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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1953
Page
7
Frederick H. Altmeyer of New Kensington testified four hours about an alleged income tax extortion scheme. He is a suspended deputy tax collector who has pleaded guilty to theft of more than $4,000 from a Homestead tavern owner. The Suez Canal is about 100 miles long.
Miss Virginia Marye Elder daughter of Mrs. F. W. Turben and R. W. Elder of Erle wed Mark 8. Harvey son of Mr. and Mrs. Burkett Titusville in a 6 o'clock Saturday ceremony at St. Thomas Church chapel. Rev. John DeSanti officiated before immediate family.
Thirty members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church met last evening. Mrs. Paul Meerdink led devotions on Christians Taking Inventory of Themselves. The group planned the February family night supper for February 1 and began a clothing drive to Korea starting January 19. Mrs. Howard Stull reviewed So Sure of Life by Violet Wood. The program highlighted Dr. Robert Thomas and Smoky Mountains ministry. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Joe Guignon, Mrs. Garl Hinman, Mrs. Lyle Foster, and Miss Ola Young.
Mr and Mrs B Cornish Sr celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at Bear Lake on Sunday. An open house runs 2 00 p m to 4 00 p m and again in the evening, with neighbors and relatives invited to honor the couple who have lived in the area all their lives.
Mrs G B Kysar, chairman of public affairs, spoke at the Business and Professional Women's Club session at TOOF Hall. Her committee includes Mrs Dora Daye and Mrs James Sullivan. Miss Agnes Lynch reported on the state board meeting in Harrisburg. The meeting closed with cookies and coffee. the January 26 meeting will be a potluck supper.
Mrs Donald Dickinson hosted a canasta evening at her West Pleasant street home with a baby shower for Mrs Everett Eastman and her daughter Candace. Prizes went to Mrs William Halfest and Mrs William Mackay. Gift presented to Mrs Bastman. next gathering planned by Mrs Lawrence Joyce on January 26.
Mrs. David Depew hosted the Altar Guild at her East Main Street home. President Mrs. Robert Clark led the session with Scripture readings by Mrs. Elmer Ortney. Reports were heard and plans made for an April rummage sale and communion service covers. A February work session at the church will include a mock bake sale.
Friends held a farewell party for Mrs Edward Clinson and Mrs Ed Brainard at Corry James town office last evening. The Blue Bonnet Hotel served chicken and steak dinners and the group presented gifts before continuing with a roller skating outing.
A party was given last evening for Judy Messinger who celebrated her tenth birthday. Mrs. Loretta Belden assisted the hostess. Six friends attended for spaghetti supper, decorations in green and yellow, a birthday cake with dancing trolls, games, and gifts for the guest of honor.
The Washington Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Troop 80 scouts for completing at least ten days and nights of camping in 1952. Charles Cain of Erie presented camper badges to Newell Heck, Scoutmaster, and the following scouts: James Alans, William Shreve, Jon Miller, Brad MacMartin, Richard Craker, Robert Sargent, and Harry Coulter.
Columbus Grange met at the Town Hall last evening with Master David Curtis in charge. Mrs. Pat Suchar Sr Miss Leona Volk and Gerald Hammond named to committees for the box social. A tureen supper is set for January 26 at p m with two tureens and table service requested. Youth Grange will meet January 14 at Warren for a square dance. Lecturer's program included the master’s address to the State Grange and ended with Now The Day Is Over.
A son was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Anthony Miscil at Corry Memorial Hospital. The couple resides at 542 Taberry Street.
The Good Friends Club met at Mrs. Robert Proctor's Essex Street home for its regular gathering and officer election. President Mrs. Homer Taylor and Vice President Mrs. Martin Synth were re elected. Prizes were awarded after a 500 game and a tasty lunch followed.
James Harper, vocational committee member, addressed parents and children on education at the Spring Creek PTA gathering last night. Mrs. Kenneth Sirkler chaired the business session in the president’s absence. plans were made for a silver tea and Founders Day program on February gth.
Mrs Warren McChesney hosted a birthday party at 2344 Mead Avenue honoring her daughter Mary Elizabeth on her eighth birthday. She served spaghetti supper for five guests with buttered rolls salad cake and ice cream. Prizes went to Judith Wiggers Patricia Dynend and Barbara Burton with Marilyn Martin and Lynn Summons also in attendance.
Westminster Circle of First Presbyterian Church held its first meeting at Miss Jaye Masinfutag’s West Frederick street home with 23 members present. The group planned a series of TV parties and social gatherings to welcome new members and build fellowship.
Yesterday a loyal bridge luncheon group met at The Cory Den. Mrs C W Bracken hosted afterward at her home. Two tables played contract. Winners were Mus NT Gil viethe Ivins Bracken. Miss Elizabeth Rogers was a ghost present. Mrs H L Rowe to entertain next in two weeks.
Kiwanis members met at the Phoenix Hotel with 82 in attendance as Harry Hall outlined plans for the year and announced new committee chairs. Lyn Rice led group singing with Mrs. Ric at the piano and two Key Club members Charles Dominay and Chirk Bachetter attended the evening session. An agreement with Charles Hollister of North East set Kiwanis annual event details for the week of July 17.
The Corry Christian Business Men's Committee elected Embert Baste as chairman Don Ey gle as vice chairman and Justin Butters as secretary treasurer for the ensuing year. The 7:4 Monday Bible study group will meet next Monday night at the Salvation Army Citadel. A supper meeting is planned for Thursday January 22 at Warver followed by a lecture by D. Lee Chestnut of General Electric on atomic marblers. Members may contact Mr. Butere for reservations. The general public is invited.
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