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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1952
Page
5
A veteran group cites a nationwide record on literacy gaps, noting that about 10 million adults in the United States struggle to read at a level expected of fourth grade children, signaling a public education and literacy crisis.
Social roundup details Miss Betty Taylor and Craig Moore engagement events, Mrs. Alain to spend winter in the South, and guests visiting from Erie and Cleveland. The column mentions Princeton Rutgers plans, Philadelphia World Series trip, and a wedding in Kalamazoo with multiple hostesses, plus community celebrations at a local church.
Two contract bridge tables played at the Home of Mrs Mary Jourdet on Mend Avenue last evening. Winners were Mrs Harry Hall and Mrs Howard Ross with a special award to Mrs Robert Tunnell. Guests adjourned to meet Mrs T S Kelsey on October 16th after a sandwich lunch.
The VFW Auxiliary met in the Garden Room with Mrs. Berdin McGraw presiding over the business session. An initial contribution to entertainment for Warren State Hospital was announced, and a white elephant sale raised funds credited to hospital relief. Mrs. Clara B. Haight auctioned items, while Mrs. McGraw and Mrs. Lucille Lines won honors. the next meeting is set for October 18.
Mrs Orlo Ewing entertained Wheelock Community Aid last evening with Mrs Howard VanTassel in charge. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs Leline Crosscut and included a devotional by Mrs Charl Bugbee. The group adjourned after The Lord's Prayer.
Mrs. J. F. Needham hosted the C. G. G. Club last night at her Maple Avenue residence. Two contract bridge tables played and prizes went to Mrs. M. H. VanDresar, Mrs. The Valentine, and Mrs. F. W. Dey. A salad course cookies and coffee were served. Next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Donald Hall.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Olin Simmons of 2011 Mead Avenue. The baby joins a family that includes Mrs Sherwood formerly Barbara Bennett of this city and the grandparents Mr and Mrs Gary Bennett and Mr and Mrs Joseph Sherwood.
Women Of The Moose met last evening with twenty eight members present. The session, presided by Mrs. Leland Wil Senior regent, raised a profit of 20.28 from a lodge room sale. Mrs. Clara Blanche chaired the project as 15 new members were welcomed. Miss Julia Zepka was named chair of Halloween party committees, with several officers assisting. A note of appreciation was read from Miss Helen Porter, student nurse at Spencer Hospital, and attendance honors went to Mrs. Lawrence Aldticl. The meeting adjourned for Moose Heart Alumni Chapter Night on November 16. Initiation of candidates planned.
Beth Israel Sisterhood gathered at Mrs Arshilr Cohen’s West Columbus Avenue home with 14 members in attendance. Plans were made for a tureen dinner at the synagogue on October 4 for members and their families. Mrs Cohen presided. Mrs Paula Michaels from Australia attended as a guest.
A social evening hosted at the Belles home on Mist Frederick street honored Mrs Randall McCray, recently married. Guests included Mrs ELF and her daughter Mrs E A Largent. Awards went to Mrs Catherine Blohynski, Ms Thomas Gragg, Mrs Narey Yenchak, Mrs McGray and Miss Geraldine Parsons. Refreshments featured a salad, coffee with rolls, mints, cake and toffee.
Miss Dixie Lee Nichols and Joseph Fawrd Hughes to wed October 18 at First Presbyterian Church. Nichols and Hughes are Williams Avenue graduates, with Hughes listed as Navy enlistee. Parents Mr and Mrs BM Nichols of Williams Avenue announce the engagement.
A bridal shower for Miss Mary Lou McCray, elected as a bride by Joseph Frisina, was held last evening by Mrs Charles Week of Bit South Street. Games and prizes entertained guests, favors were yellow and white, and Miss McCray received a corsage and a bouquet of flowers from the group.
A meeting of the Disighters of the American Rev Okun Yescertiny at Spartan burg discussed Turkey, with Mrs Ralph Blakewire leading a program on Near East work. She showed pictures and linens. a business session preceded by a social event featured Mes a H Clawsepent and EC Byrnes as hosts. a future program is planned for November 6.
A community dinner was held last evening at the Boiaasuel Epies copal Church with an ablence present. Mrs Carl Smith and Robert Desmond oversaw the event. A generous meal followed by social dancing featured music from Lyle Wilcox and Keppel Titan.
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