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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1972
Page
3
The Ninth Grade Tri-Hi-Y Club hosts a spring dance at the YMCA with a Munchkin Land theme from 8 to 11 p.m. A queen coronation occurs at 10 p.m. Tickets cost 1.50 for stag and 2.50 for couples.
News from Bangkok Thailand reports Mr and Mrs H Richard Stevenson adopted eight month old Tracey Diane on May 2. Stevenson an Army officer stationed abroad with his wife Elsie Hunt Stevenson of Corry and their two sons Robbie and David welcome their new daughter. The Stevensons plan to remain in Thailand for another year before reassignment.
The Corry Area Golden Age Club met for a program of color picture slides by Frank Grice. A tureen dinner was served at noon by hospitality chair Elsie Kennedy and her committee. Rev Burr Louns bury acted as chaplain. Mrs Merrill Lillie accompanied group singing. Ills in hospital were reported for Hattie Adams and Mary Jewell. The next meeting on May 23 will honor May birthdays.
A memorial service for Mrs. Geraldine Hall was held at Conelway School yesterday afternoon with students, parents, PTA members, relatives, and former pupils in attendance. The event featured a flowering crab tree planting by Arden Earll and grandchildren Scott and Tammy Earll, plus a wall plaque. Principal Timothy Marks, Mrs. Dorothy Lindsey, Arden Earls, and Mrs. William Mercer participated. the program included a choir of fifth and sixth graders and a memorial marker at the site, with Rev. Warren Lewis delivering the talk. Mrs. Hall taught at Conelway School and several other local schools.
Miss Helen Jones of Union City and Joseph Wawrejko Jr. of Corry announce their engagement. Parents of the bride, Mrs. Robert A. Haney Jr. of Washington Pa. and Mr. Neil L. Jones Jr. of Dormont Pa., share the news. The couple plans a July 29 wedding at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
The Concord Community 4H Club with President Sharon Ross heard reports and led by Ellen Hammond Nancy Lindholm. Cheryl Ross read a secretary report and conducted roll call. Abbie Hammond summarized the junior leader retreat at Franklin. Dennis Wade reported on his trip to Washington DC. Candy sale remains ongoing with more candy ordered. Next meeting set for June 6 at 8 pm. Games directed by Garry Blakes.
The Corry Area Historical Society met Tuesday evening at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with 33 members present. Frank Grice led the session as president. This was the last meeting in the church until fall, with summer meetings at Nichols Lodge and Mead Park. The group displayed several items and heard a reading on Donald McKay and Col Edwards. The Corry Area Historical Museum at Mead Park plans a Memorial Day weekend opening and summer hours by appointment. Refreshments were provided by the committee.
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