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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1967
Page
5
Members of the committee for the Carpet baguettes dinner and social for women meet at Hotel Corry tomorrow evening at 6 to mingle, with cocktails. A cham sftipnenner will be served at 8 as Tea Entertainment is planned. The Carpetbaguette of the Year will be chosen and honored. Mrs. George Hagger is general chairman, noting over 100 women expected.
The Columbus Community Building hosted the Columbus Grange meeting Monday evening. Mrs. Lawrence Miller chaired the home economics committee and reported meals served on primary day. David Curtis was named to head a work committee to paint window frames and doors. Rev. Walter Thoms led a memorial service for Anna Skinner and Herman Stockton, assisted by Mrs. Thoms and Mrs. James Loveland, with open Bible, The Lord's Prayer, songs, poems, and benediction. Eighteen members and one guest enjoyed refreshments, and the next meeting is set for June 12.
Bea's Steak House hosted a Saturday birthday dinner for Cathy Echynski celebrating her eighth birthday. Spaghetti was served and guests Kim Christensen Terri Paver Jeanne Sanders Joni and Julie Giacoma Mary Slye Marty Beth Gragg Vicki Gerzina and Georgeann Elchynski attended. The group enjoyed games and gifts for the honoree.
Miss Julia Savio and Miss Lind Smith of Columbus and 1030 North Center Street were installed as members of Sigma Sigma Sigma as the Edinboro State College campus creates a new Gamma Rho chapter. The sorority, founded in 1898, marks fifty years of service in 1967 with programs from war bonds to child welfare.
The 57th annual Episcopal Diocese of Erie convention met at St. Clement's Church in Greenville Pa with Bishop William Crittenden delivering the keynote. Corry representatives included Rev. Charles DuBois and delegates Wallace Young Mrs George Rudolph and Mrs Betty Pratt. The bishop urged the church to face today’s world with morality and truth and to reassess its role amid social changes.
The Corry Area Golden Age Club met at the YMCA with 60 members present. Dr Elmer Ortner led as chaplain with an inspiring message. Mrs Edward Rossbacher spoke about her Haiti trip with slides. May birthdays were noted. gifts given to Mrs Arthur Barton and Thomas Fullon. Next meeting June 18 will honor June birthdays. Visitors from Erie to attend June 27. Birthday cake and coffee served by several members.
Open House Dance Revue showcased dancers from pre school to high school, led by Mrs Marjorie Tarbell and accompanied by Mrs Mary Van Dresar. The program highlighted ballet pantomime tap baton and world of ballet concepts, with proceeds from the circus appearance donated to the local hospital building fund.
A bridal shower for Miss Lucille Ross was hosted at Mrs. Wendall Shields home in Concord street. Ross plans to marry Victor Hansen on June 10 at St. Elizabeth's Church. Guests of 26 enjoyed games, visiting, and gifts.
Suzanne Shaw bride elect of Perry Parker was feted at a miscellaneous bridal show hosted by Mrs. Geneva Clayton in East Main Street. Cohost Miss Morris Way assisted as guests named Kathy Berry Pat Stiles and Trudy Sallee won games. Mrs. Reade Langhurst earned the special award. The color theme was yellow and white. Shaw is the daughter of Allan Shaw and his wife. The couple plans a June wedding.
Ted Amendola city parks director of Erie spoke at the Rotary noon luncheon in Hotel Corry about supporting the baseball program in Erie County. Introduced by Norbert Bachemer, attendees included Bill Beck, R. K. Daniels, Harry Norloch, and Pete Russell. The invocation was by Rev. Walter Thoms and the benediction by Rev. Louis Hewitt. A Rotary circus on June 27 was announced, with members urged to sell tickets to benefit the club.
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