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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1959
Page
5
A fragmented report mentions youth and boys practicing with a band at a church hall and Scouts meeting in shared rooms on Hill Street. It references Austin and local church activities involving youths and leaders.
The Tuesday youth service at Tay School will include prayer and a family-friendly program. Members are invited to participate in the service and weekly fellowship.
Emma Ward of Union City spoke at the Spartansburg Elgin and McCray churches tea held at Spartansburg Church. About 150 attended as Mabel Weidner led a program with Barbara Fish, several tributes and musical numbers. Awards honored oldest and youngest mothers and the mother with the most daughters present. The event ended with a fellowship tea.
Cub Scout Park No. 180 Concord School held a midweek meeting at Mrs Norman Scholton s home. James St George served as secretary treasurer. Profit from a recent doughnut sale was reported. Insurance coverage for all Cub Scouts was discussed and an insurance representative will attend the May pack meeting. The Le Boeuf District Camporee is set for May 22 28 and 24 at Mead Park with a Saturday program and campfire. Parents urged to attend and May pack meeting is May 19 at Wright School cafeteria 7 40 PM.
Plans for the 5th annual Alumni Banquet set for Saturday June 13 at the Corry Area High School cafeteria with large attendance expected. Officers led by Mrs Taggart president and assisted by an executive committee announced mail notices to all classes to ensure broad turnout.
Mrs Roy Swart hosted nine members of the Friendship Club of Sample Plats at her R D2 home yesterday afternoon. The group opened with the Lord's Prayer and reviewed last meeting minutes. Prizes for Rocko went to Mrs Harry Jaquith and Mrs Norman Swart, with Mrs Bertha Warne receiving the mystery package, and a lunch with relishes cake coffee and ice cream was served.
Members received a favor a small writing pad and a gift from a secret pal during the Mothers Day gathering. It was announced that Mrs Eugene Powers of R D 2 will entertain for the next session to be held in three weeks.
Mr and Mrs Harold Coan of Columbus welcomed a son yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Darwin Wolcott of 101 Random Road reported a daughter born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Donald Goodall spoke at the Corry Management Club on the enterprise system and local business education efforts. New members J Allen Ahlstrom and Dr William Rodemeyer were welcomed, with nominating committee named and officers to be elected next meeting. The Harbor Half Ladies Aid held a 13 dinner at the Community House with a quilt tied and notices for a June session and building cleaning on May 26.
The Women’s Relief Corps of the Grand Army of the Republic met at Grange Hall with Mrs Eva Dyn don chairing and 21 members present. A thank you note for pads and scarfs was read from Brookville Home. Mrs Wesley Wiis received a past president pin. The group adjourned to Frank and Verona’s in Columbus for a mother and daughter banquet. chicken dinners served to 45 members.
The CGG Club met last evening with Mrs Ted Dey of First Avenue hosting two tables of bridge. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Dey, Mrs Donald Nantes, Mrs Alfred Morrison Sr and Mrs Morrison who also received the special prize. Two guests attended, Mrs Barbara Cooke and Mrs William Johnson, with a serving of strawberry sundaes, cupcakes, tea and coffee for the ladies. Mrs James Sullivan will entertain the next meeting on May 1.
Mrs Harry Hotchkiss will entertain the Comy Area Art Study Group Monday evening at her West Congress street home. Walter Nollinger will lead the program featuring a colored film on ancient Egypt. Interested persons should contact Mrs Fred Duell on East Bond street.
A patriotic instructor led the Mothers Day program with tables adorned by daffodils and mint baskets. Crocheted hats in varying colors served as factors, and the evening closed with the group singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again. The next session is an all day meeting May 24.
At the final committee meeting of the Junior Swim Team Patents Club plans were made for a farewell party for YMCA swim team members. The event will be Monday at 6 pm at the YMCA for boys over 14 with a splish party at start and refreshments at 7 15 pm in the all purpose room. Parents are urged to attend.
A bridal shower was held yesterday afternoon at 180 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Henry in R D 4 with 27 guests. The group played games and enjoyed a decorated shower cake gelatin ten and coffee. Miss Myrtle Eastman, the guest of honor, received many useful gifts and is to be married. The Forrest Gates of Corry May 30th wf the Salvation Army Citadel at Boon.
Dr. Miller and Dr. Quinn perished from exposure after a doomed rescue hunt. Logs show days of cold, dwindling hope, equipment failure, and a final message urging persistence. Autopsy confirms fatal exposure and a facial jaw fracture in Miller.
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