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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1958
Page
5
A fragmentary report notes an incident near North Proken involving Iva Ul on a road event. Local officials investigated and warned residents to avoid the area. No further details or names are confirmed in the readable text.
A terse field note records an individual departing toward Via San Essex and entering a ser y location, with unknown details. The fragmentary line hints at a movement or transfer but lacks clear identities or contextual specifics for fuller reporting.
Shirley Elizabeth Coons and Douglas Neil Sorenson united in marriage October 24 at Woodland Presbyterian Church Philadelphia. Miss Jean Marie Drobneck maid of honor. Richard Sorenson best man. Bride a Corry Area High School graduate employed by General Telephone. Groom a Corry High School and Penn State alumnus, then Penn Vet student. Engagements announced for Ellen Marie Phillips to John Woodard, wedding January 17 set.
Spartansburg Grange held its annual Halloween party in the Spartansburg High School gym. About 200 attendees dressed in costumes enjoyed a piano grand march, contests with prizes for varied costumes, a square dance by the Western Four, and refreshments. Organizers included Gordon Fralick and William Scouten with others, and plans announced for next Grange night and a State Grange report.
Corry Grange met last evening at the Grange Hall with John Decker in the chair and about 30 members present. A donation to the United Fund Drive was approved. M. F Cobbett was reinstated. A program featured chenille flower making by Mrs. Leroy King and Mrs. Herbert Wellman, with Mrs. Mable Akam reporting on the recent State Grange meeting. A quilt was won by Mrs. R. Reed of Brie. Mrs. John Decker received the mystery package. closing refreshments were served by Mrs. Bertia Darwin and her committee. The next session is announced for November 17.
Old mem is of the First Methodist Orpah Circle held at Mrs EB Rossbacher home with 16 members and one new member, Shirley Berretil. Reports were given by circle officers. Christmas session set for December 8. next meeting December 15 at Mrs Harry Hotchkiss home. Martha Circle met at Mrs Stanley Nichols with 18 members. program on Concerns of a Continent followed by a cookie sale and salad course. next session December 1 at Mrs Claude Parker.
Jon Follett announces the engagement of Shirley Sherwood to Richard Paver. Shirley, educated at Kane and Youngsville Schools and employed at Mickeys Doughnut Shop, Corry, will wed Richard, a Corry Area High School alumnus who served three years in the Marine Corps and works at Sunshine Packing in Northeast. An early spring wedding is planned. Gustave Hoetting, former German diplomat, spoke at the meeting.
The Kiwanis club held its regular meeting at the Hotel Corry with Kirk Sawyer and Harold Sloughter presenting an open discussion on whether Corry should have Christmas lighting this year and who should handle it. William Miller was re elected secretary treasurer for another term at a special directors meeting held after the session.
Mrs Emma Carroll of Columbus entertained the Readers group last evening with a dessert luncheon for nine members and one guest, Mrs Leonard Stockton of Columbus. Poems on Veterans Day were used for roll call by the members.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held a regular session in which plans for October were announced. Purchases of two blood pressure devices at 72 dollars each were approved, and volunteers' desk coverage was organized with substitutes. A new member, Mrs. John Whitehill, was introduced, and the Northwest District Auxiliary session in Greenville was outlined. The rummage sale netted about 107 dollars, with 12 members aiding. A style show and bake party is set for November 17 at the Monse Howie, chaired by Frak Frisina and cochaired by Philip Sample. A Christmas dance was planned for the Mouse Home, with Beebe and White as cochairmen. Nominees for the November visiting committee were Mrs. John Spiegel and Mrs. Walter McCray, and the auditing committee was named. The next session will feature a three-dinner event on December 1 hosted by Mrs. A. P. Needham.
Mrs Maney Johnson led the Mentor Club in a program on American Essayists. Nine members gathered at Miss Louise Williams home on South Center street for the regular meeting. Light refreshments were served. The next session is set for November 17 with Miss Ann Baresi of East Smith street.
Mrs Bertha Stockton conducted the program on the Natural Bridge of Virginia. The next session will be November 17 with Mrs Ralph Curtis of Columbus.
Miss Helen Louise Rehnborg daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvan E B Rehnborg of East South Street and Carl V Pedersen son of Mrs Jane V Pedersen of Chester Va were united in a church wedding October hth at 2 pm in the chapel of the Most Methodist Church Hopewell Va The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Walter M Lockett The bride wore a white lace over satin gown with seed pearls and carried white roses and stephanotis A reception followed in Fellowship Hall The wedding included nuptial music and attire described for both families and guests with corsages and coordinated gowns The event marked a formal church ceremony with family attendants and a reception afterward
A son was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Michael Kuzma of Columbus at Corry Memorial Hospital. Earlier, a son was born early today to Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson of Columbus at Corry Memorial Hospital.
The Rebecca Circle of St. Pauls Lutheran Church met at Mrs. Douglas Rogelie Jr.s East South Street home last evening with 22 members present. Mrs. Raymond Burr led a program on The Christian Citizen, assisted by several members. Kien chaired the circle, business plans were made for a Christmas dinner, and refreshments were served by cohosts Mrs. Windwh and Mrs. Kaptelna.
Eartha Kitt appeared amid Britain's royal charity event at the Coliseum Theater in London. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended, praising Eartha after her performance in a skintight dress. The show featured 500 entertainers and highlighted classics from My Fair Lady with Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews.
NORRISTOWN Pa A man struck and killed by an automobile Saturday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike was identified yesterday as Jackson Rogers 11 of Norristown by his daughter Margaret The incident occurred two miles east of the Valley Forge interchange according to police reports
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