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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1944
Page
5
The Corry Kiwanis Club met at the Ritz Restaurant last evening with eighteen members present and guest Lt. R.A. Rumbaugh. In Mr Auld’s absence Mrs. Lynn Rice, Richard Rossharder led singing with piano accompaniment by Miss Martha McIntyre as the routine business session proceeded.
Local couple Mr and Mrs W. Johnson of Youngsville announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Charles McBlaine Steeston of Coty. The notice notes forthcoming wedding plans and invites family and friends to share in the celebration.
Last evening Tarbell's Ink hosted the Senior High basketball squad banquet. Eighteen attendees dined on a six o'clock chicken menu as Principal HL Sheen, Superintendent RB Dewey, and coaches praised seniors Paul Gates, Robert Jackson, Ray Blyd, Bil Hammone, and Joe Dan Ephun.
Washington D C visitors arrive for weekend at Dr and Mrs Bennett’s on East South street. Seaman Piccirillo, fresh from boot training at Great Lakes, plans eight days home on West Pleasant street. Mrs Bates travels to Clifton N J for a wedding. Kenneth Van Dyke, USN, set to wed Saturday. Local residents travel to Boston Philadelphia Meadville and Meadville for family events and reunions as Civil Air Patrol honors and courtesy visits unfold.
Miss Elizabeth Cuthbert of Greenville and Charles J. Murphy of Lowell Mass. married Monday evening March 27 at First Presbyterian Church Greenville in a double ring service. Dr. J. P. Cuthbert gave his daughter in marriage. reception followed at Riverside Hotel. Mrs Murphy teaches mathematics at Corry Junior High. Murphy attended Holy Cross College and Camp Reynolds prior to service.
A newborn to Mr and Mrs Harold Jewell of Corry R D 2 joins the community. Another birth records at Spencer Hospital Mandville to Sid and Mrs Hownre Hasking, former Corry residents. The mother is Blanche Parsons.
A junior high operetta drew enthusiastic response from the audience as students across grades performed in a Hansel and Gretel inspired production. Notable casts from third through sixth grades, the school band directed by H. Lymm Rice, and a full staff including Mrs. H. Lynn Rice and Mrs. Eugenia Graft aided staging, costumes, and music for a successful Bratth Fund benefit sponsored by the PTA.
The wedding of Miss Nancy Josephine Miller and Robert Alan MacGregor took place Thursday at ten in the First Presbyterian Church Meadville officiated by Dr Glen M Crawford in a small gathering of relatives. A reception and buffet lunch followed. The couple plan a wedding trip to Cleveland Ohio, then reside in Saegertown. Mrs MacGregor, a former Cory resident, is Gary High School graduate now employed at Caton Inc Meadville. Her sister works at McCloskey tool plant.
A furlough homecoming party for Cpl William Halfast was held last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Patterson on Bust Teviie Street. Guests came from Corry Titusville Centerville and nearby areas. Entertainment delighted the guest of honor and a cash gift was presented. Refreshments were served.
Deanna Hoylen daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Hoylen 19 West Park Pinot observed her seventh birthday yesterday with a party from 4 20 to 10 pm. Twenty classmates attended games were played and a birthday luncheon was served. Gifts from friends were received and Easter season decorations graced the event Kathie Reminder of Cleveland also attended as a guest.
William Moore of R. D. 4 celebrated his birthday with a party in Gary Maine. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blakeslee and family, Mrs. Lyle Aksin, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jabison and son, Mr. and Mrs. William Bensiik, Paul Hater, Charles Parks and Mrs. C. W. Pott. The group enjoyed the gathering and the guest of honor received gifts.
Miss Dolly Bruce aged 14 held a Thursday night birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Hruey. She invited twelve friends to an evening of games contests and a birthday cake with ice cream. Several gifts were presented to the guest of honor.
The Lutee Coane sic Benevolent Association will sponsor the annual Easter Monday bing, planned for April 10 at St Edward's school hall. The event begins at 8 o'clock with many prizes to be won.
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