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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1954
Page
5
Philadelphia reports ten inches of snow with flurries statewide. A cold Canada air mass caused near zero temperatures and heart attacks linked to over exertion contributed to at least eleven deaths. Forecasters expect continued cold through Friday.
The Calvin Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. William Leaby’s East Frederick street home with 10 members and six guests. Devotions by Mrs. Harold Flowers cited Acts chapter1. New officers were named. plans for Women’s Association refreshments Feb 3 were set. program on Spanish speaking people was presented by Mrs. J. Donald Watson. Next meeting Feb 16 will be at Mrs. James Johnson’s home. Knox Circle formed. officers announced by Mrs. Page Louderback with appointments including C. S. Wallace co chair, Delbert Robinson program, Paul Lines membership, Walter Rath devotions, Robert Sprague secretary, Bruce Ellsworth treasurer, Herbert Rogers nursery, Frosten Person housekeeping. Devotions from Acts opened the year. Mrs. Rath led, with Mrs. Robinson presenting background on Spanish American missions. Dessert followed. Mrs. Robinson to host February meeting. Ivan Miller of Beaverdam left for Harrisburg State Farm Show. Mrs. Earl Haight returned from Louisville Ky. Mrs. Gladys Weinheiber of Erie to California. Mrs. Harry Ross of Calgary visiting Miss Bess Wilson.
A pleasant shower honored Miss Wilma Armitage, with her marriage to Frank Ross planned for Friday. Her sister Miss Alice Armitage hosted 17 guests at Spring Creek, presenting gifts, awarding prizes, and serving ice cream, cake, and coffee.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Barbara Wright of 713 West Church Street to Richard Querreveld son of Henry Querreveld of R. D. 4 The couple are from Spring Creek and Townville area with no wedding date announced.
Mrs Willard Vroman of R D 1 Grand Valley announces the engagement of her daughter Kathryn to Paul Fink son of Mr and Mrs J P Fink of R D 2 Spartansburg. Kathryn is a senior at Spartansburg High School and Paul is employed at the Altman Feed Store. No wedding date is set.
A combined meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service circles met last evening at the First Methodist Church with 35 members. Miss Ruth Dahlstrand led a devotional on inner peace. Mrs. Donald Dingle presided over the business session and Mrs. Howard Stull reported on world fellowship group organization.
Mrs John Gilmore hosted a Saturday afternoon party from 2 30 to 5 30 in honor of her son Barry Klinger turning seven. Ten guests won fish pond prizes and awards went to Cheryl Williams Patricia Me Keta and Jeffrey McClintock. Balloons candy baskets and a decorated birthday cake plus snacks were served. Barry received many gifts.
Corry Hi Club members enjoyed a swimming party at the Meadville YMCA pool last night. About 15 boys attended the trip replacing the regular meeting. The next session is scheduled for Monday.
A son born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Downey of 160 Johnson Street the former Jean Reagle. A daughter born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Buddy Vanderhoof R D 3 Spartansburg the former Nancy Stufflebeam.
St Pauls Altar Guild met at East Main street hostess Mrs Dorr Clark last evening with president Mrs Robert Clark leading opening devotions. Reports were read and bake sale proceeds of 29.65 were announced. Next meeting set for February 8 with Mrs Clark hosting refreshments served by Mrs Guy Stafford.
Fifteen members and leaders Newell Beckwith Tea Johnston and Harry Coulter plan to join LeBoeuf District scouts of the Washington Trail Council for a two day encampment at Robert Browns hunting camp near Pittsfield this weekend. To fund Sequoyah summer camp, the local troop sells magazine subscriptions for Curtis Publishing Company. Call a leader to subscribe or renew and a scout will be sent.
Mrs J H Heerlein hosted the bridge club yesterday afternoon after a luncheon at the Hotel Corry. Guest Miss Elizabeth Rogers attended. Card awards were earned by Mrs Philip Zalzneck and Mrs C W Bracken. The group will reconvene in two weeks with Mrs Leon Lindsley hosting.
The Cony Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held a dinner last night with 23 attendees. Past presidents were honored with corsages as Mrs. Robert Curtis became the new president and committees for purchasing, membership, volunteers, and publicity were named for the year.
Dr William Chandler Thompson internationally known authority on poultry died today in Middlesex Hospital Middlesex New Jersey. He was 63 and had been on leave from his duties as professor of poultry science head of the poultry department Rutgers University and professor of applied statistics.
Snow flurries continued in the region as up to a foot fell in spots, with Philadelphia reporting 10 inches and New York a 9.5 inch blanket. Temperatures plunged to 27 below zero in Maine as arctic air moved in, forecast to stay cold through tomorrow with clearing skies and strong winds.
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