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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1948

Page

5

Young Married This Afternoon At Evangelical United Brethren Church

Miss Ruth Young daughter of Robert B. Young and Howard Childs were married in a single ring ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren Church parsonage. The couple will reside in Portland after a short honeymoon. The bride wore a green wool suit with white accessories and a corsage of white rose buds. The groom is employed in a trucking business with his father.

Ruth Young o'Glock Ruth Chris Young Robert B. Young West Pleasant Street Howard Childs Herbie Childs Portland H. Ray Barris Evangelical United Brethren Church Harold Burt Pleasantville Bure

Violent Philadelphia Storm Smashes Districts

A violent thunderstorm in the Philadelphia area caused extensive property damage, knocked down trees and power lines, and disrupted train trolley and bus service. Winds reached around 80 miles per hour, lifting signs and felling structures as residents endured outages lasting hours and three youths were pinned beneath a toppled pool wall.

Philadelphia Weather Bureau Northand Whittier Recreation Center

Dinner Party Honors Mrs. T. W. Clark in City

Mrs. T. W. Clark of New York City, a former resident, was honored Thursday evening at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Leo Mulderick on Mallon Street. Attendees included Miss Laslan Murray, Mrs. Arlie Mead, Mrs. Nel Me Erickson, and Mrs. C. J. Aymong. Guests enjoyed spaghetti dinners at 6:30 with a pleasant evening of visiting.

T. W. Clark New York City Leo Mulderick Mallon Street Laslan Murray Arlie Mead Nel Me Erickson C. J. Aymong

D A R Picnic At Summer Home Near Chautauqua Lake

Twenty members of the Broken Straw Valley Chapter of the D A R gathered yesterday at the summer home of Mrs. Robert A Ott Sr at Ched Well and Chautauqua Lake for a picnic. The day featured a bountiful meal and pleasant boating and visiting.

Robert A. Ott Broken- Straw Valley Robert A. Ot, Sr Ched- Well Chautauqua Lake

Scista Ladies Aid Holds All Day Session at Home

Mrs Ployd Aralak of Clymer hosted 28 members of the Scista Community Ladies Aid Society for an all day meeting at her home yesterday. A tureen dinner was served at noon and the group tied a comforter for a member. A routine business session was led by President Mrs Wesley Gray. No plans for the next meeting were made, but arrangements and location will be announced soon.

Scista Ladies’ Aid Ployd Aralak of Clymer Scista Community Ladies’ Aid Society Wesley Gray

Births Reported for Aldrich Stone and Nichols Families

A daughter named Susan Aldrich Stone was born June 23 in Flushing to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stobo Jr. She is a great niece of Miss Kathelle Stone of 218 Eust Mith street. A daughter was also born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Nichols of R. D. 3 Spartansburg at Corry Hospital early this morning.

Susan Aldrich Stone Herbert Stobo, Jr Flushing, N Kathelle Stone Eust Mith Street

Local residents and visitors gather in Jamestown area

Mite Mary Condia and Miss Mary ONote visit Mrs Hugh O Hare on East Bond. W H McGranahan and wife return to West Park Place after trip to Portland Maine to see daughter Mrs John Dale. Various visitors from Beaverdam Erie Oshkosh and Youngstown travel through, with weddings and vacations planned for Treated names include Bramhall Mount and Strickland wedding at Baptist Church and trips to Philadelphia Washington Oshkosh and Penreck Lake Marriage plans for Joanne Bramhall and J G Strickland.

Mary Condia Mary ‘O'Note Hugh O'Hare East Bond Street W. H. McGranahan West Park Place Portland John Dale Tvan Miller Beaverdam Ivan Downey Wilbur Sorenson Harold Fish Jamestown Oshkosh Wis Jeannette Leuhols William Myers Marcia Madeline Youngstown

Miss Elizabeth Crane Honored On Birthday

Miss Elizabeth Crane of Liberty street was honored Thursday evening at a surprise birthday party hosted by her niece Mrs. Thomas Lore. Bouquets of roses decorated the home as guests enjoyed visiting. Mrs. Love served a large pink and white themed birthday cake and ice cream. Miss Crane received several gifts from her eight guests.

Elizabeth Crane Liberty Street Thomas Lore

Mrs George Reitz Honored At Shower

Mrs George Reitz was honored at a baby shower hosted at her home by Mrs Snyder Circle. Eleven guests played games with prizes awarded to Nellie Reed Russell Moore Reitz and Paul Goodman. Pink and blue decorations featured tiny baby shoes. A dessert course followed as gifts were given to Mrs Reitz.

