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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1954

Page

5

Shirley Griswold Weds Paul Carrier In Local Church

Miss Shirley Jean Griswold daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Griswold and Paul Lawrence Carrier son of Mr and Mrs John L Carrier were married Saturday at 4 pm in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev H Ray Harris officiated the double ring ceremony. The reception followed in the church social rooms with about 150 guests from Corry Erie Columbus and nearby areas. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon net over taffeta with a fingertip veil and carried white roses and ivy. The couple and families are connected to Corry and Erie communities and the wedding featured members of the extended local social circle.

Shirley Jean Griswold Raymond Griswold Helene Harris Ray Merriman Griswold Charles Long Erie Nancy Griswold Mrs. Long Norman Swart Frederick Fish Corry Columbus Roberta Shields Patricia Adams Janice Nichols Carol Hetrick Beverly Little Carrier Corry Senior High School Airport Erie Business College U. S. Navy

Mrs. George Besson Celebrates 66th Birthday

Mrs. George Besson of Marion Street marked her 66th birthday with friends visiting her home on Saturday. Later guests from Corry Erie Union City and Clymer attended a party held in her honor. A social evening and refreshments followed with several gifts given to the guest of honor.

George Besson Marion Street Corry Erie Union City Clymer

Readers Club Meets at Mrs Ira Miller Home

Fourteen members of the Readers Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ira Millers home on North Center street. A 2 p.m. dessert lunch preceded the business session led by president Mrs. George Nagel.

Ira Miller North Center Street George Nagel W. E. Phillips South Central States Green Meadows Kentucky Audubon State Park Henderson My Old Kentucky Home State Shrine Abraham Lincoln National Park Maude Bonsteel

Engagement announced for Miss Joan Malek and Harold Smith

Miss Joan Malek daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Malek of Columbus and Harold Smith son of Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of Spring Creek announce their engagement. Joan is a 1953 Corry Senior High School graduate employed at Quality Master Markets. Harold is a 1952 graduate employed at Fogle Lumber Company. No wedding date set.

Joan Malek Joseph Malek Columbus Harold Smith Fred Smith Spring Creek Corry Fogle Lumber Company

Kiwanis Club Hosts Ladies Night Dinner

The Kiwanis Club held a Ladies Night dinner at the Barcelona Inn near Westfield yesterday evening attended by twenty one couples. A steak dinner preceded social activities and a Kiwanis Quartet performed with members James Harper H Lynn Rice Frank McKnight and John J Rossbacher. Each lady received a corsage from Jackson's Floral Gardens.

Barcelona Inn Westfield Kiwanis Quartet James Harper H. Lynn Rice Frank McKnight John J. Rossbacher Jackson

Anniversary Party At Carbaugh Home Honors 48th Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. John Carbaugh entertained 66 guests Sunday for their 48th wedding anniversary. Hosts included Mrs. Doris Ritchie Mrs. Gertrude Carbaugh and Mrs. Douglas King of Union City. Guests came from Erie Tioga Corry North Girard and Union City. Refreshments were served and the couple received many gifts and a purse of money.

Carbaugh Home John Carbaugh Doris Ritchie Gertrude Carbaugh Douglas King Union City Erie Tionesta Corry North Girard Carbaugh

Local births reported at Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs James Walters of 5 Snyder Circle. A son arrived yesterday to Mr and Mrs Raymond Hamilton of R D 3. A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Proctor of 252 Essex Street with Mrs Proctor the former Edith Fenno. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Hughes of Seabring Florida on November 11. the Hughes were former Corry residents and she is the former Clarice Capwell.

