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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1953

Page

5

Miss Virginia Elder weds Mark Harvey in Columbus

Miss Virginia Maye Elder daughter of Mrs F W Turben of Columbus and R W Blier of Erie married Mark E Harvey son of Mr and Mrs C J Burkett Titusville in a 5 pm St Thomas Church ceremony. The bride wore a lace and net gown with pearls and Thinestones tiara and carried a white carnation bouquet. Best man Jack Howe Titusville, matron of honor Mrs Clarence B Savko wore pink net, and a pink carnation bouquet accompanied by 14 guests at dinner. The couple plans a southern wedding trip, she a Corry graduate now with Raymond Mfg Co in Cleveland, he an Air Force inductee stationed in England.

Virginia Elder John DeSanti Virginia Maye Elder F. W. Turben Columbus R. W. Blier Erie Mark Harvey C.J. Burkett R. D Titusville St. Thomas’ Church Jack Howe McConnell’s Kenneth Mack Edward Xin[ley Corry Senior High School Indiana State Teachers College Raymond Mfg. Co Cleveland Titusville High School Air Force Edinboro State Teachers College Burtonwood Air Force Base England

Methodist Society Met Last Evening

Thirty six members of the combined circles of the Woman s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church met last evening at the church. Mrs Paul Meerdink led devotions on Christians Taking Inventory of Themselves. Routine business was conducted and it was announced that the family night supper for February has been moved to February 17. Beginning January 19 members are to bring good used clothing for Korea. Mrs Howard Stull reviewed So Sure of Life by Violet Wand, about Dr Robert Thomas in Tennessee. Lunch was served by Mrs Joe Guignon Mrs Carl Hinman Mrs Lyle Foster and Miss Ola Young.

Methodist Society Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Paul Meerdink Korea Howard Stull Violet Wand Ibis Robert Thomas Smokey Mountains Tennessee Joe Guignon Oar] Hin~man Lyle Foster Ola Young

Golden Wedding at Bear Lake for Cornish Couple

Mr and Mrs E B Cornish Sr celebrate their golden wedding Sunday January 18 at their Bear Lake home. Open house from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 10 pm. The couple aged 77 and 70 have long resided in the area and are well known. All friends and relatives are invited to attend this honor.

Bear Lake E. B. Cornish Sr Garnish

BPW Club Session Recaps Public Affairs Talk

Alice was given by Mrs G B Kysar chairwoman of public affairs at the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting last evening in IOOF Hall. Mrs Kysar’s committee included Mrs Dora Daye and Mrs James Sullivan. Miss Agnes Lynch reported on the state board meeting in Harrisburg. The session closed with rookies and coffee for members. next meeting January 26 will be a pot luck supper.

Alice G. B. Kysar Business and Professional Women's Club IOOF Kysar Dora Daye James Sullivan Agnes Lynch State Board Harrisburg

Mrs. Everett Eastman Honored By Club

Mrs Donald Dickinson hosted a canasta session at her west Pleasant street home for a baby shower celebrating Mrs Everett Eastman and her daughter Gandace. Prizes for the card play went to Mrs William Halfast and Mrs William Mackay. The hostess served cake ice cream and coffee and Mrs Hastman received a gift. Mrs Lawrence Joyce will entertain next on January 26.

Everett Eastman Donald Dickinson West Pleasant Street Gandace Priges William Halfast William Mackay Hastman Lawrence Joyce Maple Avenue

Mrs David Depew Hosts Altar Guild Meeting

Mrs David Depew hosted the Altar Guild of St Pauls Lutheran Church at her home on East Main Street. President Mrs Robert Clark led a business session with scripture readings by Mrs Elmer Ortner. Plans include a spring sale in April and materials for communion covers. A February 5 work session at the church will include a mock bake sale. salad marble cake and coffee were served.

David Depew St. Paul's Lutheran Church Hast Main Trest Roert Clark Elmer Ortner Hehureh

Tazewell party honors Mrs Eliason and Mrs Brainard

At the Blue Bonnet Hotel Corry James town office friends honored Mrs Edward Eliason and Mrs Ed Win Brainard with farewell gifts. The event featured fine chicken and steak dinners followed by roller skating.

C-J Blue Bonnet Hotel Edward Eliason Ed Win Brainard Tazewell Corry-James Simp

Judy Messinger Birthday Party Given by Mrs Messinger

Mrs Cecil Messinger in 49 East Congress street held a party for her daughter Judy who turned ten. Mrs Loretta Belden assisted. Six friends attended a spaghetti supper. The table featured green and yellow decoration and a birthday cake with dancing candles. Gifts were given to Judy.

Judy Messinger Cecil Messinger East Congress Street Judy Loretta Belden

Scouts Honor Troop 80 Members For Camp Experience

Officials of the Washington Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Troop 80 Scouts for at least ten days and nights of camping in 1952. Charles Case presented honor camper badges to Newell Beckwith, scoutmaster, for James Akam William Shreve Jon Miller Fred Martin Richard Craker Robert Sargent and Harry Coulter.