Mis. Cau Wacury Snyder Circle George Reitz Nellie Reed Russell Moore Reitz Paul Goodman

E U B Brotherhood Holds Officer Election

Evangelical United Brethren Church members met at Findley Lake for the annual officer election. Gerald Bagley was reported as absent due to a mishap at his Summer cottage. Officers elected: Jesse Whitney president Edwin Keppel vice president Rudolph Gibbons secretary Carl Lyons treasurer. Supeng Westley led devotions. The 21 members adjourned to meet September 2 at the church.

Brotherhavy Wmenners Evangelical United Brethren Church Gerald Bagley Findley Lake Jesse Whitney Mr. Whitney Edwin Keppel Rudolph Gibbons Carl Lyons Supeng Westley

Picnic plan by Catholic Daughters of America in August

C D of A members meet at North Center street room for final session before summer recess. Grand Regent Mrs C T Anderson presided and a August picnic was planned with Miss Mary Hand and Mrs George Williams named co chairs. Secret period games featured and a wedding gift given to Mrs Arthur Lita, the former Beatrice Habertoh. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs Jerome F Needham.

C. D Court Conception America C.D

Nellis-Wallace Wedding Held at North East Baptist

Marion Louse Wallace and Norman Nellis Jr. were wed today at the North East Baptist Church parsonage. The bride, a Clymer Central High School graduate of 1947, wore a summer white cotton dress and will live on a North East farm with Mr. Nellis, who attended Wattsburg schools and works at Sunshine Packing Company.

Rea Wallace R. 2 Marion Louse Norman Nellis Wis Normana North East Baptist Church Parsonage

Plank Road Club Plans Fourth of July Picnic

The Plank Road Club will hold its annual Fourth of July picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hull for members and their families. A meeting at a member’s home included a demo of paper products by Mrs Pearl Warner. Hostesses served strawberry shortcake ice cream and lemonade to the attending ladies. The next meeting location will be announced later.

Wis. Bude Plank Road Club R. D Arthur Hull Pearl Warner Niobe Jack Raymond James Kolstee

Sunrise Strikes Mount Katahdin’s Peak in Maine

A morning sun highlights Mount Katahdin in Maine as the 5,267-foot summit is noted, marking it as the state’s highest peak.

United States Mt. Katahdin Maine

Legion Auxiliary Recesses For Summer Meeting Plans

America Legion Auxiliary in Kunztown convened at the Legion Home on North Center Street for a final September session. Miss Mary Orn presided as plans formed for a July meeting at the Presbyterian Church with Opportunity Club members hosting dinner. A rug sale to aid veterans rehabilitation was approved, run for twelve weeks starting July 5, chaired by Mrs. Froite Gravino, with rugs purchasable via members. A $2 registration fee for the American Legion convention was set, delegates named Miss Orn and Miss Eleanor Kovach to the state gathering August 18 to 21 in Philadelphia. Coupon collection to continue through summer, chaired by Mrs. Mary Murray. Pie and coffee served. session adjourned to resume September 2.

America Legion Auxiliary Legion Home North Center Street Mary Om Presbyterian Church Opportunity Club Nook Gilmore Kuntztown Scatter Bug Company Kun Eleanor Kovach Philadelphia Mary Murray Ag Pal Orn Lloyd Slowe C. W. Bracken

Cub Pack 180 Holds Track Meet at Mead Park

Cub Pack No 180 held a Thursday track meet at Mead Park with seven dens competing. Mrs Russell Cassett's Den 5 earned the most points. William Mitchell of Den 7 won the nine year olds, Thomas Lathrop of Den 6 won the ten year olds, and Larry Gasset of Den 5 won the eleven year olds. Hot dogs cupcakes and chocolate milk were served. funds came from scrap paper collection. Next pack meeting is planned for late July with date to be announced.

Hese Mead Park Russell Cassett William Mitchell den No Thomas Lathrop Larry Gasset Den Este

Camp meeting at Lake Pleasant camp grounds

The tenth annus camp meeting with music and Bible conference will be held at the Fellowship of the Cross camp grounds at Lake Pleasant, 44 miles southeast of Erie, from June 27 to July ?. Rev. Oliver Williams directs with Chaplain Thuman F. Bowers, Rev. W. T. Watson, Rev. Don R. Parkenburg, Rev. W. A. Knapp, Rev. W. B. Nelson, and Rev. H. Williams among speakers. Music led by Apple Maring Williams and J. R. Murray. Musical sermons July 3 and 10. 25 years in Christ service observed July 3. Norma Caughey oversees children’s activities daily at 10. Williams will speak Sunday at 2:30 on Christ for the Hour. Lord’s Supper to follow.

Fellowship OF Cross Greeksboro N. C Erie Apple Maring Williams J. R. Mag- Murray MacMuray Norma Caughey Columbus Dy. Williams

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