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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1948
Page
5
Weekend camp session for Boy Scout Troops at Robert Brown's camp near Pittfield included 24 youth leaders and seven adult leaders. Erie field executive Herbert Ey attended with six troops represented from Corry and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Charles Keppel were honored Saturday at John Street home on North Genter Street for their 42nd wedding anniversary A social gathering and a mock wedding were enjoyed with 14 guests present Honorees received a title and were joined by out of town guests Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shawver of Arle.
Local announcement confirms Barbara Jean Meerdink of Pomona California, previously of Clymer, engaged to William M. Woodard of Pomona. Barbara Jean is a Clymer Central High School class of 1945 graduate and a dental assistant. William Woodard is a Pomona High School alumnus who attended college and served in the Navy. The couple plan a June wedding at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Pomona.
Miss Edna Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs PL Swanson of 108 West Frederick Erie and Harold Earl Donor son of Mr and Mrs Earl Donor of Erie were married Saturday morning at 11 40 oclock at Kingsley Methodist Church Erie The Rev Chiche Baldwin officiated The ceremony featured white satin gown with seed pearls and a white orchid centered bouquet The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and reside at 2617 Raspberry Street Erie
The Women's Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church will host its annual Mother and Daughter banquet Thursday May 13 at 6 20 p m in the church basement. About 150 women and their daughters plus guests are invited with Mrs E V McClintock leading the program and other committees named for menu dining and decoration.
Mrs Earl VanGuilder hosted a birthday gathering at 512 Spring Street for her daughter Linela Lee celebrating her first birthday. Local guests from the city included Patricia McKeta and others while relatives traveled from Torpedo Union City and Centerville.
Mrs. LaVerne Hamilton of 969 Est Main street celebrated her 63rd birthday with a surprise party Saturday evening. Fifteen relatives and friends attended and a buffet supper was served at 8 30. Mrs. Hamilton received many pleasing gifts.
Mrs John Hansen hosted a stork shower Saturday at her R D 2 residence for 24 relatives. Games with awards went to Mrs Clarence Coons Mrs Folmer Nielsen and Mrs Archie Pless. Refreshments included salad sandwiches pickles cake and coffee.
A daughter to Mr and Mrs Carroll of 138 Hast Main street arrived Saturday afternoon. A son to Mr and Mrs George Kerstetter of Snyder Circle born Saturday afternoon. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Nell Gates of R D on Mother's Day morning. A son to Mr and Mrs Roy Benton of R D 2 born early this morning. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Eigery of Clymer born early this morning.
Elizabeth Keefe daughter of Mr and Mrs J Keefe of Wesleyville will wed Carl Sullivan son of Mrs Carl Sullivan of Erie. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday June 12 at St James Church Erie with Rev Francis Coughlin officiating. Sullivan works at Erie GE.
Lawrence Thomas attended a June meeting of Chevrolet dealers in Cambridge at the Riverside Inn led by M. D. Logan Buffalo zone manager. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Graffus and William of Waterford and Mrs Bertha Warner of Columbus. Miss Mary Jane Rozelle returned to Edinboro State Tender College after Mother's Day visit with parents in Me. Richard Grice arrived from San Antonio for a few days with his parents in Me and will report to Biloxi Mississippi. Mrs Cass Christensen and family left for Hinsdale after the death of her father Niels Christemmen of Columbus. Jessie Mitchell returned to teaching duties in Pittsburgh after Mother's Day weekend with her mother in Me. Charles Wood Jr celebrated his fourth birthday at a party in Me City hosted by Mr and Mrs George Wood and family and others.
Mr and Mrs Farris Watrous hosted a Saturday evening reception for about 80 relatives and friends honoring Mr and Mrs Lars Christensen who wed on April 20. Ida Watrous Rook is the bride. Guests enjoyed sandwiches olives cake ice cream coffee and Spring flowers with John Gregor serving as hostess.
Corry artist Horace Brynolfson son of Mr and Mrs Brynolphson will guest with the Canadian Opera Company for May at 413 East South Street. Stage name Andri Brynson, he will sing tenor leads in La Traviata, Manon, and La Bohème. The company tours Toronto London Guelph and other Canadian cities.
Card club members gathered at Miss Charlotte Rouse’s home in the city for a Priday evening event with two guests Miss Hagel Alexander and Mrs. John Ottaway of Union City. Three tables of contact bridge were in play and awards were received by Mrs. R. Lawrence Davison and Mrs. Ottaway. The hostess served a salad course and other attendees included Mrs. Skinner Mrs. Borfer Auer Mrs Allen Dahlstrand Mrs Tobias Miss Helen Rows and several others.
A farewell gathering was held Saturday at their East South Street home as 14 friends surprised the couple. The social evening included cards dancing and visiting with refreshments served buffet style.
Miss Gertrude Wood observed her first birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs George Wood of West Congress Street. Guests attended as Miss June Long and Donald Gilson received awards for games. Potatoes salad strawberry cake and fruit Jello were served along with ice cream and birthday cake. Miss Wood received many beautiful gifts.
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