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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1971
Page
5
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Mrs Edgar Spoon and Rev William Bailey attend a district church assembly in Butler. Community groups plan a hobo dinner at Mrs Carroll Crowell’s home and a charity rummage sale. Ray Marrett earns dean's list honors at Penn State. A 91st birthday is noted for Mrs Emil Samec with a Teddy Bear themed shower. Moose WOTM plan a tureen dinner and social events. A Golden Age Club bus tour to Marineland and Niagara Falls is proposed for August 17.
Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen of North Clymer were feted at a surprise dinner for their 45th wedding anniversary hosted by daughter Leah Fisher with cohostess Mickey Munsee. The couple, married July 21 1926 in Mayville, lived in Corry before moving north. They have two daughters and two grandsons.
A baby shower for Mrs. Jeffrey Mary Lee Heacox was hosted by Mrs. Donald Bennink with Mrs. John Brundage and Mrs. Pluma Chapman as hosts. Dozens attended, including Mrs. Shirley Rugar Mary Spitman Josephine Davis Carolyn Windahl Verda Christensen and Miss Chris Gentile, plus children and other relatives. Dessert refreshments were served and Heacox received many beautiful gifts. An art lesson segment followed from the British Broadcasting Corp featuring Gordon Stent, a blind artist.
William Terry Powell, blind District 728 Rotary governor from Wesleyville, visited the local Rotary Club at noon yesterday at Venture Inn. Powell, a Penn State graduate born in Clarion, works for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. He later became Peter Nero, famed pianist, set to perform July 29 at Edinboro State College Memorial Auditorium at 8 15 p.m. Nero rose from humble beginnings, studied with Chasins and Keene, blending classical and jazz and earning accolades in Europe and on records. The public is welcome.
The Builders Class of Faith Church met Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Emory in Findley Lake. A tureen supper followed a Bible study led by Milo Obert. Business was led by president Mrs William Proctor with reports and devotions, then a Q and A period. Next party planned for August 21 at Mr and Mrs Charles Van Tassel. Guests included Dwight Haglund, F L Watson, Cy Hudak, and officers John McLean president and George Black secretary.
A Sunday cookout and stork shower at the George F. Hagger residence honored Mrs. Joe Hagger. Hostesses were Mrs. Glenn Smith and Mrs. Edward Saloum. Invited guests included Barbara Saloum, Mrs. Robert Hunt, Mrs. Carole Hunt of Erie, Mrs. Ralph Martin, and others. Prizes were won by Mrs. Robert Hunt, Miss Judy McEldowney, and Mrs. Kay Nichols. The honored guest received many gifts.
The 13th Hamilton family reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Hamilton. Seventy seven descendants attended from Corry Jamestown Union City Erie Edinboro and Coudersport. Ten births and marriages were reported with no deaths. Officers elected for next year include Richard Hamilton president Joseph Hamilton vice president and Donald Wright secretary treasurer. The 1972 reunion will be the last Sunday in July at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hamilton in Austin PA.
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