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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1953
Page
5
President Eisenhower spent two hours at a 110 acre Gettysburg area farm over the weekend with Mrs Eisenhower in a secret visit from their mountain summer residence near Thurmont Maryland. The couple arrived Saturday without public knowledge. The article notes the moths that produce most of the world's silk no longer exist in the wild.
A large gathering marked the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fralick with over 100 friends and relatives visiting their home. A family dance followed at the opera house with light refreshments and tributes from attendees.
A bridal shower for Nancy Nichols, to wed James Stowe on Friday, was held Saturday evening at the W. C Scott home on Wayne Street. Hostesses were Colea Scott and Daniel Graybill. Guests enjoyed games, visiting, and television, with a door prize and a spread of wedding favors, pastel party baskets, and a tray of wedding cake, sandwiches, relishes, and soft drinks.
The Maynard family reunion was held June 1 at Mead Park. After a large dinner the business session elected Ora Gibbons president Leroy Ladd vice president Eleanor Lund secretary and James Leslie treasurer. The group planned to meet again at Mead Park on the third Sunday in June 195.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bagley hosted an open house at Findley Lake Bailey cottage for friends of the Evangelical Brethren Church. The couple was honored with a purse of money, and a cake and ice cream were served in the afternoon.
Alfred T. Williams of Bethlehem is elected president of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Eagles succeeding Den A. M. McCarthy of Philadelphia. The announcement comes from Scranton, Pa., highlighting leadership change within the organization.
Miss Betty Johnson hosted a stork shower at her Irving Street home for Mrs. Fred Lillie of Jamestown formerly of the city. Ten relatives and friends attended, games produced prizes for Norma Nantes Patsy Skinner Mrs. Fred Jackson and Mrs. Lois Firga. Refreshments included salad cake and sherbet with tiny rocking horse favors. Mrs. Lillie received gifts from guests and Mrs Hiary Lillie of Jamestown was present.
Sparta Grange No. 110 met in regular session to honor National Dairy Month with group singing, readings, and a dairy quiz. A picnic lunch followed, and the next meeting is scheduled for July 11.
Corry Grange No. 65 held a Saturday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. M Baldwin’s home. Thirty five attended a Wiener roast with games recitations dancing and singing. A Grange picnic was announced for Mead Park on July 18 with committee appointments to follow.
Dr W Oakley Hermance died last June 12 at age 80 after a heart condition kept him bedridden two years The Bellevue Stratford hotel staff showed him kindness His wife says last week she distributed envelopes to bellhops doormen desk clerks elevator operators telephone girls maids and waiters Some envelopes contained a 100 bill others 50 plus a note of appreciation
Pittsburgh report states United Mine Workers may see widespread job loss as 400000 miners face a 10 day vacation ending July 6. UMW District No 5 President Jol Busarella warns many small mines may not reopen promptly and some large mines could stay closed for a while.
Captain Frank A. Dority long served as a Great Lakes skipper, commanding about 30 ships during a 50 year sea career. He died Sunday in Milwaukee at age 91.
A son was born yesterday at Hamat Hospital in Erie to Mr and Mrs Ray Wickwire of Erie formerly from Columbus. Mrs Wickwire is Dolores Bullock of Jamestown. A daughter was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Rath Williams of RD 2 Sou. Tyan Wickwire is listed at 1215 North Center Street.
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