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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1954
Page
5
Judge Don Eddy sentenced Jean Christoff to 1 to 15 years and recommended parole to work in West Virginia state forests. The report notes nationwide data indicating about 10 million Americans have heart or blood vessel disease.
Mrs. Mary Mateon hosted the Westminster Circle with 19 members and two guests. Plans cover the Mercer Presbyterial April 27 28 and the June 1 7 Synodical at Purdue. Covenant and Calvin Circles also met with devotions from Acts and reports on Within These Borders and local mission schools.
A daughter, Mary Louise, was born at City Hospital in Akron on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shipman. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Gordon of East Church Street.
Miss Mary Jo Hepler acted as hostess for a K E T S Club meeting held at Mrs. Sam Schroter’s 611 Liberty Street home. The group enjoyed social time, Mrs. Jack Arnink won the door prize, and refreshments of sandwiches cupcakes and coffee were served before adjourning. Miss Kathy Rafferty attended as a guest.
The Neighborhood Club gathered at Mrs. Jennie Akam’s West Washington Street home for an evening of bingo with prizes won by Mrs. Edna Williams and Mrs. William Haenel. Hostess served pie coffee and wafers to members and a guest Mrs. Jasper Drake. Mrs. Charles Cook of Gould Street will entertain the next meeting on March 2.
Mrs Don Kincaid entertained her contract bridge club last evening at her home on West Congress Street. Mrs Walter Auer was the award winner. The hostess served refreshments and the birthday of Mrs E W Feldt was observed with a gift from the group.
After a social period, Mrs Hlof Dall and her committee served light refreshments. The next meeting date is March 2.
Mrs Edwin Borstorff of Raymond Avenue hosted 45 members of the Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs Lynn Campbell led devotions and president Mrs Gertrude Rover ran the meeting. Attendees sewed carpet strips for Miss Gladys Canfield as Borstorff and Mrs Robert Fleming served sandwiches coffee and tea. Next meeting set for March 4 with location to be announced.
A stork shower honoring Mrs. Frank Culver occurred Tuesday afternoon at her R. D. 1 residence. Hostesses Mrs. Newell Gates Mrs. Robert Gates and Mrs. Louis Sexton organized the event. About forty friends attended, enjoyed a social afternoon, and shared lunch. Mrs. Culver received a assortment of gifts from her friends.
Dr J Guy Butters spoke to the Pre School Parent Teacher Association in the Junior High art room. An open discussion followed with PTA members asked to note bake sale details and event dates.
A post nuptial shower was held at the East Church Street home of Miss Gard Mallick honoring Mrs. Robert White the former Shirley Ann Mitchell. Hosts included Miss Shirley Gilbert and Miss Gloria Fay with games singing and television. Prizes went to Mrs. Carl Woseak and Miss Lois Ellie. Mrs White received the door prize and a luncheon followed with salad cake wafers coffee and tea served by Gerry Dempsey and Katthy Alean.
Mrs Onyi Lamu of Spring Street hosted a Sunday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Rose Catalfu who turned 14 that Monday. Guests included James Aquilino Pau Crowell Barbara Blair Harold Rhodes Marjorie Canfield Jeary Aquilino and Marion Shelton. Refreshments featured potato chips a heart shaped cake ice cream popcorn and soft drinks. Games were played and James Aquilino won a prize while Rose received several gifts.
Harding School PTA held a Founders Day gathering with a 6 p m tureen dinner attended by about 70. Beatrice Bensink sang, Judy Dwyer played saxophone, and Mrs. James Sullivan performed piano. Mrs. Frosten Person chaired the event and a menu team listed numerous volunteers. Past presidents, including J. B. Dahlstrand and G. R. Wood, spoke on PTA history, and area artist Don Wharton gave drawings including a sketch of longtime former president J. B. Dahlstrand. Erie's Wesley Smith and G. R. Wood attended, with guests Marjorie Christensen and a Millcreek teacher existing in attendance.
The Teachers Association held an afternoon meeting with Executive Secretary Mr Betten noting the bureau’s value to the community. Miss Ann Baressi reported on the Senior High meeting and Pennsylvania State Education committee discussions before adjournment.
The Hi Y and Tri Hi Y officers met to outline spring plans. Hoylen was named breakfast chairman and Walter Ross was chosen worship service committee chair. Sharon Ross leads the housing committee for the girls during the conference. meeting adjourned after other business.
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