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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1960

Page

5

Organ Recital Precedes Burmaster Roberts Wedding in Corry

The Corry Country Club opened its 1960 season with a spring dinner meeting led by president George Orcutt. A Chinese motif dance with Teddy Armen Quintet follows May 28. Barbara Jane Roberts wed Eugene David Burmaster as organ recital and ceremony took place at First Methodist Church with Richard Sidey at the organ. couple to reside in Pendleton New York.

Burmaster Roberts Pendleton, N.Y Country Club Seaton Corry John Rassbacher Teddy Armen Erie First Methodist Church Barbara Jane Roberts Eugene David Burmaster Irving George A Myers James M McIntosh Jamestown N. C Rowland B. Roberts East Main Street Roberts James McIntosh Deborah Kay Meerdink Paul Meerdink Robert ©. Colby Tonawanda, N Darwin Townsend Alabama Robert J. Kaiser Tonawanda

Birthday Party Honors Debbie Root 12

Mr and Mrs Leon Root hosted a Wright Street birthday party for their 12 year old daughter Deborah Gay. Twenty two girls attended including Connie Bauer who won one prize. A scavenger hunt games and a picnic lunch with cake followed with favors and gifts presented to the honoree.

Leon Root Wright Street Deborah Gay Connie Bauer Perry Parker

Two Women Daughters Honored At Shower St Ae

Nancy America Att Sherwood and daughter were honored at a baby shower held at the home of Mrs. Richard Blount. Hostesses included Mrs. Fred Duell Mrs. Keppel Tiffeny Mrs. Paul Lines and Mrs. Carmen Piccirillo. Winners of games were Mrs. Mary Brown Mrs. F William Chiricuzio Mrs. Dan Taggart Mrs. Lines Mrs. Walter McCray and Mrs. William Peiffer. A decorated umbrella and miniature ducks adorned the buffet table prepared by Mrs. Duell. refreshments included a decorated shower cake ice cream tea and coffee. The honored guests received several lovely and useful items.

Masa Nancy America S. Sherwood Richard Blount Blount Fred Duell Keppel ‘Tiffeny Paul Lines Carmen Piccirillo Mary Brown F. William Chiricuzio Dan Taggart Lines Walter McCray William Peiffer Duell

Blaine Burkett Birthday Party Honored at Home

A surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs. Blaine Burkett of R D 3 at her home Saturday evening. Daughters Mrs Walter Te Culver and Miss Evelyn Burkett hosted. Prizes went to Melvin Baccus, Walter Te Culver, and Clyde Yoder Jr. Door prize awarded to Walter Te Culver. Refreshments included birthday cake, gelatin, tea and coffee. Mints and nuts were given as favors and Mrs Burkett received gifts.

Blaine Burkett R.D. 3 Walter ‘TeCulver Evelyn Burkett Melvin Baccus Walter Te- Culver Clyde Yoder Jr

Lutheran Fellowship Hosts YMCA Swimming Party

Members of the Lutheran Fellowship at St. Pauls Lutheran Church enjoyed a Friday evening swimming party at the YMCA with Mrs. Richard Peebles as guard. The group later moved to the Rozelle home for a wiener roast in the basement. The next meeting is set for June 17 with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bailey in charge.

Memiers Lutheran Fellowship Group St. Paul's Lutheran Church YMCA Richard Peebles East South Street Douglas Rozelle Ross Bailey

Miss Linda Bailey Honored At Corry Hall Shower

Bridge shower for Miss Linda Bailey with 50 guests at Corry Hall. Attendees included out of town guests from Union City and Beaverdam, with prizes won by Mrs. Donald Houser, Mrs. Merrill Lillie, and Mrs. Mary Brown. The event featured pink and white decor, a bridal doll centerpiece, and a reception with cake, gelatin, mints, nuts, coffee, tea and punch.

Linda Bailey Rover Bailey Bob Frontera Donald Damon Corry Hall Tinda Bailey Betts Texas U. S. Air Force Donald Houser Merrill Lillie Mary Brown Jack Lloyd David Spencer Bermus Point Robert Stewart Sugar Grove Walter Drissell Wattsburg Kenneth McWilliams Waterford Ruth Proctor Beaverdam Michael Frontera Ning Beehan Merrill Tarbell Merritt Ryan Charles Breed Union City

Wattsburg Couple to Wed in St Gregorys North East

Engagement announced for Miss Marion Virginia Blore and Daniel J. Kuhn. Bride to be, daughter of Mrs. Leo B. Blore, is Edinboro State College graduate and Wattsburg teacher. fiance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Kuhn, Gannon College and Washington and Lee Law graduate, with U S Far East Air Forces service in Korea, now claims division staff at State Farm Bloomington. They plan to marry June 25 at St Gregorys Church North East.

Wattsburg Marion Virginia Blore Daniel J. Kuhn Leo B. Blore Blore Edinboro

Two Local Women Attend Library Meet

Two local women attended the annual spring meeting of the North Western District of the Pennsylvania Library Association in Warren on Saturday. About 60 librarians gathered for sessions led by Joseph H. Myers and Keith Doms with discussions on library planning and the fall Erie convention. Georgia Coyle spoke on the new demonstration library program and the Bookmobile, which was shown at the Warren venue. a Bookmobile visit to Corry in June was requested.

