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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1951
Page
5
A British diplomat reported from Moscow that Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky is nearly fully recovered from a months long illness and will shortly resume full time duties at the Foreign Ministry, signaling a swift return to his official duties.
General Motors official Peter Chuvany Jr spoke to the Kiwanis at the Phoenix Hotel on the United States of Europe concept and postwar European aid. The evening also covered Elwanis Festival plans July 30 to August 4 with a Quaker State Show to fund Corry Memorial Hospital and a Grove City divisional party on August 8.
Rev and Mrs C F Hildebrand, former city residents, visit Mr and Mrs Blot Dahl of East Pleasant Street. They now live in Connellsville. Mr and Mrs Lauren Shreve of Cleveland were weekend guests of the former's parents, Mr and Mrs Iyle Shreve of Essex Street.
Mr and Mrs Merle Williams hosted the William P Gates family reunion at their Macadam Hill home with 48 attendees after rain moved the planned Mead Park gathering. A picnic dinner was served cafeteria style, mushball was played, and a birthday cake honored Glenn Gates. Next year’s host will be Mr and Mrs Relph Gates at Mead Parke with several relatives traveling from Pleasantville Cleveland Hydetown Riceville and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Chelton recently married were honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at Harbor Hall Community House. Many friends attended and presented gifts. Hostesses included Mrs Raymond Chelton Mrs Vert Chelton Mrs Ho Chelton and Misses Ruther and Dorothy Chelton. Yellow and white decorations featured a cake with a miniature bride. Out of town guests from Clymer Leon Bear Lake Union City Columbus and Spartansburg attended.
Miss Joann Sue May of Elgin wed Pvt Herbert Arthur Burkett of Punxsawney in a 3 PM ceremony at the Methodist Church. The bride wore aqua with white accents and carried carnations and mums. sister Carol Lewis attended. Malcolm Lewis served as best man. A reception followed and the couple planned to live in Fort Hustis.
A large turnout of local members and guests attended the Sunday evening supper at Corry Country Club. Arrangements were overseen by Mrs. Horton Davis and committee. The meat course, rolls, coffee, and tureens were provided by the committee and attendees. A social evening followed on the veranda. Mrs. Langdin Rowe 15 chaired the next dinner committee, scheduled for August.
Members of a local bridge club were entertained at Mrs Langdon Rowe's Wayne Street home after a luncheon at the Hotel Corry. High scorers for the afternoon were Mrs A S Boag and Mrs Rowe. The club will meet Thursday afternoon at the Zalzneck cottage near Can-dohta Lake.
Mr and Mrs Donald Hall hosted a group of friends at their hunting camp near Tidioute on Saturday evening. The 12 guests enjoyed a social time with visiting and refreshments served in the late evening.
Mrs J B Clark entertained the Canasta club at her East Smith street home Monday with Mrs J B Clark high scorer after lively card play. A tasty salad course followed the game and members were invited to meet next with Mrs D O Dougherty.
The Harbor Half Ladies' Aid sponsors an ice cream social at Harbor Half Community House on Friday evening July 27. Mrs. Lewis Jewell and Mrs. Glen Bailey plan a musical program. refreshments served by Mrs. Guy Fralick, Mrs. William Reynolds, and Mrs. Arthur Lindstrom. Members are asked to bring cakes.
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