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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
5
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A Corry area couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home attended by 118 relatives including children grandchildren and great grandchildren from Grove City Spartansburg Lincolnville Elgin Union City Waterford Columbus Aiken South Carolina and several local towns. The former Eather Boynton and Grover Chelton were married in Celoron New York on July 18 1906 and have lived in Sparta Biley and Corry communities since. A decorated anniversary cake and a lavish buffet highlighted the event with gifts and flowers pouring in from family and friends across multiple states.
A personal shower honored Miss Joyce Watrous with a home gathering for about 20 guests. Highlights included fruit, ice cream, coffee, and a decorated bride’s cake. The event featured gifts for the bride and guests were welcomed by Mrs Lyte Watrous and other attendees at the Watrous residence.
A social event at Corry Country Club drew over 150 guests for a summer tea. Hosts included Wi Hammondorp, Louis Morrow, and Mle Humbeth Rogers. The decor featured green and white motifs, with elegant table settings and lighted papers. Guests listed include Mary Lockwood, Reed, J Ho Hoferathy, and Dufany among many others, with remarks praising the event's success. A separate military note mentions a Texas wildfire tax and Army postings, closing with public information.
The Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church group met at Mrs. Edna Williams home on White Street for the regular session led by president Mrs. Orn Gibbons. Seventeen members and three guests attended with devotions by Mrs. Claude Maynard and Mrs. Leon Proctor followed by prayer. The class planned buying cof trics for the children's department and scheduled the next meeting for August 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pitch of Elbin, with Mr. Paul Smith and Mrs. Herbert Hawley in charge of games.
MrvAnd Mrs An Mekite hosted a social for Salvation Army Advisory Board members and spouses at the Litz summer cottage on Fin dley Lake. About 20 attended an evening of boating visiting and an outdoor picnic supper. A business meeting with St Walter Crouch presiding followed.
The fifth meeting of the Stitch And Chatter 4-H Girls Club was held at Miss Cathy Gates RD 1 home. Test members and two guests planned a Buffalo trip in August and arranged bus transport to Erie to join 41 other members. Girls worked on sewing skirts and dresses. next meeting set for July 25 at 1 20 p.m. at Mrs doe McCray's home.
John J. Hughes, chairman of the state pharmacy board, cites only two per thousand pharmacists in trouble after 1,400 complaints investigated. The Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association urged thorough enforcement, noting seven of 35 justified cases led to convictions. John M. Wyble of Altoona named president-elect. Arthur K. Bolt elected president of the Travel In Men's Auxiliary of the PPA.
Between the rising cost of living and high monthly payments many families struggle. A bill consolidation service promises to lower payments and free cash each payday by reviewing the current finances and potentially simplifying debts. Phone or visit to discuss a plan with the provider.
Bill Chin, 38, a King Fong Restaurant family member in Omaha, earned a home economics degree and an associate title in foods and nutrition after wartime Army cook service. He and wife Kathleen have three children. he plans to teach and manage a restaurant while balancing studies and family.
A Senate tally of 41 in favor and 58 against defeated a 485 million federal dam project at Hell’s Canyon on the Idaho Oregon border. The action marked a major Eisenhower victory and underscored a heated public versus private power debate in an election year. Also Washington reports on coal industry witnesses backing broader coal research and uses as a House Interior subcommittee studies revival options.
Allegheny County Coroner Dr William D McClelland today convened a jury to weigh evidence in the shooting death of Nancy Dickson on July 6. Wally Dickson, 31, husband and part time DJ, is held on a murder charge after a two hour interview with District Attorney Edward C Hoyle. Dickson refused a truth serum test advised by his counsel Lawrence O Toole who calls for innocence.
Unofficial estimates place losses at $75,000 after a fire at The Barrel on Route 8. No injuries were reported. Owner Paul Sheldon said the club was unoccupied except for a waitress and two customers at the time of the blaze.
Heads College Editors at University Park today began duties as president of the American Association of Agricultural College Editors. Also elected yesterday at the close of the convention at Pennsylvania State University was Elton Beil, Penn State teacher and director.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Cotry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schiemer of 220 Spring Street. Mrs. Schiemer is formerly Gwendolyn Kingsley.
At Parris Island the McKeon court-martial admitted photographs of six Marine recruits found drowned during a forced march into a swamp. Emile Zola Brennan objected to the gruesome images, while the court ruled they may be used only for identification. A news blackout limited press access to the creek inspection but allowed photos on return.
Neo W snar jon Kay Ritchie 19 Miss America will marry singer Golfer Don Gherry this fall announced by her parents Forrest and Ritchie Ritchie represented Colorado in last year’s Miss America and was a sophomore at Colorado Women’s College Gherry, of New York, a Walker Cup team member, became known as a singer with the Jan Garber orchestra and later cut Columbia records He is a University of Oklahoma graduate.
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