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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1959
Page
5
Police reported a critical crash at a local factory area near Meadville yesterday. Several injured were transported as investigators probe cause. two persons died and four others sustained serious injuries with authorities reviewing storage and safety procedures.
Social notes report Miss Florence Smith of Philadelphia visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Lane on North Center street. Hazel McCray of Chino California arrived for a brief visit with her sister Miss Adele McCray and relatives on Fourth avenue, West Smith street, while other guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McCray and family of West Smith street and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hoyt of Jamestown visited at the Hoyt home. A Mercer wedding in which Mrs Melissa Simmons Hurlburne and Herbert L. Gulick were guests is noted, as is Bruce Brubaker of Camp Hill visiting the Bast family and displaying archery skill at the Erie County Sportsman Show. A Major wedding ceremony for Miss Donna Roxina Shaver and Clarence Gersh Beal at First Presbyterian Church is detailed with attire, attendants, ceremony, reception, and future plans. the couple plan a wedding trip to the Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway aboard relatives’ arrangements, with background on the bride and groom.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting this evening in the Nurses Dining Room at clock. President Mrs. Irvin Downs urges strong attendance as several agenda items require member attention.
Senior High Westminster Fellowship members met at First Presbyterian Church to plan an installation for Sunday morning worship. They opened with Miss Hisse Hunt presiding and outlined arrangements for the Presbytery Rally in Tidbute on October 18. Slides on Presbyterian attended colleges followed the business session before adjournment.
The Women s Relief Corps of Pennsylvania District No. 3 met at Corry Grange Hall with J J Andrews Corps No 49 as host. Eva Qundon chaired. Miss Clara Hills Corry district president spoke, officers were introduced, and a full program followed including prayers, songs, skits, and an installation of officers for the ensuing year led by Olive Wolfe. Prizes were awarded, and the convention closed with God Be With You Till We Meet Again. the 1960 convention is slated for Erie.
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn 75 is in Harkness Pavilion for treatment after entering the hospital on Sunday. The report notes a minor ailment and places Goldwyn in New York for care.
Mrs Melissa Simmons Hurlbut of Mercer and Herbert L. Gulick of Conneaut Ohio, both formerly of Corry, wed at Mercer Presbyterian Church. Ceremony at 3:30 pm featured pink gladioli and white chrysanthemums. The couple will reside at 973 Mal Streek Corneal Ohio after a southern states honeymoon.
A wedding tea honored Miss Helen Jones of Warren Ohio, former Corry resident, hosted by Mrs Anne Andrus and Mrs Clifford Anderson at the Andrus home on East Congress Street. About 30 guests attended including out of town guests Mrs R S Dewey and Miss Ruth Foster. Miss Jones will marry John Harmon on October 17.
An annual union party sponsored by CIO Local 629 of the Raymond Division of Associated Spring was held Saturday evening in TOOF Hall with many in attendance. A VFW Auxiliary dinner preceded a 9 to 11:30 p.m. dance featuring Polkateery of Youngsville. Retired firm employees attended, with educational director Jack Wilse and Frank Anasti among guests. Committees led by Mrs. Marvin Carlson and Charles Hiles included Deena Ficcardi Phyllis Swart Howard McDonald Carlene Mapson James Shaver Howard Vanderhoof Eleanor Wallace Thomas McKett Leo Kwitowski and Albert Ross.
Public installation of officers for Union City Encampment No 240 and Gary Encampment No 241 occurred at Union City IOOF Hall on Saturday evening. Charles Conani district deputy grand patriarch presided, with Grand Encampment officers Leslie Woot Charles Dutcher and Hugh Hadden in attendance. Delbert Dalrymple spoke on Our Odd Fellows Homes, followed by a social period and lunch.
Frieda Van Atta argues in favor of returning to one room schoolhouses to address current education issues. She recalls teaching eight grades at 18 in North Dakota and notes farm children stayed active through chores, while modern buses and gyms change daily life and learning pace.
Bride-Elect Jean Smith honored at a bridal shower hosted at the VFW Post yesterday. About 20 guests attended as gifts and prizes were awarded to several attendees. A buffet lunch featured potato salad baked beans ham olives tea and ice cream. The turquoise and shrimp color scheme echoed the upcoming wedding with local guests from Buffalo and Erie in attendance.
The YMCA will begin a China painting class this Wednesday, October 7, under the direction of Mrs. Carol Sandon of Jamestown, NY. Two sessions will be held weekly, from 9 to 12 in the morning and 1 to 4 in the afternoon, with women invited to join. inquiries go to Mrs. L. O. Nichols.
A bridal shower honoring Miss Jean May gathered guests at Freak and Verita's Restaurant in Columbus. Prizes for pirate bingo went to Mrs Geella Bawards, Mrs Touise Zu, Miss Paul Stino. Miss May, who plans to wed Joseph Zajac on November 7, received many gifts as attendees from Cory, Sugar Grove, Columbus, Bear Lake, Pittsfield, Union City and Cleveland enjoyed refreshments and decor.
Members and guests of the Junior High Westminster Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church met Saturday evening for a hayride at the East Columbus avenue home of Paul Kundracle. An evening of games, visiting and dancing followed at the church with hot chocolate and sweet rolls. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gallbreath assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Arfiuut Pledger and others, including Rev. Paul P. Bauer.
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