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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
5
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A fragmented church notice lists worship services and youth activities at several locations. It mentions midweek worship, junior and senior fellowship groups, prayers, and Sunday services at times such as 3:00, 9:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 8:00, with street names partially readable.
Helen Morrell and Mayme Wood were honored by Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No 35 for 50 years of service. A picnic at Nichols Lodge Mead Park featured gold pins, a golden anniversary cake, and games with about 40 attendees.
East Frederick Street resident Miss Georgia Orcutt was honored at a luncheon and pre nuptial shower hosted by Miss Camille Waterhouse at the Elks Club on North Center Street.14 friends attended including Miss Ann Corbin Miss Roberta Pain Miss Lee Hoffman and Miss Sandy Daye. Guests also included Miss Georgia Orcutt Miss Molly Orcutt Mrs George Orcutt and Mrs W W Waterhouse. Miss Orcutt is to marry Ronald Moore tomorrow at St Elizabeths Church.
Miss McElroy celebrated ahead of her August 19 wedding to James Burkhart at St Thomas Church. A personal shower hosted by Miss Judy Meerdink at Wright Street featured 20 guests contributing photos and verses for a wedding album, lavender and white decor, and gifts for the bride. Separate note: Indiana, Pa. launches a $250,000 Industrial Development Fund drive, with $124,000 pledged at a kickoff dinner.
Miss June Ann Powers became the bride of Robert John Haner at an Evangelical United Brethren Church ceremony. Rev H Ray Harris officiated with soloist James Ray Dingfelder of Erie. Attendants included sister-in-law Mrs Robert Powers and Mrs Lawrence Haner. The couple honeymooned in Canada and will reside at 36 Chestnut Street. Powers is a Cory Area High School graduate. Haner works for HIV Cable Co.
Sisters of Mercy M Paula Francine and Mary Margaret plus Miss Mary Seville Moran will mark their Silver Jubilee of religious profession. Services begin at 10 30 a m in the Chapel of Christ the King Mercyhurst College Erie with Rt Rev Msgr James Powers as speaker.
Mr and Mrs John Oldenski of Prospect Street Erie welcomed twin daughters on June 12 at St Vincent’s Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Oldenski of West Congress Street.
The Ladies Auxillary met in the garden room of the Post home with Mrs. William Roehrig presiding. Delegates to the National convention in Miami Beach are Mrs. Hazel Shuss and Mrs. Mildred Sorenson, with alternates Mrs. Eva Arnold and Mrs. Alms Slagle. The Department convention will be in Pittsburgh July 13 to 15. Mrs. Shuss to head apron committee with July 1 deadline. One meeting monthly planned for July and August, next July 27. Attendance award went to Mrs. Clyde Reynolds. Refreshments by Mrs. Mildred Sorenson.
Mrs. Franklin Joy of R D 1 was honored at a home shower. Hostesses were Mrs Stanley Wolosen Mrs Clifford Button and Mrs Matthew Potocki. Visiting was the entertainment. the special award went to Mrs Helen Davidson as a large stork center decor highlighted the event.
An event will be held on July Bth at Mooste Harm with several committee members pictured from left to right including Mrs. David Muwkenale pub Nielly Morgan Beverly master of ceremonies Mrs Jack Stahl decorating Mrs Walter Ber tram devorating Mrs Edgar Alexander tickets Mrs Keppel Tiffany decorating Miss Mary Higgins tickets Robert Tunnell Centennial official and Mrs Hager general chairwoman Stud.
Mrs George Hagger chairs a gala Corry Centennial Ball set for Saturday July at the Moose home on East Washington Street from 2 to 10 pm featuring a centennial queen and court. Johnnie Martin and his orchestra will provide music. Committees including decorating and tickets were discussed at Hagger’s home with centennial director William Armitage present.
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A country style variety show sponsored by Wheelock Ladies Aid and Wheewex DAMies Aid featured the Sisters of the Swish act and a program by local acts. Participants included Mrs Frank Harvey Mrs Bernard Shaw Mrs Kenneth Loveland and others with 65 in attendance. Refreshments followed the performance and a text meeting is planned at Burk on July 13.
Four thousand residents packed an Altoona department store yesterday for free polio vaccines, overwhelming officials and prompting additional supplies from Johnstown and Harrisburg to meet demand.
The State Game Commission session opens today to discuss the 1962 hunting season dates. A closed morning session focuses on administrative matters, with an open session for farmers and sportsmen to share views. A decision on hunting dates is expected Saturday afternoon.
The Management Club held a regular meeting at Corry Country Club with 61 attendees. Officer elections crowned Car Johnson as president and Russell Moore as vice president, M Agnes Lynch secretary, Richard Shannon treasurer, and Edward Crapser to the Board of Control for three years. Gene Cuneo of the Erie Daily Times spoke on major league players and funny game tales. Next meeting is July 1 at Hotel Corry at 6 p.m. in conjunction with Centennial Industrial Day.
Washington AP Radio says the United States plans an early next year unmanned Ranger mission to the moon. Ranger, about ten feet tall and weighing TH0 pounds, will carry television gear to transmit pictures of the lunar surface back to Earth.
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