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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1951
Page
6
Winnipeg reports Daw som in the Yukon recorded 55 degrees below zero, one of the coldest spots in North America. Weather forecasts expect a slight warmup but temperatures may still fall to around 50 below.
Mrs Lowtis Sears of East South Street was celebrated at a Sunday gathering by a small group of friends after her birthday last Saturday. Guests enjoyed cards visiting and light refreshments, and Mrs Harry Randall of Erie presented gifts to the honoree.
Miss Ruth Lorraine Clayton and Donald Paul McCaslin were married at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Harry S. Bowman. The bride wore a sheet length taffeta dress with pink camellia corsage. maid of honor Auguint McCaslin and best man Jack McCaslin attended. After a brief trip to Paintsville Ohio, the couple will reside at 702 West Smith Street. Both are Corry High School alumni. she works at Connie’s Store, he at Loblaw.
Lawrence Davison hosted officers and teachers of the Presbyterian Church School at his East Main street home. Mr Davison led a session on class activities. Dessert followed with Mrs Marion Rumbaugh assisting. A special program is planned for February 12 at the Presbyterian Church.
Five candles decorated the birthday cake as Mrs. E J Tobias hosted a Saturday party for her daughter Mary Elizabeth. Twelve children attended, playing games and receiving favors, stencil aprons for girls and small Mushlights for boys, then cake and ice cream and gifts were given to the honoree.
A daughter born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Merle Burrows of 1011 Spring Street at Corry Hospital. A daughter born early last evening to Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson of 962 East Main Street at Tovalas Hospital. A daughter born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Louis Sprovers of 10 Snyder Circle at Corry Hospital.
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Ky's Diner on North Geniter Street with 20 members attending a chicken dinner. Mrs Mary Delury opened the brief business session followed by an antiques talk by Mrs Robert Catlin who also auctioned items in a white elephant sale. Mrs G B Kysar chaired with assistants Mrs Mildred Denter Mrs Milton Zalzneck and Mrs Frank Brooks who also won the door prize. Miss Lillian Murray will chair the next morning event on February 5.
St Pauls Altar Guild met Monday night with 18 members present. Mrs Gerald Staples, president, conducted business and opening prayer was led by Mrs Harry Bowman. New member Mrs Robert Clark and new treasurer Mrs Dorott Boland were welcomed. Guests enjoyed a study break and refreshments. Next meeting set for February 12.
Mrs Howles attended as a guest of honor at a Saturday dinner hosted by the East Main Street home of Miss Ruth Dahlstrand. Fifteen attendees included Mrs O A Johnson former superintendent and Mrs Lawrence Davison president of the Mothers Auxiliary. Mrs Howles received a gift at the close of the evening.
The Women’s City Bowling Association convened at the American Legion on North Center Street with Mrs. Harold Carr as president. Treasurer Mrs. Robert O Watts announced 375.75 was sent to the Bowlers’ Victory Legion from the Head-Pin Tournament. Julia Zepka named secretary to replace Mrs. Richard Orn.
Wash ington Trail Council Cub Pack 181 met in the junior high library with 6 members and parents present. The theme was Rivets, with naps and boats on display, plus movies by Ivan Downey. Plans were outlined for the Blue and Gold Banquet, to be scheduled in February.
Albert Wellman of Jamestown spoke to the College Women's Club on taste in interiors and room planning based on color and motif. He showcased interiors from Victorian to modern, noted the use of three colors, and highlighted Ready Wagon service and the club’s social details.
A surprise birthday party for Rita Jackson was hosted at the Jackson home in Essex with Miss Aimy Jackson as hostess. Mrs. Tony Jackson assisted, guests attended, and cake was served along with gifts for the birthday honoree.
A stork shower honored Mrs. Arthur Black last night hosted by Mrs. Walter Damdall RD 4. Attendees played 500 and canasta while words were war in the host’s home. Gifts included hats rolls coffee. Mrs G Stedman of Erie attended as a town guest.
Brital's Sir Gladwyn Jebb said Peiping's proposals move toward acceptance of a cease fire while delaying action. The US faced a setback as 27 to 23 votes rejected immediate action, but many diplomats expect the American resolution to gain support after initial review. Latin American nations and several allies aligned with the US, while others urged closer study of the Chinese Reds message. A dominant fear remained that US policy could push allies toward a broader war with China.
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