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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1954
Page
5
President Eisenhower and First Lady rested at Camp David in the Catoctin Mountain lodge Thurmont Md with tentative plans to drive to Gettysburg Pa to view farm remodel progress on the Civil War battlefield. They expect to retire there after leaving the White House.
The Daughters of the American Revolution Fort LeBoeuf Chapter will host the annual Flag Day luncheon at Waterford Methodist Fellowship Hall on June 14. Judge Michael A. Musmanno of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will speak, and reservations are due by June 10 with Mrs T W White.
Last evening Miss Naomi Johnson led elementary piano students in a 7:15 recital at St. Pauls Lutheran Church while Mr Briggs and Mrs Briggs accompanied violin students at 8:30 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Performances featured numerous titles including Lullaby, Twinkle Twinkle, Sailboat, Jolly Raindrops, The Dainty Glass Slipper, and The Lord is My Shepherd, with selections by the Junior High School orchestra concluding the program.
Mrs Loyd Thomas and Mrs Floyd Mong of Snyder Circle hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon for Susan Thomas and James Mong as they celebrated their sixth birthdays. The event ran from 2 to 4 pm with games and refreshments of ice cream cake and Kool-Aid. Attendees included Rickie Glosser Robert Alexander Robert Green Robert Haenel Marty Reehing Larry Mong Marty Damo fail Cecelia Weldon Kathy Weldon Peggy Alabaugh Nancy Mong Renee Glosser Terry Mooney Busan Jordan.
A North East pre wedding gathering for Miss Beverly Shaw featured hostess Mrs. Charles Bissell and 14 invited friends of the bride elect Donald Wilks. Mrs. Bissell was aided by her mother Mrs. A G Post with games, door prize to Mrs. Gay Johnson, refreshments, and gifts for the honoree. Guests included Mrs. Bernard Shaw and others.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Corry Memorial Hospital plans a picnic dinner at Mead Park Monday at 6 30 p m. Members should meet at the Girl Scout Cabin. Mrs Merle Dodd chairs assisted by Mrs Alfred V DIN sat and Mrs Gerald Staples. Tables and service provided.
A stork shower hosted at the home of Mrs. Homer Loomis Sr. honored Mrs. Jack Arnink. Guests included Mrs. Bernice McGann Mrs. Milt Arnink Mrs. Geneva Hawkins and many others with games prizes a dessert luncheon and tiny hyphen baskets as favors.
Mrs Eleanor Mead is honored at a luncheon party hosted by Mrs Frank N Ames at Windy Hill farm near Sherman. A buffet luncheon was served and a bridge session followed with three tables in use. Guests included Mrs Marjorie and Mrs G B Rafter along with Mrs R L King.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Whaley of R. D. 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Jean to Henry M. Pondel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jona Pondel of R. DB. 1 Columbus. Both are Corry Senior High School graduates. Donna works in an office for John H. Fenstermacher and Henry operates Sunova Service Station on North Center Street. No wedding date set.
Mrs Roy Mather was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Mather at their home B26 South Center street. Fourteen guests attended and presented Mrs Mather with gifts. Games visiting and home movies were enjoyed along with birthday cake ice cream cookies coffee and soft drinks
The Past Matrons Club of Corry Chapter No 17 Order of the Eastern Star held its annual dinner at the St Elmo Hotel on Chautauqua Lake attended by 18 women including retiring grand matron Mrs Howard Ross. Group singing followed with a gift to Mrs Ios as she joined Junior past matron. The evening ended with a social at Mrs Stuart Hoghton I home. event planned by Mrs J Donald Watson and Mrs Lloyd Stowe.
Erie YWOA invites the public to a centaquade and centennial aquacade at Behrend Center on Wednesday June 23. Two water shows titled The Oly Women feature synchronized swimming and decade costumes, followed by costumed nationality folk dances and social dancing with Don Prescott's orchestra. If rain, event moves to the next evening.
Mr and Mrs P Louderback hosted a party at 617 East South Street honoring Mr and Mrs Orlo Ewing. Attendees included Corry Jamestown plant industry engineering staff and guests. A desk lamp farewell gift was presented after a 6 30 buffet supper and social evening.
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