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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Merle Harrington announce the engagement of their daughter Marlene Ann to Donald W Kolstee, son of Mrs Arthur Lewis of Clymer. Both, formerly employed at Crescent Tool Company, plan a wedding yet to be set. Numerous Christmas visits and family travels fill the season across Jamestown and surrounding areas.
The Mes Norman Tarbell junior high dancing class held a Christmas party last evening on North Center Street. Committee members included Mary Jane Hulstrom Beverly Horsfort Judy Franz Janet Muckinhaupt Jerry Lewis James Howard and Jamies Lewis. Sixteen couples attended and awards were given for Snowball dances such as musical chairs spot dance irom dance and Cinderella dance with couples named Follett Hillstrom Magliarditt Sinare Robers Follett and others.
Fourteen Martin Motors employees and guests attended a Christmas party at the Garden Room of the VFW Post home. Betts Catering served turkey, with corsages for ladies and candy favors for men, followed by music, dancing, and bowling.
Junior High Fellowship members went Christmas caroling for shut ins Monday evening. Afterward they gathered at Miss Sandra Cochran's East Frederick Street home for games and refreshments. Twenty two youths and five adults attended. Mrs A V Cochran and Mrs Elnora Wood served as hostesses.
Members of the Jolly Hight Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Marjorie Browns home for a Christmas party. They played 500 with awards going to Mrs Ralph Gates and Mrs C A Pier. An exchange of gifts followed and refreshments were served. The group plans to meet January 13 with Mrs Isabelle Johnson as hostess.
Fifteen employees and directors of the National Bank of Corry enjoyed a Christmas dinner and party Monday evening in the second floor dining room of the Hotel Corry. After the dinner Christmas bonuses were distributed to each employee followed by a social period.
Sunny street party honors Linda Hall on her fifth birthday. Eight children attended, drawing pictures, coloring, and playing games. Mrs Hall served Santa Claus desserts cupcakes and Kool Aid as Linda received gifts from friends.
Rotary Club members enjoyed a shiergasbord supper during their weekly session at the Hotel. After dinner, Arthur Burgess presented a film titled America Bowls showing bowling bricks and giving instructions for the game.
Mr and Mrs A M Lute hosted a dinner at the Phoenix Hotel last evening for the fourth anniversary of the A M Lit Shoe Retwir Shay. Besides the hosts, Mr and Mrs Domi nic Falcone, Mr and Mrs Clinton Pratt, and Michea Lite attended as guests and Christmas gifts were presented.
Mrs George Padmore former Corry resident dies at 11 am in Berea Olio at nephew Rev Earl V Willetts home. Born July 3 1861 she lived with husband George Padmore at 24 Brook Street for over 50 years. Survived by four nephews and three nieces with multiple relatives. Funeral details: Davison Funeral Home services Friday at 2 pm, interment Pine Grove Cemetery.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad received permission to build a new two lane steel and concrete bridge over its tracks near Du Bois Brady Township Clearfield County to carry route 17,070. Estimated cost is 65000 dollars with most funds from the State Highways Department. Completion is ordered by November 1, 195%.
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