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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1958
Page
5
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Mrs. Dit Dayal, United Church of North India missionary to Kenya, will headline the Presbyterian Women's Association gathering at 8 p.m. in the church. Dayal and husband, stationed in Nairobi since 1955, will share witness from Africa as delegates tour U S churches. Also noted are campus arrivals and local social updates.
The Women's Society of World Service met with 34 members present and six Titusville WSWS guests. President Lynn Campbell led the session outlining plans to attend the Fin dley Lake branch convention on June 7. A reflection on strengthening the church through vacation followed, with a vocal solo by Helene Harr iy and a planning ski titled Planning the June Meeting. A social period with refreshments closed the gathering. next meeting set for May 2.
W W Wanen a Rotarian from Oklahoma City spoke at the local Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Corry yesterday noon. He chairs United Van Lines and leads Warren Transfer and Storage. Warren traced his start from Warren Pa sixty years ago and outlined trucking as the nation’s third largest industry. He noted trucking’s relation to railroads and described transportation types. Golf followed the meeting at Corby Country Club with visiting Rotarians and Rev J A Warnken among attendees.
W B Stowe of Wright street entertained the Esther Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church. Officers elected: Hubert Vaughn chair, Anne Andru cochair, William Helmintoller secretary, Harriet Myers treasurer, Hazel Duffy devotional chair, Stowe sunshine chair. A toy shower for the church nursery was noted and a tureen picnic at Mead Park on July 1 was announced.
Plans for an open house honoring Mr and Mrs Andrew C Johnson of Piddlil Hiroad R Dow on their 40th wedding anniversary were announced by their children Mrs Donald R Walters Mrs Jack R Walters and Lyle T Johnson of Corry and Mrs Robert H Meyer of Buffalo NY. The event is Sunday June 5 from 2 to 5 PM and 1 to 9 PM at their home with friends relatives and neighbors invited to attend.
A bridal shower honoring Miss Patricia Hunt was hosted by Miss Jane Howard and Mrs. Donald Gilbs at Mrs. William Ingram's Grove Street home. Guests won prizes. a pink and white cake with wedding bells centered the refreshment table as the guest of honor, who weds June 21 to William Waterhouse, received gifts.
The regular meeting of Cootlette Club No. 102 was held last evening in the VFW Fest home with Mrs Alma Slagle in charge. Refreshments were served by Mrs Clyde Reynolds and Mrs Hazel Shuss. Attendance award went to Mrs Reynolds. The next meeting is set for July 1.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Rus sell Merritt Jr of Clymer last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen of Bear Lake also last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital. Mrs Jensen is the former Joan Harmon.
First through fourth place cash prizes totaled five four three and two dollars with a one dollar award for fifth. The Citizens National Bank sponsored the fifth grade contest at Corry Area Schools testing state capitals spelling and knowledge of no tests. Winners pictured with officials and teachers include Martha Honger first and Thomas Biasken second, Hole Britten fourth, Thomas Perotti third. Other top scorers were Jane Furger, Connie Hammond, Carol Jakson, and David Edwards. Judges were Carl Lindberg and his wife from Youngsville.
A surprise housewarming honored Mr and Mrs Bernard Graham Jr at their new home on East Living Street with a social evening of visiting and refreshments. The couple received a gift from their guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W W Hammond Jr and several other local couples, plus out of town visitors Mr and Mrs Howard Pier of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Jack Dey of Erle.
Jonathan Lodge an Independent Order of Odd Fellows group traveled to Union City to confer the second degree on candidates from multiple lodges. The Union City group will host the third degree this evening for the same candidates with visitors expected from Cambridge Springs and Edinboro. all members are urged to attend.
A spring evening YMCA recital drew many parents and friends to a well presented program. Participants included piano duets by Marian and Connie Baner, a piano trio by John Ortner, Bennis Slaughter and George Sprovert, a violin duet Mendelssohn Spring Song by Mary Flowers and Mary Ellen Downey, with many others such as Deborah Root Connie O’Mare John Grine Cynthia Correll, and more taking part.
Wanda King Arm Hehton Kestie Lomay Nunes O Shell Linda Preno Aly Ann Tate David Hillstrom James Moyer and Mary Flowers attended a recital. All the refreshments at the close were served by Mrs Flowers and assisted by several of the mothers.
Members of the Lilian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met at Men Park for a noon picnic luncheon. A social afternoon followed the tureen dinner prepared by Mrs. Don Williams, Miss Elizabeth Rogers, and Mrs. Louis Morrow. The guild’s final meeting will be announced later this month. Donald Obilager, a leading Broadway set designer, received the Bronze Star for camouflage work with the U S Army Air Force in World War II.
IAM Local 1805 members end a three day walkout after accepting an eight cent wage package. The agreement includes pay on Memorial Day, death in the immediate family pay, jury duty differences, and higher hospitalization day rates. About 400 workers voted to return to work today following talks led by Watson President Donald P Braley and IAM President Stin ey Trestin.
In IseaRASANTA Italy workers beheaded two marble statues of Juan and Eva Peron ordered by Argentina’s government. The heads weighed about 1000 pounds each, were removed amid post-dictatorship tensions, and the two statues had stood atop a mausoleum since 1995. Details of any financial settlement were not disclosed by the embassy or the sculptors.
In Louisville Kentucky a 295 pound man injured in a domestic altercation defended his wife in court. John Albert Green Sr. argued the spouse acted in self defense but the judge dismissed assault and battery charges against Mrs Greer. Green was fined eighty dollars for public drunkenness.
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