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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1959
Page
5
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions people named Smith Reed and Perkins with references to visits and a wedding or event. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear dates, places, or actions to confirm a full item.
Social notes recount trips to Evangel College in Springfield Missouri and visits to Carlsbad Caverns, college graduations in Haverford and Meadville, and a Erie church wedding. Families from Columbus and surrounding towns attended ceremonies and gatherings across several states, with many relatives listed.
A bridal shower held at the home of Miss Linda Bailey in Corry honored Miss Barbara Cook, bride elect of Robert White. Pink and white décor, games, and visiting preceded a dessert lunch. Prizes went to Misses Charlotte Tomer Madeline Dundon Diane Cooklis and Barbara Cook. Cohosts were Misses Patricia Carrig Madeline Dundon Louise Grinder and Roberta Pain.
The Class of 1949 plans a pre dinner social at the VFW Garden Room starting 4 30 p m before the alumni dinner dance Saturday evening. About half have accepted the invitation, with late reservations possible via Mrs Eugene Buesink.
A daughter born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mrs. Robert Sadowski of 61 West Columbus Avenue. A son, Richard Bruce, born to Mr and Mrs Bruce Thomas of Leesburg Florida, with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard B. Thomas of South Second Avenue.
The June WSCS meeting at First Methodist Church opened with devotions by Mrs. Willis Brown on ambassadors for Christ. Minutes and treasurer reports were reviewed. plans included sending Mrs. Leland Johnston to the school of missions and donating to Fenton Memorial and Missionary Vacation Homes. A slide show by Mrs. Lester Danner and Mrs. Leah Reed followed, refreshments by the Esther Circle, with no July meeting and an August picnic at Mead Park arranged by the Martha Circle.
The Area Auxiliary selected Mrs Archie Bishop to fill the unexpired presidency term after Mrs Joseph Wetmore resigned. With 31 members, the group has raised over $500 this year for a new fire truck arriving late June. A bake sale at Sears Roebuck Store is set for Friday June 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. to raise additional funds.
Mrs. Wendall Shields was installed as commander of the Corry Navy Mothers Club at the Grange Hall with Mrs Merrill Lillie as installing officer and Mrs Clarence Cox as installing marshal. A tureen dinner followed. future meeting planned July 18 at the Petersons’ cottage in Columbus.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces a summer Bible school from June 15 to June 26. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m Monday through Friday. Mrs J Richard Setmetder leads the program. Open to all persons up to age 16.
Westminster Circle of the First Presbyterian Church gathered at Mead Park Hillside Pavilion for a 6 p.m. tureen dinner last evening. Mrs Clyde Keith, chairman, said the next meeting will be in September with the date to be announced.
A bridal shower for Miss Marilyn Fish was hosted Friday evening at the Liberty Street home of Mrs. Robert Fish. Mrs. Zennie Fish organized with Mrs. Robert Fish assisting. Twenty five guests attended. door prize went to Mrs. Vernon Welch. games prizes to Miss Helen Bush and Mrs. Harold Carlson. Miss Fish received many gifts and plans to wed Samuel Barbalac Friday evening.
New York AP CBS will soon announce five grants of 5000 dollars each for TV writing. Louis G. Cowan, CBS TV president, says the program will run at least three years and pair recipients with network producers to work on a project during a year starting July 1. If CBS rejects a piece, the writer may take it elsewhere.
A 25-year-old Pittsburgh man, David B. Kaplan, was arrested early today at Valley Grove after attempting to pick up a dummy money package in an extortion plot against Lewis Silberman of Pittsburgh. Kaplan faced a 5.00 bond and a hearing was tentatively scheduled. Authorities described a series of calls directing Silberman to leave money at spots in Mount Lebanon, then Valley Grove.
A government move in Buenos Aires yesterday ousted Bal karkia Minister Borish Popov amid Argentina tensions. The dismissal follows ongoing disputes between the two nations and signals a shift in regional diplomacy.
Liberace testified in London court that British critics used emetic language to describe him as homosexual. He cited an Evening News critic who said a film he appeared in delighted fans and sickened critics, and a Daily Herald reviewer who claimed his looks wake the heave. The pianist denied being homosexual when questioned by his lawyer.
Fred Penman, husband of Mamie Alice Penman, forgave 10 year old Frank Monaco who accidentally killed his wife with a 22 caliber rifle. Monaco wandered into town with his parents, picked up the rifle, and fired. Mamie Alice died. Monaco was released to parents pending an inquest.
The columnist and crowd dispute a critic's suggestion while Liberace performs before a full hall mostly of women. Dozens stand, scores mingle as a matron uses opera glasses and Liberace asks how he looked, receiving a delighted sigh and hearty laughter from the audience.
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