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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1951
Page
5
A 15 year old Louisville expectant mother, Barbara Sullivan, faces becoming the youngest war widow and mother as her husband Lawrence, 17, was killed in Korea last November. They met at Fort Knox and married in September, with the baby due in June. The note mentions the Manchu dynasty’s historical rule from 1644 to 1912.
Ten persons were injured in a rain soaked Worcester Turnpike head on collision. Dr Ed Win Place aged 70 of Francestown New Hampshire suffered a broken leg and cuts and bruises. Ada Bixby 47 of Boston had a possible skull fracture and facial cuts. Pine Manor Junior College and Phillips Andover Academy students were thrown from their convertible, Martha Perkins 19 of Corpus Christi Texas the most seriously injured with a possible skull fracture. Others injured were Leland Featherman 17 Elmira New York Allister McLellan 16 Pelham New York and Thomas D Sutton 19 Sewickley Pennsylvania. Most of the wool supply factoid follows from the National Geographic Society.
The quiet 2 o'clock ceremony unites narett Johnson of 2314 South Center Street and Raymond Ecklund of West Pleasant Street. Officiated by Alderman Justin Butters, the double ring service at the Park Street home featured attendants Glenn Betts and his blue ensemble wife. Afterward the couple left for a wedding trip to Trenton New Jersey and will reside at 12 West Pleasant Street upon return. Mrs Ecklund attended Galeton schools and works for Glenn Betts Caterer. Mr Ecklund studied in Youngsville and works at the Raymond plant.
A mother and daughter party was held at the Community Building in Spring Creek with 60 attendees. Sponsored by Ladies Aid, Mrs Arch Wynn was general chair, and a ham dinner preceded a program including solos by Miss Jean Merriman, piano by Donna Jean Whaley, readings, a playlet titled Who Has the Nicest Mother, and group singing led by Mrs John McKay.
Mrs. Jack Weis of Franklin Street hosted the last spring canasta club meeting Thursday evening. Guest Mrs. Charles Munn joined the group while prizes went to Mrs. Norman Benninik and another member. Refreshments included sandwiches pie and coffee.
Ten members met yesterday at Gilson's Restaurant Columbus for noon chicken dinners. After, ladies gathered at Mrs Roy Swart on B.D.2 for games and prizes. Refreshments of hamburgers, rake and coffee were served before adjournment. Next meeting planned June 1 with Mrs Charles Mulligan.
The Helping Hand Club met at the I O O F rooms for an all day session with a tureen dinner served by Mrs. Glenn Gates and Mrs. Ralph Gates. Volunteers quilt tops for Meadville Orphans Home and planned a benefit banquet for the Eastern Star next Wednesday evening. Mrs. Glenn Gates chairs kitchen workers and Mrs. Clarence Cox chairs the dining room committee. The next regular meeting on May 4 will also be an all day session.
The Columbus Ladies Aid met Thursday with 48 members. Mrs. Clifford Casler led the business meeting and committees were appointed to redecorate the church and basement. Mrs. Watrous received a farewell gift before moving to Corry. refreshments included jello, cake, and coffee. A June 1 session was announced. Diamond engagement rings were mentioned.
A large crowd attended the Tulip Time dance sponsored by the Sophomore Tri-Hit at the Junior High School gym. Music featured Solovox with Mrs George Downey and trumpeter Tony Amoroso as master of ceremony. Chaperons included Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess and others. intermission Moor show by Mrs Norman Terbell’s class.
Ells Club on North Center Street hosts a dancing party from to 1 30 o clock. Gene Partello's orchestra of Erie will provide music for guests from town and beyond.
A daughter was born yesterday at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Welosan of Spring Creek. Mr Welosan is the former Lenore Ros.
Miss Norma Jean Marsh of Corry married Robert H Watrous son of Mr and Mrs Harris E Watrous of Columbus in a 3 pm ceremony at the Presbyterian Church air wedding party included maid of honor Joyce McPherson and best man Lyle Watrous. The bride wore a white organdy gown with rhinestone buttons and a chic hat as the couple left for a southern Pennsylvania honeymoon. They will reside at 42512 Main Street after returning. both are Corry High School graduates with Miss Marsh formerly employed by the Pennsylvania Electric Company and Watrous a patternmaker at Ajax Iron Works.
Mrs. David Murphy of Erie installed Lindsey School PT A officers with Mrs. Lawrence Anderson elected president. Other officers include Mrs. Albert Billvite vicepresident, Mrs. Ralph Lindsey secretary, and Mrs. William Grayhill treasurer. A program followed with piano medley, prayers, dramatization, holiday songs, and a Mother’s Day cake. A picnic is planned for May 31 as the year ends.
Mrs G T Bergman along with Mrs Douglas Mosher and Mrs Arthur Ingram hosted a mid afternoon shower at the Bergman home on West Irving Street honoring Mrs Richard Emerson and her daughter. Twenty guests attended and prizes were won by Mrs Lloyd Whit Comb and Mrs Tyan Bennink. Mrs Emerson received many gifts. Refreshments included decorated cake cream coffee and mints served at a prettily set table with pins and blue streamers.
Mrs Sylvester Borsa was honored at a nine o clock shower hosted by Miss Dorothy Sarwicki and Mrs Valentine Sarwicki at 141 Worth Street. The event featured ta played, awards won by Miss Louist Millaccio and Miss aniry Catherine Guadagno. Sandwiches relishes decorated cake and coffee were served as refreshments and Mrs Borsa received many time gifts from friends.
The Amici and Silver Links Bible classes of the B U B Church held a joint meeting last evening. A threen dinner served to 48 persons at 6:90 o'clock preceded a brief business meeting and program. W L Armitage, president, called the meeting to order in the education building. The group decided to have a picnic at Mead Park for their next meeting on June 8 at 6:30 o'clock. An impromptu program followed with two readings by Leon VanTassel, a piano solo by Miss Helene Harris titled Sweet Hour of Prayer, and a brief talk by Mr Armitage about his and his wife's recent west coast trip. The meeting concluded with games.
The College Women's Club schedules a rummage sale on Friday May 18 at the Powell garage on North Center Week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rasselas Brown chairs the committee. Funds support the club's secular-aid fund. Committee members include Mrs. Roger Brown Mrs. James Lewis Mrs. Charles Wilans Mrs. O. W. Bracken Mrs. J. Donald Watson Mrs. John Fenstermacher Mrs. Esther Jones Mrs. Charles Bracken and Mrs. Raymond Wiggers.
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