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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Vernon incident involving a vehicle crossing, police involvement, and mentions of Italians and distances. The text is unclear but references a state department, a person named Frank and possible road or center area. No coherent event or outcomes are readable.
Sees alumni and spouses of senior high planning the fifty sixth annual alumni association reunion on Thursday evening June 8 with a banquet at Corry Junior High School gymnasium. Reservations due by Tuesday June 3 to secretary Mildred G. Denton. Dance follows with Paul Bryan and his orchestra from 11:20 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Other items note Erie County residents traveling to attend Gannon College commencement and various visits and trips among local families and friends.
Miss Lucy Schruers daughter of Mrs. Mary Schruers and the late Jon Schruers wed Ty Legters son of Mr and Mrs. Walter Legters at Abbe Reformed Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev John Muller officiated with organ and vocalists. The reception followed. 450 guests attended as the couple left for their honeymoon.
Club 15 members met at the East Washington Street home of Mrs. Flossie Fosburgh and honored Mrs. Robert Tripp on her birthday. She received a cash gift from the members. Mrs. Mary Burton, Mrs. Bryce Leck, and Mrs. Tripp won game awards. door prize went to Mrs. William Hemmle. Dessert featured strawberry shortcake and coffee. Next meeting to be announced. Mrs. Hemple to be honored then.
Mr and Mrs K R Benson of East Band Street depart for Middletown to attend officers reserve training sessions and visit Harrisburg, Hershey, and York. Carlton Pitt of Hake Wood arrives for a weekend with his parents. Mrs D J Pint of West Washington Street also mentioned.
More than 500 people attended the Washington School PTA fair held last evening on school grounds. The event raised about 3005 for the scholarship fund and playground equipment, with proceeds supporting the Washington School Club Pack and Brownie Troop.
Mu and Mrs Henry Kennedy hosted nine guests at their Canadohia cottage for a social evening. A tureen dinner was served at six o clock. The group presented a bill to Mrs W G Arnold who is soon leaving for Toledo to make her home. Gregs Mead of Philadelphia attended as an out of town guest.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Cory Hospital will hold a picnic Monday evening at 6 30 chaired by Mr Earl Hale with tables at Mead Park. Attendees are asked to bring table service cloths and swidhes for their meals.
Nuptial High Mass held at St Teresa’s Church Union City for Miss Stary Ann Zazada, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charter Zazada, and George Valletti, son of Mr and Mrs C. Valletti. The ceremony featured a recital and floral parades, with bridesmaids in pastel tones, and reception for about 800 guests at Enveleski Hall. The couple will reside at 821 West Pleasant Street and honeymoon soon.
Columbus High School alumni gather Wednesday evening for a meeting at the church hall. A banquet follows served by the Ladies Aid Society, with election of officers and class calls. Notables include 1915 twin siblings, 1893 Heyward Foss, and 1909 Mrs Jol Obin, plus musical numbers and dances.
Garry Senior High will hold class day Monday June 5 at 1 15 pm in the auditorium followed by a picnic Tuesday at Connesot Lake Park. The program includes moving up exercises with George Bagley as general chairman and Michael committee members listed.
Reported wedding of Miss Myrilynn Cunfeld to Roy Daniels with a double ring ceremony at the Church of the Nazarene. Bride wore a white ballerina dress and received pink rose accents. notable family and out of town guests attended. The couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls and Canada and will reside in Jamestown.
Miss Marion Chase was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Al Hulton and Miss Nancy Schaefer for 35 neighbors at the Hulton home on Fairview Street. The bride elect is to wed Charles Berkhim on June 1. Awards were given to several attendees. dessert coffee and chocolate mill were served.
A junior high dance at Curry Junior High drew 49 couples with student performances and decorations. Cheri Sofeet chaired the event assisted by Make Gregus’ orchestra, with chaperones Mr and Mrs Norman Tarbell Mr and Mrs Hunt Mrs Dourdt Ruth Bennett Howard Sheen and Arnold G Wolfe.
Dorothy Neff entertained 18 guests Thursday at a bridal shower for MS Bognink with games Bingo and enasha. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph Prugar Mrs Jack Halen and others. Mr Agant won the color prize. The hostess served luncheon salad sweets bride cake coffee and tea.
The vocal students of Miss Lynn Rice presented a recital Friday evening at the First Methodist Church. Friends and relatives attended the program which was reported very enjoyable with selections by Miss DeinBeagle Miss Lea Tobotten Miss Beatrice Boning and others, accompanied by several pianists and vocalists.
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