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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1959
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR outlines a church and school calendar with worship times and gatherings. Mentions include Holy Worship, Bible study, choir, edifice, and Sunday services. Specific details are garbled but indicate a district church with midweek meetings and church school activities.
Miss Helen Elizabeth Delaney of Karns City Pa became the bride of Frank William Wascal in a 10 am October 3 ceremony at St Patrick's Catholic Church Brady Bend. Rev Francis Ott officiated with matron of honor sister, Delaney, and best man Carl Wascal from Corry. Guests came from Cony Pittsburgh East Brady Chicora Tollona New Kensington Evie Md. The couple plans to reside at 43 Snyder Circle.
Mr and Mrs Merle Smith formerly of Corry now Phoenix announce engagement of daughter Charlotte Tonner to Glendale California resident James Way. Tonner is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Sanderson and a current Phoenix high school senior. Way, son of Mr and Mrs Marlon Way of Bradenton, is a Clymer Central School graduate who attended Behrend Center College in Erie and now works in California. A full wedding is planned for next year.
The Raymond Ministiors Club held its first meeting of the new season at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post at 7 30 with President Donald McCray presiding. Committees were appointed for 1950 60 year including Arthur Litz heading refreshments and Harold Marsh programs. An open discussion led to ideas for future programs and a plant tour was set for the November meeting. A color film Bright Steel showed on steel production and a lunch by Betts Catering Service followed.
The Deborah Circle of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Robert Fish’s Liberty street residence. Prayer opened the session led by Mrs. Howard Davis. A business committee including Mrs. Wayne Van Guilder, Mrs. Robert Willins, and Mrs. Crosby Bush was formed to arrange curtain material purchases.
The 23rd annual Western Division Loyal Order of Moose convention in Washington, PX honored RD and East Main Street figures as past officers. Mrs Sheldon joined the executive board as Sergeant at arms, Mr Lity became blood bank chairman for the northern western division.
Mrs Alice Ainsworth was honored at a family gathering in Columbus to mark her 90th birthday on October 7. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E J Sheldon of Erie and Mr and Mrs N J Kline of Corry, with daughters and grandchildren present. Guests received gifts and a purse of money. refreshments followed a four tier birthday cake and coffee.
Mrs Eugene Powers hosted the Friendship Club with ten members present. The group opened with the Lord's Prayer, read minutes, and voted to hold a dinner meeting on October 14. Prizes went to Harry Jaquith and Charles Mulligan. door prize to Mrs Swart. Meal included sandwiches, breads, cheeses, doughnuts, coffee, and decorations. Mrs Decker to host October 2 meeting at her R D 2 home.
The Corry Art Study group moves Monday evening to Mrs. J Fred Beebe's Marion street home instead of Mrs. Walter McCray's. Mrs. Fred Duet and Mrs. Richard Blount will lead the program and present two colored films The Art and Life in Italy and Ancient Rome. The meeting will begin at Billb.
Pennsylvania proclaims October 4 10 as National Business Women's Week with theme A Right Turn to a Confident Future Public note cites Governor Lawrence and Mayor Pred Kinley. BPW Federation outlines aims to improve women’s status and leadership across business and professions with local and national programs.
Members of the First Methodist Church gathered for the fall and winter family night dinners served by the Martha Circle. Rev. George A. Myers, the church pastor, outlined the year's program and reported on the building project finances. New yearbooks listing the congregation and membership were distributed.
Catholic Daughters met at Knights of Columbus Hall with Mrs Walter Deutschlander in charge for their monthly session. The October 22 social was cancelled. Donation to United Fund approved. Rummage sale planned for October 15 16 17 at Toy Town building with cochairmen Mrs August DeMauri and Mrs Thomas Maloney.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan commented on the Conservatives sweeping election win saying it has gone off rather well in a characteristic understated tone.
Lake Pleasant Evangelical United Brethren Church invites all former pastors members and friends to a homecoming service October 1. Sunday School at 1:00 a.m. Rally Day observed. Rev. Claude Groters to preach 11:00 a.m. followed by a hurcen dinner. Afternoon service at 2:30 p.m. Rev. B H Augustine of East Springfield Federated Church to speak. Special music scheduled for both services.
Lutheran Circle Mrs Edward Hawkins Wayne entertained Ruill Cree members at the United Lutheran Shureh Women of Pauls Lutheran Shareh gathering at her home Weedupsday Nations Topic evening. Mrs Elmer Ottnwr Givele chayman conducted a Weer business session and Teter presented an informative program on the United Nations. Refreshments were served by 15 members with hostess aided by Mrs Jobs Fenstermacher Mrs Harrison Keppel and Mrs Bernard shaw.
American writer Rona Jaffe discusses marriage, independence, and women’s lives in New York and abroad. She recalls research on Americans living away from home for her forthcoming book, noting how expatriate life resembles a small town with familiar gossip and marital tensions.
Police and authorities searched for James B. Hollenbaugh, 19, and Ernest A. Verrill, 92, who fled from a Mercer County home prison detail. Hollenbaugh served time for larceny and Verrill awaited grand jury action on a charge of neglect of a minor child. A stolen car was reported shortly after the escape.
Sharon and Albion Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars met in the Post home garden room with president Mrs. Roger Grapo presiding. A donation to the Unit ed Fund was approved and plans made for a delegation to Titusville for the County Council meeting on November 1 at 2 30. Christine Shulis district president toured the unit with past district presidents Margaret Landes and Harriet Vassen. The Wee Willie project was presented by Delores Wiley Motta Church Laura Lally and Marion Bally of the Albion chapter. The president’s award was announced.
Bailey reports two Colorado Air National Guard jets guided ranchers to a herd of 200 cattle stranded in deep snow. Pilots provided coordinates radar and radio updates as horsemen joined Helen Porter and local group to round up the cattle. Corey auxiliary heads to North East October 1 to present the project. Last evening’s attendance award went to Mrs. Lally of Albion. A luncheon was served by Mrs. William Roohrig and committee. next meeting set for October 22.
Leon Wv Phipps of Kennersdell died last night after a mill shed collapsed and thrust him into a circular saw. The injury occurred when part of the mill broke, causing the shed to drop and push him onto the blade.
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