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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Ronald Caro lyn McCray Webb mark their 25th anniversary with a vow renewal at United Methodist Church Union City at 1 30 pm Sunday. A reception follows at the Webb home BD 3 with relatives friends and neighbors invited. The reception starts at 2 15 pm.
Friends and relatives of Lillian Judy Cheldon of Haines City Pia formerly of Corry are invited to the Colonial Room at the Moose Lodge Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. for an open reception honoring their 35th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Cheldon are visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Larry Williams of East Main Street. Host and hostess for the affair will be Mr and Mrs Arthur Lite.
Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry welcomed CAP officials Captain Frank Rentta of Erie Group 50 and Colonel Milano of Pittsburgh for a Monday dinner program. Allan Shaw introduced the speakers as Embert Earle led the business session and Rev. Walter Gilliland gave the invocation. Ben Calderone joined the club as a new member, inducted by Lt. Gov. Frank Norman. Guests came from Conneaut Lake Erie Warren Franklin Meadville and Pittsburgh.
Mr and Mrs Alton May announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Doreen Susan May to Gary Duane Wolfe son of Mr and Mrs Carl Wolfe of Titusville The bride attended Youngsville High School The groom is a 1965 Titusville High School graduate served four years in the Marines with three years at Chu Lai South Vietnam and is employed at Corry James Town Corporation The couple has chosen July 25 as the wedding date
A reception and open house in honor of the couple will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at the Spring Creek fire hall. Hosted by their children Donald R. Sickler and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, the event invites friends, relatives, and neighbors.
Former Corry residents Dr and Mrs Calvin Bennett of Pomona California visit the area. The Corry Grange Women’s Activities Committee will sponsor a Plastic Art demonstration by Eugene Powers at the Grange Hall Park Street from 1:30 to 4 pm with refreshments.
Philadelphia AP reports a multi-hospital strike with more than 2,000 psychiatric aides and 100 Embreeville State Hospital maintenance workers out. At Pennhurst State School and Hospital about 300 Local Jana state county municipal employees also failed to report. Other hospitals in Haverford Norristown and Eastern districts involved in the unofficial walkout.
Larry Obert chair of the Corry uni Union and Miss Virginia Aor vice chair invite 18 to 36 year olds to a reception next Thursday at 5 pm in the Colonial Room at the More Lodge. State chair Jack Hornick and other dignitaries will explain the group's work none need be registered voters or Republicans to join. Contact Judy Hyer at 665 4175 or Dennis Frushone at 665 8271 to join by attending or calling. Other officers shown include Ronald Jones, Mrs. Carl Thomas Jr., and Tom Grice.
A Monday bridal shower for Kaylene Bliley was held at Nichols Lodge Mead Park with pink and white décor. Hostesses Mrs James Crosscut Mrs James Chris and Mrs Max Chris led games awards to Mrs Irving Young Mrs Eva Fairchild and Mrs Gary Lennart with Marjorie Paulson winning the special prize. Out of town guests included Mrs Frank Harris and Mrs Daniel Sayers with daughter Carol, Mrs Thomas McQueeny and Cathy, and Mrs Gary Lennart of Cheektowaga NY. Bliley, to wed Wesley Wilber of Spartansburg SC on June 28 at First United Methodist Church, received many gifts.
Houston, Tex AP reports the city faces a severe water shortage with defunct wells limiting supply. Mayor Louie Welch urged residents in three areas to water lawns on alternate days while a water department spokesman noted hundreds of homes receive only a trickle.
A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Richard Larson of Delavan Wisconsin. Mrs Larson is the former Doris Halstead of Delavan. Mrs Ida Larson of R D 1 is the paternal grandmother. A son was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Fred Clayton of 58 Snyder Circle. Mrs Clayton is the former Connie Messinger.
A Warren couple marks 50 years of marriage with an open house at 25 Vine Street hosted by daughter Alice Young and grandchildren. They wed in Warren Pa on June 24 1919. Friends and neighbors invited 2 to 4 p.m. This reflects a dual local social notice.
The Columbus Wranglers met at the No-Bar Riding Club in Columbus with guest speaker David Lozensky of Coopersburg Pa. He answered questions on horse care and management. The club decided to ride in the Busti parade Saturday evening. Demonstrations on saddle types leg aids and shoeing a horse were given by club members.
Thirty friends and neighbors gathered to honor Mr and Mrs Robert C Brown of South Center street as they and their three sons Dennis Douglas and Robert moved to Phoenix Arizona. Host Mr and Mrs Richard Marie McCray welcomed guests at 320 Spring street for a social time and refreshments and a going away gift was given.
Jamestown officials led by Building Inspector William O. Anderson and the Police Department launched a city wide crackdown on junk and unlicensed cars. A survey found 183 junk vehicles on private property within Jamestown limits. Property owners face 30 days before court action with fines up to 150 dollars per day after deadlines.
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