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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1967

Page

5

Bride Elsie Beckwith Weds Bert Stockton Jr in Corry

Miss Elsie Beckwith daughter of Mr and Mrs Newell Beck with of 626 East South Street became the bride of Bert James Stockton Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bert J Stockton Sr of Columbus on November 26 at the First Baptist Church of Corry. The double ring ceremony was by Rev Harland J West with white gladioli and red oak leaf decorations. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace bodice and Watteau back. veil with seed pearl crown. crescent bouquet of red roses. Attendants wore cranberry red gowns. Marjorie Beckwith was maid of honor. Best man Garry Warner and ushers included Loren Stockton and Daniel Beckwith. A dinner reception followed at the Rustic Restaurant. Out of town guests came from Beaufort South Carolina New York City Fairfax Virginia Richmond Kentucky Jamestown Fredonia Meadville Union City and Columbus. The couple honeymooned in the Allegheny Mountains and reside in Columbus.

Elsie Beckwith Newell Beckwith East South Street Bert James Stockton Jr Bert J. Stockton Sr Columbus First Baptist Church of Corry Marjorie Beckwith Garry Warner Larry Nielson Loren Stockton William Beckwith Daniel Beckwith Beaufort S. C New York City Fairfax

Spencer Ladies Aid Elects Officers at Clark Home

Beans McMicHan reports the Spencer Ladies Aid met at the R D 3 home of Mrs Robert Clark Sr. outgoing president Mrs Carroll Crowell led the business session reading Scripture. Officers elected: Robert Clark Sr president Ralph Bailey vice president R W Clark secretary Earl Bailey treasurer. Flower fund chair Lester Dennison appointed. Plans for a spring rummage sale discussed. February session date and place to be announced.

Earl Bailey Lester Dennison Flower Fund

Market Day at Loncorn School February 4

Loncorn School plans its annual Market Day on February 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mrs. Ivan Bennink will chair. Tickets for students are 25 cents. F. Lowe Edwards says posters are made by fifth and sixth graders. Proceeds fund Concord PTA activities with refreshments and entertainment.

Loncorn Ivan Bennink F. Lowe Edwards Concord Pta

Local notices mix with wartime Bennington tribute

Mrs A Barton of West Smith street hosts a Past Grands gathering for the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge at 8 pm Tuesday. Larry Burrows, son of Kathy Ber Mr and Mrs Walter Burrowstrand, writes from El Cajon about Bob Hope's Gulf ofTonkin show aboard the USS Bennington, praising its aging yet modern combat hospital and search rescue mission in three wars. Larry, living with Rev John Guest, attends a Youth For Christ rally at Spartansburg Grange Hall this evening at 9 15. Rev Guest, born in Oxford, England, 29, traced to Clifton Theological College and Scripture Union work. The Britt family returns from New York City. Regular meeting of the...

A. €.Barton West Smith Street Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Ora Loveland Larry Burrows Kathy Ber Walter. Burrowstrand el Cajon Calif Elgin Tonkin Vietnam Gulf Hanoi Red China Bob Hope Bennington Les Brown Bob George Jessel Larry John Guest Youth For Christ Spartansburg Grange Hall Guest Oxford England Billy Graham Church of England Clifton Theological College Bristol Wales Ireland Germany United States Scripture Union Upper Darby Martha Yoder YFC

Miss Sutton Engaged to Charles Alan Sandburg

Mrs Emma Sutton of Sir East Main announces the engagement of her daughter Shirley Ann Sutton to Charles Alan Sandburg of North Market Street Columbus. Both are Erie County Plastics employees. Miss Sutton is a 1964 Corry Area High School graduate and his a 1960 CAHS graduate. No wedding date set.

Emma Sutton Sir East Main Street Shirley Ann Sutton Charles Alan Sandburg Zella Sandburg Albert Sandburg North Market Street Columbus Miss Sutton Armin Sutton Corry Area High School Erie County Plastics Corporation CAHS Erie County Plastics

Wheelock Church Holds Annual Election Meet

Wheelock Community Church held its annual meeting. Leland Crosscut was elected deacon for two years and Mrs. Leland Crosscut named Sunday School superintendent. Harold Dougherty became trustee for three years, with Mrs. Dougherty as church clerk. Aud rey Hamilton was named treasurer, Wallace Mick financial secretary. Missionary support was raised to 15 per month for Carl and Mrs. McMindes in Ecuador and 10 per month for Alvin and Mrs. Lewis in Venezuela. The church voted to insulate the building and accelerate remodeling work.

