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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
5
No satisfactory census exists for China’s population. A one humped camel matures around its tenth year. Two veterans bills signed by the President promise no disability pension increases and project government costs to exceed four hundred million dollars yearly.
Delegates from First Methodist Church returned from Grove City where they attended the 12th annual Erie Conference Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting. Mrs Henry Rockman and Mrs Andrew Poulson led local representation with others including Mrs W B Stowe Mrs Vaughn Mrs Willis Brown and several more. The conference featured student presentations mission talks plans for the quadrennium and a $78000 missions pledge.
Large crowd attends a Wayne Valley Women’s Society of World Service mother daughter event at the Evangelion United Brethren Church. Mis. dha Williams presides. devotions led by Miss Helen Underwood. program includes readings, duets, tributes to mothers, and a guest speaker, with a wishing well centerpiece and mint favors. Refreshments follow for about eight dozen in attendance.
Mrs Carl McHattie hosted an evening card club at her home R D 1 with guests Mrs Joseph Glaviano and Mrs Thomas Varasso. Prizes for canashe were won by Mrs Charing Munn and Mrs Glaviano. Desserts and refreshments followed. Next hostess will be Mrs Mam in two weeks.
The Wheelock 4 H Club met at the church with 21 members present and played three deep. Members shared progress on projects while Mr Poorbaugh of Erie offered slides on gardens and led a general discussion.
A daughter born this morning at Kerry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lowell Fargo of Columbus. A daughter Nancy Helen born May 18 to Mr and Mrs Stanton Cameron at the Naval Hospital in Norfolk Virginia. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter DéJean of Ridge Street.
The Catholic Daughters of America discussed a card party set for the Corry Country Club with Mrs. Fréd Trebes as general chairman. The Day 7 Recollection was postponed to September 14 and Irene Dippel named licit solicit for the Rest Cross blood drive. A social with cards followed and prizes were awarded to several members.
The Cord Club met with Mrs. Horton J. Dayi for an evening at Deerhead Inn and later at Mrs. Horton J. Davis's West Congress street home. Award winners included Mrs. RG Anderson and Myre Davis with a special prize to Mrs. Harold Powall. Mrs. Feld plans to attend Guin for the next meeting in two weeks.
Mr and Mrs Frank Tuskes of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Elder to Lt Harvey Hay Jr son of Mr and Mrs Burkett of Titusville The bride to be is a Corry High School graduate who studied at Indiana State Teachers College and works in the Raymond office in Cleveland The groom is a Burtonwood Air Force Base England sergeant The wedding date has not yet been set.
Mrs Dorr Clark entertained the Canasta club at her East Main street home for the season finale. Prizes in the tard game went to Mrs Walter McKivoy Mrs William Johnson and Mrs Ed Ward Derome while Mrs Harmon McElroy earned the twelve prize. A salad and dessert were served and no guests attended. Regular meetings resume in the fall.
A Mrs. Florence Daye hosted a social evening on Concord street in honor of Miss Dorothy Doerr. Women from the Junior High School family group attended and prizes were won by Miss Leora Stranahan and Miss Phyllis Hill. Refreshments included fruit salad rolls hindels cake and coffee. The guest received household gifts and a personal token from the group.
Former Corry residents Miss Margaret Gustafson and Mr Donald Carlson announce their engagement. Gustafson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Gustafson of Jamestown. Carlson graduated from Corry High School in 1981 and from the University of Michigan in 1930. He works at the Marlin Rockwell Corporation office.
Mrs Edward Dempessy was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Paul Spiesman and other neighbors at the Spiesman home on West Washington street. Guests enjoyed contests and prizes were awarded to several attendees. The hostesses served refreshments to twelve guests who attended in celebration.
A spring gathering hosted by St. Pauls Lutheran Chigeh and the First Presbyterian Church at Findley Lake attracted about seventy adults. The evening featured a Wiener rally, group singing, and roller skating at the Findley Lake Roller Rink from nine to eleven.
A Hospitality Club luncheon is planned for next Tuesday afternoon at 4 score at Hotel Curry to celebrate the wnnust university party. Reservations are with Mrs Fred Kinley or Mrs Louis Valentine by Monday noon. After the luncheon, the Gora style Show sponsored by Mr But Lueds of Toppy Dress Shop will be given. All local residents are invited and newcomers are especially welcome.
The Helping Hand Club met yesterday at TOGF Hall with a large paren dinner served to members. Sewing for the Orphans Home in Meadville preceded the meal and Mrs. H D Hatipin led the routine meeting. A summer education event was announced and the group planned to finish sewing in the afternoon. The final session of the year is set for June 1 as a social gathering.
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