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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1974
Page
5
In a small community gathering, notable residents Mr. Lee, Ms. Ard, and Mr. Ice organized a local event at the park. The attendance included residents from nearby blocks, with organizers confirming a brief program and community cleanup segment.
Mercyhurst College in Erie names Sisters Helen Jean Sullivan and Andrew Himes as co directors of a new Preparatory Music School. The former students and faculty members will offer private piano voice theory and orchestral lessons for students and adults, feeding into the college music department led by Dr. Louis Mennini.
A surprise 25th wedding anniversary dinner for Harold and Charlotte Steves was held Saturday at their Gamma road home in Corry. Attended by 25 family members from Pittsburgh Union City Waterford Lake City Venango Berlin Heights Ohio and Corry, the event hosted by Richard and Muriel Steves and William and Sue Schoene featured gifts and a pink and white Unice-tier cake. A floral arrangement from Steves’ sister and husband Gilbert and Allene McMichael of Pittsburgh was among the special gifts.
A surprise stork shower was held for Mrs Elbert Lilley at the Lilley home with luncheon served by Mrs Carmen Merritt Mrs Glenn Keisel Lenore Merritt and Mrs Maurice Lilley. Guests brought thoughtful gifts for the expectant mother and father. The event featured gifts for the father as well and closed with a noted quotation about the spoken and printed word.
Charlene Rae McClintock wed Scott James Pollock at Milton Methodist Church Milton New Jersey Rev A D Yee officiated The reception followed at Original Rudy s Oak Ridge New Jersey Guests came from Long Island Connecticut New Jersey and Pennsylvania The couple will reside in Oak Ridge New Jersey
A five month old Tonya Lee Czech was christened by Rev. John Lucas at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Godparents are Richard Gronostar and Tina Dietsch. A large Columbus and Eric area gathering celebrated with a buffet, gifts, and family attendance including Tonya's grandparents and numerous relatives.
Members of the Mary Circle of the First United Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Daniel Wood’s home for a tureen dinner and discussion. They outlined plans for Methodist ladies day at Chautauqua Institution on August 14 at the United Methodist Home to mark the circle’s centennial. Also on August 1 the Sunset Auxiliary summer festival and baatar will be held at the Methodist Home and Hospital in Meadville. A fami ly picnic is scheduled for August 12 at Mead Park.
The 81st Esselink family reunion gathered 55 members at the Clymer Conservation Club on Thursday with hosts Mrs. Harry Vidal and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Westerberg. Earnest Dunnewold led the business session. officers elected for the coming year were President Harold Legters, Vice President Howard Legters, Secretary Mrs. Frederick Vander Schaaff, Treasurer Earnest Dunnewold, and Historian Mrs. Harry Vidal. Next year’s hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Harold Legters and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Legters. Nine marriages, three births, and one death were reported. The event, also called the strawberry pie reunion, featured many strawberry pies and noted attendance records, including long-time attendees Gilbert Ton and Mrs. Walter Leglers. All family branches were represented.
The Catholic Daughters of American court ConceP tion No. 25 installed seven members and one from Warren court No. 834 at the Elks Lodge. Recipients include Kathleen Christensen Ann Royek Madeline Jandy Mary Balek Pat Phillips Lucille Maloney Marguerite Taylor and Patricia Store. Dolores Longnecker presided. Rev Cyril Cooper spoke to attendees from Delaney Warren Erie and Corry. A short meeting followed with refreshments and an Afghan prize awarded to Helen Gronostar of Erie. June hospitality committee led by Mrs Margaret Roche and Mrs Ellen Pasi with help from several members. Next meeting set for September 12.
A planned price change will raise the amount charged to dealers by 1.4 cents per gallon. The adjustment affects fuel distribution channels and may influence consumer costs at the pump.
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