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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1966
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Theodore Vanderhoff and their son Alan of Spring Street were among about 20000 visitors at the General Electric open house in Wesleyville. They toured the Direct Current Motor and Generator department where Vanderhoff works and viewed GE products on display.
A belated wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Roger Slye was held at the home of Mrs. Slye's parents in Columbus. Nancy Thompson Slye and her husband, married April 1, attended with 86 guests. A buffet supper, pink and white decor, cake, punch, and a guest book highlighted the event.
Collection of reader tips covering shaping sweaters, using margarine containers for freezing hamburger portions, filling pillows with shredded foam through a can, cleaning plastic tablecloths with shampoo, and other everyday household expedients. Readers share camping and shopping time savers plus simple storage and dusting tricks.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church met last evening with 35 members. Mrs. Dale Hammerlee became president, duties outlined, and a Founders Day picnic set for June 2 at Ruth M. Smith Home in Sheffield. An annual tea at Chautauqua Methodist House is planned for June 25 from 2 to 4 pm. Continuous reports on missionary education were given and a music committee formed.
Corry Christian and Missionary Alliance Church will run vacation Bible school from tomorrow to June 24, every evening 7 to 12:30. Theme: Travel with Jesus to Bible Times. Program on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. Classes led by listed teachers with an adult group and craft activities. attendees receive handmade bookmarks.
A First Communion Breakfast for St Elizabeths Church was held Sunday morning at the VFW Post home, sponsored by St Elizabeths Guild. Raymond Pat Bachemer and his committee cooked the meal with help from church and guild members. Ten communicants and their parents attended, with floral centerpieces and candlesticks as decorations.
A daughter was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Steuart of 193 West Smith Street. Mrs. Steuart, formerly Marion Rosa, welcomes the newborn.
The Corry area announces the wedding of Robert Lindsey to Paula Jay at Epworth Methodist Church New Castle Pa with wide local attendance. Also noted are visiting relatives from Atlanta and Houston, a high school graduation party for James Engle, Information Night at the Masonic Temple, a Peninsula trip permission slips due, a Red Cross Auxiliary event with a quilt project, a Viet Nam returnee visiting, Spencer Lakes Aid gathering, Mt Corry High School reunion plans at Corry Country Club, porch maintenance tips, and a Samuel Johnson quote of the day.
The Sisters of Mercy Diocese of Erie recognizes seven and eight grade students with McAuley Award for leadership and character. Commendation Awards go to David Amy Rebecca Guth and Susan Hooks for achievement in academics service and school activities. Mother Mary Clare presented the awards at Mercyhurst Preparatory High School in Erie.
Miss Candace Jane Goodwill daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Goodwill of Union City announces engagement to William Minor son of Mr and Mrs W John Minor of Erie former residents of 666 Union Street. Miss Goodwill a 1966 Union City Area High School graduate will enter Erie Business Center in the fall to study medical secretary. Her fiancé a 1964 Corry Area High School graduate just finished his sophomore year at Kent State University Kent Ohio.
A home party honored Bruce Andre Komenda at his parents’ residence in Columbus R D 1 on Sunday. Ninety guests attended including god parents Mrs. George Savko and William Jankowski and grandmothers Mrs. Andrew Kuzma and Mrs. Catherine Komenda. A Bible-shaped cake, meals of chicken and ham, and gifts plus a money purse marked the celebration with visiting and games.
About 140 people gathered as Sparta Grange hosted Crawford County visitation with Hydetown Grange reporting on Hydetown Hall repairs. Troy Center Grange presented Come Tuskers, a musical comedy group, while Gresham Grange offered readings and skits and Bloomfield Grange closed the meeting. Picnic refreshments followed. Next Sparta Grange meeting slated for June 25.
Sparta Merged School supervising principal Vincent Montoro announced the 1965 66 honor roll. Seventh grade includes Barbara Boythe David Boythe Lucy Cook Robert Esh Kenneth Firth Marlene Halfast Rebecca Jones Harold Linden Marcia Miller Denise Patterson Holly Risenberick Denise Rose Beverly Straite. Eighth grade lists Frank Eastman Linda Hays Chris Johns Nancy Most. Ninth grade names Nyla Boythe Tom Dyne Renda Greer Jerry Linden Martha Yoder. Tenth grade features Marty Graves Brett Harrison Janet Linden Janice Miller Barbara Morris Connie Most Peg Rote Valerie Straite Judy Torrey Judy Troyer. Eleventh grade lists Bruce Allen Carol Blakeslee Iona Blakeslee Barbara Bregitzer Ann Marie Johns Barry Scouten David Straite Judye Torrey Gayle Wetherbee Pam Witmer. Twelfth grade includes Danny Boythe Bonnie Clark Karen Carter Patricia Cook Rebecca Greer Pam Kolaja Joe Linden Marlon Wetherbee Mary Wills.
William Ernest Hocking aged 92, retired Harvard philosophy professor and author of many books, died at his Madison New Hampshire home on Monday. The obituary notes his long academic career and influence in philosophy.
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