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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1952
Page
5
American Viscose Corp orders a temporary curtailment at its Marcus Hook Lewistown Roanoke and Parkersburg plants. Production of viscose rayon textiles will halt for two to three weeks next month due to conditions in the textile industry.
The Corry Jamestown Formens Club met last evening in the main office to view a Social Security film presented by C. K. Cairns from the Social Security office. A Q and A followed with Al Sheeman of Avko Paint Co and Miss Agnes Lynch as guests. In business, committees were named for the year with Howard Hutzelman and A. McClintonk as program, Joseph Baressi as publicity, and Robert Davis as transportation. Light refreshments were served to 16 members and visitors before adjourning to meet in April.
The marriage of Mrs. Marjorie Gallier and Alfred Cone was announced today in East Springfield. Justice W. A. Rumsey performed the ceremony Saturday at 1 45 PM. Mrs Cone wore a blue outfit with white lilies. Attendants Mrs Ruth Clark and Herbert Henning joined the couple for dinner at the Amsterdam Hotel Cleveland. The couple, both employed locally, will reside at 666 Union Street.
The Friendship Aid of the Bald Church met at Mrs. H. Ray Harrison’s home on North Center Street with 19 members present. Mrs. John Carrier opened with devotions and Mrs. EF Bar Storie led the business session. The next meeting was cancelled due to church services. Members sewed quilts during the work period and the hostess, with Mrs. Lyle Chnée, served fruit cake and beverages. April 15 was set as the next meeting date.
The Friendly Circle of the Sunday School held a recent meeting at Mrs. Frank Hulett’s home with few members present. The session opened with songs At The Cross and The More We Work For. Devotions on John chapter 19 were led by Mrs. Lawrence Redding, readings included The Last Judgment, and prayer was by Mrs. Fred Bowes.
Japanese visitor Arata Toeda of Tokyo addressed the Corry Rotary Chip meeting at Hotel Corry last evening. Ikeda is touring the United States and, upon returning home, will supervise YMCA activities. Guests Anthony W. Sioco of New York City and Page G. Lauderback of Corry attended. The club held a routine business meeting and rehearsed for a Spring mini show slated for April 14 and 15.
Circle No 1 of the W S C S gathered last evening in church parlors with twenty one members and three visitors. Mrs W B Stowe led devotions on anonymous achievers while Mrs Herbert Loveland taught the lesson from We Americans North and South and Mrs Baynes McIntosh discussed The Christian Mass Monuments in India from The World Outlook. A routine business session preceded games and St Patrick's Day themed refreshments served by Mrs Stephen Brooks Florence Brooks and Barbary Roberts. Exit meeting set for April 1.
Alpha Gradale Sorority schedules a pie social for March 18 at their rooms with ten members present. Miss Wilma Ingram chairs, and Miss Elsie Lee leads opening remarks. Auctioneer Dr. I M Douglas to preside as pits sell at 8 p.m. Coffee, singing, dancing follow. Arata Tkeda gives guest talk on Japanese youth work. Next meeting to plan prequel and public invited.
The annual Junior lus plus presents the three act comedy Hi Mother Only Know at Gary Senior High School auditorium Thursday and Friday. Tickets remain for the show which funds the Junior Senior Prom with Junior class hosts. A matinee is planned for Thursday after noon. Philip Segal directs the cast with Miss Ellen Graham as adviser.
Mrs Roger Brown hosted Circle No 2 of First Methodist Church on West Frederick Street Monday evening. Ann An dis led devotions and discussed Billy Graham meetings in Washington for Sunday School Times. TV announced a Family Night Supper on March Wane. WSS meeting set for March 11 at the church. Miss Rul Dahlstrand reviewed We Americans North and South chapter eight Questions and Answers. Mrs Frank McKnight assisted with refreshments for 24 members. Next circle meeting scheduled April 7 at Mrs Lester Lopus’s home.
Mrs. Robert Crandall announces the engagement of Bernice King daughter of Punt King Gymer to Gerald Brown. The couple, both Corry seniors and graduates, plan a wedding at Reed Browns. Bernice works in Aero Supply Mig Inc and Gerald at Ajax Tron Work. The event will be a family affair.
Rebekah Lodge No. 140 met at the 1. GLO, F. Hall with Mrs. J. B. Churk presiding. After the session, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Arelur Bartoni served ice cream. 28 members were present. Next meeting set for May 18.
Mrs L Hayes hosted ten WCTU members at 26 West Church for a dinner and business meeting. Mrs Robert Shannon led the topical program We are Yenown by ur wiles and urged child education about Tod's word. Plans were made for the Cornell Institute at First Methodist Church alley on March 25.
Lillian Guild honored Miss Georgia A Myers in a parish hall gathering at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Myers, a charter member and longtime treasurer, was remembered as Mrs Harold Gilbert led prayers and noted plans for choir robes as part of the Denizen project. The next regular session is planned for April 1 at an announced location.
Mrs Charles Munn presided as hostess to Tet vunista cha laa pvering club at 0a Sprins street. All members attended. Mrs Ray Root and Mrs Jose Wo won card game awards. Late in the evening the hostess served potato salads, cookies, coffee and tea. Next meeting planned in two weeks.
A three alarm blaze destroyed the Moulin Repertory Theater in Montreal. Firemen recovered a man and a woman’s bodies amid heavy smoke and debris. Dozens of residents were displaced as flames spread to an adjoining five story block and several apartments. Emergency crews assisted injured and shelter provided by Red Cross volunteers.
A daughter born at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mix Glen Onstiy of Spaytinsburs and a son born to Mr and Mrs Harry Silvis of Spring Creek. The hospital is the Cory Memorial Hospitel.
Chicago, March 5. Federal Judge LaBay withheld action on briefs in the governments civil suit against the Du Pont industrial empire. Arguments centered on adding 186 Du Pont relatives as defendants. Attorney John Harlan argued that six of the 96 named as class defendants are minors and under 14.
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