lutheran Service Society and prepared Christmas gifts for Sunday School. The next meeting will be in April hosted by the Rachel and Elizabeth circles.
Ti daughter was born yesterday after noon to Mr and Mrs Rean Mc Ely Jr of 4 Snyder Circle at the Camy Memiosiill Hospital. The family reports a healthy arrival and invites well wishers.
EUB Ambassadors Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the Van Guilder home for a Christmas party. Mr Willatts presided as treasurer reports were read. decisions included buying a blanket for the Quincy orphanage and adding funds to the Sunday School fund. Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Whitcomb were honored with a token gift, and devotions centered on the meaning of Christmas. A sliding party with games, prizes, and a luncheon followed at the Bennink home.
Je Cory Jamesown office girls held a Christmas dinner and party at the Hotel Corry. A delicious dinner was served by hotel staff as the social evening delighted attendees Mrs Leroy Hoyt Mel Walter Watus Mrs Mary Burkhart Miss Thomas Stroup Miss Mary Helen Curtis Shirley Mitchell Alice Reynolds Geneva Bircant Marilyn McMillan.
The Hospital Auxiliary hosts a Sno Ball window display at Corry James town Mfg. Corp on Nath Center. The queen and royal regalia, a past queens poster, and this year's candidates from local groups are showcased, with the display arranged by Mrs. Arthur Pledger and publicist Mrs. William Ghirbuzio.
Jere Cooper, 64, Democratic congressman from Tennessee's 8th district since 1929, died yesterday in Washington. A bachelor attorney, he chaired the House Ways and Means Committee which handles tax legislation. Born in Dyer County Tennessee.
About fifty four youngsters from the Pri may Department of the First Presbyterian Church Sunday School attended the Christmas party yesterday afternoon in the recreation room. They sang carols and played games, with refreshments served. The Junior High Department hosted an early morning breakfast before Sunday School, prepared by Mr. Patterson and Mr. Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Cole. The Nursery and Kindergarten departments hosted Saturday events with cookies, milk, and a visit from Santa Claus.
The Rehoboth Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held its Christmas party Tuesday evening at 1074 North Center Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Chase. Gilson led as president. Delmar Lundeen led prayer and a negotiation period. Mr. Chase gave a speech on springs. A gift exchange occurred. 24 members attended with refreshments served by the committee including Mr. and Mrs. Allan May and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carlson. Rev. H. Ray Harris and Mrs. Harris will host the next session on January 15 at their North Center Street home.
The Corry Bridge Association held last evening's session in the Garden Room of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Four Howell system tables competed with an average score of 4. Winners included Dr. Robert Taree and Dochinie Vetere of Warren, 48, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wilcor, 414, R. H. Larsen and Mrs. Marian Thompson of Jamestown, 454, and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Beverly, 45. There will be no meeting for the next two weeks due to Christmas and New Year holidays. arrangements for the next session will be announced.
The text shows Senator Humphrey skeptical about Western talks with the Soviet Union and wary of military weakness. It notes discussions of missile bases in Western Europe, possible disarmament talks, and a recommendation to reassess US goals while urging readiness to negotiate with Russia. Nikola Bulganin proposed new East West talks in a letter to Eisenhower before a NATO conference.
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