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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1954

Page

5

Wedding of Norma Louise McCray and Bernard Wilson

Miss Norma Louise McCray and Bernard Wayne Wilson wed at 2 PM Saturday in the McCray home, Elgin area. The ceremony featured a fern and floral setting, Rev. Robert Klein officiating, and a reception followed with a three-tier cake. The bride, a Corry Senior High School graduate, will reside with her husband at R. D. 3, Corry.

Norma McCray Norma Louise McCray Theodore McCray Elon Bernard Wayne Wilson Wayne Wilson R. D Robert Klein Elgin Methodist Church McCray Carol McCray Susan Clapp Kathy Redlecks Robert Wilson Roland McCray

25th Anniversary Party Honors Mr and Mrs Volk

The silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Bert Volk was celebrated Saturday evening at their home. The Plank Road Club held a surprise party with 54 attendees including guests from Celoron and North East. Lawrence Miller presented a money tree. performances by the Wester twins and others complemented the event.

Asm Plank Road Club Kyle Faulkner Celoron Louis Rizzo North East Lawrence Miller Wester Twins Beatrice Bensink Jack Whitehead

Helen Rowe Honored With Bon Voyage Party

Mrs Porter Auer hosted a bon voyage gathering at 16 East Congress to honor Helen Rowe who is soon headed for Europe. Guests enjoyed visiting and card games with prizes awarded to Miss Lons Merker and Mrs. A. F. Dahlstrand.

Helen Rowe Porter Auer East Congress Europe Lons Merker A. F. Dahlstrand Groun Miss Rowe

Junior High Singers Perform at Erie Church Service

Thirty fifth grade students from the Junior High School sang at the morning service at First United Presbyterian Church in Erie. Their teacher Miss Nancy Shay accompanied them. Afterward the group visited the Home Restaurant for dinner and toured the peninsula. Local chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis and others.

Erie Church First United Presbyterian Church Erie Nancy Shay Peninsula James Lewis J. Guy Butters A. E. Tate Reade Langhurst

Ocean-adjacent Winters Warmer Than Inland Areas

A study notes coastal regions experience milder winters than inland areas. Researchers attribute warmth to oceanic air masses and prevailing winds moderating temperatures across coastal zones.

Dessert-bridge honors Miss Mary Lou Haight in Erie

A dessert-bridge Saturday afternoon at Miss Kathie Boag’s home honored Miss Mary Lou Haight whose upcoming marriage to John A. Dey was to take place that week. Twenty four guests attended. prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Wiley, Mrs. Rollin Jewell, Mrs. Cleve Morton, and Miss Marie Zafiropulos. Attendees from Corry included Miss Zafiropulos, Barbera Splesman, Carol Coch yan, and several relatives including Mrs. Earl Haight and Mrs. William Jansen.

Mary Lou Haight Erie Mary Lou ‘Haight John A. Dey Kathie Boag Donald Halford Arthur ‘Wiley Rollin Jewell Cleve Morton Marie Zafiropulos Corry Zafiropulos Barbera Splesman Carol Coch‘yan Earl Haight James Jansen William Hammond Harold Burgnon Morton William Keener Worthington Ohio

Inquisitors Banquet At Country Club Marked 19th Annual Event

The Inquisitors Club held its 19th annual banquet at the Country Club with about 100 attendees enjoying a steel dinner at 6 PM. Dallas Smiley hosted the program introducing guests including C. H. Holden recipient of the Benjamin Rush Award and L. P. Baker, early club president. New officers Alan Dimmick, Clair Caster, and Vernon Thompson were named for the coming year. The evening featured door prizes, music by Michael and Joseph Marczak, and a $55 donation to the Richard Bachomer memorial light fund.

Inquisitors Club Country Club Dallas Smiley C. H. Holden Benjamin Rush L. P B.baker Harry Dauphinais Ohio A. Session Wells Bristol Con Dan Lake Raymond Barnes Walter Bertram Cleveland Ben Lenski Roland Brault Wallace Barnes E. W. Feldt Arthur Watson Harold Paulson Milton Hawley Patrick Rynd Don Reed John Edwards Fred Jackson Charles Hiles Keith Orn Michael and Joseph Marczak Erie Richard Bachomer Beaver Club

Corry Resident Married in Germany May 10

Announcement reports Air William Loveland son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Loveland 221 King Street marrying Mrs Rosemarie Rapp in Bamberg Germany at 845 a m May 10. Loveland serving in the U S Air Force and stationed abroad.

Corry Germany Air William Loveland Harvey Loveland King Street Rosemarie Rapp Bamberg Loveland U. S. Air Force Once

Annual Teen Town Party at Junior High School

The Spring party of Teen Town was a successful Saturday event at the Junior High School gymnasium. About 200 attendees, including boys, girls, parents and chaperones, danced to a seven piece high school band led by Miss Judy Dwyer. Jacqueline Paulson chaired and organized decorations, with Donna Sharer coordinating invitations and Sandra Akam refreshments. Assisting were Mrs. Felix Matthews and Mrs. Gerald Staples.

Judy Dwyer Jacqueline Paulson Donna Sharer Invita Sandra Akam Felix Matthews Gerald Staples

Sparta Grange Plans Memorial Day Dinner

Sparta Grange No. 110 held a regular session announcing the annual Memorial Day dinner with a fine chicken menu from the home economics committee. Serving begins at noon and the public is invited. Master Gordon Fralick presided as the first and second degrees were conferred on a list of candidates. Light refreshments followed, with the next meeting set for June 44th to confer the third and fourth degrees.

Sparta Grange No. 110

Coke Party at Cochran Home Before Teen Town Dance

Miss Sandra Coohran hosted a Coke party at her East Frederick street home Saturday evening before the Teen Town dance at the Junior High School gym. About twenty boys and girls attended from 7 to 8 o'clock. flash pictures were taken and refreshments of Cokes, potato chips and candies were served with Mrs. Arthur Cochran helping.

Sandra Coohran

Dance Classes Open House Showcase By Mrs Tarbell Students

Open house events planned by Mrs Norman Tarbell for her 75 dance students. Sessions tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4 and Wednesday from 4 to 6 at the studio on North Center Street. Tap toe and ballet taught this season.

Norman Tarbell North Center Street

Jamestown Child Burns To Death

Jamestown reporting seven year old Bonnie Swan of Lakewood died from third degree burns after her dress caught fire near a bonfire in a vacant lot. Neighbor Cornell E Wilson wrapped and rolled her to extinguish the flames before Lakewood firemen rushed her to Jamestown General Hospital where she died. Burial and further details pending coroner’s certificate. A separate note shows AFL union leaders in Pittsburgh weighing Brentwood Motor Coach Co wage offer to avert a strike, with a union vote expected tonight.

Jamestown Bonnie Swan James Swan Lakewood Frederick E. Mattison Bonne Cornell E. Wilson Jamestown General Hospital Bonnie Pittsburgh Brentwood Motor Coach Co

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