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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

Page

5

Panama Methodist wedding ties June social event

Miss Marie Carol Swart and Carl L. Martin Jr. wed at Panama Methodist Church in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony attended by about 125 guests. The couple, both connected with local families and institutions, now reside in Panama. A reception followed. many relatives and friends from nearby towns joined the celebration. Additional community notes include Moose Lodge officers installed and planned July meeting.

Marie Carol Swart Carl L. Martin Jr Panama Methodist Church Daisama Catl Martin Freeville Alvin Rhodes Glymer Methodist Church Richard L. McEntarfer Madison N.J Ruth ‘Tucker Roland Graves Richard McEntarfer N. J Karen Nielsen Panama Howard Chambers North Clymer Everett King Charles Dole James Graves Peter Path Barbara Reslink Dorothea Holter Clarence Thompson Roger Trisket Panama Central School Doyle Beauty School Buffalo Martin Clymer Central School U. S. Navy Ajax Tron Works Gorry Warren Youngsville Titusville Spring Creek Andover

Houston Civil Engineer Earns Degree After Night School

Hugh Lansford completed a civil engineering degree after ten years of night classes in Houston. He estimates he drove about 100000 miles commuting from home to school during his long study period.

Houston Tex Hugh Lansford

Johnson Family Holds 34th Annual Reunion

The Johnson family gathered Saturday at the country home of Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson on West Oak Hill Road Jamestown for the 34th reunion with over 50 relatives present The meeting listed births and deaths and Albert Nelson of Harborcreek hosted plans for the 1956 reunion with Stanley Erickson as president Paul Kleinsong as vice president and Mrs Helmer Danielson as secretary Attendees came from Braddock Wrightsville Harborcreek Jamestown Lakewood and Corry Ice cream and cake closed the gathering.

Berne Johnson Pleasant Henry Johnson West Oak Hill Road Jamestown Albert Nelson Harborcreek Stanley Erickson Paul Kleinsong Helmer Danielson Braddock Wrightsville Lakewood Corry

Honor Kenneth Yoder Sr at Surprise Party

A surprise party was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Burkett for Kenneth Yoder Sr. of 229 West Smith Street. Hostesses were Mrs. Kenneth Yoder and Mrs. Burkett. About 20 guests enjoyed a decorated cake, pie, jello and tureen supper. Out of town guests included Clyde Yoder Jr and family of New Bethlehem and Clyde Yoder Sr and family of Columbus. The gathering featured visiting, singing, television and music.

Blaine Burkett New Bethlehem Clyde Yoder Columbus

Mrs Howard Stull Feted By Readers Club

The Readers Club honored Mrs Howard Stull as she leaves the city for Erie. The gathering at Mead Park served a repast at 1:30 PM with 14 members and three guests present. She received a farewell gift and the afternoon was spent in visiting.

Howard Stull The Coy Renners Cininet Jet Mead Park Erie Stull

Picnic Honors Departing Clergy Family At Findley Lake

Members of the ministerial association and their families held a Monday evening picnic at Bethany Cottage Findley Lake to honor Rev and Mrs Howard Stull and daughter Leslie who are leaving the city. Attendees enjoyed swimming softball and croquet from 4 to 9 pm followed by a tureen supper.

Birth of a son for Richard and Dorothea Jones

A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr Richard Jones and Mrs Dorothea Hicks Jones of Tikpville. The mother is Mrs Hicks Jones.

Corry Memorial Hospital Richard Jones Tikpville Jones Dorothea Hicks

Camp Registrations Close July 1 for Girl Scout Day Camp

Registrations for the annual Girl Scout Day Camp at Mead Park close July 1. Local leaders urge all Cory and non Scout girls to enroll with Miss Margaret Frisina, noting Union City and Waterford lead in registrations. The camp runs during the last two weeks of July.

