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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1961

Page

5

Town shower honors Bedow infant daughter Sylvia Ann

Mrs Bedow and her baby Sylvia Ann were honored at a post stork shower hosted by the Woman's Missionary Council at Mrs Eldred Roush home in Clymer. Guests received gifts and prizes awarded to several attendees. Special award went to Mrs Embert Earle. Refreshments featured decorated cake and coffee. A short business meeting preceded the event. Next session set for November 7 at the church on East Matt Street.

Robert Bedow Sylvia Ann Woman's Missionary Council of the Assembly of God Church Eldred Roush Clymer Mary Roush LeRoy Wiley Ruth Munn Eldred Finnsh Embert Earle

Zern Atkens announce marriage of Linda Wolford Pettit

Linda Maxine Wolford Pettit daughter of Mr and Mrs Zern Atkens announces her marriage to James Russell Pettit son of Mrs Della Pettit of Damascus The double ring ceremony was September 30 at Wis uaa Friends Church Attire included blue nylon over taffeta dress for the bride and brown dress for the mother Approximately 50 guests attended with relatives from East Liverpool Austintown Damascus Cortland Canfield Winona Salem Canther N and Clymer N Ohio The newlyweds reside in Salem Ohio Linda is a United High School graduate and attends Youngstown School of Cosmetology James is a Goshen Union High School graduate employed by Ned Mesmer and Sons Inc They plan to reside in Salem Ohio.

Zern Atkens Linda Maxine Wolford James Russell Pettit Della Pettit Damastus, Ho William Atchinson Wis Uaa Friends East Liverpoul Austintown Damascus Cortland Canfield Winona Salem Ohio Clymer Pettit United High School Youngstown School of Cosmetology Goshen Union High School Ned Mesmer and Sons, Inc North Lima

Presbyterial Women's Association guest speaker at church gathering

Rev Gorden Trew, missionary from Brazil, spoke before a large congregation at the Presbyterial Women's Association meeting. Devotions by Mrs Maxwell Brown opened the program. The group discussed upcoming events including a full day October 11 at First Presbyterian Church with departmental work groups, a luncheon November 1, and a social period with refreshments.

Gordenren Brazil Maxwell Brown Willard Dyckés First Presbyterian Church North Warren Paul P. Bauer Aliee Maloney Maloney East Central Area Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A Hubert J. Heerlein Bauer Calvin Circle Jan Howard Arthur Cochran Stanley Anderson

Jonathan Lodge Confers Degrees At Warren Meet

Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Warren held an evening meeting with attendees from Mercer Venango Clarion and McKean counties. Jonathan Lodge of Corry conferred the degree on a class of candidates. Grand Master John Matthews spoke to the group with other officers present.

Una Reyows Remare Warren Mercer Venince Clarion McKean Independent Order of Odd Fellows Jonathan Lodge of

Thurber in Critical Condition After Emergency Surgery

Doctors Hospital reports humorist James Thurber in critical condition after an operation. Staff would not confirm reports of emergency brain surgery or disclose the illness, and withheld details pending further information.

Doctors Hospital James Thurber

Mrs Sorenson Entertains Circle of World Service

The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs Richard Boran sons East Malin Street.16 members attended with Mrs Russell White presiding devotions by Mrs Crosby Bush lesson What Is the Church presented by Miss Florence Sanden. A film The Invisible Frontier by Charles Koch followed discussion. Tea and cake served. next meeting planned for November 1.

Nie Weuuiau Cusup Women's Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Richard Boranson East Malin Street Russell White Crosby Bush Florence Sanden Howard Davis Guy Davis Keith Henton Xen Oy Charles Koch Lynn Campbell

Baptist Ladies Enjoy Session at Spartansburg gathering

Twenty members and one guest attended a Baptist Church ladies meeting at the Hall home in Spartansburg. Mrs. Robert DeBoer led singing, Aurelia Cosma read devotions, and Mrs. Robert Nichols led a lesson with scripture verses read by members. Mrs. Murray Raymond ran the business session. dessert was served by Mrs. Clyde Hall with help from Estella Wells Harold Hasbrouck and G. B. Parsons.

Aages Fellowonp The Baptist Church Clyde Hall Spartansburg Robert DeBoer Soam Aurelia Cosma Robert Nichols Murray Raymond Estella Wells Harold Hasbrouck G. B. Parsons

Son Born at Union City Memorial Hospital

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Donald McClenahan of R D Clymer on Tuesday at Union City Memorial Hospital A son was born to Mr and Mrs Maryin Hurlburt of South Main Street Union City at Union City Memorial Hospital on Tuesday

A Sont Donald McClenahan R. D. Clymer Union City Memorial Hospital Maryin Hurlburt South Main Street Union City

Bridge Scores in Winners Individual Tourney at VFW Post

The second session of the Winners Individual Tournament was held at the VFW Post home by the Corry Bridge Association. A seven table Howell averaged 84 with winners including Mrs Florence McCray and Mrs J Fred Kinley scoring 105 and 1021 respectively. Next week’s charity Master Point game.

