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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1962
Page
5
Disjointed lines speculate on loan pauses and market trends. Mentions John, Europe, America, and potential shifts in financial behavior. Reads as clipped, uncertain commentary with no clear events or actors confirmed.
A Moose Home Women of the Moose dessert card party in Pittsburgh featured Bennett's fall and winter fashion models led by Mrs James Hammond and others. Prizes were awarded for bridge canasta and 500, with gift certificates from Bennett's and a prize donated by Audrey Rouse. Separately a car strike in North Braddock killed Will G De Lozier, 24, and left Ronald Folio, 24, in serious condition at Braddock Hospital. De Lozier was the driver.
Last evening members and guests of the Presque Isle chapter of the National Secretaries Association International met at the Elks Club in Corry for a dinner. Attendees included Willard Gibson of McInnes Steel, Stewart A. Long of the Corry Chamber of Commerce, and L. Richard Fuller of the Corry Jamestown Corporation. The group then toured the Corry Jamestown Corporation offices.
Rotary members reviewed progress on the Memorial Arch in Mead Park during a Corry hotel gathering. Arnold Seastead, head of the committee, said construction advances are on schedule and a July 1963 dedication is being planned. Guests included P M Chamberlain, Rev Walter Thoms, Walter Sanders, Richard Pulling, John Bengal, and James Foster. The Oct 9 dinner meeting at Hotel Corry was announced, with district governor as guest.
A son was born yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Bruce Hunt of Waterford. Jackson's Floral Gardens and Mrs Paul Lines won a prize from Cole's Greenhouse. Mrs Dennis R Follett also received a special award. Mrs Kirch chaired the Prize committee assisted by Mrs Jessie Mason.
The local American Field Service committee laments no foreign exchange student in Corry this year though many families seek placements. Of 18 Northwestern Pennsylvania chapters, seven schools lack a student, including Strong Vincent and McDowell in Erie, Wattsburg and Union City. The Corry branch hopes funds allow hosting next year and notes careful matching remains essential.
The Tuesday afternoon Duplicate Bridge Group at the YMCA enjoyed a five table Howell game with an average score of 54. Winners included Mrs J Fred Kinley and Mrs F He Bartholmeé of Union City 71, Mrs Arthur Treat of Union City and Mrs Al Vanssens 64, Mrs Raymond Sandburg and Mrs Martin Keppel 63 3, Mrs Raymond Gilson and Mrs CA Hillstrom 38, and Mrs Richard Peebles and Mrs Frank Graft 57. Kinley leads the current tournament as three more sessions remain. A Master Point game is planned for next week with reservations by Mrs Al Vanssens.
Mrs Frank Wise led a Xi Beta Phi program on Columbus Day at Mrs Eyland Harvey Mead Avenue home. She traced Columbus life voyages and discovery of America ending in poverty. Spotlight reporter Mrs Alfred Morrison led a discussion on present crises in Oxford. Misses Robert Simmonson East Main Street to host October 16 with Betty Pratt presenting Halloween program and Harvey as spotlight reporter.
Lillian Guild held its first Fall session in the Episcopal Church undercroft last evening with Mrs. George Hagger presiding. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Moore and Mrs. Joseph Seitz. The meeting included plans for church activities and a rummage sale in mid October. New officers were installed including Mrs. Harger as president and Mrs. Litz as first vice president.
The Mary Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the Franklin street home of Mrs. Stanley Nichols with 20 members present. Miss Ola Young led devotions and Mrs. LeRoy King conducted the business session. A centennial dinner at the church on October and a Week of Prayer and Self denial late October were announced. Miss Hazel Duffy led the program followed by a general discussion. Tea, coffee, and snacks were served by the hostess and aides. The November 6 meeting will be at the Anne Andrus home on Congress street.
Mrs. McIntyre hosted the Martha Circle of the First Methodist Church at her North Center street home with 18 members present. Mrs. Travers Stohlberg led devotions and read autumn poems. The meeting, led by chairwoman Mrs. Jerry Hoyt, planned hosting duties for the October general meeting and assigned program coordination to Mrs. Robert MacGregor with help from Mrs. Stohlberg and Mrs. Arthur Eckman. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. James Wells and Mrs. Carl Swanon.
Horton Davis and Mrs Wallace Hammond head the house committee. The next meeting is set for November 6 with Mrs Sal Lee and Mrs Paul Orner serving as co hostesses.
Mrs Fred Jensen presented a BIO gram on hair care and styling for Epsilon Phi chapter of Beta Slant P il sorority at Mrs Frank Pristra s West Smith Street home. The beautician showed prehistoric to modern hair styles and cut and styled the hair of Mrs Richard Melzer. Co-hostesses Melzer and with pledges present for the open meeting. Dessert refreshments tea and coffee were served. Next October 7 hostess will be Mrs Edward Pass with cohostess Mrs E Craig Moore on Hillcrest Drive.
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