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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1949
Page
5
In Castel Gandolfo Pope Pius XII urged the Western world and American lawmakers to act promptly to resolve the refugee crisis. He warned political and economic dangers from delays and cautioned against paralyzing patronage for detainment camps. He urged vigorous, global efforts to remove remaining obstacles to refugee freedom.
Mrs Eather Jones of Nowitt Gens tershiver has returned home after three weeks in Fort Knox Kentucky. She was accompanied by Syk and Mrs William Swarm and family during the trip.
Miss Theresa Evelyn Roach became the bride of Guy E Delaney at St Thomas Church with Rev John Desenti officiating. The ceremony joined Mr and Mrs Ronald J Roach of East Matree and Mr and Mrs Guy E Delaney of Pittsburgh in a small family celebration. The new Mrs Delaney wore a jade green velvet suit with gold accessories and a Talishman corsage, with relatives from Pittsburgh and local families attending. The couple left for a brief honeymoon and will reside at 36 Bracarty Street.
A morning meeting at the Mtr Wees site of mtr wees saw eight members present. Officers were re-elected: Rev Francis Whiteman president Rev Harry Bowman vice president Rev James Melilesh secretary. A church census project was approved with tentative dates set from November 20 to November 27. A council of ministers will appoint members from each church to manage details and promote the work. The next session is set for November 7 at Abbe Reformed Church in Clymer at 9:00 am. The Corey-Union City Ministerial Association met at 10:30 am after its own election of officers with Rev John Muller president Rev RR Meniman vice president and Rev W F Riding secretary-treasurer. A devotional service preceded business. The group plans to meet again on the next designated date at Clymer.
Miss Roberta Thelma McCray and Neil Brown were married Saturday at West Avenue Presbyterian Church Buffalo in a double ceremony. Rev Anderson officiated and guests included Mrs Russel Mullen, Miss Elfvieda Kratt as maid of honor, and Raymond Bras as best man. A reception followed at the couple’s home in Buffalo with family attendance. the couple departed for a Canada honeymoon and plan to reside at 218 Carl Street Buffalo.
Forty attended a 6 o'clock pot luck supper at the country club last evening. Mrs Hanley Johnson chaired the event with committee members Mrs Horton J. Davis Mrs Rober Correster and Mrs Jack Castor assisting. After dinner guests visited informally.
Mr and Mrs Earl Tyndall of In- Jonity hosted a Saturday party in honor of Ms une Mrs Raymond Sargent of Evie. About 33 friends attended with group singing and games as entertainment. Refreshments were served later and guests came from Corry, MIM Village, Riceville and Erie. The bride is the former Rhodi Anderson of this city.
Mrs Vernelia Page of Columbus presented Miss Judy Dodd and Miss Lynette Page in a piano recital at her home. The program included piano duets by John Thompson and pieces such as Comin Round the Mountain Hyuwie On the Range Valse by Auguste Durand Flowers Per Mother by Sidney Fu Merry Tales At Sea by Ruth Jexse The Swan Ella Ketterer Schubers Day Richard renilin Two Fianks and a ballet spance by Miss Dodd and Miss Page.
The Columbus Ladies Aid Society announces a rummage sale at the Business and Professional Women's Club building next Friday and Saturday. Doors open Friday evening. Volunteers may call Mrs. Perry Mead Mrs. Hollis Toyerman or Mrs. Harris Watrons to arrange donations.
Lyle Akam Jr five was honored at a birthday party hosted by his grandmother Mrs Charles Akam Sr on South Center street. An afternoon event featured a 2 o'clock dinner with a decorated cake and ice cream. Balloons candy party favors and toys provided entertainment as several gifts delighted the child and eight guests attended.
A local group enjoyed a Saturday evening dinner and bridge at the Hast Smith street home of Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Harmen. Dinner was served about 7 o clock. Couples attending included Mr. and Mrs. John Fenstermacher, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Rasselas Brown, Mr. and Mrs. D. Armour Hillstrom, and the Harmons. The group will meet again in two weeks.
Sophie Grden daughter of Mr and Mrs Valentine Grden of Cutting and John Zajone son of Walter Zajone of North Olymer were married by Rev John Prag Kajlo at St Mathias Church French Greek in a nuptial high mass Saturday morning. The bride wore a white slipper style gown with a long train and orange blossom headdress. Maid of honor Josephine Grden wore a pink gown with silver leaves and carried a colonial bouquet. Bridesmaids Lillian An Jones and Marian Nakoski wore pale gowns with silver trimmings and carried colonial bouquets. Best man Theodore Samicki and groomsmen Edward and Frank Green ash assisted. The couple left for a one week honeymoon in Canada and will reside in Clymer.
Anna Anderson Post No 925 hosted an all girl Legion rally at Elmers Carrier Post Home with posts from Buffalo Cleveland Meadville Erie Union City Harrisburg and others. Guests included Elmer C Carti er board members District Commander Gravino and county commander Arthur Hannah. A spaghetti dinner was served, and Legion uniforms from the national convention were shown. From 9 to 12 a dance featuring Fred Bimers orchestra followed.
Roy Swart was reelected master of Grange No 55 at a Saturday meeting held at the TO.O.P. Hall around 2:50 PM. Officers elected included Tal lows, Eugéne Powers, A. D. Haupin as steward, Philip Mulligan as reelected treasurer, Norman Sywirt as assistant steward, Andrew MacPherson as chaplain, Mrs. Henry Ball as pianist, and Miss Mulligan as gatekeeper. The next dinner and program were set for October 15, with a social period, cookies, and a guest committee.
Miss Ann Testa of Watertown Mass and Louis Buell of this city wed at St Patrick Church Watertown. Rev Susier performed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a navy suit with accessories and corsage. maid of honor was Miss Ann Testa sister of the bride. Richard Bailey of Water town served as best man. The groom is son of Roy Buell of this city and Mrs William Matsu of Erie. They will reside at 103 Pleasant Street Watertown.
An American warship from Hong Kong docked in Shanghai today after slipping through blockades as gunboats escorted two sister ships to the Yangtze. At century’s end only about ten percent of U S foreign commerce moved by American ships.
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