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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1954

Page

5

Plans Announced for Columbus Alumni Party

Plans are under way for the Columbus Alumni annual reunion set for Saturday, May 29. Officer Leslie Dodd presides with David Curtis as vice president and Leona Volk as secretary treasurer. Banquet at 7 pm at Columbus Community Church followed by a country-style dinner served by Ladies Aid. Russell Moore toastmaster with several speakers. Junior High gym program at 9 30 features The Meloderes of Warren. Committee chairs are Russell Moore entertainment Cecil Miller decorations Max Bennink dance. Members urged to reserve seats promptly.

Columbus Officera Leslie Dodd David Curtis Leona Volk Columbus Community Church Ladies Aid Russell Moore Meloderes Warren Cecil Miller Max Bennink

Wedding Plans Announced for Miss Mary Haight and John Dey

Miss Mary Lou Haight, daughter of Mrs. Earl R. Haight, and John A. Dey, will wed at St Elizabeths Church on Saturday May 29 at 1130 am Rev Cyril Kronz to officiate. Attendants include Mrs Virgil LoRusso and Mrs James Jansen with Barbara Kinhey as flower girl Best man Richard Donnelly and ushers John McLean William Hammond Howard Pier. Breakfast at Hotel Corry and a reception at Cony Country Club follow.

Mary Lou Haight Mary Low Haight Earl R. Haight Fast Smith Street Mr. Haight John A. Dey F. W. Dey South First Avenue St. Elizabeth’s Cyril Kronz Hoight

Marriage Announced for Mrs Liv Hooker and Glen Beckerink

Announcement states Mrs Liv Hooker of Sherman married Glen Beckerink of French Creek R D 2 at the Sher imian Community Church. The bride wore turquoise with white roses. attendant Mrs Keith Hooker wore navy and red roses. Best man was Mr Hooker. A reception followed in church parlors. The couple takes a wedding trip through Ohio and Pennsylvania and plans to reside on the Beckerink farm. A 58‑guest courtesy call with gifts honored the couple.

Liv Hooker Sherman Glen Hockerink Clymer G Taylor Wright Sherimian Community Church Keith Hooker Hooker Willing Workers Circle Ohio Pennsylvania Beckerink French Creek

College Women’s Club Final Meeting Highlight Philomel Chorus

The College Women’s Club plans its final meeting Monday evening at 8 at the VFW Post home. The Philomel Chorus from Warren, directed by Mrs. Joseph DeFrees, will perform for guest night. Mrs. Rasselas Brown chairs the program. a friend invited.

College Women’s Club Philomel Chorus Warren Joseph DeFrees Rasselas Brown Philip Zalzneck George Gold Sue Griffith R. &. Fuller Pat Evangelista F. Lowe Edwards Kenneth Burr Charles Carver J. Guy Butters Hazel Duffy Robert Sprague William Peiffer Robert Jordan Raiselas Brown

Silver Links Class Meets at Babcock Home

The Silver Links Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. John Babcock’s home at 737 Mead Avenue with 21 members present. President Mrs. Guy Rennink led the business meeting. devotions were by Mrs. Lottie Raymond and closing prayer by Mrs. Anna Dyne. Social time included games and Bible quiz led by Mrs. Bennink. refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for June 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ross.

Babcock Evangelical United Brethren Church John Babcock Mead Avenue Guy Rennink Lottie Raymond Anna Dyne Bennink Martha McIntyre Elmer Ross

Wheelock Aid Meeting Plans Home Extension Work

The Wheeling Community Aid met at Mrs William Sawehyns home to discuss home extension plans for fall. Mrs Frank O Harvey led the session and Mrs Wayne Hopkins and Mrs Joseph Reyda ran contests. Prizes went to Mrs Harvey Mrs Melvin Edwards and Mrs Leland Crosscut with chiffon pie and coffee served.

Wheelock Aid William Sawehyn Wheelock Community Aid R. D Frank O. Harvey Wayne Hopkins Joseph Reyda Harvey Melvin Edwards Leland Crosscut Leonard Edwards Dune

Three Newborn Sons Reported At Corry Memorial Hospital

A son born last evening to Mr and Mrs Donald Meabon of B D 3 and the former Shirley Miller. A son born last evening to Mr and Mrs Richard Sutton of 615 South First Avenue. A son born last night to Mr and Mrs Richard Cook of Spartansburg at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Randall Paul Corry Memorial Hospital Donald Meabon B.D. 3 Meabon Shirley Miller Richard Sutton South First Avenue The Corey Memorial Hospital Richard Cook Spartansburg

