Engagement notices and Society Briefs from Warren area
The social page reports the engagement of Marilyn Gafner to Thomas Elchynski as Raymond and Marilyn Gafner announce. Marilyn is a 1954 Warren High School graduate and 1957 nursing graduate, employed at Corry Memorial Hospital. Elchynski is a 1954 Corres High School graduate planning Army service after January 6. Additional items note visitors, travels, and local greetings, including bridesmaids in matching ensembles and wedding plans, with a Rochester connection for the Bruns couple and a New York City trip prior to a Rochester home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond B. Gafner
R. D. J. Warren
Marilyn
Thomas Elchynsk
Catherine Elchynski
West Main Street
Gafner
Warren High School
Spencer Hospital School of Nursing
Meadville
Corry Memorial Hospital
Bichynski
Corres High School
Gagnon College
Ene
United States Army
Ibestanan
Bruns
University of Rochester
College of Medicine
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Wis
School of Medicine
New York City
University Park
Rochester
N.Y
General Telephone Company
Corry
Whitney
Clymer Central School
United States Navy
H. K. Nuttal
Sherman
Louis Hanna Speaks at Corry Rotary on PIAA Rules
Louis Hanna addressed the Corry Rotary Club outlining the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association as the governing body of state high schools. He noted districting with Corry in district ten and explained the association's functions rules and required credit standings for players to participate. Crag Seastead Walter Sanders Gerald Lane William Leahy attended or participated. a directors meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hanna
Corry
T. S. Kelsey
Hanna
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Crag Seastead
Walter Sanders
Gerald Lane
William Leahy
Mrs C Savko Feted At Teled Stork Shower Party
Mrs Clarence Savko honored at a late evening teled stork shower and party in Ginnie's Cafeteria Sombrero Room. Sixteen Raymond Manufacturing Division of Associated Springs Corp. employees attended starting at 6:30 with Swiss steak chicken and ham dinner. A purse of money and a gift were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Savko
Ginnie
Te Raymond Manufacturing Division
Associated Springs Corp
Soko
Two Newborn Sons Reported At Corry Memorial Hospital
A son was born early this morning to Mr. and Mrs. David B. Cox of R. D. at Corry Memorial Hospital. Another son was born early this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Graham of Union City at the same hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Cox
R. D
Corry Memorial Hospital
Merle Graham
Union City
Past Noble Grands Gather for Christmas Party
The Christmas party of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands was hosted by Mrs. Ora Loveland on East Main Street with 20 members present. Secret sisters names were revealed for next year, three contests crowned winners Hazel Eldred Merkle Akan and Harvey Loveland, and a luncheon was served. The next meeting is set for January 27 at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge
Ora Lovelnd
East Main Street
Hazel Eldred
Merkle Akan
Harvey Lovelind
Bernice Dedenns
Ruth Hoeney
Glenn
Order of Odd Fellows Hall
Mrs Richard Sorenson Honored At Surprise Shower
Miss Mary Bull and Miss Thelsa Borstorff co hosted a surprise post wedding shower for Mrs Richard Sorenson. Guests gathered at Mrs Irwin Ross’s home on West Columbus Avenue then traveled to the Sorenson residence. Games and writing activities were enjoyed as salads and sandwiches were served. the honoree received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Sorenson
Mary Bull
Thelsa Borstorff
Richard Sorenson
Irwin Ross
West Columbus Avenue
B.D. 1
Sorenson
EUB Church Hosts Youth Delegation
Approximately 50 members from 10 Brae Conference churches attended the EUB Church mid year spiritual rest day at Corry Evangelical. The day’s theme was Youth Witnessity to Youth for Christ. Activities included roller skating swimming bowling films and shopping. Rey Bruce Hilton editor of the church’s Friends publication spoke. Hilton is from Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Chris
Rey Bruce Hilton
EUB
Rey. Hilton
Dayton
Ohio
Garfield Family Dinner Hosts Wide Lined In Form
Mr and Mrs J Garfield hosted a large family dinner at their home entertaining thirty Lin family members and two guests. The gathering included all Garfield children and their families with a comfortable, cheerful mood and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr., Mrs. J. Garfield
R.D. Clymer
E Garfields
W Feker
Lin
Granddaughter of Corryites Weds in Middletown Church
The granddaughter of Corry residents Miss Gail Abn Pettit and Dr. Romaine Roland Bruns married in the First Presbyterian Church Middletown Ohio on Saturday December 27. The ceremony performed by Russell W. Galloway featured Miss Pettit in a white taffeta gown with Alencon lace, a two-tier veil and a shower bouquet of white sweet heart roses. Matron of honor Mrs. Davis Anderson wore jade green taffeta with a balloon overskirt and braided crown, carrying a gardenia bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atel
Ernest Rover
East Main Street