Wheelock Leland Crosscut Harold Dougherty Audrey Hamiton Wallace Mick Carl McMindes Ecuador Alvin Lewis Venezuela

Plans for WOTM Sweetheart Ball discussed at Moose Lodge

At the Thursday WOTM meeting at the Moose Lodge plans were made for the annual Sweetheart Ball set for February ith from 9 pm to 1 am with The Raiders providing music. Mrs. Maurice Gjertsen chairs the event with others handling queen candidates decorations tickets and kitchen. Refreshments include hamburgers cheeseburgers and French fries. Tickets available from any WOTM member or at the door. Public is invited.

Women of the Moose Moose Lodge the Raiders Maurice Gjertsen Harold Jackson Robert Markle Ilip Halfast Edward Erskin WOTM Roy Hamilton Union City Corry Moose Lodge Donald H. Bensink Graduate Regents

Relief Corps Hosts Tureen Dinner At Grange Hall

Nineteen members of the Women’s Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic gathered at Grange Hall for an all day session. A tureen dinner was served at noon by Mrs. Reynold Hamilton, Mrs. Anna Babcock, Mrs. Florence Casler, and Mrs. Joseph Gentilman. The meeting was led by president Mrs. Wesley Willis. Mrs. Mattie McIntyre won the special award. The charter was draped for late past national president Mrs. Elizabeth L. Kathe. The next meeting is set for February 2 at the Grange Hall.

Anteen Women's Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Grange Hall Reynold Hamilton Anna Babcock Florence Casler Joseph Gentilman Wesley Willis Mattie McIntrye

Corry Area 4-H Horse and Pony Club Meeting

The Corry Area 4-H Horse and Pony Club met at the Aikens home on West Washington Street extension. Members voted to buy a scrapbook and planned a roller skating party at Rainbow Rink in Wattsburg. Mrs. Albert Hill demonstrated lead rope braiding. Guests included Mrs. Richard Alo and Kenny Beth and Guy Allie. Leaders are Mrs. Merrill Wade, Mrs. Alfred Aikens, and Miss Sharon Messenger. Thirty four attended. Next meeting slated for February 7.

Corry Area 4-H Horse and Pony Club Alfred Aikens West Washington Street Rainbow Rink Wattsburg Albert Hill Richard Alo Kenny Beth Guy Allie Merrill Wade Sharon Messenger

Marjorie Skinner Engaged to Charles Kopta

Basil E. Skinner of Bear Lake announces engagement of daughter Marjorie Mae to Charles Joseph Kopta son of Leslie Kopta Sr of Ripley New York Marjorie a 1963 graduate of Youngsville High School is employed at Erie County Plastics Corporation Kopta farms and works for Carnation Milk Company of Corry no wedding date set.

Marjorie Skinner Charles Kopta Basil E. Skinner Bear Lake Marjorie Mae Charles Joseph Kopta Leslie Kopta Sr Ripley, N Miss Skinner Youngsville High School Youngsville Erie County Plastics Corporation

Highwaymen entertain at CHEER meeting at church

The Highwaymen members Bill Roche Rick Morgan Bo Forrester Samuel Weber and Mark Bloom performed for CHEER at Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft. CHEER members and guests joined in song and dance as Catholic Daughters of America Court No 35 sponsored the party serving sandwiches and milk to 44 attendees.

Highwaymen CHEER Emmanuel Episcopal Church Bill Roche Rick Morgan Bo Forrester Samuel Weber Mark Bloom Catholic Daughters of America, Court Conception No. 35

Publican Byrnes predicts budget details delay tax decision

GOP United reports Byrnes saying Congress may not decide taxes until details of the budget are known. He argues the April committee schedule buys time to gauge whether the economy can handle a tax increase and notes the President did not demand an immediate decision and left room to reconsider.

State of the Union Ford Byrnes Congress

Hints From Heloise Readers Share Simple Household Tips

Readers submit practical tips from organizing brown sugar to preserving baking supplies and unclogging drains. Advice covers labeling upside down packages, storing gift boxes, washing plastics properly, using a stopper in sinks, removing stamped designs from cloth, and easing cleaning with a long-handed car wash brush for the bath and shower.

Heeois W. R. Hodges

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