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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1959
Page
5
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The Wright School Parent-Teacher Association met in the school gym with President Charles Bracken presiding. A Council dinner set for April 8 at the high school was announced, a Cub Scout plan was described, and $35 was voted for Wright School Pack No. 181.
Mrs Paul Weed hosted Calvin Circle and reported on a Friday wedding at 8 p m in the First Methodist Church with Rev Claude Roush officiating. The ceremony featured a candlelight double ring rite, a reception for about 100 guests, and out of town guests from Sherman Findley Lake Clymer Cutting Buffalo Jamestown Ripley New York Mercer Erie Reno Pa Chicago. The couple will reside on South Second Avenue. The bride, a 1957 graduate of Clymer Central High School, is employed by General Telephone in Corry. The groom is employed by H K Nuttall in Sherman. Many relatives attended and pre-nuptial events were noted.
Mary-Martha Class of First Presbyterian Church met at the home of Sarah and Jean McInnes on West Frederick Street. Nineteen members and two guests attended. Miss Ann Storer presented colored slides of Corry area. Dessert lunch served. next meeting set for April 15.
The Buffalo Bible Institute Chorale directed by Professor Duane Benjamin will perform a sacred concert Saturday at 8:15 pm in Spartansburg High School gym. Open to the public, the program includes sacred classical numbers gospel hymns and spirituals featuring a ladies trio mixed ensemble and soloists. The event is sponsored by Youth For Christ Club.
The Buffalo Bible Institute began its 20th year on its new campus with the building full to capacity. Enrollment reaches 113 students from ten states and five foreign countries, the largest in school history amid concerts across Toronto and Buffalo.
Mrs Richard Blount and Mrs Marvin Millspaw hosted a St Patrick's Day themed card party at the former's West Smith Street home. Three tables were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs J Bred Beebe Mrs A A Carbone Mrs E Craig Moore Mrs William Halfast Mrs Robert Sanders and Mrs Rudolph Katulich. Mrs Joseph Sanders helped serve a salad course and Mrs Moore announced another upcoming card party.
The St Elizabeths Guild met at the rectory with 12 members present. Vice President Mrs Leo Heberlein opened with prayer. Mrs Stanley Malek reported on the St Patrick Day card party and style show. Tentative plans were made for a bake sale during the first week in May.
Reed's Steak House held its grand opening last evening drawing guests from Clymer Sherman Findley Lake Ripley Westfield North East Union City Jamestown and Corry. The doors opened at 7 p.m. with dinner reservations taken through the night. Sandwiches and coffee were served until midnight. Lyle Wilcox provided the entertainment, playing the organ nightly.
Xi Beta Phi Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs. Robert Eddy was chosen president with Mrs. Frank Wise as vice president, Mrs. Eyland Harvey secretary, Mrs. Betty Pratt treasurer, and Mrs. Thomas Plerotts extension officer. The meeting at Mrs. Harvey’s Mead Avenue home was led by President Mrs. A A Carbone. Plans were laid for a progressive dinner ending at Mrs. Pierotti’s East Main Street home on April 7. Mrs. Raymond Blynt led the program on friendships taught that friends influence life over many years. A card party for members and invited guests is set for Saturday at 8:30 PM. attendees should bring sine sandwiches.
Mrs. L. M. Douglas opened the Geneva Circle meeting at Mrs. Chris Christensen’s Wright street home with prayer. Thirteen members answered roll call. Devotions by Helen Johnson titled Called By The Spirit focused on the life of the Apostle Paul. Ronald Burdick presented the Saudi Arabia life program, followed by group discussion. A rummage sale is set for April 17 and 18 at the church. next meeting is April 15 at Mrs. Wilbur Rickers’ home on North Center street.
The Corry Bridge Association held regular monthly Master Point games at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. East and West top finishers were James Valono and M Korn with 72. Larsen and Wallace led at 86 in a crowded field. Next week's final winter tournament play will decide the overall winner. sessions start at 7:80.
Mrs T R Sorenson hosted a Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering on Tuesday. Twelve members attended with Mrs Maude Bennink in charge, Mrs A Johnson leading devotions and theme Looking Up. The group sang, read the 1st Psalm, and planned a rummage sale for May 8 and 9. dessert with tea and coffee followed.
The Kelsey Kinley team topped a YMCA afternoon session as three players tied for first, Mrs TS Kelsey and Mrs J Fred Kinley in front with 20 points, while Mrs Dana McCray and Mrs Al Vanssens were second with 20 and Mrs Dorr Clark and Mrs Ivan Wickwire placed third with 20. Next week’s session will begin promptly at 2 PM.
Community items list officers for the Cutting Union Sunday School at the Town Hall on March 10 at 7 o clock, all members 18 and older masked. The column then records numerous visits, family events, births, moves, dinners, and social gatherings spanning Alden, N Y Rochester Corry Clymer Westfield and nearby areas, with names including the Hopkines Tewinkles Marsh Carter Garfield Camp Bemis and many others.
Funeral arrangements completed for Mrs. Emon Vanderhoff mother of Ralph Vanderhoff of Corry. She died yesterday in Wartect Friends Mayoil at HL Murcer Funeral Home Union City. Visitation today 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 1 to 2 p.m. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev Harold Beirnbary officiating. Burial in Lowville Cemetery.
Palm Sunday 11 a.m. Rev Elmer A Ortner preaches Jesus Only. Vespers 7 p.m. Wednesday with Life's Potentials. Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. Holy Communion and The End of Things. Good Friday 7 p.m. Many Man's Possessions. Pastor class for new members 3 p.m. Palm Sunday. The Seven East Words program at Presbyterian Church Tuesday 7:45 p.m. Children’s Cloud Pri day Service 10 a.m. Good Friday Three Hour Devotions 12–2 p.m. at One Methodist Church Dr Ortner’s First Word from the Cross.
A continued report quotes a court discussion on slot and pinball machine legality. It cites opinions on coin deposits, rewards, and player skill affecting outcomes, suggesting a ruling impacts amusement device regulation and the operator's strategy.
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