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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1956
Page
5
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The society page reports the wedding of Miss Betty J. Meeray of Golumbyp to Ralph Martin of 84 Grove Street. Rev Lionel Shyers officiated at Hartfield Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church. The bride wore a powder blue street dress with pearls and carried white baby mums. her attendant was Allen, wearing furquoise and yellow accents. Guests included Mrs. Martin and other local figures. other notes mention Mrs. Gertrude Forbes returning from Erie and Mel Mapes of Delaware attending the Northswort District photographer meeting at Hotel Emery.
A Legion Auxiliary meeting featured a memorial service and noted delegates to the Philadelphia convention in July. The group announced a Tri County Council meeting in Meadville in June and designated Miss Ruth Ann Brockman to speak on Keystone Camp at the June 12 meeting. Donations were voted to Soldiers and Sailors Homes in Erie and the department president’s project. Refreshments were served to members.
Piano students performed a recital at Tiffany Studio with many parents and attendees. Notable participants included Tittons, Jerome Paty Trot, Robert Maye, David Hamilton, Christine Hill, Elise Campbells, Mary Mowry, Terry Parker, and Mr. Tiffany, highlighting a community music event.
A Corry woman, Mlle Nichols, married Robert Math at the Episcopal Church of Corry with Rev. William Soll officiating. The bride, daughter of Perry Collier, was attended by Miley Ann Jowell and Charles Collie. Mr and Mrs York of Erie and others attended. the couple will reside in Erie. Mr. Meavin is employed.
The Worter’s Christian Temperance Union met yesterday at Mrs. C. W. Thiberbhoot’s home on Inton Street with 19 members and five agents present. Mrs. A. Johnson led devotionals from the ninth Psalm and the group planned the year’s work, electing officers including Amiive Ohiy Bannink as president, Mr. L. Te Vinten as vice president, Alfred Mann as secretary, and Mrs. Lillinty Whites as treasurer. The hostess committee and guest speaker Mrs. Bic hard Mitter spoke on nutri tion and customs, followed by a dessert and coffee service.
Community gathering titled Penny Supper and Friendship Aid followed with poetry readings. Mrs Vivstede Grover, president, led the event. Lynn Campbell served and plans were made to meet again on December 12 in a note to be announced.
Announced engagement of Nancy Gallagher to Mr Brown. Miss Gallagher is a senior at Gerry Area High School and had ties to Mrs Browne of Center Street. Mr Brown served two years in the Army and currently works at Walker's Groatnone in Wirrer. No wedding date set.
Four baton students at Clymer Central School Nancy Mathews Lovella Wikwers Kath Damon and Judy Hottman earned top honors at the Predonia Music Festival The official adjudicator from the New York State School Masters Association rated the eight grade ensemble at A for technical mastery showmanship routine comportment and scoring achievements Mrs Tarbell coached the group weekly during the big teen years The Tulip Festival Parade featured a junior twirlers group from first through sixth grade studying with Mrs Marvell under the recreation program.
Mr and Mrs Willis Root of Columbus hosted a farewell party in Union City for Mr and Mrs Rexford Root. About 30 relatives attended from Corry and nearby towns. The couple plans to move to Phoenix Arizona on June 8 and received a gift of money and a purse from the group.
A dense listing of WBEN Buffalo Channel 4 programs for Thursday and nearby times, detailing children's theatre, Gene Autry show, news blocks, Superman, December Bride, Arthur Godfrey, The Millionaire, I’ve Got a Secret, Hour Long Drama, Late News, sports, Eleven-thirty Theatre, and various daytime and evening offerings including Garry Moore, You and Your Family, The Guiding Light, World Turns, The Brighter Day, Secret Storm, Edge of Night, and several serials plus special shows and test color segment notes.
A Friday evening concert at Spring Creek Congregational Church features the church choir singing gospel and Negro spirituals, West Spring Creek native Walter Whaley performing piano selections, a men's quartet from Gollimbus, and piano students of Mrs. Raymond Briggs. Free will offerings fund church redecorating. public invitation extended.
The Hospitality Club met yesterday afternoon at Findley Lake hosted by Mrs. John Mooney with 26 members and guests. A tureen luncheon was served at 1:30 on the patio assisted by Mrs. I. Ralhesilo and Mrs. R. W. Keck. Tickets for the Tuncheon mn sty Je show at the Corry Country Club on June 5 were distributed by Mrs. J. F. Needham. The afternoon concluded with visiting and card games. New member Mrs. Glenn Palmer and out of town guests Mrs. Frank Keefe, Mrs. Martha Vans- Sons, and Mrs. Charles O. Gilbert attended.
The May meeting of the Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross was held last evening in the chapter rooms with Chairman Charles Clark presiding. Ten directors attended as reports were given including aid to eight individuals financially in April, the eight aid recipients, seven veterans, and six civilians assisted, plus 23 pints of blood used at Corry Memorial Hospital and six pints donated outside the city. Mrs Norman G Tarbell was authorized to attend an aquatic school.
Dallas C Smiley, Corry Area Schools Authority member, spoke at the Rotary Club meeting in Hotel Corry. EF Bettes introduced him. Mrs Smiley outlined school financing roles. Guests included Robert Bedunnah and Donald Parrett. B G Bennett named publicity chairman. The Red Cross meeting follows in the monthly session.
Mrs Ralph Ward hosted a birthday fete at 545 West Church Street for twin daughters Jean and Joan Ward on their seventh birthday. Fourty four classmates attended from their schoolroom as prizes were given for name games. Miss Janice Ward helped serve ice cream cake and snacks and each guest took home a dainty party basket as gifts for the celebration.
Reports say the Duke of Edinburgh has tripled his bodyguard amid rumors that Greek Cypriot terrorists plan an assassination in Britain. Officials declined to discuss security changes while a source noted broader precautions for royal and government figures. An alleged motive cited is the prior execution of two Greek Cypriots. Also mentions Wyoming income tax data per area.
State workers at all hospitals and schools are slated for pay raises. Secretary Shapiro says increases will be granted promptly once funds are approved. A June 10 deadline is set for completing salary schedule updates. The Legislature has approved the appropriation, with Gov. Lender set to sign. Shapiro also directs a shift to a single menu system for patients and staff to improve food quality and efficiency.
The memo directs menus to be developed on a weekly Weday cycle replacing seven days. It aims to control first serving quantities to reduce plate waste and ensures provisions for bodies and servings. Food service will be overseen by the didacy department with serving handled by another department. Staff maintenance and salaries to be issued with increases.
Chief Justice Warren said the Supreme Court will dispose of a record number of cases before the summer recess. He urged a general speeding up of federal legal procedures and noted none of the Gabes argued will be carried over to the session opening in October, in a speech prepared for the American Law Institute meeting.
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