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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1963

Page

5

Engagement Announced For Barbara Gibas And Richard McKeta

Floryan Gibas of R D 1 today announced the engagement of his daughter Barbara Gibas to Richard McKeta son of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKeta of 418 Spring Street. Barbara is a Corry Area High School graduate and works in Ajax Iron Works accounting. Richard also CAHS graduate attended University of New Mexico and Gannon College served two years in the United States Armed Forces and works at Corry Jamestown Corporation. A definite wedding date has not been set.

Floryan Gibas R. D Barbara Gibas Richard McKeta Andrew McKeta Spring Street Miss Gibas Mary Gibas Corry Area High School

Birds at Mercyhurst College play tie to local families

Mrs Dans McCray Mrs Henry Pedensky and Miss Jane Pedensky of Eaglestreet attended the Green sleeve Players of Mercyhurst College Sunday afternoon. Kenneth McCray Erie grandson and Gannon College student took part. Final post prom meeting postponed to next Monday at 8 in Corry Area High School music room. Alden Clapper and Timothy visited from McKean to attend Burton Loveland nuptials at St Thomas the Apostle Church. Joseph Jackman family welcomed a daughter born to Dr and Mrs Roger Jackman of San Antonio Texas, first Jackman girl in 13 years. Frank Grice and son Robert of West Church Street in Cleveland on Grice Jewelers business. Dr H A Curtis returned home after weeks with son Robert Curtis family East Molirie Illinois. Stephen Weis home from Richard Gebaur AFB Grand View Missouri for 20-day furlough and to be best man at James Hurlbert and Judith Wineland wedding at St Thomas the Apostle Church.

Dans McCray Henry Pedensky Jane Pedensky Eaglestreet Greensleeve Players Mercyhurst College Corry Area High School Alden Clapper Timothy McKean Clapper Henry Fosburgh West Columbus Avenue St. Thomas the Apostle Church Joseph Jackman Franklin Street Roger Jackman San Antonio Texas Jackman Thair Frank Grice Robert, Grice West Church Street Cleveland Grice Jewelers H. A. Curtis East Congress Street Robert Curtis East Molirie A&e Stephen Weis John Weis Richard Gebaur Air Force Base Grand View James Hurlbert Judith Winnel St.Thomas the Apostle Church

Virginia McCray Bridal Shower Honors Bride to Be

A coral and white themed bridal shower honoring Miss Virginia McCray was hosted at Mrs. Joseph Frisina’s home on Sunday. Cohosts were Mrs. Laurence McCray and Mrs. John Shira. McCray plans to marry LaVerne Lindsey at First Presbyterian Church on May 25. Guests enjoyed games, gifts, and heart shaped salads and desserts.

Virginia McCray Joseph Frisina Charles McCray Adele McCray Fred Schwab Neva Parker

Former Corryite Leads in Our Town at Erie Playhouse

Robert J. Bowles, son of Mrs. Elizabeth K. Bowles, stars in the Erie Playhouse production of Our Town. After Corry High, he trained with Chicago Theatre Guild and later Rome and Oswego summer stock groups. Three more showings run Thursday to Saturday with box-office exchanges for reserved seats. Our Town portrays family life in the early 1900s and capacity crowds last week. This will be the last Erie Playhouse performance until fall.

Robert J. Bowles Elizabeth K. Bowles North Center Street Harvey L. Bowles Erie Playhouse Our Town Playhouse

Poems Enjoyed By The Readers Meeting Highlights

Mrs. Ira Miller hosted The Readers at 702 North Center yesterday afternoon. Mrs. W. E. Brown presided over a business meeting after dessert. Members recited old poems dating from the late 1700s to early 1800s and discussed plans for the year's final gathering to be announced.

Ira Miller North Center Street W. E. Brown W. BE. Brown George Nagel Ida Ohrn W. E. Phillips Emma Carroll

Daughter Born to Waterford Couple at Union City Memorial

A daughter was born yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sherred of Waterford. Strong local event with a newborn addition to a Waterford family.

Union City Memorial Hospital Wayne Sherred Waterford

EUB Church Elects Officers for 1963 64

A Canty Evangelical United Brethren Church congregational meeting elected officers for the 1963 64 fiscal year. Lay leader Richard Sharman. associate lay leader Theodore Vandertieff Sr.. trustees Harold J. Lloyd Robert Williams Lyle M. Chase. Sunday school leaders I Allan May Keith T. Henton Carolyn Babcock Judi Darndall. church council officers include treasurer Richard Shannon and others. The council also named national service secretary Gertrude Grover and Corry Area Council representatives John C. Hansen C Herbert Trisket Mrs. George Cooklis Mrs. Glenn Humes.