Patricia Hunt Emmiato Reese West Liberty State College West Liberty W. Va Merritt Hunt East Trving Street E. K. Hauenstein Wellsville N. Y Robert Garfield West Washington Street Raymond Bachomer East South Street Concord Street Warren William McCarthy William Keppel James Keppel South Second Avenue Parks Air Force Base Calif Air Force Alaska al Merker Wright Street Olean Barbara Ann Shaver James Shaver Euclid Street Washington, D. C Shaver Donna White Jamestown Charles B. Hall McKeesport Charles Gilbert North Genter Street Corry Memorial Hospital James Walters Snyder Circle Walters Norma Jean Nantes Raymond Hamilton William Proctor Essex Street Proctor Edith Fenno Charles Hughes Seabring, Fla Ana Hughes Corry Clarice Capwell

Y Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Dinner Planning Session

Mr and Mrs Davin A susisuom hosted 25 Y Auxiliary members at ast Congress street home. Mrs Robert Clark president led the business session with plans for a Christmas dinner. Mrs Burgess and Mrs Clark named chairs. Devotions by Mrs Bur ess urged thanksgiving. Mrs Harold Flowers played organ. Mrs William Mowrey spoke on garden and house plant care. Plant prizes awarded to Mrs Don Stewart and Mrs Frank Whiteley after a rummage sale raised 66 dollars. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hillstrom and Mrs Irene Mountain. Next meeting is December 20 Christmas dinner.

Davin A. Susisuom Ast Congress Street Y Auxiliary Robert Clark 4. O. Burgess

Mrs. Knowlton Hosts Card Group Event

Mrs. Rodney Knowlton of West Park Price hosted a card club gathering last evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Leon Root and Mrs. Michael Sprover for camista and by Miss Jeanette Buress and Mrs. John Smith Tor 500. Hot sandwiches pickles coffee and tea were served. The group will meet again with Mrs. Felix Mathews and Mrs. Sprover hosting a Christmas party.

Rodney Knowlton West Park Price Leon Root Michael Spro Camista Jeannette Buress John Smith Knowlton Felix Mathews Mathews Mrs. Sprovers

Mentor Club Hosts Coleridge Session At Mrs Rickers Home

Mrs. Wilbur Rickers entertained 14 members of the Mentor Club at her North Center street home. Mrs. Porter Auer and Miss Lillian Barnes led a discussion on Samuel Taylor Coleridge including biographical sketches and reviews of The Ancient Mariner. Hostess served hot chocolate and wafers. Next meeting set for December 18.

Wilbur Rickers Mentor Club North Center Street Porter Auer Lillian Barnes Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Mrs Robert Maedje feted at Phoenix Hotel bridal shower

Mrs Robert Maedje formerly Maxine Bermink was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Patricia Graham and Miss Charlotte Smith at the Phoenix Hotel. Twelve friends attended and prize winners in pirate bingo were Miss Sylvia Anderson and Miss Judy Jerome. Refreshments included cake ice cream sandwiches coffee and milk served by the hostesses.

Robert Maedje Maxine Bermink Patricia Graham Charlotte Smith Phoenix Hotel Sylvia Anderson Judy Jerome

Corry Grange Installs Juvenile Officers

The Corry Grange No. 5 met in the Grange Hall with Mrs. Vernon Humphrey overseeing the installation of juvenile officers led by Janet Himphrey and Elaine Wester among others. Eugene Powers presided at 8:45 as newer officers were installed and the home economics fundraiser noted.

Corry Grange Vernon Humphrey Janet Himphrey Elaine Wester Alan Dingfelder Albin Wester Shirley Huff Jean Dingfelder Maxine Vanderhoof Ceres Roy Swart Evan Wilcox Warren County Pomona Clifford Haynes Rollo McCray Waterford David VanOrsdale Leland Haller Akeley Grange Erie County Pomona Grange North East M. C. Baldwin Linnea Wester Walter Dingfelder Gust Wester

Club 15 Honors Mrs. Dominessy at South Center Home

Members of Club 15 gathered at Mrs. John Nelsons South Center Street home to honor Mrs. Edward Dominessy on her birthday. Fourteen women attended and presented two purses of money. Auction, rummy, and 500 were enjoyed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Harry Burton and Mrs. Albert Shaffer, among others.

Edward Dominessy Club 15 South Center Street Hame John Nelson Edward Domnessy Dominessy Harry Burton Albert Shaffer P. H

Birthday Lunch Served By Mrs Bryce Leek Club

Late in the evening a hostess served a luncheon including salad sandwiches pickles cherry kitchen with whipped cream tea and coffee to guests. Mrs Bryce Leek will entertain the club next on December. The birthday of Mrs Robert Sand berg will be celebrated. On October 28 1919 the Volstead Act became law despite the President's veto.

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