Ares Cory Margaret Frisina Union City Waterford Corry Minde Mead Park

EUB District Meeting At Local Church

The Evangelical United Brethren Erle District meeting was held at a local church with about 40 attendees. Court Jones and Clayton Graham from Cheektowaga presented the Christian Home League work and officers were elected: Homer Lewis president, G. T. Bergman vice president, Floyd Crdy secretary-treasurer. refreshments were served by a Bergman-led committee.

EUB The Evangelical United: Brethren Erle Foral Court Jones Clayton Graham Christian Home League Cheektowaga Coast Seekers Erie Homer Lewis G. T. Bergman Corry Floyd Crdy Clymer Mr. Bergman

Degrees Conferred At Grange Meeting

Four new candidates were conferred with degrees at Cory Grange No 55. Master John Decker presided and announced the Went visitation meeting will be at Union City on June 28. At session close, sandwiches chili and coffee were served by Mrs Marjorie Brown and committee. next meeting set for the 5th.

Rotarians Hold Weekly Luncheon Meeting in Corry

Corry Rotary Club held its weekly noon luncheon at Hotel Chey. ELF Bottes secretary of the Chamber of Commerce spoke on the chamber history and purpose. He noted the first chamber formed in 1700 in New York and that 4,000 such groups exist nationwide. Pred Jackson, local insurance agent, was inducted as a new member. The meeting closed with group singing led by Jarome Davis. James M Gleixner of St Marys attended as a visiting Rotarian.

Corry New York Hellon Pred Jackson Jarome Davis Lenby Phono James M Gleixner St Marys

Fields Plan Open House For Anniversary Event

Mr and Mrs Walter Fields announce an open house to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Guests are invited Friday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 8 PM at 247 Var Street All Wields relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Walter Fields Sue Laity Waleter Heda Rinday Troi Fids Var Street

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Raleigh Shannon at R D 3

Mrs Raleigh Shannon was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs William Proctor of R D 3 ook. Seven guests attended and prizes were won by Mrs Keith Britt Mrs Jair Fenno Mrs Harley Reed Mrs James Fenno and Mrs Shannon, with Mrs Reed receiving the door prize. Gifts and refreshments accompanied pink decorations. Mrs William Bridgham of Union City attended as an out of town guest.

Raleigh Shannon William Proctor R. D Keith Britt Jair Fenno Harley Reed James Fenno Shannon Reed Pink William Bridgham Union City

Mrs. James C Peterson Feted At Farewell Party

Mrs. James C Peterson was honored at a farewell dinner party hosted by former classmates at Cory Jamestown. The event occurred at the Littl Bit of Sweden Restaurant near Erle and 17 women attended. Following dinner the group presented Mrs Peterson with a Trewell itt.

James C. Peterson Littl Sweden Erle Peterson

Calvin Circle Meeting At Mrs Ewing’s Picnic

Mrs Orlo Ewing hosted the Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women’s Association last evening at a picnic at her R D 4 home. Eighteen members and five guests enjoyed a bountiful tureen supper followed by a short business meeting led by circle chairman Mrs J H Patterson. Final plans were made for serving Jincheon at church on July 5 for the General Council meeting. Tentative plans were discussed for the annual fall banquet. A social period followed before adjourning for the summer month.

Orlo Ewing Calvin Circle Presbyterian Women's Association J. H. Patterson

Spring Creek 4-H Club Meeting Reported

Spring Creek 4-H Girl of Spring Creek Wie Cockette Club met yesterday at the Spring Creek Community Home at 2230 im. The girls baked muffins and sang, then played games. The next meeting is scheduled for the same time and will be held on July 1. They plan to prepare macaroni and cheese casserole, white cake and lemonade.

Spring Creek Cockette Club

Franc Family Reunion Held At Centerville

Mr and Mrs Robert Walker of Centerville hosted the Freno family reunion Sunday at their home Nearly 100 relatives attended from Corry Meadville Centerville North East and Warren A social afternoon followed the bountiful picnic dinner Attendees from Corry included Mr and Mrs John Freiio and daughter Linda and Mr and Mrs Baer and family

Centerville Robert Walker Freno Corry Meadville North East Warren Cor~ey John Freiio Linda Mra Baer

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