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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary note references John Norris and a late Wednesday neighbor incident. Mentions a collision and a possible charge or costs, with unclear names and details.
Miss Barbara Ann Joseph formerly of Corry now of Oneida Tenn and Leonard J. Veer of Langdon N D married July 20 at 2 o'clock in the New Salem Baptist Church Oneida Rev C A Bathom performed the double ring ceremony. Attendants included matron of honor Miss John Stormer Jr and best man Victor Koeln. Reception followed at Dowell Haven Children's Home with guests from Carry Ashville and Langdon. The couple planned a Smoky Mountain wedding trip with Mrs Veer in yellow and white attire and both new spouses work at the Jovell Haven Children's Home.
The Concord Girls 4-H Club met at the home of Morris with members present. Gollt, Erie County home economist, and local readers Mrs. Joe McCray and Mrs. Merle McCray instructed the girls in making Ting-a-lings, walnut peneche and Tangy Tulti Fruits Punch. Kathy Gates and Carol Morris will attend a 4-H Club Week at Pennsylvania State University next month. Phyllis Cheiton will host the group text at her home on Route 1 on August 8.
Mrs Marise Grace entertained about 24 Fountainette employees at a duskday evening wiener roast held at Bika Pure. The gathering featured music and social visiting in a jovial, relaxed atmosphere.
A baby shower for Mrs Ronald Trisket and her infant son Gruge Nelson was held at Prank and Verna's Restaurant in Columbus. Hostesses included Mrs Lyle Thompson and Mrs Herbert Trisket. Prizes went to Mrs Norma Christensen Mrs Everett Webb Mrs Cliff Aikens Sr and Mrs Clarence Thompson. Aikens won the door prize. Guests came from Panama City Clymer Union City Columbus Corry and other nearby towns.
Model Dairy employees and their families gathered at Canadohta Lake's Canadohta Beach Park for a picnic yesterday. More than 70 people attended as they enjoyed boating, swimming and various games in the afternoon followed by dinner and visiting in the evening.
A July lightning strike during an electrical storm destroyed the Walters home near Carmichaels, ruining their golden wedding anniversary plans. Mr. and Mrs. William W. Walters, elderly, lost their belongings but preserved faith and a single room wash house for shelter as repairs begin.
Girl Scouts wrap up a two week Day Camp at Mead Park Mead Glen with a colorful pageant for about 200 people lit by a ceremonial fire. The event showcased wood lore and campfire skills taught during the program. A bottom photo shows a teepee race where units build sticks into a teepee and race to burn through a rope.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary met for a brief business session at the VFW Post home. A letter from Deputy Commander Topsic of Harrisburg was read about an upcoming visit. The County Council meeting is set for August 24 at Union City Post home. Mrs. Stanley Malek was named candle sale chairwoman. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hazel Shuss and Mrs. Alfred Cone. next meeting scheduled for August 22.
The Sciota Girls 4-4 Club held a morning meeting at president Miss Marcia Kolstee on Plank Road. Miss Waha from the Erie County extension office attended with 12 members. They completed a skirt project and were served cookies and punch by Marcia and her sister Janie. The next meeting is set for August 8 at 9 30 a.m. at Gloria Watrous home.
Forty eight women attended Ladies Day at Corry Country Club for an afternoon of bridge and cards. Mrs J Fred Kinley led in bridge with Mrs Wallace Young second and Mrs Don Kincaid third. Next Ladies Day is planned for August 5 with reservations through Mrs R C Anderson or Mrs J H Heerlein.
Harrisburg report shows 16 people killed on the Peonsyshiria Turnpike in the first half of 1957, down from 36 in early 1956. Vehicle use rose 20 percent, miles driven up 16 percent, and the 165-man state police detail made 9051 arrests in the period.
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