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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1954
Page
5
Reading OCR fragment shows a political race report with a candidate named William Shannon a Republican and a Democratic opponent, noting vote counts 39 402 and references to Wash ing ton counties and a re election result from yesterday.
The First Methodist Church groups led by Mrs. Joe Giuignon Mrs. Ann Andrus and others met last evening to vote Christmas boxes for Brewster Hospital Jacksonville Fla and Navajo Mission School Farmington NM. They planned December 7 Christmas parties and noted study on Change of Heart with hostesses and refreshments.
The Readers Club met Monday afternoon at Wes Church Street with 12 members and a guest. Mrs. Nagel presided as flowers and corsages were exchanged. Mrs. Whittlesey presented a reading on Dr. Ralph Bunche’s United Nations talk "Challenge of Human Relations" and urged peaceful living. The session adjourned to November 11 at Mrs. Tra Miller’s home on North Center Street.
Mrs L M Guany led a dessert bridge party at the Hotel Corry last evening with ten women attending. Two tables of contract were in play and prizes were awarded to Mrs James Lundy and Mrs Arthur Shamburg. Mrs Lindy Wil will entertain the group on November 15.
A post bridal shower for Mrs Morris Way was held at the home of Mrs Donald Stewart 823 Concord Street. Hostesses were Mrs Reade Langhurst and Miss Sandra Ferry. Sixteen friends attended and presented gifts. Charades and guessing games entertained with awards to Miss Donna Beardsley Miss Evline Hassett and Mrs Way. Lunch of sandwiches relishes shower cake and soft drinks followed.
The Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening with Mrs John Carrier of East Main. A routine business session was conducted by Mrs Walter Proctor, devotions by Mrs Lyle Chase. Seventeen members attended as refreshments were served. November 16 next session date to be announced.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson of Piccidilli Hill hosted their ten grandchildren for a Sunday party honoring Larry Walters turning five. After games, birthday cake and jello were served with party favors for each child. Florence Walters Jeanette Walters and Pauline Johnson assisted. guests included Mary Ellen Tommie Connie Dale Dean Johnson and Ronnie Larry Judy Eddie and Donnalee Walters.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Morris announce the marriage of their daughter Esther to Allen Aikens of Union City. The ceremony was held Saturday at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev W F Riding officiating. The couple dined at Deer Head Inn and will reside on R D 4 Union City where they are building a new home.
Rotary Club met at the Hotel Corry with forty members present for dinner before the program. Charles Clark of the Penelee Company screened the film The Eager Mind about electricity history. A O Burgess led singing and W A Leaby played piano.
Miss Esma L. Breed daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Breed RD 4 Union City will wed Lloyd Bisbee son of Mr and Mrs Donald Bisbee also of RD 4 Union City Saturday at 2 pm at Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev George Mulgin to officiate. The reception follows at the bride’s parents home.
A son was born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Darwin Rather of Clymer. A daughter arrived early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Kafferlin of Spring Creek. A daughter was born yesterday at Norfolk Naval Hospital to RD 3/c and Mrs Joseph Hughes. Mrs Hughes is Dixie Nichols formerly of this city and Mr and Mrs John Hughes are the grandparents. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Perry M Nichols of William Street.
Mrs George Wood of R D 3 hosted the Good Friends Club gathering last evening with two tables of 500 in play. Prizes went to Mrs Klemen Nielsen and Mrs Lawrence Aldrich. A social period followed with chicken and biscuits cupcakes and coffee served. Mrs Aldrich will host November 16 at 215 South Second Avenue.
The Lilian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Joseph Seitz’s Brook Street home and organized a food sale for November 19 at Stewitt Hat Shop on North Center Street with Mrs. Frank Lockwood as general chairman. A Christmas party for December 7 was also planned and a sandwich party ended the meeting.
An evening reception at First Baptist Church honored Pastor Robert DeVoer and his family. About 30 members of the congregation and friends attended. Harry Hickle led the program with group singing and several musical selections.
The 100th meeting of Epsiion Phi Chapter of Beta Slama Phi Sorority was held at the home of Mrs. Ernest Simmonsen in Columbus. President Mrs. Thomas Pierotti presented pocket photo albums to past presidents. Mrs. Morrison spoke on modern dress origins and weaving, while Mrs. Peiffer discussed fashions from the 17th to 20th centuries. Light refreshments were served and future hosts were named.
Local bridge club gathered last evening at the West Park Place residence of Mrs Olin Bracken Jr Two tables played contract with prizes awarded to Mrs Arthur Martin Mrs Robert Galbreath and the hostess A light refreshments were served and the group plans a repeat meeting in two weeks with Mrs Robert Bracken
South Carolina voters elected Strom Thurmond as junior U S senator on a write-in tally. Thurmond led Edgar Brown 190108 to 80950 with Marcus A Stone collecting 245. Other races mostly Democratic landslides followed.
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