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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1951
Page
5
Washington School students began selling tickets for an ice cream and cake booth at the annual fair to be held Friday, June 1. A cash prize goes to the top seller. posters by fourth and fifth graders will dot the business district. proceeds fund a scholarship.
Miss Janet Smith of R D 8 and Paul Kepnel of Columbus were married in a 9 40 p m ceremony Friday May 18 at Calvary Baptist Church Union City Reverend S E Collison officiated Rupert Keppel and wife attended. The bride wore a white sharkskin wedding suit with a red rose corsage. The groom is employed at the Welch plant in North East and they will reside in Columbus.
A 4 o clock shower hosted by Mrs. Charles Jackson on Essex Street honored Mrs. Frank Jackson. Twenty five friends attended and bingo prizes went to Mrs. Robert Hut Mrs. Frank Cutshaw Miss Nellie Nichols and Miss Sally Jackson. Refreshments included potato salad cake and coffee.
Elementary piano students of Mrs. L. R. Tiffany and Keppel Tiffany perform a two program afternoon and evening recital at the Tiffany home on South Center Street. Performers include John Mawrey Tom Mawrey Bob Tunnell Judy Rigby and many others with pieces ranging from Tarantelle to Battle pieces. Several local residents attend as visiting relatives and friends.
The Teen Town annual Spring party occurred last night at the Junior High School gym. Miss Carol Bebtes led decorations in green yellow and white with a crystal reflector. Lyle Wieox provided music on a Hammond organ and a movie program played throughout. Mayor William Waterhouse chaired the event with Kar en Rosé's committee serving snacks. The grand march was led by Miss Janet Kel Sey and Charles Fleming. teachers chaperoned along with several local families.
The annual meeting of the Personnel Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania was held last evening at the Corry Country Club. A dinner for 33 members, wives and guests preceded installation of officers and a social evening with standout attendees from Corry and neighboring cities.
A son was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Zygmund Kosnik of Union City RD 1. A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Tule Johnson of Union City.
Yesterday after two o'clock the Women's Civic Club met at the Corry Rod and Gun Club for the regular session. Vice president Mrs H B Reed conducted the meeting and noted shrubbery planted around Mead Park markers. Temporary treasurer Mrs Leslie Wells appointed due to illness of Mrs Edward Kinley Sr. Next meeting date given as February 28.
Shirley Hall entertained friends at a Wiener Toast list party at her home Friday evening. The event celebrated the birthdays of Byron Crowell and Miss Dowing Whaley with ten guests in attendance. They enjoyed games and refreshments including cake ice cream soft drinks and hot dogs.
A pre holiday dance and show will be held Tuesday evening at the BPO Elks Club on North Center Street. John ny Manucci and his Mery Madcaps orchestra from Erie will provide music and entertainment for dancing from 10 to 1 o'clock, with the group known for radio and television appearances.
Piano pupils of Mrs Harold T Flowers offered a Friday afternoon recital at the teacher's East Frederick street home. The program featured names such as David Shannon Camille Waterhouse Sal Follett Susan Follett May Capwell Betty Lynn Bowman Karolyn Lindsey Phyllis Shannon and others with pieces including Monkey Business From a Wigwam Blue Bells of Scotland and Good Night Ladies. A social hour with punch and cookies followed for parents and friends.
Alfred Waldrey will host a musical evening for the College Women's Club at her Sumner home Findley Lake. Miss Eileen Graham serves as transportation chairman and members are asked to contact Milton Munn of Brie. The meeting begins at 8 o'clock with a listed organizing and guest committee.
Concord Community Club heard guest speaker Harry Poorbaugh, a charity agent, discuss efficiency in farming at the Community House last evening. A reception followed with refreshments including rindwine, jello, cake, and rolls served by Mrs.
Webb McCray chairs the session with Mrs Lowtis Sexton and Mrs Laurence Wade. The next meeting is planned by Tune 15 and the committee for this session includes Mrs Sam Stultz, Mrs Will Rose, and Mrs Ladd Lewis.
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