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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
5
Community meeting notes list church activities for youth and worship at various locations. Activities include prayer classes, Sunday school, missionary services, and church gatherings with times around 7:30 and 10:30.
Town Topics recalls a blue chiffon dress with multicolor swirls and a high neckline, worn by Mrs. Thomas Reed with a black tie. Miss Annette Price models a black and white checked wool suit with a reversible black and white plaid coat and a prominent white linen collar, signaling this year’s chic styles.
The Brownies and Girl Scouts of Clymer hosted a family night dinner for about 130 guests in the Legion rooms. Ivy centerpieces and Dutch Girl Guide crafts set a festive tone as girls displayed yearlong handiworks. Awards and pins were given in Court of Awards ceremonies led by Mrs Wayden Querreveld and leaders, with World Association pins presented and a Thinking Day skit. The Boy Scouts and Cubs shared a tureen dinner, raising funds with a 14.05 dollar surplus donated to the Polio Fund.
The Friendship Club of Sample Flats met yesterday at Mrs Esther Lawson's West Frederick street home. President Mrs Raymond Swart led eight members as Frances Sperry was elected president for the year. Officers include Miss Sperry vice president Mrs Eugene Powers treasurer Mrs Lawson secretary and Mrs Charley Mulliat reporter. Games West awarded prizes to Sperry Jaquith and Powers with Powers taking the door prize. St Patrick's Day gifts were exchanged among the secret sisters.
A record hop planned by Corry Area High School's sophomore class proceeds will support current class expenses and possibly start a senior class fund. The dance runs 7:30 to 11:40 in the school gym with Roberts as class president and dance arrangements led by the chair.
The Crusaders class gathered at Mrs. Lambs home on West Washington Street for a social hour with refreshments including jelly, gelatin, tea and coffee. The next meeting is planned for April 13 at Mrs. Hunters West Washington Street home with refreshments to follow.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Brock Way of Sefeville Sev Asot on Maven 16th at Cy Memorial Hospital. The child’s father is a farmer Mysticat Tiewiell and the mother is Mrs Hiwie Lowland formerly Corry jim Sts Lameluid. The paternal grandparents are Mrs James Love Jane and others are noted as Nipis.
Curry Grange No. 55 will meet Monday at o'clock. The program for the evening will include a showing of stories by members.
The Woman's Relief Corps held an all day session at Corry Grange Hall with hostesses Loretta Beldon Ber tha Darwin Elsie Newman and George Hurlbert. President Eva Duniojs led a 2pm meeting. audit committee to meet Monday. A donation to the American Cancer Society was voted. Next month’s committee includes Manley Robbins Horace Henkin and Ernest Burtikofer. Next meeting set for April 1 at the same location.
A capacity crowd attended St Elizabeth’s Church Guild card party and style show at the Moose home last evening. About 70 tables hosted bridge canasta and 500 as models paraded in a Spring themed fashion show led by Leed’s with Miss Mariane Oberman as commentator. Corsages were given to Oberman and Mrs Sullivan. Prizes awarded for 500 included multiple attendees and a long list of committee members handled tickets, tables, decor and publicity.
A successful card party hosted by Leed's featured Bridge Canasta and Canasta along with other games. Dozens of ladies competed, with a stereo set prize awarded to Mrs. Carlyle LeFevre of Union City and multiple door prizes to attendees such as Mrs. Edmund Barr Jackson's and Mrs. C. A. McClintock. Volunteers supported the event including Mrs. Hazel Hall Miss Joanne Prugar and Mrs. Merle Kolstee among many others.
About 135 people attended a reception for Rev R A Merrifield his wife and children at Columbus Community Church. Pink and white decor framed the event with carnations from the Columbus Ladies Aid to the family and refreshments served later by the church.
Sopovich, Barney's, Mrs. Ray mond Bachofner, Barney's, Mrs. Glenn Brown, Carroll's, Mrs. R. J. Bachofner, the Guild, Mrs. Morris Boutwell, Barney's, and Mrs. Harry Jaquith, the Guild.
Mrs Gena Lane entertained her bridge club and guest Mrs O W Bracken Sr at her North Center Street home. Prizes went to Mrs Raymond Sandburg and Mrs Howard Ross with a special award to Mrs Bracken. A salad course preceded the adjournment, with next meeting in two weeks at an announced place.
Seven members of the Spencer Ladies Aid met last evening at the R. D. 3 home of Mrs. Niels Sorenson. President Mrs. Carroll Crowell led a brief business session followed by a social period and buffet lunch. Next meeting is set for April 21 with location to be announced.
John B Hussey aged 52 a Federal Power Commission member since 1958 collapsed and died yesterday while being introduced to speak at a district meeting of the American Petroleum Institute in San Antonio Texas.
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