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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1950
Page
5
AP dispatches report South Korean Rok Division pushing toward Pyongyang within 12 miles, having covered 20 miles in 24 hours with minimal rest. Gen Paik Sun Yup says the advance continues despite fatigue as clashes with Communist forces are brief and Communist troops retreat or scatter into hills.
Mr and Mrs Emery Jordan hosted a Sunday gathering with 25 relatives to honor their son Howard Jordan of Corry who is leaving for service. Attendees came from Corry Lattsville Sugar Grove Slippery Rock Glavion Columbus and Bear Cake for a social meal and well wishes.
Lt. William Molritett returned to Camp Atterbury after a three day visit with his wife and daughter in Erie. Several Erie area residents, including Mrs. Fred Hannan and the Sullivan family, visited relatives across Pennsylvania and beyond, with trips to Pittsburgh, Tucson, Atlanta, and Knoxville noted. Several travels involve hospital and family reasons, and winter plans in Florida and Michigan are mentioned among residents.
Royal Messenger led a Navy Mothers Club gathering with ten members present at the T C F Hall. Members discussed upcoming ride plans and a sale date to be announced. Mrs Joni Gilmore and Mrs Ar ir Kinsey served pumpkin pie coffee and tea after the meeting. Mrs Warner of Ashville will present a paper at the next meeting on November 8.
YMCA Auxiliary holds meeting at Nine members gather at Mrs. Robert Clark home as Rev James McIntosh leads scripture. Mrs Ira Miller named bake sale chairman for October 28 at Stewart Hat Shop. New broom shipment noted. Mrs Leslie Wells to handle distribution. Arthur Burgess screened For Us The Living. refreshments served by several members.
A stork themed baby shower honored Mrs. Lavern Fitch Sunday afternoon at her West Columbus Avenue home. Hostesses Mrs. Leo Craker Mrs. Walter Zorong and Mrs. Anthony Slava presided over bingo prizes and a door prize won by Mrs. Carl Gincott. Guests received luncheon foods including potato salad baked beans hob rolls sake and coffee.
Spring Creek P T A met Monday evening with Mrs Arden Rockyfellow presiding. Reports covered the gookmobile and routine business, followed by a talk on polio and socialized medicine by Dr N T Gillebte. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for November 20 planning to meet in the new West Spring Creek school.
The Readers group met Monday afternoon at 1 30 with Mrs F E Whittlesey. After dessert, the ladies held a regular meeting period. Quotations from Abraham Lincoln and a paper on Lowell Thomas’s trip to Shasfa topped the program. Mrs Ida Linendell will host on November 6.
Mr and Mrs D R Clawsin announce the marriage of their daughter Opal Scott to Robert E Carroll at St Thomas Church chapel on October 18 at 1 30 pm. Rev Francis Graves officiated. The bride wore aqua with black accessories. attendants were Mr and Mrs W F La Paze. The couple reside at Snyder Circle and will live in Snyder Savele Me. Carroll works at Ajax Iron Works.
The last dinner party of the season was held at the Corry Country Club Sunday evening, 50 being present for the pleasant affair. Following the dinner, cups for the season were awarded to members winning the season's awards. W. A. Dyckes received the club championship cup and will retain permanent possession as he has won it three times. J. McLean won the second flight for the president's cup, and Rasselas Brown, first flight, president's cup. Edward Kortnas won the caddiest award.
A baby boy named A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Raymond Spiesman at Corry Hospital located at 7 West Columbus Avenue.
Mentor Club members enjoyed discussions on Shakespeare at Mrs. William Mye's Springsitet home. Mrs. N L Bodgen spoke on Shakespeare's England and Mrs. Joseph R Clair on The Life of Shakespeare. Lillian Barsies led the meeting with current events, then a social hour. The group adjourned to meet again November 6 at Mrs. George Thompson's home.
Concord Community Club sponsors a Halloween masquerade at the elb house on Friday October 20. Mrs Webb McCray chairs with committee members Mrs Will Rast and Mrs Louis Sexton. Best costume awards will be given while those in costume gain entry. nonparticipants face a fine. Attendees are asked to bring pumpkin pie and smutwiches for their families. Entertainment will be provided by the committee wives.
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