Canty Evangelical, United Brethren Church Richard Sharman Theodore Vandertieff Sr Harold J. Lloyd Robert Williams Lyle M. Chase I. Allan May Keith T. Henton Carolyn Babcock Judi Darndall Church Council Richard Shannon Everett Eastman W. Bean McElroy Elizabeth Rigby W. Bean~Mee-Elroy National Service Gertrude Grover Corry Area Churenes John C. Hansen C. Herbert Trisket George Cooklis Glenn Humes

Donna Arnink Seeks 1963 Queen of Clymer Tulip Festival

Donna Arnink daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Arnink of Clymer competes for queen of the 1963 Clymer Tulip Festival set for May 17 and 18. She edits the school paper, is a Girl Scout and active in the Methodist Church. hobbies include sports, painting, accordion. The notice lists festival officers and directs readers to the classifieds for moving notices.

Sawyer Studio Donna Arnink Floyd Arnink Clymer

Williams Home Scene of Esther Circle Session CMHA Plans Dinner Meeting At Country Club

The Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary met in the hospital nurses dining room to plan a June dinner and meeting at Corry Country Club with chicken or roast beef dinners at 6:30. New members Anna Marie Beer and Elizabeth Colson joined, and officers were nominated for installation. The group also noted volunteer hours and upcoming events with delegates chosen for a hospital auxiliary workshop at Penn State University.

CMHA Country Club Corry Memorial Hospital Laures Corry Country Club George Hagger Gertrude White Harold Jackson Evans Dress Shop Earl Haight Mary Higgins Jerome Needham Lester Danner Warren General Hospital Harold Carr Travers Stohlberg Gerald Staples Nelle Such William Leaby Kirch Anna Marie Beer Elizabeth Colson Edgar Alexander Leaby Jackson Needham Haight Florence McCray New Castle Louis Morrow Nellie Kirch Ernest McMichael Pennsylvania State University Morrow Warren Hospital Warren Harald

Bennink Couple Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House

An open house for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bennink of Youngsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 28 at Columbus Community Congregational Church. Attendants included Mrs. Maude Nielsen who cut the five tier anniversary cake baked by Mrs. Almon Foster, with coffee, punch, ice cream, nuts and mints. Dozens from Jamestown and nearby towns attended, bringing flowers and gifts as the Benninks greeted guests and noted thanks for support.

Leon Bennink Youngsville Columbus Almon Foster Maude Nielsen Bennink Paw Bennink Linda Bennink Jean Carlson Max Bennink James Bennink David Yard Ray Ball Richard Houghtling Michael Wilshire Jamestown Celoron Alleghany Westfield Clymer Oil City Bradford Union City North Hast Spartansburg Centerville Wheelock Bear Lake Spring Creek Pittsfield Warren Corry

Annual Farm Award ceremony in Harrisburg

Gov and Mrs Scranton will distribute 175 annual farm and home safety achievement awards during ceremonies Thursday in the governor's reception room in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg Scranton

Sutter speaks on Allegheny River Reservoir project at Kiwanis

Charles Sutter, U.S. government construction engineer, addressed the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry about the Allegheny River Reservoir dam. He said work began last July, aims for October 1985 completion, creating 100 feet of water over Kinzua, with a dam 179 feet high and 1916 feet long, extending 35 miles. Total project cost near 114 million dollars, highlighting food control, conservation, and hydro power. Photos showed construction progress as attendees heard from new Erie-Lackawanna agent Edmund Bolmer and city engineer David Johnson among others. Four Key Club members were present, and district convention notes were shared by President-elect Lee Miller.

Charles Sutter U. S Allegheny River Kiwanis Club Corry Sutter Frank Grice Kinzua Key Club Lee Miller Harrisburg Richard Thompson Hunt Stauffer Erol His Geby Gebhardt Sunbury

Corry's Plan For Growth Faces City Hurdles

Corry weighs a redevelopment proposal by Gilbert as City Council, initially cool, considers it after questions about land acquisition legality and the impact of large gravel pits. Some members doubt feasibility, yet the city and school district acknowledge a migration from the area and may revisit the plan.

Gilbert

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