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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1954
Page
5
A fragmented report notes neighbors and officials discussing an outfit to assist an individual named Hald and the UDAC's plight. The story hints at official acts and community concern but lacks complete details.
Miss Shirley Thompson and Lt. Willoughby Dennison Brown wed at Christ Episcopal Church Coronado California on November 6. The bride from Shaker Heights Ohio attended Laurel School and Stanford University and is a Junior League provisional member. The groom son of the late Captain Rasselas W Brown and Mrs Merrill Wilcox graduated from Western Reserve Academy and Dartmouth College and is stationed at the Naval base in Coronado.
The Golden Links Class of the First Methodist Church met with 29 members present. Mrs. C. A. Johnson led devotions on The Good Shepherd. Plans were announced to pack Thanksgiving baskets for a needy family and a dessert was served. A December 14 Christmas party with a gift exchange is planned.
Six local directors of the Needlework Guild of America gathered at Mrs. Foster Davis's home on North Center Street for the annual ingathering. The session opened with prayer as new garments and linens were received, and members urged those not yet contributing to do so promptly to meet higher demand.
Brother Willard Gilpin, SBB, presented the aims of Bt Barnabas House at North East during the Rotary Club meeting last evening at the Astote Corry. He spoke on faith and work at the home and shared cases from St Barnabas House of interest to the attendees. Ernest W. Glenesk of Stamford was a guest.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Jackson were honored at a housewarming Saturday evening at their new home on R D 1. Fifty seven friends relatives and neighbors attended and pumpkin pie and coffee were served. Out of town guests came from Erie Waterford and Jamestown.
A highly successful Key Club skating party at the Gorry Rollerway marked the Corry Area High School event's third year. Door prizes honored Shirley Kinney Evelyn Henry Ruth McCoy Ruth Brockman Gail Winne and Donna McLean with gifts. several participants earned gift certificates from local merchants.
The Britton Run Cemetery Aid group gathered Saturday with Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Bowes at their Britton Run home. A noon tureen dinner was served and Rev. Bowes led a business meeting. Twenty one members attended and greetings were exchanged. The next session is planned for December 4 with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fitch of Elgin.
Mrs John Fenstermacher entertained her contract bridge club at her East Columbus Avenue home. Winners in the two table game were Mrs James Lewis, Mrs E H Harmon and Mrs George Orcutt. Refreshments included pumpkin pie ice cream and coffee. Mrs D Armour Hillstrom will host next on November 29.
Branch 5 of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association met at Mary Murray and Helen Brown’s home on West Church street. Members planned November 26 Memorial Day observances with a Requiem High Mass at St. Edward's School and a Christmas party plus officer elections at the December 1 gathering. The group will donate to Father Kelly's Home for Orphan Boys in Chicago.
A series of births announced from Corry Memorial Hospital includes a son to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dahl of 12 Franklin Street yesterday morning, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCullough of Clymer yesterday afternoon, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carson of Angola, N Y early this morning, and a daughter Rene Kathryn born October 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coldiron of Dayton. Grandparent notes for Catherine Elehynski and extended family details accompany the announcements. Pvt. Richard Ross, now in Germany, is named as father of the Smethport baby born at Clent General Hospital with Cecil and Elmer Ross as grandparents.
American Legion Auxiliary met last evening at North Center street rooms with Mrs. Everett Elmquist presiding. A report on bake sale and poppy sale was given. plans for Thursday dinner were set and orders for Sue Marlin products were available at Mrs. Clyde Johnston's home. Members served sandwiches cookies and coffee before adjournment.
The Hospitality Club held a meeting in the Garden Room of the VFW Post home yesterday. New officers chosen for the year are Mrs Estella Wells general chairman Mrs Ollie McClintock secretary and Mrs W Brackan Sr treasurer.
Mrs K D Brown of East South Street hosted the Jolly Eight Club yesterday. Members gathered for a social afternoon with light refreshments and conversation.
Harding PTA heard a model version of Rip Van Winkle Wakes to View Our Schools Today read by Dr Don McGuire associate professor of education at Penn State. Eighteen members attended as 27 parents visited the school during National Education Week.
A November to December drive gathered support from many residents. The organizing committee includes Mrs. Page Louderbuck, Mrs. John Kissman, Mrs. Everett Eastman, and Mrs. Lawrence Clark. The next meeting previews a Christmas program by children on December 21. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Wendell Gage and crew, including Mrs. Elmsman, Frank Dahl, and Mrs. Leslie Messinger. Dr Mary Walker, a Unfor spy in male disguise, is mentioned as a noted abolitionist and Civil War physician.
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