Corry
Fred Edwards
Cony
Miss Pettit
Grstit Pettit
Thapelle Edwards
Davis Anerson
Gardenia
New Jersey police reject free coffee on New Year Eve
No coffee will be offered at state police stations on New Year s Eve in New Jersey. Police Chief Antonio Barba said the move could encourage drunken driving and warned against driving drunk to stations for a cup of coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Lock
New Ear
Antonio Barra
Cuba Revolt Tests Cuba's Drift Toward Freedom
The two year rebellion led by Fidel Castro challenges Batista's rule and Cuba's dictatorship pattern. Analysts warn that guerrilla tactics threaten tourism, sugar crops, and the economy, while U.S. readers weigh whether free elections and civil liberties may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cuba
Latin America
Fidel Castro
Castro
Havana
Fulgencio Batista
Batista
Socialite Ripley Hitchcock Dies at 89 in Greenwich
Mrs Ripley Hitchcock, 89, a prominent figure in New York art circles and women’s affairs, died yesterday in Greenwich Connecticut. Her husband, a journalist and editorial adviser to Harper Brothers, passed away nearly 40 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Ripley Hitchcock
New York
Harper Brothers Publishers
March of Dimes Drive Opens in Erie County
Erie County begins its March of Dimes drive with new coin collectors distributed to stores offices plants markets and cafes. Leonard Niederviter says demand exceeds supply as volunteers place collectors symbolizing the fight against birth defects arthritis and polio. Researchers seek causes and preventives while scientists explore viral clues and the rheumatoid factor in rheumatic diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Leonard Niederviter
Mayor Praises Council Action on City Budget Approval
Last night the council gave final approval to the second reading of the city budget and related ordinances covering wages sewer rentals and tax levies. The 1959 budget of 215,226 was approved by all five members. A key issue involved the police force, with Mayor Kinley noting eight officers instead of nine previously listed and that L. J. Kelly is not listed as a policeman for budgeting purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mble Council
Kinley
L. J. Kelly
SS Taxes Rise Next Thursday Across United States
The Social Security tax rate increases from 24 to 24.5 percent on the first 4800 of annual pay for workers, with more than 74 million affected before 1954 ends. Employers and self employed persons share the rise, with maximum increases affecting about 15 million workers, and retired beneficiaries receiving higher monthly checks from February.
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Washington
Italy Extends Slote Machine Reprieve For Two Months
Rome granted a two month delay on a ban that was to take effect today. The government cited the risk of workers at the machines losing jobs during the severe winter months and paused enforcement to protect service staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slote
Rome
Italy
Budget Typo Prompted by Abbey In City Finance Post
Police oriented report shows Guy Abbey, finance director, explaining an eight was an initial budget figure due to a typing error. He could not submit a full cash balance but expects this year’s total near 89,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Abbey
Cornell
Abbey
Christmas Guests and Local Fires in Bear Lake Area
News notes from Bear Lake report Christmas visits among families A list of guests includes Norman Faust and others visiting from Columbus Jamestown Warren and Youngstown Ohio Also a fire destroyed Frank Coopers home with Bear Lake Columbus fire departments responding The report mentions family gatherings at Manwaring and Connell homes and visits by Edith Hawkins Ethel Bond and Lena Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Howard
West Columbus Avenue
Frank Rutsky
Barbara
Euclid
Ohio
Charles Thomas
Warren
Joseph Rutsky
Howard and Terry
Pittsfield
Roy Hamilton
George Ross
Spring Creek
James Browder
Jamestown
Claudia Adams
Mabel Loomis
Carry
Lyle Foster
Annapolis
Albert Anderson
Maple Events
Sandra Cochran
Erie
Arthur Cochran
East Frederick Street
Miss Cochran
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Edward Crum
Newport News
Gary Bennett
East Street
Bear Lake
Clyde Manwaringam
Edith Hawkins
Ethel Bond
Adolph Hamm
Sinck
Frank Cooper
Columbus
Alec Perkins
Youngstown
Barry
Lena Cross
Jack Russell
Cincinnati
Elwood Connell
Considerate Con London Sent Back Uniform From Prison
James Sims a 27 year old prisoner at Pentonville Prison has fled since December 22 and sent back his uniform with a note to the governor saying he does not think he will need these in the new year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Sims
Pentonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gafner-Elchynski
Berthold
G. Lyle Bemis
North Center Street
Joyce V. Wilde
John H. Whitney
Harry Whitney
R. D. 2. Clymer
C. Savko
Flye Rexall Drugs
N. Center St
A&p
Bat Wika Hagpylew Ys Bracken Funeral Home
Leed
Redler
Corry Savings & Loan
Stokes
Crystal Coal Co
Maple Ave
Corry, Pa
E. Main & Maple Ave
Gilson’s
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