Alumni Association Reunion Plans Advanced 80th Year

The Corry Alumni Association schedules its 80th annual reunion on Thursday evening with a 6 p.m. assembly and 6:30 p.m. turkey dinner served by the A. W. Erickson Mobile Kitchen from Titusville. The program features Rev. Howard Stull, a song segment led by Howard Sheen with accompanist Mrs. H. Lynn Rice, welcome by Robert Desmond, a Class of 1954 reply by Jon Davison, remarks by Dr. L. M. Douglas, and officer elections. The A. D. Colegrove Cup and Virgil G. Curtis Scholarship Award will be presented, followed by dancing with Gene Perkins and his orchestra from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Alacaeunsev Corry America Howard Sheen H. Lynn Rice Robert Desmond Jon Davison Hpbert Vaughn Schooll L. M. Douglas Desmond Association Russelns Brown

Farewell Party For Walter Ross Jr In Corry

The Corry Hi Club hosted a picnic supper for Walter Ross Jr who leaves for California. Twenty five members attended at Allan Lindstrom’s home with Rex Henton and guests. Gifts included a fine souvenir luggage set and an evening of games after ice cream and cake.

Corry Hi Walter Ross Jr California Allan Lindstrom Rex Henton Walter

Cub Pack 181 Picnic At Mead Park

The final Cub Pack 181 meeting before fall was a picnic at Mead Park Thursday evening. With Cub master Dr T S Kelsey absent, Rasselas Brown distributed merit awards for the year and the boys played a ball game.

Mead Park T. S. Kelsey Rasselas Brown

Hi Neighbor Club Meeting At Mrs Humphrey Home

The Hi Neighbor Club met Thursday at Mrs Vernon Humphreys home with nine members and one guest Mrs Agnes Orcutt of North East. A roast beef dinner was served at 12 30. The afternoon business session was led by vice president Mrs Humphrey. Contests awarded to Mrs William Bemis Mrs Carl Marsh Mrs Harold Sweet and Glen Evans. Door prize went to Mrs Raymond Ohimer. Next meeting set for June 17 with Mrs William Bemis.

Hi Neighbor Club Humphrey Vernon Humphrey Agnes Orcutt North East William Bemis Carl Marsh Harold Sweet Glen Evans Raymond Ohimer

Mrs Louis Valentine Hosts CGG Club Evening

Mrs Louis Valentine entertained CGG Club on North Center Street with guests Mrs G P Peterson and Mrs Cleve Morton. Two tables of contract were played with prizes to Mrs Alfred Van Dresar Mrs Valentine and Mrs Morton. Refreshments of fruited jello salad hot rolls cooked and coffee were served. Mrs Donald Nantes will entertain the club in two weeks.

Louis Valentine CGG North Center Street G. P. Peterson Cleve Morton Alfred ‘van Dresar Valentine Morton Donald Nantes

Spencer Ladies Aid Met For All Day Session

Members met Thursday at Mrs. Gerald Miller's home on Marlow street with 28 present for a noon bureau dinner. President Mrs. Earl Bailey led the business session and Mrs. Carl Fullom led devotions. They voted to send money to Rev. Norman Warner in Kentucky and then sewed and visited. Next meeting date and place to be announced.

Spencer Ladies Aid Gerald Miller Marlow Street Earl Bailey Carl Fullom Norman Warner Kentucky

Christian Business Men Hold Dinner at IOOF Hall

The Christian Business Men's Committee and wives celebrated at IOOF Hall with Swiss steak supper served by Rebekah ladies. Members from Cleveland Erie and Spartansburg attended as James Wells presided and Lyle Chase led hymns. Earl Helfrick spoke on scripture and testimonies. Next meet planned June 14 at Mead Park.

Christian Business Men IOOF Rebekah BMC Cleveland Erie Spartansburg James Wells Lyle Chase Carl Way G. T. Bergman Jesus Gabriel Earl Helfrick Mead Park

Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y Officers Installed at Y Club

Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y installed officers for next year at the Y rooms led by advisor Mrs. George Gold. New officers include Deanna Marlett president Mary Keppel vice president Kay Cassatt secretary Patricia Kinney treasurer Patricia Meerdink chaplain. Program featured saxophone solo Kay Cassett piano Marlene McIntyre and accordion solo Barbara Jenbarcarsis.

Y Rooms George Gold Deanna MarLett Mary Keppel Kay Cassatt Patricia Kinney Patricia Meerdink Jacqueline Paulson Sandra Cochran Patricia Keppel Joan Beckwith Grace Ann Bagley Patricia Beardsley Marlene McIntyre Kay Cassett Annette Burgnon Barbara Enbarcarsis

Air Force to Use Mine for Machine Tool Storage

The Air Force gains final authority to acquire and rehabilitate the Medusa Mine at Wampum, Pennsylvania, for storage of machine tools due to reduced aircraft production. Senate panel approved the plan on May 11, and funds are on hand, with details not disclosed.

Mse - Washington Air Force Lawrence County House Armed Services Committee Graham Pan Medusa Wampum Senate Armed Services Rhal Estate

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