Washington Trail Council Boy Scouts of America Charles Case Fiftd Erie Newell Beck- With James Akam William Shreve Jon Miller Fred Mat Martin Richard Craker Robert Sargent Harry Coulter

Columbus Grange Plans Box Social February 14

Columbus Grange met at Town Hall with Master David Curtis in charge. Mrs Paul Suchar Sr Miss Leona Volk and Gerald Hammond named to the box social committee. A loom supper planned for January 26 at 8 p m. Youth Grange to meet January 14 at Warren for a square dance. The lecturer read the master’s address from the Allen town Brate Grange meeting. Sandwiches cupcakes and coffee served.

Columbus Grange David Curtis Paul Suchar Sr Leona Volk Gerald Hammond

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Anthony Miscils

A baby boy was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Anthony Miscils of 542 Liberty Street. The newborn joins the family with both mother and child reported in good health.

Corry Memorial Hospital Anthony Miscils Liberty Street

Good Friends Club Reelects Officers at Essex Street Meeting

The Good Friends Club met at Mrs. Robert Proctor’s Essex Street home for a regular session. Officers were reelected: Mrs. Tomer Taylor, president, and Mrs. Marlin Smith, vice president. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Walter Pier and Mrs. Martin McGriw. A lunch of potato salad pickles cupcakes and coffee followed. Mrs. George Wood will host the next meeting in two weeks at her home in Erle.

Friends Club Essex Street Robert, Proctor Tomer Taylor Marlin Smith Grow Walter Pier Martin McGriw George Wood Erle

James Harper Speaks at Spring Creek PTA Meeting

James Harper vocational coordinator spoke on selling education to parents and children at a Spring Creek PTA gathering. Mrs. Kenneth Sicley chaired a business session with plans for a silver tea and Founders Day program on February 9.

James Harper Spring Creek Pta Vocasional Spring Creek Parent- Teacher Association Harper Kenneth Sicley PTA Victor Klisart Wilson Armitage Benge Bailey

Birthday Party for Miss Mary Elizabeth McChesney

Mrs Warren McChesney hosted an eighth birthday party at 2921 Mead Avenue for her daughter Mary Elizabeth. Guests enjoyed spaghetti supper with rolls salad cake and ice cream. Prizes were won by Judith Wiggers Patricia Dyne and Barbara Burton. other guests included Marilyn Mart Lynn Simmons.

Mary McChesney Warren McChesney Mead Avenue Mary Elizabeth

Presbyterian Circle Meetings Reported

Members of the Westminster Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met at 19 West Frederick Street with 23 attending. Devotions led by Mrs Frosten Person and Mrs Harold Wol.... officers named for the new circle include Mrs Clyde Cupwell chair, Mrs Christensen co chair, and others. The group planned television parties and social events to welcome new members. The study text for the year is These Rights We Hold by Fred L Brownlee.

Presbyterian Circle Westmnster Cirele First Presbyterian Church Jed Masinnes Weer Frederick Street Mes Frosten Person Harold Wolfes Mere William Fadl Lwo Ray Fjurie Fred Goenee Chris Christensen Witherspoote Presbyterian Women's Association Wright Street BHF Qyilow Clue Cupwell Shristensen Wilbur Rickers Fel Merker Capewell Marion Rumbaugh John Kennedy Prosram C. I. Raivesale Alan Hasbrouck Merrill Littlie Ervinn Bauer New Geneva Fi Presbyterian Church William Leaby East Broderick Street Charles Erwin George Hull Charles Gilbert Morgan Beverly Leaby Paul ‘Weed William DeFoyer Chales Erwin Leahy Wir Frost Tobias Beverly James Johnson East Frederick Street Februacy Bel

Bridge Luncheon Group Meeting Noted

The Bridge Luncheon Group met yesterday at The Corry Denami Mieso. Hostess Mrs Bracken hosted after. two tables were in play. Award winners were Mrs N T Gil setta and Mrs Bracken. Miss Elizabeth Rogers was a guest. Mrs L W Rowe will entertain in two weeks.

Near Bridgeuncheon Corry

Kiwanis Club Sets Festival Date

Kiwanis Club met at the Phoenix Hotel with 32 members present. New president Harry Hall announced plans and appointed chairmen. Lynn Rice led group singing with Mrs. Rice assisting. Guests included Corry Senior High School Key Club members Charles Dommesny and Clark Bachoffler. Tentative festival week set for July 17 with Chile Hollister of Nortly East coordinating.

Kiwanis Club Phoenix Hotel Wce Harry Hall Lynn Rice Mrs. Rice Nepitino Corry Charles Dommesny Clark Bachoffler Chile Hollister Nortly East

Business Men Committee Elects Officers For Ensuing Year

The Christian Business Men's Committee directors elected Ember Barn as chair and Justin Butters as secretary treasurer. The 7 30 Monday Bible Study Group meets next Monday night in a front attic room at the Bulvarion Army titadel. A supper meeting Thursday January 28 is planned at Warren followed by an invited lecture by D Lee Chestnut of General Electric on atomic matters. Members may contact Mr Butters for reservations. public invitation extended.

Business Men's Committee Comy Christian Business Men's Committee Ember Barn Justin Butters Treasumer Bulvarion Army Titadel Warren D. Lee Chestnut Gen 1 Electric Mr. Butters

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