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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1961
Page
3
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VFW Auxiliary members chose delegates for the deth-district convention. The session in Titusville on June 4 named Miss Helen Porter, Mrs. Mildred Sorenson, Mrs. Hazel Shuss, and Mrs. Clyde Reynolds as delegates with alternates Mrs. Roger Grape, Mrs. Alma Slagle, Mrs. Alfred Cone, and Mrs. Maurice Porter. The group approved donations to the department flag fund, Scotland School graduation fund, and the department president's eit fund. Poppy days for Corry are set for May 26 and 27. Mrs. Slagle won the attendance award. Refreshments were served by Mrs Morrison and SHS.
Color slides shown by G T Bergman for the Amici Bible class of Evangelical United Brethren Church covered Florida Canada Washington DC and Pennsylvania spots. Officers elected: Mrs Robert Davis president G T Bergman vice president Mrs George Carnicke secretary John Carrier treasurer Robert Davis assistant treasurer George Carnicke chaplain Mrs Edith Adams assistant chaplain and Mrs G T Bergman historian. Meeting at Bergman home on West Irving Street with refreshments served. Next meeting June 9 at the church at 8 o clock.
Mrs. Joseph Mooney, a former Corryite now residing in Wilmington Delaware, was named Chapter Girl of the Year by Veta Chapter of Veta Sigma Phi Sorority. The honor came at a banquet at the Hotel DuPont after a pre banquet tea for all Wilmington Chapter Girls of the Year hosted at the estate of Mrs. J Tyler McConnell. Mrs Mooney moved to Wilmington three years ago and lives at Dunlinden with her husband and two children.
Calendar items list events for May 15 to May 19 including YMCA Auxiliary meeting with Mrs. George Andrus as speaker, installation of officers, temperance and missions meeting at Mrs. Walter Rininger’s home, Clarence Commandery Knights Templar at Masonic Temple, Conelway PTA round table, Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge at TOOF hall, Spencer Ladies Aid at Mrs. La Vern McEldowney’s home, Cosquee noe art classes at Ginnie's Cafeteria with Joseph Plaveau instructor, and Concord Community Club monthly meeting with cake and special program.
Mrs Nichols demonstrated the art of painting china for the Agricultural Extension Association of Pennsylvania State University. The session at Grace Church in Warren featured a display of her china paintings and a May Homemaker's Day workshop on May 1th.
Dru Kevin Blount, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Blount of West Smith Street, was honored at a birthday party with six guests. Games provided entertainment, guests received favors, and Dru received many gifts. Refreshments included decorated cake, ice cream, and soft drinks for Kimberly Hoover, Dayle Duell, Joey Sanders, Todd Blount, and the guest of honor. Mrs Blount hosted with assistance from Mrs Joseph Sanders.
In Corry adults can join a Center for Continuing Liberal Education program run with the Pennsylvania State University and Ford Foundation. A minimum of fifteen participants from the town is needed to study topics such as American foreign policy, design, religious ideas, and economic reasoning using University materials. Inquire at your library for details.
The Hotel Corry hosted a gathering of local secretaries planning a Corry chapter of The National Secretaries Association. Officers from the Presque Isle group attended, with Aero-Flow Dynamics Inc and Corry Jamestown Corporation guests. Mrs Walker Kessler will be spokesman for the organizing group and can be contacted at the Hotel Corry for details.
A bridal shower celebrated Carol Stultz with guests including Mrs. Mulgin and Mrs. Viwinia. Attendees wore yellow and green, gifts and refreshments were shared, and a festive mood filled the event at a local home.
Women’s temperance group announces a Tuesday 1:30 pm gathering at Mrs. Walter Fullinger’s home in Ry D. with Mrs. Unger presiding. Speakers include Mrs. Témperande Unger on What Alcohol Is and What Tr Daves, and Mrs. Charles Koch. Members and friends are invited.
The Carter Hull Community Ladies Aid met at the Community Center for an all day session and dinner. Twelve members attended with devotions led by Mrs Cat Lindber.
The Womans Reef Corps Austincy of the Grand Army of the Republic will host a public dinner at Grange Hall on Park Street starting at 11 30 Thursday. Members are invited to attend an ad-drug session following the meal.
A fragment describes a large event in Erie drawing thousands, with meals served at a high school venue. It mentions seating and organized suppers, but the text is fragmented and unclear. The piece references a parade or convention setting and local infrastructure like a high school building.
FTA will feature a discussion at Conelway about language education and student needs. The program highlights a panel including teachers and parents with Mrs Roy Ladd and others to discuss school policy and parent involvement.
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