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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary notes show a young Cincinnati resident and a Mrs L Bush involved in a Reen act and red service at Dan evening. The text mentions a student, a Pamon, and a dial number 36125, but details are unclear and multiple names may be misread.
Miss Anne Watson and Gordon Southwick married at the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Corry in a lace and chiffon gown ceremony. The couple, attended by Amy Southwick, officiated by Rev. H Ray Harnk, with organist Mrs Gladys Vanderhagt and soloist Miss Eleanor Brown, plans a week-long honeymoon in Canada before settling in Corry. Out-of-town guests and a 200-guest reception followed, with attendees from multiple neighboring towns and states.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hulett celebrated 30 years with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Hulett and family. The event at Cutting Town Hall featured scripture, prayer led by Rev Laverne Proctor, a vocal trio, a DeShazer poem, a Pook and Garliela duet, and refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs Wilma Adams James North Clymer and others from North East and Lowville.
Inclement weather forced the ninth annual State Lot School reunion to be held at Spartanctary Grange Hall. A 1:30 dinner preceded a business meeting and program of music and reading. Officers elected for next year were Mabel Shreckengost Oscar Johnson and Florence Colegrove. Next year’s meeting is planned for the school grounds weather permitting on the last Saturday in June. Attendees totaled 49 from Corry Harborcreek Wesleyville Girard Union City Columbus Spring Creek Youngsville Spartansburg Titusville and Mineral Ridge Ohio.
Twenty three members of the Britton Run Cemetery Aid met recently at the home of Mrs. Eva Sexton and her daughter Florence of Elgin. A tureen dinner was served at 1 oclock. The next meeting is planned for August with Mrs. Harry Fitch hosting.
A nuptial Mass united Miss Elizabeth Marie Bacha daughter of Michael Bacha of 69 North Street Columbus and Walter T Smorawski son of Mrs Welda Smorawski of R D 2 Pittsfield Saturday June 29 at St Elizabeths Church Rev Cyril Kronz officiated Mrs Robert Johnson organist for the 11 o s clock ceremony The bride wore a white nylon organza gown with Chantilly lace sequin and seed pearl trims and carried feather carnations and a white orchid on a white prayer book The brides sister Mrs Keithorn was matron of honor in white lace over yellow taffeta The groom was attended by Joseph Tombo The couple plan a week long wedding trip in Canada and will reside in Columbus The bride a Corry High School graduate works at Raymond Mfg Co The groom attended Youngs ville High School and works at National Forge in Irvine.
The Kiwanis Club met yesterday at noon at the Hotel Corry. The program was led by first vice president Page Louderback. Leo U1 presented slides detailing his recent fishing trip to Canada.
The Albion partners of Salon 100 Eight and Forty hosted a meeting at the Albion America Legion Post home. Frances Blair presided as officers were nominated and elected for the ensuing year including Le Petite Chapeau Mary Wolfe and Le Demi Chapeau Premiere Helen Sedor. Delegates to the convention named Mrs Blair and Mrs Mary Wright. New partners were initiated including Kathleen Hullihen Girard Rosady Pawson Shirley Johnson Dorothy Robbins Golda Kean and Anna Farrer. Attendees from Corry included Mary Anderson Alta Orn and Mildred Orn.
Corry Chapter invites members to a reception for District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Geraldine Johnson at Cus Sewagon Temple Meadville Tuesday July 9th at 8 oclock Transport or reservation requests due by Friday to Mrs. Robert Fleming or Mrs. W F Richers. Killed by car in Alden N J Frank Lang 74 struck by automobile near his home in Erie County village hit and run suspected by state police.
Mr and Mrs Edward Gluyna of Summerstreet hosted a Sunday birthday party for their son Ronald turning one. About 30 relatives attended visiting and playing cards. A lunch of baked beans potato salad birthday cake ice cream watermelon and coffee was served. The guest of honor received gifts and money. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Slomski and daywhiters Karen Ann and Janet of Brie.
Mrs. Lawrence Eisenman of 215 Concord announces the engagement of sister Mamie Mack of 627 North Center to Harold T. Duell of 8 Gook Street North Warren. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gerald T. Duell of 990 East Main. Mamie is a Corry High School graduate and has worked for Raymond Mfg Co. Harold attended Russell schools and now works at Sylvania Electric Products in War. The couple plans an August wedding.
Braddock Hills resident Anthony Palmiere about 65 reported his $5000 savings stolen while at his wife Marle Palmiere funeral home. He said he spent most of yesterday at the funeral home to arrange burial costs after his wife died Saturday.
A varied program of standard quartet music including spirituals brass trio numbers and solos on the piano recordion trumpet and piano. The public is invited to attend the service.
Western allies plan a joint push in the UN disarmament subcommittee to halt the East West nuclear arms race. An American proposal for a 10 month testing standstill may be paired with broader cuts in conventional forces, with Stassen stressing linkage to wider disarmament. Seth Lloyd to attend, UN group includes United States Britain France Canada and the Soviet Union. The second item notes Senate approval of Robert B. Anderson to succeed George M. Humphrey as Treasury secretary.
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