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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1953
Page
5
The annual ninth grade party was held last evening in the school gymnasium. One hundred twenty five students attended and danced to Dahly's Dance Band led by Stephen Singleton. Students performed musical numbers and refreshments of sandwiches cupcakes and punch were served. The gym featured green and yellow decorations with several faculty chaperones present.
Social notices list departures and visits including Miss Elaine Rossin to Brie for a weekend with Miss Marilyn Schneiderman, Mr and Mrs Harry Garmer visiting his mother Maude Garmer in Sligo, Mrs Hugh Mosher from Albuquerque attending Donald and Oneita Will MB Pyb wedding, John A Bluty reporting to Fort Benning, George Shoop family motor trip to Harrisburg, Mrs D B Taggirt and friends at Brie crafts show and Medea at Brie Playhouse, Walter Sweet family visiting Penn State events, and Dr R B Summersville hosting Hollywood visitors with George Sloan joining from Florida.
Oneita Williams and Donald Hugh Mosher exchanged vows at 10 o clock this morning in a home ceremony. Rev. Ivan M. Shreve officiated. The bride, daughter of Lagunie Williams, wore a yellow blue lace gown and a lace headpiece. matron of honor was the bride’s sister Mrs Frank Swarris. Best man was Douglas Mosher. A reception followed at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with 125 guests. The couple will reside at Snyder Circle after a wedding trip. Both are graduates and employed locally.
The Hospitality Club will celebrate with a luncheon at the Hotel Corry on Tuesday. General chairman Mrs. Jerome F. Needham announced it and noted the first meeting was May 11, 1948, with Mrs. William A. Leaby presiding. A style show by Miller Shope will feature club members. Mrs. J. Fred Kinley chairs the party. reservations due by Monday, May 11.
A partial patrons list for The Mother Goose Parade benefit dance revue by the Marjorie Tarbell Dance Studio at the Senior High School auditorium is released. It supports the Virgil G Owtis Fund and Concord School Scholarship Fund with sponsors including Citizens National Bank Model Dairy Co National Bank of Corry Corry Evening Journal D A Hillstrom Mr and Mrs D Armour Hillstrom C A Hillstrom Mr and Mrs Arnold Seaslend Miss Letia Cohen Frank E Gratt Tsurance Agency Mr and Mrs Horton J Davis Mr and Mrs Jerome Davis Mr and Mrs Richard Rossbacher Mr and Mrs J Fred Binley Harry Barach Miss Hele Jones Dr George C Gold Somy Instrument Co Tullys Kendall Station Charles Graham James P Sullyan Clarence Wallace Hasbrouck Gash Grocery Duan Fogle and Corry Grange League Federation. Other interested parties may contact Mrs Lawrence Davison Mrs Arthur Litz Miss Lena Cohen or Mrs Juha Street.
Mrs Rodney Knowlton was honored at a surprise stork shower during a canasta club meeting hosted by Mrs Leon Root on Wright Street. Two tables of cards were in play with awards going to Mrs Michael Sprover and Mrs Charles Jackman. Refreshments included hot sandwiches tea and coffee. party favors were baby dresses made of napkins. The guest of honor received many lovely gifts from the group.
The Ladies B League of Avalon Bowling Center held a Tuesday banquet at St. Joseph's Club. About 30 attended a roast chicken dinner and corsage favors. New officers were elected: Hansen president Lord vice president Hill secretary Volk treasurer Mos hud sergeant at arms. Prizes went to Don Clark high average Jerome high single game Nelson high three game series Volk low average. door prizes to Jerome Lord Kane Fox Sheldon Thompson.
Miss Diane Beardsley and Miss Carol Stultz hosted a coke party last evening at 129 West Bend Street. Twenty two young people attended at 7 15 PM enjoying visiting television viewing and refreshments of Coca Cola potato chips pretzels and candy.
A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Harley Read at Corry Memorial Hospital located at 1295 White Street. The newborn adds to the Read family in the community journal.
The 1963 officers training meeting for newly elected Erie 4 H club officers will be at the Church of the Covenant Erie on May 18 at p.m. Nearly 200 young sisters from 41 agricultural and home economies 4 H clubs will learn duties of their offices. Attendees will be grouped by office and guided by an experienced adult. Local club tenders will also meet to discuss responsibilities and plan year activities.
The Amici Sunday School Class of the Evangelical United Brotherhood Church met with Mr and Mrs Harald Randall of Wes mith street. Three persons attended as Rev H Raly Harris led devotions. Miss Mary Warner spoke on her trip to Palestine and, with Leanne White, helped serve salad wafers cake and coffee. The next meeting is a picnic on June 13 at Moat Park.
A committee of the Alumni Association of Carry Senior High School met Thursday evening to plan the 10th annual reunion set for June 4. Charles Bracken led as president. committees were appointed for orchestra decorations properties and publicity. banquet details include the AW Erickson Mobile Kitchen providing dinner at the junior high school.
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