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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1953
Page
5
A Hollywood plastic surgeon explains how an inside filler can enlarge breasts by inserting a sponge like plastic under the skin. Dr Robert Franklyn says he has performed the operation on 25 women including public figures, noting sizes can be increased from 34 to 38.
Chiang Kai-shek praised President Eisenhower for lifting the blockade on Nationalist operations against the Red mainland as judicious and morally sound, while offering no hint of imminent action against Communists. He outlined plans to act within the free world to combat world-wide communism and said China seeks liberation without calling for foreign ground forces.
Miss Gloria Ohrn daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ohrn of East Congress Street married Donald Knapp Sunday afternoon at 2 80 o clock in the Clymer Methodist Church. Rev Alvin Rhodes officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs Robert Pierce of this city. The bride wore a red suit with black accessories and white carnations. She is a graduate of focal high school 1951 and worked for Erie Resistor Corp. Knapp son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Knapp of R D 4 is a Cory Senior High School 1946 graduate and was discharged after two years Navy service. He now works at Warners Texaco Station.
Francis Whiteman of the civic recreation committee spoke at the Kiwanis meeting in the Phoenix Hotel. He showed slides of local pools and outlined why an outdoor pool is planned for Corry, financing, maintenance costs, and future recreation projects. Carty Louderback joined as a member and group singing followed.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital met at the hospital. 1953 president Mrs Walter Ross presided as officers were named, new members proposed, and books praised by the auditing committee. Plans included a hobby show in March and a talent show in the fall, with purchases proposed for hospital needs.
Mrs. D. W. Clark of East Frederick Street entertained her 500 club with two tables in play. Winners were Mrs. Mildred Cross Mrs. Albert Fox and Mrs. Merle Page while Mrs. Robert Garfield received the traveling prize. A chili lunch followed and the group will meet next month at Mrs. Cross in Wattsburg.
The Women’s City Bowling Association met at the Municipal Building with 15 attendees and selected Avalon Alleys as the venue for the annual city tournament to begin later this month.
The Navy Mothers Club met at IOOF Hall with commander Mrs. Mayme Mitchell presiding. A Meadville trip report was given and Erie organizer Mrs. Floyd Dougherty announced a compiled list of Navy men from Recruiting Officer Risco to form an Erie chapter. Past commander honors and Valentine decor were shared, with the next meeting set for February 18 at the same venue.
A surprise party at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church parsonage honored Rev. J Emerson Low on his birthday and celebrated Mrs. Low whose birthday was January 23. About 10 friends attended sharing ice cream cake and coffee. A brief program featured songs special music and a Bible message by Mrs. Monroe Silvis. Gifts included an electric waffle iron and toaster for Mrs. Low and money for Rev. Low.
Mrs George Boyd hosted the Mentor Club at her South Center Street home. Mrs E G Barnes spoke on the United Nations and its achievements. Mrs J B Patterson of South Center Street will host the next meeting on February 16.
Members of the Readers Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. FB Sullivan's West Pleasant Street home with 12 attendees. President Mrs Tra Miller chaired the session which voted to donate 540 to the March of Dimes. Mrs C S Robbins led the program reading poems and an article Saddlebags. Refreshments followed and Mrs Morris Bonsteel of North Center Street will host on February 16.
A birthday gathering was hosted Sunday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred VanDresar of Wayne Street in honor of Mrs. Gerald Staples. The group enjoyed a dinner at eight, decorated serving table, visiting and television, and Staples received a suitable gift from her friends.
A group of friends held a party yesterday for Miss Anna Shields to celebrate her birthday. The gathering featured a car themed setting, a lunch, and decorative lighting with yellow and gray daffodils. Attendees included Mrs Robert Sanders Miss Julia Freesrch Mrs Barbara Karkowski Miss Jeannette Baressi and Miss Georgia Weber.
A guest list includes Prank WaWwréjko Pauline Kosigol Helen Motus Mrs. Janes Reed and Miss Shields as the Ti hondeed party hosts presented a birthday gift. Ese is noted as the language of Scotch Highlanders in the snippet.
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