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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1960
Page
5
Sunday worship and morning devotion announced with choir and youth activities listed. Evening union prayer and adult Sunday school noted, with midweek worship and prayer meetings at the parish church.
Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No. 35 sponsored a card party last evening in the Hi-Fi rooms with ten tables. Prizes were awarded in canasta and bridge contests to multiple winners. A door prize winner and a refreshment table with cookies tea coffee and mints followed. The group decor featured a St Patrick's Day theme. They also announced plans for a public card party and style show on May 9 at the Moose home.
Donald Eugene Rhodes and Ester Grace Gray wed at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The ceremony featured Dr Ray Harris, organist Mrs Robert Oiseau, and vocalist Kay Rose. The couple, living in Olean NY, will reside there after a trip through New York state.
Fred and Gertrude Damcott celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their North Clymer home. Family hosted. 120 guests attended despite a weekend storm. The couple, married February 16, 1910, lived on a Partee Road farm before moving to North Clymer 45 years ago.
Mrs Jack Dundon of A D 4 entertained Wheelock Community Aid members last evening. Openline devotions featured Psalm 85 read by Mrs Wallace Mick and a poem. Mrs Kenneth Harvey presided over a brief business session with reports from Mrs Kenneth Loveland, Mrs Mick, and Mrs Guy Williams. A salad course followed for nine attendees. Rosa Larrondo, Chilean exchange student, will speak at the March 10 meeting at Mrs Kenneth Harvey’s home.
At the district meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held at the VFW Post No. 264 Garden Room district 28 will meet at the VFW home in Sharon Sunday March 6 at 2 30 p m Mrs Roger Grape president led the session a donation to the National Presidents Fund was voted and the attendance award was carried to the west meeting scheduled for March 10 Refreshments were served by Mrs William Rushrng and Mrs Gripe to ten members present.
Mt and Mrs Eldred Roush hosted a family birthday party in Clymer for Mrs Mary Roush with 20 relatives attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Merritt Sr and son Dennis, Mrs Robert Loveland and children, Miss Lenore Lilley of Corry, Mr and Mrs Jack Whitney of Findley Lake, Mr and Mrs Lyle Bemis and children of Cutting, and Albert Dameolt of Clymer.
Roger Hoover addressed Sophomore Tet Club members at Chrys Avenue High School during a Wednesday meeting at the YMCA. He discussed college prep courses and entrance credits, answered questions, and a club business session planned a Chinese auction.
The Halping Hand Club hosted a dinner for eighteen members at the hall. Members and guests enjoyed a tureen meal with pies and conversation led by Glen Riphnd and Flossie Postnifieh amid lively social chatter and mutual thanks.
Pullman Washington The director of the Washington State University library reports the theft of one article from a book yesterday The article title is Cheating How it can be stopped The incident highlights concerns about integrity in campus research and library security protections.
Miss Rita Quigley from Warren spoke at the Columbus Grange Hall meeting on efficient cupboard and shelf arrangement. Plans for a spring trip to Buffalo were announced and next week’s all-day session at Mrs Floyd Holcomb’s home was set for March 3.
The Clymer School PTA will meet Monday at 4 o clock in the school cafeteria. Attendance is encouraged as refreshment will follow, served by the fourth grade brothers.
The Women's Civic Club met yesterday at the Red and Gun Club. President Mrs. Bert Weldon urged more doll donations for needy children and noted a gift to buy materials for dresses. Prizes went to Mrs. Joh Long and Mrs. Charles Tanner. a birthday card was sent to Mrs. Anna Patterson. Next meeting date and place to be announced.
Monique de Nervo, a Paris Chambre Syndicate representative, oversees 17 French models and 45 haute couture gowns in New York for a gala TV event marking Paris fashion pictures. She guards $250,000 worth of garments and 900 pounds of costumes, noting the challenge of chaperoning and protecting the collection during the tour.
Mrs Mary Nyweide of Clymer was honored on her 75th birthday with an open house at the American Legion Hall from 2 to 5 pm. She greeted 17 guests in a navy blue dress with a pink rosebud corsage from her children who hosted the event and served luncheon around a candlelit buffet. Her children Mr and Mrs Edward Cherry of
Chautauqua Jess Lookenhouse and Mr and Mrs Ernest Hinsdale along with Mr and Mrs William Rhebergen, all of Clymer, were supported by Mrs Anna May Hurst Mrs Lois Hinsdale Mrs Arditth Holthouse Miss Vickey Cherry Mrs Arlene Lookenthouse and Miss Sue Renskers in serving at the affair.
Helen Follett Jameson, a Chicago newspaperwoman for 63 years, died Wednesday at age 86. She began with the Daily News, later worked for Record-Herald and Tribune, then for 25 years until her 1958 retirement with King Features. Born in Rochester, New York.
The Wheelock and Cutting churches announce joint Sunday evening services starting this Sunday February 1. The first service will be at Cutting, then at Wheelock the next week and alternating. Rev Richard Miller will lead with other speakers and music featured. Sunday School remains at 10 a.m. each Sunday with classes for all ages.
The United States plans to test the Midas satellite with infrared equipment on missiles launched from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. The probe will orbit near the equator and is not to fly over Soviet territory initially. Polar orbits are expected in 1961, passing over Russia, prompting talks on Open Skies. The Soviets reportedly are developing their own spy satellites.
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