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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1961
Page
5
A garbled OCR snippet shows partial church and service terms including worship times and group names. Readable items include a reference to morning service and a mention of Halloween and youth or junior events, but many words are broken or jumbled, limiting clarity.
Arrangements were completed for a rummage sale to be held Thursday and Friday by St Elizabeths Guild. The sale will be at the Ravines Cheery Hardware on West Main Street with donations coordinated by Mrs Thomas Reed and Mrs Norbert Bachufuer. A bake sale is planned for November 1 and church donations will be sought from members. The October committee served refreshments after the meeting.
Catholic Daughters of America court No 5 sponsors a chili luncheon Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hi Fi Rooms for business and social attendees. Tickets are 7 cents, available from members. Chairman is Mrs Walter Deutschlander with cochairman Mrs Paul Suchar Sr, and a long committee list. Public invited.
A post bridal shower was held last evening at Miss Kindu Mallick’s home, East Church street. Co-hosts were Miss Mary McChesney Miss Sie Ladd and Miss Sharon Steadman. Prizes went to Sharon Steadman Patricia Shamburg and Jane Kasper. Mrs Little formerly Sandia Dukes of Columbus Wisconsin received many gifts as guests enjoyed salads a shower cake punch nuts and minis.
A misrellanebus pre nuptial shower honored Miss Little at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Robert Wane on Prankiig Street. The pink and white decor featured roses and candles. Miss Little, engaged to Lawrence Brown of Spartansbure, received a special award and gifts. Guests included Mrs. Russell Little, Mrs. Janis Haslett, Mrs. Charles Little, Mrs. B. G. Bennett, Mrs. Glenn Humes, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Loren Gibbons, Mrs. Laurence Davison, and Miss Karen Ferry.
The Pomona Grange booster banquet will be held at Belle Valley on November 1. Attendance is open to members and non-members with guest speaker Willow Roy C Babiles. Harvest winner sponsored by the Grange will be held November 4 for members and families. those invited will be contacted with details of what to bring.
Open House reception planned tomorrow evening at the McCray Community House to honor Mr and Mrs Brock Boutwell who wed in Union City on October 7. Mrs Boutwell is Edith Conklin, daughter of Mrs Glenn Conklin. Mr Boutwell is son of Mrs Coretta Boutwell and Gayle Boutwell. The couple, Union City natives, live on 10 Miles Street. Mis Margay Boutwell hosted a recent miscellaneous shower for the couple.
The Women s Relief Corps auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic held an all day meeting with a noon dinner. Officers for the coming year were elected including Mrs Manley Robinson president and Mrs Lena Sheldon junior vice president. The district convention next year will be in Corry. A donation to the United Fund was approved and plans were made for a bake sale and bazaar at Nichols and Glavis Restaurant on November 2 starting at 9 am.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Walker of Edinboro at Union City Memorial Hospital yesterday. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Gerald E LaCross of Clymer. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs William H Cochran of Columbus at Corry Memorial Hospital.
The Bethany Penuay class of the First Baptist Church met at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Higby’s Lemon Street home on Wednesday evening with 15 members present. Mrs. Clyde Hall led the business session, a prayer was given by Ms. Joseph Hudson, reports were read, and a letter from Harriet Linendell, a South Carolina missionary, was discussed. The lesson titled Price Tags of Life was given by Melvin Shambaugh, followed by a Bible quiz. Mrs. Higby and helpers served a salad course to attendees.
Mr and Mrs Brown of 318 West Church Street will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at their home in Wesleyville hosted by their daughter Beatrice Wolfe and granddaughters Joyce Wolfe and Janet Wolfe. All friends relatives and neighbors invited. Shop Your Corry Stores.
The Clymer School PTA meets Monday evening in the school cafeteria replacing Tegling night due to Halloween. Faymond Downey, elementary coordinator, will lead members through the kindergarten teams and teachers will explain the full day kindergarten schedule. Refreshments will be served by Mothers of kindergarten pupils.
The Westminster Circle of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Frank Toth's Franklin Street home on Tuesday with 14 members and one guest. Mrs Clyde Keith opened with a poem Close to God and Mrs Ruth Hoenes gave devotions Hallelujah Christ is Risen. A Thank Offering Luncheon is set for Wednesday November joining the church to noon to 3 p.m. The program The Christian family responds to worship was led by Mrs Wilm Leaby, followed by a group discussion. The next meeting will be at Mrs Morgan Beverly's Wayne Street home on November 21.
Barbara Houlihan, 103, a Pittsburgh native living in a Dun cannon nursing home founded by her grandfather, enjoys solitaire and Troilia radio. She stays cheerful and in good health and remains a fervent Pirates fan, saying her only regret is that Pittsburgh failed to meet expectations this year.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower praised educated women as key to America's future at a Barnard College luncheon. He urged equal education for men and women and acknowledged the important role of mothers in child development, sharing a personal nod to Mamie Dowd Eisenhower.
West Point authorities reported the disappearance of cadet Paul M. Weaver, 18, who vanished after entering as a plebe on July 5. His absence was first noted when Portsmouth Ohio officers joined search efforts. Weaver reportedly reacted unfavorably to military life and considered resigning, with letters home expressing discouragement. No clues have emerged regarding his fate.
Hollywood highlights recount the Brenner/Wilder dispute over final scenes of One Two Three. Bully Wilder recounts injuries and hospital stay, while the director’s team debates rights and the film’s court saga.
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