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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1960
Page
5
IOOF Hall hosts Past Noble Grands gathering with a brief business session led by Mrs. John Ohrn, followed by games, contests, and a post-meeting lunch served by Mrs. Clarence Cox and Mrs. Fred Mixer. Next meeting date set for March 24.
A son was born Saturday at Stem Memorial Hospital, Union City to Mr and Mrs William Carter of 5 East Bond Street Corry. Mrs Carter is the former Martha Chapin of Union City. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs David Tremblay of RD 4 yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Warren N Wright of Spring Creek Axon born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Ronald Cummings of Gastonia NC. Mrs Cummings is the former Sylvia Gasser of Cony. Mr and Mrs Russell Cassett of West Church Street are the maternal grandparents and Mrs June Dorrance of Grovestead is the paternal grandmother of the new baby.
The Corry Aves Golden Age Club held a February birthday party at the YMCA with 75 members present. New members were received, Rev Paul F Bauer led devotions, Harold Patterson presented nature slides from Washington, and the birthday list honored many February celebrants with group toasts and acknowledgments.
Virginia Thompson bride elect was honored at a Fifth Street home bridal shower hosted by Miss Patricia Willis and Miss Sherry Upperman. Prizes went to Mrs. G. D. Clark and Mrs. George Sherwood. Judy Foote received the door prize. Gifted gifts awaited the guest of honor as refreshments were served. out of town attendees included Mrs. Paul Votpolis and daughter Brenda of French Creek and Mrs. Ralph Davis of Sheffield.
Mrs Cameron Hoenes chaired the St Elizabeths Guild committee meeting at her Wright street home. They outlined event details for Thursday March 11 at 8 pm at the Moose home with a Leed's style show preced ing card playing and door prizes at each table. Reservations are being taken by Mrs Bruno Spitman and Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt. tickets may be bought at the door.
Howell movement held a weekly Women s Duplicate Bridge at the YMCA yesterday with an average score of 31 percent. Top teams included Mrs 0 W Bracken Sr and Mrs James MacInnes at 41 percent, Mrs J Fred Kinley and Mrs PH Bartholme at 37 percent, Mrs B F Bettes and Mrs Gerald Lane at 34 percent, and Mrs Al Vanssens and Mrs Florence McCray at 33 percent. Kinley is taking reservations for next week s game.
The Concord PTA announced its Market Day to be held Tuesday March 1 at Concord School. Members discussed fundraising efforts including a canned basket drive, vanilla sales, and a coffee urn purchase. New third grade teacher Miss Helen Christie was introduced, and an attendance award went to Mrs Nichols Bogden's second grade.
Columbus Grange No. 675 held a Monday meeting in the Grange Hall with 17 members and four guests present. Candidates for membership included Mr and Mrs Howard Mowers. Mrs David Curtis announced the state sewing and crocheting contest and said entry blanks are available. Max Bennink was named community service chairman. Larry Miller and Charles Sandbire gave slides on Health and Vitamins. Refreshments included cherry pies and coffee.
Corry Red Cross chapter officials met to plan a Bloodmobile visit on Tuesday March 1 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the VFW Post Home on East Washington Street. Directors noted low monthly aid cases including four active servicemen and five veterans with one civilian receiving assistance.
The testimony centers on a doctor who cried out for Carole during a struggle in a garage setting. A hanging plan to call Carole was halted by Mrs. Finch's resistance and Mayle Anne Lidholm's intervention. An emergency medical kit, with hammer, knife, bullets, and drugs, was found near the home.
Mrs Paul Suchar and Mrs Ronald Garter led the committee for the evening with cherry tree centerpiece and lighted tapers. Max Bennink will present the program for the next meeting on March 14.
The Rotary Club observed its 50th founding anniversary at a dinner in the Hotel Corry with a panel discussion on Rotary’s purpose and activities. Kenneth Christianson, Dr Elmer Ortner, and Olin Bracken Jr spoke on Rotary’s history, ideals, and work locally and internationally.
Twenty eight members attended the meeting with piano accompaniment by William Leaby. Dr. Ortner delivered the dinner invocation. Past president Joseph Seitz presided in the absence of president C.K. McLean.
Members and guests of the EUB Friendship Aid met for a 4:30 dinner at the church in observance of Washington's birthday. Mrs. Elbert Bush gave the invocation, devotion led by Mrs. T Allen Mayed, and prayer by Mrs. H Ray Harris. President Mrs. Marshall Sherwood conducted business, voting to buy new candle holders and discuss future projects. Dinner hostesses were Mrs. Vernon Welch and Mrs. Floyd Dougherty.
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