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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1951
Page
5
Mrs Bertha Nichols was honored at a surprise birthday gathering hosted by Mrs Orlie Jones and Mrs Rosa Wesley of Worth Street. Held at the Wesley home last Thursday, the event drew 21 neighbors and friends for a festive dinner and well wishes.
State Police reported three Pittsburgh men were arrested in western Pennsylvania as part of a case that broke up an auto theft ring. The social evening preceded with croquet and games, cake served to guests, and Mrs. Nichols received a purse of money from the group during the event. Party hours were from 6 to 9 p.m.
Mrs. Rosw B. McElroy was guest of honor at a surprise party last evening at 312 South Center street attended by 14 guests. Door prizes went to Mrs. G. B. Kysar and Mrs. McElroy. refreshments included salads and desserts. Guests included numerous local residents and visitors from nearby towns.
The Snyder Circle members Mr and Mrs Clifford Buesink and their daughters have returned from a month at Chautauqua Lake. Dr H H Olds of Erie, visiting his brother on West Congress Street, returned home. Mrs Arthur Mapes returns from China Lake Calif with her son Joe and his wife. Ralph Davison of Meding, NY visited with his wife and daughter at the home of Clyde Peebles on Park Street. George Kinley and family from East Elmhurst and Mrs James Dowdell and children of Flushing arrived to visit friends.
The 18th Halfast family reunion gathered about 40 relatives at Marchesan Beach Canadohta Lake. A tureen picnic dinner followed by coffee and ice cold pop preceded a posed meeting with William M Halfast presiding. Officers were reelected for 1954 Edna Rick chaired the table committee and Conneaut Lake Park was named as the 1952 reunion site.
Concord 4 H Girls Club gathered yesterday morning at the home of Miss Patricia Brengwynne in R D 3. Miss Carol Stultz presided over the regular business meeting. After adjournment the girls learned bed making and an easy dishwashing method taught by Mrs. Nadia Hamilton of Erie. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Howard Hammond.
A recent shower for Miss Mabel Anthony honored the guest of honor as her wedding, set for next Sunday, drew 17 friends to the Anthony home at 115 East Frederick Street. Hostesses Mrs. Preston Anthony and Mrs. Allison Brown awarded prizes to several guests and served salad and dessert courses with coffee in the evening.
Miss Patricia Keppel daughter of Mr and Mrs James Keppel Sr of South Second Avenue celebrated turning fourteen yesterday with a birthday party Monday evening at her home. Twenty four friends attended a Wiener roast cake and ice cream followed by games. She received many nice gifts from friends.
An American premiere concert at Chautauqua Amphitheatre features soprano Patricia Bybell singing Four Greek Songs by Matyas Seidl. The program also includes Brahms Tragic Overture and Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 in E minor, conducted by Franco Autori. The event begins at 8:80 o'clock.
Mrs Mina Foster Mrs Thelma Ferrell and Mrs Vonne Shreve hosted a party at Mead Park for Charles Foster on his Witch birthday. The group enjoyed park amusements and a picnic lunch with ice cream cake and drinks. Charles received many fine gifts before the party group visited Pymatuking Dam and attended Waterford firemen festival on the way home.
Mr and Mrs Ross Mack of R D announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Rose to Raymond L Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs Vanie Hamilton of RD 1 Readiness includes Jean Rose Mack a Corry Senior High graduate employed at G C Murphy and Raymond L Hamilton who attended Spartansburg school and works at McTamac Steel Company The wedding is set for Friday August 31
Kiwanis Club members met at the Phoenix Hotel to assign duties for the Kiwanis festival ongoing on East Main Street and Shady Avenue. Philip Zalsneck serves as general chairman as 25 members gear up for nightly amusements this week. A business meeting is planned for Monday August 6.
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