VFW Corry Bridge Association Howell Florence McCray J. Fred Kinley Philip Zaleneck Frank Graft F. H. Barthelme Union City T. A. Hubley James MacInnes P. H. Barthelme T. H. Treat Med Alf ¥Anssens

Breakfast Meeting Held for Rachel Circle at Garter Hill

A Rachel Circle gathering at the home of Mrs. Clarence Hld in Garter Hill featured devotions by Mrs. Donald McCray and a program titled The Race that Refuses to Vanish. Members enjoyed homemade rolls, nut bread, and coffee before planning the next general meeting and text session on November 1 at Mead avenue hosted by Armour Hillstrom with cohostess Mrs. Robert Clark Sr.

Clarence Hld Garter Hill St. Paul's Lutheran Church Edward Heckman Eld Armour Hillstrom Mead Avenue Robert Clark

District Eastern Star Meeting at Youngsville School

Freeland Pa. officers led by Mrs Hilda P Selzing will attend a district meeting at Youngsville School on Monday October 5th. Events include officer reception at 4 30 pm and banquet at 7 00 pm with reservations via Mrs Ronald Raire Raymond Avenue. Rehearsal set for Saturday at 1 pm. transportation arranged to Hotel Cony by 12 noon.

Rostemnatar Hilda P. Selzinger Freeland Youngsville School Ronald Raire Raymond Avenue Hotel Cony

Mrs Gould Hosts Rebecca Circle at St Pauls Lutheran

Mrs George Gould of 1st Smith street entertained the Rebecca Circle of St Pauls Lutheran Church yesterday afternoon at her home. Twenty members and two guests attended a program titled The Race That Refuses Vanish. Circle chairman Mrs Ernest Simonsen led a brief business meeting as president Mrs Robert Catlin spoke. Mrs Gould was assisted by Mrs Victor Orn and Mrs Michael Kuzma, with Mrs E E Hawkins set to host on November 1 at her home.

Gould Rebecca Circle George Gould 1St Smith Street Rebecca St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rodger Moyer Ernest Simonsen Circle Robert Catlin Victor Orn Michael Kuzma E. E. Hawkins

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sandi Jukes at Little Home

Mrs Russell Little and Mrs James Haslett hosted a post wedding shower for Miss Sandi Jukes at Mrs Burle Slayton's RD 8 home. Attended by 18, games entertained guests with prizes to Mrs Russell Little, Mrs Donal Bradford, Mrs Clarence Cox, and Mrs James Haslett. Blue and white decor featured with cake gelatin ice cream and coffee.

Sandi Jukes Burle Slayton Roxann Bradford Russell Little James Haslett Donal Bradford Clarence Cox Raussell Little

Needlework Guild Seeks New Members for War Garment Charity

The Needlework Guild of America appeals for new members to aid garment charity efforts. Mrs Porter Davis, president of the Ghrry Brunch, notes locals have donated many hours for garment collection ahead of the November 7 gathering. Donations of new clothing or household items assist families in need due to distress, unemployment, or age. To join or learn details, contact Mrs Frield Davis, Mrs Clarence Watlave, or Mrs Elmer Shiss.

Abuisup Whi Needlework Guild of America Shay Bny Frield Davis Mrx Clarence Watlave Elmer Shiss

XI Beta Phi Group Hears Australia Program

XI Beta Phi chapter members heard an Australia cultural program hosted by Mrs. Ernest Simonsen in Columbus. Mrs. Thomas Pierotti led a brief business session detailing plans for a family picnic at the Pierotti camp near Kinzuu. The group will meet again with Mr. Darwin Wolcott on Random Road on October 17.

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Y Bridge Sessions Begin At YMCA This Winter

Homage sessions start at the YMCA on Getaber Vth led by secretary Ger ald Lane. Classes cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced pin chers with Mrs J Bred Kinley as instructor. Prospective members should register before opening night at the Y or with Mrs. Placements set after the first session for each classification.

Sessons Willeu YMCA Getaber Vth Gerald Lane J. Bred Kinley Lane Kinley

Golden Agers Journey to Niagara Falls in 1940s Trip

Golden Age Club members from Corry enjoyed a day trip to Niagara Falls with a coffee break at a restaurant in Angola, N.Y. They watched ships pass through the Welland Canal, saw vessels including Japanese traders and a U.S. Navy ship, then toured Welland Canal area before returning home around 11 p.m. The outing was organized by committee member Mary Fern Gilson of West Pleasant Street.

Ey Yare Sneuumin Lee Golden Age Club Niagara Falls Casada

Berlin gunfight at Bernauer Strasse escalates border clash

witnesses say two East German guards opened fire from a Bernauer Strasse building as two escapees moved toward West Berlin. West Berlin police returned fire with searchlights aimed to disrupt the shooting, with both sides trading pistols and submachine gun fire near a contested border segment.

West Berlin

Caretaker Makes Big Broadway Impact

New York AP report on Harold Pinter's The Caretaker at the Lyceum Theater. Stellar cast including Dank Pleasence Robert Shaw and Alan Bates. director Donald McWhinnie. Plot unfolds in a musty garret with shifting mood from paradox to absurd, delivering tense dramatic pace. In Berlin, police fired 24 shots during a clash, one Comrade wounded, escalating a border crisis amid propaganda tensions.

New York Harold Pinter Lygeuny Theater London Pinter Pleasence Robert Shaw Alan Bates Donald McWhinnie Shaw Bates West Berlin Unis Shatlick Berlin

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