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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1959
Page
5
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Terri Sue Wascak and Terri Sue Walters celebrated their fifth birthdays with a Saturday party from 2 to 4 30 pm. Dozens of children and mothers attended at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall with pink and white decorations, games, prizes, and refreshments.
Mrs Earl Bailey was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Carroll Crowell and Mrs Robert Clark at Crowell’s RD 2 home. Four prize winners were named among 14 attendees and Miss Margaret Clark won the door prize. A bassinet-shaped cake, pink and white, anchored the table amid strawberry sundaes and coffee.
Nine members of the Neighborhood Club met Saturday evening with Miss Florence Culver at her home on Wright Street. Miss Bibel Matthews attended. After a brief business session led by president Mrs. Willard Shreve, members enjoyed games and prizes won by Miss Myrtin Akam and Mrs. Jennie Aki. door prize went to Mrs. Shreve. Refreshments included gelatin salad rolls pickles birthday cake ice cream tea and coffee. Birthdays of Mrs. Bertha Darwin Mrs. Shreve and Miss Pauline Henline were honored with gifts from secret sisters. Next meeting will host the annual Christmas party on December 5 with location to be announced.
Sandra Cole was feted Saturday at Wattsbury Holler Rink by her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Cole for her fifth birthday. About 125 guests attended an evening of skating and refreshments including cake, sandwiches and hors d oeuvres. The guest of honor received roller skates a purse of money and other gifts in a Thanksgiving motif celebration.
A special Sunday Night Skate was held at Coury Rollerway under the Newman Club sponsorship at Alliance College. Fred Murok chaired the arrangement with Rollerway transportation provided for residents, skating from 7 to 10 p.m. The fund raising event was open to the public and chaperoned by Professors Nowostelska and Sussbach of Cambridge Springs college.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wascak hosted a family dinner on South Center street for the fifth birthday of their daughter Terr Sue. Twenty relatives attended the turkey dinner with ice cream and a decorated doll cake. gifts and visits followed in a warm family setting.
Junior High Westminsters prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for the group and plan a Hobo dance with Methodist Episcopal and Lutheran churches. Charleen Clark and Marian Bauer led devotions. Change in dance hours announced. costumes optional. attendees to gather at the church and proceed to the recreation room. Carol Alloy and Francescot Bont to help at the door and direct attendees.
Mr and Mrs Paul B Stroup of Roosevelt Highway observed their silver wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. Attendees from Ashtabula Union City Spartanshoro Erie Youngsville Corry and nearby areas shared gifts and memories.
Conelway School Parent-Teacher Association will observe Father's Night at tomorrow's meeting. The program features a showing of colored slides and lunch served. Good attendance of fathers is encouraged and valued.
Seven friends honored Miss Molly Orcutt with a belated birthday party Friday evening. The group bowled then visited Miss Linda Frena on Wright Street where refreshments and a decorated cake were served by Mrs John Freno assisted by her daughter.
Dr Lindsey McNeely, aged 99, possibly the nation's oldest practicing physician, plans no retirement. He has been a doctor for almost seven decades and kept office hours on his 99th birthday, declining a community celebration to work at his Darby home.
The list of guests includes Paula Meerdint Lorette Lindstrom Joan Neckers Sandra Stauffer Charlene Butters and Kathe Tunnell as attendees, reflecting the social gathering tied to the occasion.
Walter Williams the old Confederate veteran discussed the new Texan deer season at his party and birthday, recalling past hunts as family and visitors, including his son and daughter, gathered at his Holi home to honor him. He joked about preferring deer woods to his bed, saying he can walk and feels no pain.
Wheeling report states an autopsy was ordered on the body of a newborn boy found near a shallow grave outside city limits. Joseph Hohman discovered the scene while digging for power bulbs in his yard before dark yesterday. Coroner William Hagedorn could not determine how long the infant had been dead.
A daughter was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Ronald Hamilton at Curry Memorial Hospital located at 100 Brook Street. The birth adds a new member to the Hamilton family.
The piece cites Davil Mace on why fairy tale endings mislead and lists six questions for couples to judge happiness. It notes modern media shape expectations and stresses mutual adjustment, companionship, and shared outlook as keys to a lasting marriage.
Sheridan police report difficulties locating Isenc Lowe of Ohio after he was struck by an auto on Route 5 Saturday night. The deceased may be from Philadelphia based on a hospital name found in his clothing. Albert Cullen of Silver Creek operated the car. Lowe died from head injuries at Brooks Memorial Hospital Dunkirk.
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