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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1975
Page
5
The item surveys Valentine lore from Roman origins to present day token gifts, then shifts to local community notices in Corry and surrounding towns. Sections highlight Moose Lodge rally plans, a major promotion for David J. Carlson, PTA Founders Day, Grange and arts events, and a retirement party for Ford Stewart with coworkers in Corry.
Miss Margaret Kowalski of Buffalo, formerly of Corry, was honored at a bridal luncheon at the Moose Lodge Colonial Room. Hosts included Mrs. Kowalski and several Gronostajs. Out-of-town guests from Erie and Tallmadge joined in games and awards as plans announce her forthcoming March 1 wedding to Dr. Timothy Richard Glor.
The Corry Area Historical Society met in the Em Mauel Episcopal Church undercroft for a February program on the History and Customs of Valentine's Day. Speakers Mrs Beverley Kenniston and Barbara Kenniston discussed legends from pagan to Christian origins and songs about wearing hearts on sleeves.
Members and guests of the Corry Bridge Association held a three and one half table Howell session at the Corry Motor Inn on Wednesday evening. The average score was 24 with winners including Mr and Mrs Horton Davis and the team of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hansen of Union City tied with Mrs Frank Merry and Mrs T H Treat at 24. A regular game is set for next Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the Motor Inn, reservations with Mrs James Cole at 6147087.
The Covenant Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday morning at Mrs John Brown's home with 14 members present. Mrs Olive Sheehan assisted in serving breakfast. Officers announced World Day of Prayer on March 7 and a public smorgasbord on March 20 to benefit the church building fund.
Loretta Ann Brown of Cambridge Springs to wed Roger A Johnson of Corry. Bride educated at Cambridge Springs High School and Edinboro State College. groom a Corry Area High School graduate and 1974 Houghton College alumnus. Wedding date not yet set. Also reports two births at Corry Memorial Hospital: Mirst Saltsman and Larry Nichols families.
Cooney family on South Center Street marked Cindi Cooney's 12th birthday with a party for 11 guests. Prizes were awarded to attendees and Joni Buell won a special award. Shelly Cooney, Cindi’s sister, celebrated her fourth birthday on Monday, February 10th at a family gathering with gifts. The entry notes church activities, a Bible study, and a March 11th session at Mrs. William Peiffer’s home on Union Street in Corry.
Valerie Ann Fawcett recently marked her eighth birthday with a home celebration hosted by her parents George and Nancy Fawcett at 730 North Center Street. Guests included relatives and family friends, with a Valentine themed cake and table settings, and Valerie received many gifts.
Columbus Grange No 875 met at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Page with sixteen members attending Pomona Master Mrs Lyle More and Pomona deputy Mr Guy Wilcox and lecturer Mrs Wilcox as guests The next regular session will be March 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Laurence Miller on Plank Road and will feature a soft sugar social Special guest speaker will be Aderbal Lima a Corry Area High School foreign exchange student from Brazil
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