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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1951
Page
5
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Mrs. Sarah Swope, who recalls a stage coach passing her door, turns 102 today. She will dine with her family of 28 and marks Christmas spirit by completing holiday shopping and trimming a small tree. She has not moved easily for seven years after a broken hip.
The marriage of Miss Hulings, daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Hulings of 250 Delaware Street, to Raymond C Krise of Lottsville was held last evening at the bride’s home with Parl F Bauer performing the ceremony at 7 o’clock. An immediate family turnout attended. The bride wore a beige suit with brown accessories and red roses. the mother of the bride wore a wine suit with yellow corsage. Elliot Danielson of Pittsfield stood as best man. A reception followed the ceremony. The bride is a Corry Senior High School graduate employed at Aero Supply Mfg Co. The groom is in the U S Navy and stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. The column also mentions various society visits, club meetings, and upcoming Christmas party plans.
East Branch and Spring Creek granges held a Town Hall meeting led by William Graybill to plan a December 7 card party with Mrs Paul Kaiserlin and Mrs Bruce Bailey named chairwoman and co chairwoman. Plans also set for the December 27 Christmas party. Cookies and coffee followed. The group will reconvene December 13.
A new Erie County District Nurses Association formed by licensed graduate nurses met at St Vincent's Nurses Home in Erie on Tuesday November 27. Florence Goodill served as president with Helen Claire as first vice president and other officers elected. The organization plans its first business meeting at Hamot Hospital on Tuesday January 22, 1952.
A focal contract club met Thursday evening at Miss Harriett Cole Grove’s Euclid Street home with two tables in play. Award winners were Mrs. Rassélas Brown, Mrs. George Orcutt, and Mrs. 8 B. Bower. Dessert refreshments were served. Mrs. Brown to entertain next December 1.
Mrs Walter E Kowalski of R D 2 was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Telford Bauer on West Church Street. The group enjoyed a jovial evening with decorated shower cake jello and coffee as refreshments. The guest received many nice gifts from friends.
American Legion Auxiliary met at the Post Home with Mrs. Robert Smith presiding. They finalized a bake sale for tomorrow at Frang Furniture Store chaired by Mrs. Keith Orn. A Union City council date on December 12 was noted, with Mrs. Orn requested to be contacted. A joint meeting with past members planned the Christmas party for December 22 at 6 20 p.m. A tureen dinner was planned. The children's party was set for December with Mrs. Richard Orn as chair. The next session is December 13 at the Legion home.
Beth Trae Sisterhood met at Mrs Jack Stahl's West Pleasant Street home with Mrs Kurt Leeds presiding. Mrs Philip Zalaneck and Mrs A Rossin were named to organize a December 26 children’s party. Elmer Bowmin and Cecil Messinger showed Israel slides, followed by Yelrechments.
Miss Roberta C. Pfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Perry Lines, and Louis Brown, son of Mrs. Roberta Brown, announce their December 22 wedding at First Presbyterian Church. Pfe is a graduate of Edinboro High School, attended Erie Commercial College, and works for Gerry Locker Service. Brown, from Academy High School, served in the U.S. Marines and formerly worked for Erie Dry Goods Company.
The event honored eighth birthday boy Frank Perry Jr. with a home party hosted by his mother Mrs Frank Perry Sr and assisted by Mrs John Walter on East Main Street. Bingo and games entertained seventeen children who received reindeer favors and toffees. Connie Frisina and Ronald Coleman won prizes. Refreshments included sandwiches, pop, ice cream, and cake.
Mrs. Robert Tunnell hosted a bridge club gathering at her West Park Place home last evening with two tables in play. Prizes were won by Mrs. J. Fred Kinley and Miss Ruth Bennett, a special prize to Mrs. T. S. Kelsey, and a salad course was served before plans for a Christmas party on December 6 at Mrs. Kinley’s home.
Mrs Raymond Anderson hosted a bridge class night on North Center Street with Mrs Grace Pennimin as a guest. Awards went to Ms Langdon Rows and Mrs Horton J Davis, with a special award to Mrs Olin W Bradken. A salad course followed the play and Mrs Ellsworth Holt will entertain at her home on December 13.
Hilltop Club members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Myra Lindsey s home. Mrs Akan opened with the Lord s Prayer and Mrs Lindstrom led a quiz and read a poem. Visiting and fancywork were enjoyed with refreshments of strawberry shortcake and cookies. Mrs Maloney to host December 19 Christmas party.
The Columbus Girl Scouts held a rummage sale raising 35 dollars. Assistants included Mrs. Albert Fox Mrs. Gary Deutschlander Mrs. Warlo Morris and Mrs. Arden Bull. Proceeds benefit the scouts and brownies. Brownie Troop Novy met yesterday and completed a hobby horses project. Children crafted sock animals from scraps. A new project will start December 6 with Mrs Morris and Mrs Bull leading.
Miss Martha Nell Dinsmore aged 19 was found shot to death on a sidewalk near her apartment. Detective J. B. Helms said William Edward Clark, 43, former English instructor at North Georgia, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Authorities claimed the suspect, married and an alumnus, alleged the girl shot herself moments after stepping from his car.
Pittsburgh officials cancel the scheduled December 6 basketball game with Geneva Caméye due to the interior work on a new Held Howse not being completed. Casualties of construction delays sap the booking.
Denver area pet owner Fred Schmitt buried his mongrel dog Pal on his 40 acre farm north of Denver in a private ceremony. Pal, 15, was surrounded by family friends and numerous pets. The funeral included a minister and a mahogany casket crafted by Schmitt, with Schmitt claiming he spent $200,000 on pets over 35 years.
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