Saxe Porter Auer Apravan Corry Keith Doms Pennsylvania Library Association Erie Georgia Coyle Warren Public Library Penny Laurel Warren

Ultra modern Smiley residence on Wright Street tour invite

A stark contrast to early American style homes the pink cement brick Smiley house at 545 Wright Street showcases ultramodern design. Built for ease of cleaning with plastered walls ceilings and tile floors a radiant heating system small high Thermopane windows and a sliding bamboo curtain keep maintenance low while a planter fireplace and back patio lead to a swimming pool. See it during the Hospital Auxiliary Home and Garden tour on June 5.

Gillette Dallas Smiley Wright Street Hospital

May Week Meeting and Social Calendar Highlights

A sequence of local club notices runs from Monday May 23 to Saturday May 28. Activities include Business and Professional Women screening dinner honoring Judy Mes singer and Girls of the Month at Grange Hall, a Leed fashion show and a Columbus Grange memorial service, Red Cross annual meeting and director elections, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary gathering, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Wheelock Community Aid with Mrs. Harold Dougherty, and a canceled Anter City Bridge Club event.

Tcreen Grange Hall Judy Messinger YMCA Leed's Columbus Grange Edna Norton American Red Cross American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion Rooms First Avenue VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1St Post Wheelock Community Aid Harold Dougherty Anter-City Bridge Club

Raymond Inquisitors Banquet Closes Year in Raymond

The 23rd annual spring banquet of the Raymond Inquisitors Club was held Saturday at Corty Country Club, serving roast beef to about 95 members and guests. Horace Barnum of Bristol Conn. sent best wishes, with remarks by Arthur Lite and toastmaster M B Reed. A visiting quintet performed, door prizes were won by five members, and officer slate for the next year was introduced led by Arthur Lita as president with James Walters as vice president and Reade Langhurst as secretary and treasurer.

Raymond Inquisitors Raymond Inquisitors Club Corty Country Club Horace Barnum Inquisitors Club Wallace Barnes Bristol Conn Arthur Lite M. 8. Reed My. Barnum E. W.feldt Victor Orn Pat Bachemer Pat Rynd William Helmintoller al Vanssens Paul Campbell Richard Shannon Mr. Barnum Leo Hoylen Robert McClintock Arthur Lita James Walters Reade Langhurst

Bridal Shower Given For Miss Connie Shaver

A personal bridal shower honoring Miss Connie Shaver was held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Sue Crowell and her daughter Sally on Euclid Street. Fifteen guests enjoyed games and visiting with prizes awarded to Mrs. Charles Shaver, Mrs. Thomas Stroup, and Miss Shirley Hasbrouck. door prize went to Miss Patricia Shaver. The centerpiece featured pink gladioli as a water fountain. Refreshments included salad sandwiches shower cake coffee and punch. The bride elect, to wed John Burkhart this Saturday, received several gifts. Out of town guests came from Eaton and Titusville.

Hoenel William Haenel West Frederick Street Neighborhod Jennie Akam Myrtie Akam Akam H.W Parker Nancy Earle Shirley Hasbrouck Margaret Karkoski Patricia’ McIntosh Judith Patricia Palle ‘Meerdink Buffalo Tonawanda Kenmore Irving and Corning N. Y. Washington Ohio Erle, Pa Burmaster Finger Lakes New York State Pendleton N. Y Corry High Citizens National Bank of Houghton College Houghton, N. C Delaware Organ Company First Methodist Church H.W. Parker Margeret Karkoski Lewis Barton Paul Meerdink James Mcintosh Connie Shaver Sue Crowell Sally Euclid , Street Charles Shaver Thomas Stroup Patricia Shaver John Burkhart Eaton Titusville

Magic by Harry Atbacker Ends Club Season in Pittsburgh

Harry Atbacker of Pittsburgh presented a final magic show as the club’s season concluded for the year, with plans to resume next fall.

Harry Atbacker Pittsburgh

Inter-City Bridge Club Master Point Night Honors Win

Bridge players from Warren Jamestown Erie and Corry dominated a master point night at Hotel Corry. Thirteen tables played open with top pairs including Mrs Richard French Jamesown M A Kornreich Warren and Mrs Anabel Duff Warren with Robert Larsen Jamestown, plus junior winners Tom Ream and Jay Ream Warren. Next week is off for the Great Lakes Sectional at Beachcomber Erie.

Inter-City Bridge Club Warren Jamestown Tinter-City Hotel Corry North Richard French M. A. Kornreich Anabel Duff Robert Larsen Adele Holland Franklin Patton R. F. Cowley Erie Marian Thompson Miles van Norman H. J. Wilcox Corry Selma Fisher Henry Cornelius Robert Israel Hegquist E. J. Smedley Tom Jay Ream Carl Johncont M. J. van Norman George Hagger Great Lakes Peninsula Drive Evie Bridge Association

Junior High States First Public Concert

The Vorry Area Junior High School band and chorus present their first annual spring concert in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening May 26 at 8 o'clock. The combined groups number about 17 students and will feature trumpet and vocal trios plus other small ensembles. Judith Dwyer directs the chorus and Ronald Rairle conducts the band.

Vorry Area

May Birthday Party Held by Corry Golden Agers

The Corry Area Golden Age Club will host a May birthday party tomorrow at 1 PM at the YMCA with Erie County historian Walter Jack as the main speaker. The Grandmothers Rhythm Band from Columbus will perform, Rev. E C Docherty of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church will serve as chaplain, Mrs William A Gumbleton will lead songs, and refreshments will be provided by the committee with guests asked to bring sandwiches.

Corry Area YMCA Walter Jack Erie County

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