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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
5
A new Unitec inauguration week focus signals policy shifts and workforce integration. Key figures discuss economic reforms, education outreach, and regional collaboration with partner organizations. Community groups await concrete action plans and funding details.
Garry Union City Shrine Club met at the Phoenix Hotel to elect officers and discuss the Shrine circus scheduled for March 18 20. Dallas McCllumek Thion City was named president Dallas Smile vice president Bruce Ellsworth secretary treasurer Harry Mueller chief rabban James McKnight assistant chief rabban Ralph Delancey reorder Duane Keep and Henry Trask were named officers. Erle was a guest.
Mrs L A Rossin hosted a Wednesday evening bridge luncheon at 211 Franklin Street with 17 guests. Guest of honor Mrs Paula Michael of Australia, a houseguest of Mrs Kurt Leeds, received a gift from the group.
The First Presbyterian Church men enjoyed a tureen supper last evening with a committee including Paul Scrowell Meri Patterson Hay Hall and J Donald Watson. A corporation meeting followed to discuss church finances activities and the 1953 budget with three elders elected Merrill Lillie C S Wallace and Harry B Smith. Glenn Steadman served as clerk in Bruce Willisworths absence. Trustees named Russell Briggs Harold Flowers and Robert Galbreally.
Mrs. Clyde Reynolds presided the Cootiette Club 102 last evening at the VFW Post home. Committee chairmen presented routine trial reports and the next meeting was scheduled for February 12.
Mrs George Gold entertained her bridge club at Park street last evening. Guests included Mrs C A Williams and Mrs Clifford Buesink. Awards were won by Mrs Joseph Fuest and Mrs Russell Brant. The hostess served salt refreshments and the group will meet in two weeks with Mrs Martha Byrd as hostess.
Mrs Rodney Knowlton hosted a New Year’s party for the 600 Club at her home with guest Mrs Edward Schutte of Marion Ohio. Card play yielded awards to Mrs James Roden Mrs Robert Hunt and Mrs Charles Weston. Late guests enjoyed hot sandwiches relishes spice cake and coffee. Favors included hors d oeuvres and noisemakers. January 21 meeting set at Mrs Joseph Baressh’s North Avenue home.
The Helping Hand Club met at JOOP Hall for a turkey dinner and routine business. Officers elected include Mrs. Glenn Gates president and Mrs. Clara Blynhue vice president with other posts filled, while January 22 will see installation and more work for the orphanage.
At a Wheeloce Community Aid gathering officials were elected. New officers include Mrs Frank Harvey president Mrs Howard Van Tussel vice president and Mrs Leland Crosscut secretary along with other posts. Next meeting set for January 22 at 10 30 am with buffet service demonstration by Nadia Hamilton.
The Cutting Child Study Group met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Br. Storer’s home chaired by Mrs. Oliver Whitney. A Christmas box distribution perk was shared, games were played, prize winners named, a stork shower honored Mrs. Hentis, and a lunch of ginger bread and coffee was served. The next meeting is February 4 at Mrs. Whitney’s house.
The J C class of the First Presbyterian Church met at the Dome of Mrs Albert Rathbun on Mead Avenue. President Mrs Thoms Russell opened the session and gave devotions. They planned to continue selling cards for the class fund and read a Salvation Army appreciation letter for a Christmas donation.
The Harbor Half Ladies Aid met at Mrs Lawrence Swanson’s home for a noon dinner and a business meeting led by president Mrs Ethel Chelton. New officers named include Mrs Lewis Jewell president and Miss Minnie Lawson secretary treasurer. Members voted to donate five dollars to a needy family and five dollars each to the Salvation Army and the American Sunday School Union. The next meeting is set for February 5 at Mrs Arthur Lindstrom’s residence.
The Catholic Daughters of America No 8 met last evening with Rev Francis Graves delivering a talk on friendship. Damay Wharton presided and routine business followed. Mrs Needham led the fund raiser committee distributing 0-50 tickets and an adult lunch was served. The next meeting is planned for February 2 with a social event to follow.
In regular meeting at the Columbus route, the Columbus Ladies Aid elected new officers. Elected were Mrs Paui Trisket president, Mrs Oni ford Caster vice president, Mrs J A Thompson secretary, and Mrs J Reagh treasurer. The hostess served refreshments. next meeting planned for February with location to be announced later.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Leo Hooks of 54 East Main Street.
Crowds fill the Thomas Motor Co show rooms to view 153 new Chevrolet models. The firm showcased updated engines including a 108 horsepower powerplant. The local agency stays open tonight and tomorrow with a prize drawing at 7:20 PM worth about $800.
Aliquippa man 32 died in a crow hunting trip when his brother 25 discharged a 446 gauge shotgun. Acting Coroner Earl B Walker said the younger man's weapon had a reflective trigger mechanism. The incident occurred in a remote wooded area of Butler County yesterday.
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