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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1961
Page
5
A Valen tines Day feature lists church socials, a rabbit roundup at a Texas air base, and community highlights. Mrs Richard Blount led a Sunday church service with the Den mother at Pip’s Methodist Church while plans unfold for Privicia Blaine Staley and David Neil Bayle’s upcoming engagement and Corry area life events.
Fragmentary report notes feuding parties and wartime tensions around Bloodgold and Peters. The piece mentions high tensions and possible ties to wartime exertions, with unclear dates and places but references York cites and a tense exchange among local groups.
A society update from 1941 notes Bundles for Britain drive events at Mrs. Frank N. Ames home on East Smith Street. Cory Tri Hi and Ui clubs host a program for Tidioute High School boys and girls with a broadcast and games. Feb events include a Valentine party and various club gatherings across the community.
Corry Country Club directors discussed revisions for tournaments a new handicap based score card and a club booklet with schedules of golf and activities at a meeting in the Hotel Corry. Officers and committees were appointed with Castor president Berlam vice president and the next directors meeting set for February 27.
The Amici Bible Class of the United Brethren Church enjoyed a Valentine party and business meeting at the home of Rev and Mrs H Ray Harris last evening. FEBRUARY 17 Mr and Mrs Alex Wojciechawski hosted a family supper at their King Street home honoring son Joseph who departs February 26 for a year at Indiantown Gap. Members and invited guests of Brokenstraw Valley chapter of Revolution will be entertained at a patriotic tea at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Gilbert Thursday afternoon. FEBRUARY 18 Mrs Earl Haleht hosted a belated birthday party for daughter Mary Lou. Guests included Patty Cragg, Marjorie Pangborn, Jean Nichols, Barbara Spiesman, Mary Jo Hansen, Kathryn Bweet, Eva Lou Crowell, Shirley Depew, Marilyn Haight, Jean Bub, Joan Peldt, Virgin Purcell, Frances Maione, Mary Jean Kolstee and Marlyn Lopus.
Aldo Gremese, guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club dinner at the Hotel Corry, spoke about leaving Udine Italy and studying English before coming to the United States. He described his Italian schooling, his host family the McCrays, and upcoming travels with a touring group. Merlin Hiner and John Rossbacher led a closing sing-along as guests attended.
Lutherans plan mid week Lenten services at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church with services at 7 D im, Rev Ortner leading. A United Lutheran Church Women sponsored pre service dinner and nursery care for preschoolers will be provided. The theme is Christ is There with Tomorrow’s topic Lets Go To Church. Holy Communion and reception of new members planned for next Sunday at 1 o clock. Youth Lenten services for all community youths are being held.
At the First Presbyterian Church in ashe Bast Pleagunt street home of Mrs. Ivan Smith the Govehart pe pt Women association met yesterday with 18 members and three guests. Hostess Mrs. Jossisted be Mrs. Herbert Feldler served dessert after prayers and devotions led by Mrs. William Leuby on life in him. The bulletin noted World Day of Prayer February 17 and church events February 22 and 23.
Mrs Peggy Fox hosted a stork shower for Mrs Fred Jensen Jr at their Columbus home with about 15 guests. Prizes went to Mrs Donald Gibas and the honored guest during games. A salad course cakes ice cream and coffee were served. Attendees came from Corry Columbus Lottsville Spartansburg Russell and Randolph.
A Lutheran church announces that services begin at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, inviting parishioners to attend.
The Woman's Society of Christ on Service of the First Methodist Church met to plan a St Patrick's Day chili luncheon with Mrs W B Stowe in charge. They approved a smorgasbord Mother and Daughter Banquet date to be announced. Plans for stewardship, School of Missions at Grove City College, and support for the Urbana Methodist Student Movement were discussed. A youth rally luncheon, World Day of Prayer service, and a 12 hour prayer vigil with 15 minute slots were noted, along with a request for AA or B H Green Stamp booklets for two church roasters.
Erie women demonstrate crafts at a three day hobby show on the sixth floor of the Boston Store February 11 16 with free admission. L O Gielen Nichols of North Center street among the exhibitors will display china painting and weaving, plus 30 other crafts.
Mrs. Earl Bailey led a lesson on women of the New Testament with Mary the Mother of Jesus theme Color studies featured Nativity depictions. Mrs. Elof Dahl chaired a brief business session. Members sewed dresser scarves and enjoyed refreshments for 36 attendees, as patriotic decorations highlighted an open Bible, flag, and the Declaration of Independence.
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