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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
5
West Congress street residents Mr and Mrs J E Graham were surprised Saturday evening with twelve friends honoring their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The gathering included a decorated anniversary cake and gifts of silver from guests.
Miss Edith M Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Burns of Union City and John F Priset son of Mr and Mrs Fred Priset of Wellsboro were married Saturday at 7 pm in the Free Methodist Church Union City. Rev H B Burkett officiated with 75 guests at the reception. The bride wore white marquisette over ta f taf a with orange blossoms and carried white roses on a white Bible. Matron of honor Mrs Ted Mulvin wore yellow taffeta. Best man Josiah Bennett and ushers Oscar Priset and Clarence Hutchinson. The couple plans a short home honeymoon then will reside at Wellsboro R D 4. The bride is a 1937 Cony Senior High School graduate formerly employed at Montgomery Ward. the groom is a Wellsboro High School graduate, Army Air Corps veteran, employed at Corning Glass in Wellsboro. Guests included Mrs E Raymond Cathers, Mrs Richard Wagner, Mrs Walter Glover, and Mrs Ted Mulgin.
Mr and Mrs Simmie Sutton of 4744 North Center Street welcomed a son at Corry Hospital early this morning. The birth adds to the family, with no complications reported.
Elizabeth Kathryn Keefe daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Keefe of 2208 Taggart Street Wesleyville married Carl Sullivan Jr son of Mrs Carl Sullivan of 96 West Congress Street and the late Mr Sullivan at St James Church in Wesleyville Reverend F P Coughlin officiated A large reception followed at Mrs Owen Finnigan's home Station Road Wesleyville One hundred guests attended The couple will reside on Stallion Road Wesleyville Miss Keefe a Wesleyville High School and Erie Business College graduate is employed at General Electric Company Mr Sullivan is a Corry High School graduate who served in the Army and works in engineering at General Electric Company
Mrs Andrew McKeta hosted a 4th birthday party for Patricia Ann at 418 Spring Street on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6. About ten Ute guests attended and photos were taken. Each guest received a balloon and the hostess with Mrs Kate Kolanoski served birthday cake ice cream and chocolate milk. Pink and blue decorations marked the event with a centerpiece featuring a rose. Attendees included Sharon Rhodes Pauline Lite Deanne Finski Linda Lee VanGuilder Paula Shiricusio Robert Bailey and Tery.
The Indies at the Cory Phan Club will meet tomorrow after 10 near Orghniee for the Bumimer. Mrs Wallace Hamimond will serve as temporary chairman at the senior meeting scheduled for 2 o clock. Committees will be named and Tuesday sessions including parties luncheons and tournaments are expected to continue this year.
Mr and Mrs Robert Brown entertained 34 guests at their camp near Pilisfield yesterday afternoon. An ash fry and picnic dinner were served at 4 oclock. Entertainment included baseball and quirts. Attending were Mr and Mrs R B Dewey and family, Mr and Mrs William Croft, and Mr and Mrs George Croft of Erle.
The Hyde Town Baptist Church Adult Bible Class met yesterday afternoon at 37 East Bond Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gibbs. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Katie Buxton, attended. A buffet dinner followed at 1 o'clock and a business meeting chaired by President Mrs. Alene Stearns preceded a social hymn sing.
Henry Davis Jr was honored at a surprise birthday party hosted by his wife for about 20 relatives and friends at their home on S154 West Pleasant Street. Entertainment featured home movies and dancing, with salad sandwiches cake coffee and yellow and white decorations. Guests included Mrs Jennie Franchin Joe Jerrusso Stroup Sonny William Linski and Barry Klinger.
From the miners idle four to six weeks in the pension strike to new wage and welfare demands. Operators fear coal shortages could halt steel and auto plants. Government pressure tied to U S recovery commitments to Europe. District gunde committees push for a seven hour day at eight hours pay and higher welfare and pension costs.
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