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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1961
Page
5
A scrambled OCR clipping mentions Corry residents and local names including B Chase and Walter Jay. It notes a crash on an road morning, references Mayville and New York, Md, plus a December event with recordings and production items. details are unclear due to jumbled text.
Town residents Mrs H Leo Burlingame and 50a Jay of Gallon Ohio visit her parents Mr and Mrs Reed Brown Corry and Mr and Mrs Harlan Burlingame R D 1 Corry They are staying with Mrs Ester Wester Colum bus R D 2 So n Wester family Dott Kyle and Rena have returned from Okimewa to Cony They spent two years there Mr and Mrs George Hagger of Tmod Street returned after five years at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs West Virginia He attended the National Fluid Power Association spring riveting event.
Bonnie Jean Emerson and Fred John MacMartin wed in an afternoon ceremony at Grace Methodist Church Warren. Rev Ralph Findley officiated. Attendants included Kathleen Whipple. Best man Tomas Hoyt. Bride wore white lace and chiffon, carried yellow and white carnations. Reception topped a three tier cake at the Bartholomew home. Couple to reside at 249 Mead Ave Corry.
Mrs Clifford Buesink was feted with a surprise dinner in Wright School cafeteria by Girl Scout Troop 405 as she steps down from leadership after eight years. Guests included Miss Ann Bates and Mrs Robert Dingle. Suzanne Elmquist led devotions. music by Suzanne Elmquist Becky Morrison and Nancy Buesink. Puppets by scouts Mary Bosak Mary Jane Pedensky Beattt Whaley narrated. Gifted a leather wallet and a fire screen donated to Mead Park cabin. Each girl received campout photos.
A bridal shower honoring Kay Ross was held last evening at the East street home of Mrs. Wayne VanGuilder. The guest list included 21 attendees with prizes awarded to several guests for games and a door prize won by Mrs. Mutson. The June 17 wedding to Ernest Allen was announced, and out of town guests Mrs. Cecil Ross and Miss Carolyn Allen from Grand Valley attended.
Mrs LaVern McEldowney hosted the Spencer Ladies Aid gathering at her Mead avenue home with 15 members in attendance. Mrs Robert Burley presided over the meeting and led the group through the evening's activities.
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants chapter gathered at Corry Country Club for a social and business session. Lawrence Scully, Statewide president, and secretary L Willard Heintzelman attended. Six new CPAs were welcomed, with Dallas Smiley of Corry presiding over the meeting and George Wurm of Corry handling publicity.
The Auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic held an all day session at Grange Hall Park street. A noon ham dinner was served with Mrs Henry Hillary chairing the kitchen and Mrs Wesley Willis in charge of the dining room. The 2 pm meeting was led by Mrs Horace Hankin with 26 members present. General orders were read and filed and a gift was voted to their department. The charter was draped for past department president Lizella Condy born in Belleview Indiana and former president of the Detroit Michigan Corp. Members were asked to attend the memorial service May 28 at First Methodist Church in Corry. Mrs Eva Dindon won the door prize. Next meeting is scheduled for June 15 at Grange Hall.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Alton Consla of R D 3 Corry on May 18 at Union City Memorial Hospital. A business session followed by a luncheon preceded the announcement. The next meeting is set for June 13 with the place to be announced later.
St Pauls Lutheran Church schedules confirmation on May 21 receiving 17 young people led by pastor Ener A. Oriner. Names include Cheryl Chirk Ethel Cherry Kathleen Denilis Christine Hillstrom Gary Johnson Anna Keppel Kathleen Keppel Lenore Lilley Linda Miller Mary Morey Thomas Monroe Pleroiti Patricia Post Linda Post Alan Smith Archie Tate Jeffery Wickwire Candace Willian Rey. Pentecost sermon topic is Gods Marks of Wisdom and a dinner fundraiser follows May 28 for honorees and local graduates.
Students and faculty prepare for Sparta Prom at the junior high gym with remarks by advisors. The Duke’s Four will provide music for dancing and a poetry recital is planned. The following day a baccalaureate service is set at Spartanabure with Rev Lawrence Menvel and Rev Louk Daleski presiding.
The Rehoboth class of the Evan optical United Brethren Church held its annual banquet at Columbus Church on Wednesday evening. A Swiss steak supper was served to members and guests. Charles Koch opened with prayer while Mrs Van derhoo and Mrs Koch performed piano duets. Decorations featured May Day colors and dolls as favors. A show titled The Price Is Wrong was presented with John Hanson as master of ceremonies.
Miss Magni of Zanesville Ohio and Mr. J 2 EXER IE Tot announce their engagement. The bride to be attended Hultsgormett High School and is active in the Kary Club and Bible society. The groom to be is a Zanesville High School graduate, former Future Farmers of America member, and Natural Resources Club participant. He served in the armed forces with the One-California parents service. The couple are described as former Corry residents.
The 1941 CHS class plans a reunion meet at the Garden Room of the VEW Pest Kan, with a June 10th banquet at the Corry Area High School. Members are asked to form an alumni committee, renew old acquaintances, and plan activities. attendance by Rodney Knowlton is noted by May 2.
Francis Jarecki, a Polish-born former air force pilot who fled behind the Iron Curtain, spoke to the Curry Management Club last evening at Hede Curry. He recounted experiences in Poland, escape to Denmark, and education in the United States. Officers and members, including Jack Wills and Raymond Mabufine, were introduced as a nominating committee discussed next steps.
Mrs Charles Mulligan hosted the Friendship Glib of Sample Plate yesterday afternoon at her home with nine members and six children present. Mrs C A Lawsatt led the business session, the group opened with the Lord's Prayer, and Mrs Norman Swart won the mystery prize.
AP report states cyclist Pedestrain Eugene Boutelli, 42, was fined 200 francs and given a three month suspended sentence after being found liable in a fatal hit and run. He was waiting in the middle of the road when the cyclist was struck and died.
A slate of officers for the coming year was presented at the Moose Lodge College students stage hold up. Mrs Stanley Bailey was president regent. Mrs Glenn Palmer junior regent. Mrs Claveice Farrington and Mrs Marlyn Jukes chaplains. Mrs Charles VanTussel and Mrs Andrew Syentek treasurers. senior regent Mrs William Prine chaired the meeting. The chapter planned a gift of 80 to Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 98 and discussed a county celebration and a future chapter in Cory Celentia. Police arrested four California State College students in a pool hall robbery case. A Kennedy good will tour was noted in the Times. Albert Provardi of Erie won the 50-50 prize. Mrs Donald Gate won attendance. Mrs Clarence Farrington’s birthday was celebrated. Next meeting June 11 with officer elections.
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