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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
5
The bride elect is a Corry Area High School graduate employed by Addressograph Multigraph in Erie. Her fiancé, a CAHS graduate, works for Bogart Business Forms in Erie. The couple plans an August wedding.
Miss Thelma A Harrison daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Harrison of Spartansburg and Stid Harold E B Graves son of Mr and Mrs Harry Graves of Spartansburg were united in marriage at First Baptist Church in Spartansburg February afternoon. Rev John Lunsford officiated. The couple reside in Corry after wedding party hosted by Spencer Hospital staff.
The Berean Glass class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met on a Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Dubrosky with 16 members present. Homer White presided, Richard Shithan led devotions on Christian Failure, followed by social time, prize awards to Mrs. H. Ray Harris and Raymond Huffman, and refreshments. The next meeting set for March 19 will be announced later.
A get-together session for area handicapped of all ages is planned for tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the undercroft of Emanuel Episcopal Church. The meeting aims to organize recreational activities for various group programs and invites all interested persons to attend.
Jonathan Lodge No 685 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in regular session with Paul J Crowell presiding. A pancake supper at the OOF Hall on March 1 starting at 5 pm invites the public, with proceeds supporting Visual Research Foundation and International Rally projects. A degree rally for Division 1 lodges in Erie, Warren and Crawford counties is planned for April 6.
Jamestown Business College president Ernest Roble announced David Spencer, son of Mrs. Ethel Spencer of 233 West Washington Street, as dean of instruction at Jamestown College in Jamestown, N. Spencer, formerly of Conry, graduated from Indiana State College in Indiana Pa and joined the Jamestown Business College staff in 1958.
The Wright School PTA presented a "Swimming Safety and Skill" program at the YMCA with Sterling Wees, William Cochran, and Miss Mary Beth Keppel directing demonstrations. Founder's Day honors past PPA presidents Charles Bracken, Kenneth Burr, and Thomas Rothrock. A skit by Miss Ann Baressi celebrated the day and Junior Red Cross members participated. Next meeting is March 20 at the school.
Five years he has served as instructor of accounting and related business subjects. He resides with his wife, June, and their two children in Oriental Park, Bemus Point, N. Y.
Miss Shirley Jones of Pittsfield and William F. Roberge of Erie announce their engagement. Miss Jones is a Erie Veterans Administration Hospital nurse and Edinboro State College graduate. Roberge, an Erie native, BS in accounting from Penn State, former U S Navy, is a management trainee with Associated Spring in Corry.
The Rehoboth Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening at the West Columbus avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Allan May with 24 members present. Herbert Trisket, vice president, conducted a routine business meeting and Vernon Welch gave the devotions entitled Prayer. The committee served assorted sandwiches, relishes, coffee and tea following an evening of games. The next meeting will be held on March 20 at a place to be announced.
Under heavy rain last night at the VFW Garden Room the Corry Area Bridge Association hosted a six table Howell Master Point game. Winners included Dr. Robert Israel Warren and Joseph Pequignot Ti d, ute, 87, Mrs. Pat Shaw Titusville and Mrs. Pat Lee Pleasantville 84, and others. A regular game is planned for next week.
Mary Brockway daughter of Mr. and Mrs Robert Brockway of Waterford wed Arlo Brenneman of Union City in First Presbyterian Church Waterford at 7 30 p m The ceremony featured Deanne Schles organist and floral displays of red carnations white mums and palms The bride wore a gown of silk organza and taffeta with reembroidered Alencon lace and a chapel train The maid of honor Elaine May and bridesmaids Betty Shakespeare and Maxine Baughman wore fur trimmed gowns The best man was Wilbur Carson Ushers were Paul Chitdrick and Richard Winchell The couple will honeymoon in Florida and reside at Canadohta Take after marriage The bride is a nurse at Union City Memorial Hospital The groom is employed at Quality Market Union City
A Surprise stork shower was hosted at the home of Mrs Eduard Gluyna honoring Mrs Frank Gerzina. Guests enjoyed games and prizes won by Mrs Joseph Sarnick Mrs Robert DeMauri Mrs Bernard Glyna Mrs Louis Gerzina and Miss Joan Magko. The serving table featured a decorated shower cake a large stork centerpiece and pink and blue storks as favors.
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell charges Sen. John J. Williams with racial bias over government spending. Williams denies race as motive, vows proper accounting. Powell cites a 1952 deed restriction on a Delware property, while Williams defends his voting record on civil rights.
A heated Senate exchange on February 5 accused Powell of improper use of government funds. Williams claimed funds supported activities tied to Powell, sparked by a speech alleging tax delinquency and a European trip with two staffers. Powell deny lending $10.8 million for three housing projects via the Housing and Home Finance Administration.
Mi Sewing announces beginner sewing classes at 7 30 P M starting next Wednesday led by Dorothy Mathews of Clymer a noted dressmaking teacher. Advanced setting offered. sessions run Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings. Registration at the office early.
Game Protector Lee addressed the Hare Greek Beagle Club’s monthly meeting at the Moose Lodge detailing conservation plans for summer. Auditors report by Karkosit Jr and Adam Pic eirill noted fox hunts and work bee progress. two robins stocked, feeding programs advancing. New members approved, initiation fee planned from April 1. shrubbery ordered from State Game Commission for club grounds. Howard W. Pier won the special monthly drawing. A club sign was donated for display on the grounds.
Official statistics show Italy exported 419,004 cars last year, 74,055 more than in 1961, reflecting a notable rise in automotive shipments and market demand across the year.
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