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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1959
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text references a past year, housing costs, and various monetary figures. mentions a Methodist group and new store additions, with several scattered numbers and names missing context.
May 30 double ring ceremony united Miss Myrtle Eastman of R D 4 and Forrest M Gates Jr son of Mrs Mary Gates R D 3 and the late Forrest M Gates Sr at The Salvation Army Citadel with Lt Richard D Dean officiating A reception followed in the basement with decorations of hearts and flowers The couple, Corry Area High School alumni, now reside at R D 3 Corry Rehearsed by Earl Roberts soloist and James D Watson pianist attended by Jeanie Kindler as maid of honor and Marion Eugene Gates as best man
Group plans a two day parish festival at St Thomas with committee reports praising anticipated success. Highlights include a greased pig contest for youngsters and a fancy work display led by Mrs Richard McLaughlin and Mrs Thomas Miloney who will oversee a handcrafted quilt award displayed in Ellis R Day store window until festival.
Eight members of the Harbor Half Ladies Aid and their families shared a bountiful tureen dinner at the Community House. Hostesses were Mrs. Ethel Chelton and Mrs. Lyle Chelton. president Mrs. Elwin Chelton led the business session. Devotions were by Mrs. Ethel Chelton. No meeting is scheduled July 3 at the Community House. Mrs. Gordon Fralick will host next.
Miss Rose Marie Malek was elected senior regent of the Women of The Moose at a regular Moose Home session. Thirty-six coworkers attended as Mrs Wallis presided. enrollment was held for a class of candidates and installation of officers is planned for later in the month.
Open house last evening honored Harold Kraai and his sons John LeRoy and Mark of Orange City Town serving as hosts. Mrs Kraai is a former Clymer Hill resident and about seven guests attended to renew old acquaintances. Photos were taken during the event and a lunch of cake sandwiches relishes cookies punch and coffee was served with help from Mrs TenBaken Legreys and Watyous.
Members of the Geneva Circle of the First Presbyterian Church enjoyed a picnic tureen last evening at the home of Mrs. Clare Capwell in Columbus. They gathered at six o'clock for the tureen and a social evening followed dinner. The next session will be held in September at an announced place.
The Lydia Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. Ora Loveland on East Maine Street Wednesday afternoon with 19 members and one guest. Devotions led by Mrs. Alice King focused on The Life Of The Spirit. Miss Tin Obin led the program reading Chinese Christians Respond To The Macedonian Call by Orgia Proctor. Mrs. Willis Brown urged prayer for October evangelistic services and a circle prayer plan. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ethel Fargo and Mrs. Pred Mixer. Next meeting set for a picnic at Mrs. Charles Thompson’s Worth Street home.
Cub Scout Pack No 180 of Concord School held a Wednesday meeting at the Lobdells home. Plans for a family picnic dinner on Tuesday June 16 at 6 30 in Mead Park Girl Scout Cabin. Families furnish their own meals. drinks provided by treasury. A games program with prizes is planned and Robert Jolley and Allan Hasbrouck chairing the event.
Miss Clara Hill was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Mrs. John Miller at the Grange Hall on Park Street. Spring flowers decorated the room as Mrs. Lawrence Clark led games with prizes for several guests. Door prize went to Mrs Loretta Beldon. The guest of honor received many gifts as shower cake, sandwiches, coffee and tea were served.
Clymer Central School faculty were honored by the Parent Teacher Association on Teacher Recognition Day with a 5 o clock dinner. A committee served a three course meal for 25 teachers in the school cafeteria. Tables formed a T featured maroon and gold decor and spring flowers. Centerpieces used oak leaf emblems filled with mints. PTA president Mrs. Walter DeShazer gave the welcome.
Women’s Relief Corps Auxiliary gathered at Grange Hall on Park Street with Mrs. Eva Dundon in charge. Plans for a pleate at Mead Park. guests included Mrs. John Miller and children from Warren Ohio. Members awarded prizes and served cookies, coffee and tea for 23 attendees then held a memorial service at Mead Park with flowers placed on the water and soldiers’ monument.
The JOY Class of the First Presbyterian Church held a picnic at the cottage of Mrs. Fred Kinley Findley Lake with 14 members attending Steaks tossed salad rolls pie and cake were served The evening included a social period and a going away gift of a floor lamp for Mrs W Brice Ellsworth who will move to Philadelphia shortly
Navy Mothers will meet at Grange Hall on Monday at 6 o clock for a tureen dinner. The regular business session follows the dinner and installation of officers. Committee chairmen Mrs Reynolds Hamilton and Mrs Carl Peterson urge members to bring tureen and own table service. Rolls and dessert provided by the committee.
On Wright street a group gathered Wednesday evening to honor Walter Landers of Lone Beach California. Attendees included Thoms Joyce Jon Carlson and Perry Parker. Mrs Leon Root assisted by Mrs Perry Parker served coal steaks and beverages to the guests.
Hollywood veteran Vincent Price, famed for Victoria Regina and TV quiz lore, now stars in The Tingler. He dismisses critics, values paychecks over art, and notes horror thrillers like The House on Haunted Hill and The Bat renew audience interest as mood and inner fear drive grosses.
Leavenworth Kansas reports Atlanta attorney Marjorie Sue King married ex convict Emory Brown after a six year romance that began in the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Brown, 38, was sentenced in 1947 for a bank holdup in Lake Alfred Florida and related offenses. The couple wed with Judge Joseph Dawes presiding at the courthouse after Browns release, the ceremony witnessed by the bride's mother and a law partner. The bride had previously met his needs for reform while visiting him in prison. The couple then began a brief honeymoon with the wedding gift being the bride's own wedding present to her husband.
A son born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harry Pugh of Sherman. Another son born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Allin Borton of Spring Creek. In local news, 17 year old Michael Hrvach drowned near Glassport in the Monongahela River after attempting to reach a floating object.
Milwaukee AP report says Imogene Kleppin rushed out as sirens neared her home and fainted after seeing her daughter Linda, 2, and her niece Mary Ann Chaulkin, 14, dead beneath a turning delivery truck. Her son Danny, 3, lay injured as the vehicle hit. Police say the truck slowed to ten miles per hour. driver Jack H Brockway, 22, claimed no one was ahead.
The Senate prepares to debate Lewis Strauss for commerce secretary. Commerce Committee reports split 9-8 in favor of confirmation. Strauss, ex-Atomic Energy Commission chair, has served since a recess appointment last November. The nomination, submitted January 17, triggers a fierce battle and a likely close vote, possibly decided by Vice President Nixon.
Norwegian composer and conductor Ole Windingstad died at 73 in Kingston after a heart attack. He arrived in the United States in 1926 with the Oslo Philharmonie and spent most of his career here.
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