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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
5
Police investigated a theft pattern involving paint from stores along a route last Friday. Suspects linked to two Titusville and Tidioute addresses were questioned, with one man Gardner noted in connection to the case. Authorities are pursuing leads on the alleged entry and purchase of supplies.
Harold Everett Van Earden of Clymer wed Frances Ann Miller of Mahopac at Mahopac Baptist Church in a June ceremony with Red Mills music. The reception followed at Mahopac Fire Hall and the couple will reside in Clymer after a Pocono honeymoon. Also announced are weddings for Lillian Joan Harness to Howard Glabbatt of Erie, with ceremonies at the Clabbatt home church. and Laurel Adele Legters engaged to John White of Clymer, with no date set.(portions of text describe family, gowns, and reception details)
The Presbyterian Church School Junior High held a tureen dinner in the church recreation room as a farewell for ninth grade graduates. Miss Elsie Hunt read the will. Over 100 attended the skating party at Gorry Rollerway sponsored by the Corry Chapter of Presbyterian Men. Proceeds support sending representatives to the National Council of Presbyterian Men in New York City next year. Murvey Loveland led arrangements.
Orpah Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church held a picnic at Mead Park. Mrs. A O Johnson led devotions before dinner. The table committee was Mrs. Irwin Young Mrs. Donald Dingle and Mrs. Georsean Rus. Each circle conducted brief business sessions. próxima August 5 the Orpah Circle will meet at 66 Union Street with Mrs EM Schrecengost.
Thirty three Corry Grange No 55 members joined Wattsburg for a visitation program run by Corry and Phillipsville Granges. Phillipsville presented a skit The Census Taker and poems, while Corry showcased a Grange history, Moonlight Ramblers music, and dancing by Juvenile Grange, with Brokkenstraw Stompers and Elene and Albin Wester on vocals. Remarks announced REA family picnic in Meadville with many officers to attend and Juvenile Camp Kanesepake near Altoona to be held late July to early August led by Max Bennink. Refreshments followed hosted by Waliburg and Waterford Granges.
Corty Rotary Club met yesterday at Hotel Corty for the first meeting of the Rotary year starting July 1. Outgoing president William Peiffer passed the gavel to Harold Mishler who will lead as president, with Duane Fogle as vice president and M S Cobbett secretary among new officers including Jerome Davis treasurer K McLean and O W Bracken as directors and A M Lite as sergeant at arms. One new member Robert S Davidson was welcomed. visiting Rotarian George Burt of Ellwood City attended along with guests Vance Allen of Corry and William Armitage from Willow Grove Pa.
Jacqueline Raymond of Wilmington Delaware is engaged to Kenneth Allen McBee of Jessup Georgia. Her parents Mr and Mrs F M Raymond of Wilmington announce the betrothal. She is a Corry Area High School and William Penn High School graduate and works at Cowboys Jewelry Store. Kenneth McBee is a Jessup High School alum stationed at New Castle County Air Base. A fall wedding is planned.
The Mary Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at East Main Street residence with 13 members and one guest. Devotions opened by Mrs. Frank McKnight. Plans for an August 6 picnic at the Way Side Inn were discussed, with Mrs. Armitage and Mrs. Fargo serving a salad lunch.
Shown above is Moris Irene Matteson daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Matteson of R D 3 who became the bride of Donald Mowand Vanderpool son of Mr and Mrs Howard Vander Pool of Union City Saturday June 20th. They were married at 2 o clock in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and are now on their wedding trip to the Thousand Islands. Upon their return they will reside at R D Union City.
Miss Mary Eleanor Mineah of Es souchido Oxl became the bride of Howard McCray of San Diego former city resident Saturday June 22 at La Mesa United Presbyterian Church. The double ring ceremony was by Dr William Macinnes.
Smith street attendees from Corry Mong and friends from Florida witness a wedding. The bride, a Arizona State College graduate and music teacher, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mineah of Escondido. The groom, a Corry High School alumnus and engineering student at San Diego State College, works for Convair. They plan to live at 44401 34th street in San Diego after a Lake Arrowhead honeymoon.
Mrs Donald Nantes hosted eight CGG Club members with a dessert, then two tables of bridge produced prizes for Mrs Alfred Morrison Mrs Milton Van Dresar and Mrs Nantes. A fourth prize went to Mrs D Fy Needham. The next meeting will be at Mrs Donald Tall om’s home.
A son was born early this morning at Cotty Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Clayton Bilchim RD Ay Tinton. 245.00
Shenango Valley Business and Professional Women's Club held its charter dinner at Sharon, with broad attendance from BPW clubs, civic leaders, and community officials. The new organization was presented to District I by District II, accepted by Mrs. Norman Tarbell, the district director, who attended with Mrs. M. O. Baldwin.
Announcement: Spring Creek Congregational Church women plan a noon dinner in the church basement and a Sunday supper on July 7 to celebrate the church’s 75th anniversary. About 19 guests, members, and friends expected.
W L Ewing Scott will go on trial on a charge of murdering his wife on September 16. The article notes a court appearance and related details, including the missing wife and accusations of grand theft and forgery connected to her estate.
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