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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary report describes a shooting in the Meadville area near R. D. 2 injuring a hunter in a 20 gunfire incident. Authorities seek to identify the shooter while investigators and local officials pursue leads.
Miss Nancy Helen Magee wed Richard Eugene Stroup in a 2 PM ceremony with white pomp and candelabra. Attendants wore pink and blue gowns. a 120 guest reception followed. Guests traveled from several states as the couple plans a week-end trip before joining in Philadelphia later.
Miss Susan Holcomb and Miss Shirley Holton entertained 12 friends at a Halloween party Saturday night at the Holcomb home on East Smith street. Holiday games yielded prizes to Miss Sharon Laurell and Lary Langhurst, with best costume honors going to Miss Gloria Hopkins. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
Thirty six members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church youth group met Saturday evening for a Halloween hobo party. After a hayride to the Carleton Curtis firm they returned for games and refreshments including hot chili and cocoa. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lloyd Keith Henton and Rev. and Mrs. H Ray Hart.
Mr and Mrs Charles M Armitage of 434 South Center Street today announced the marriage of their daughter Virginia to Robert H Davenport son of Mrs R H Davenport of Pittsfield Massachusetts The wedding was performed Saturday morning October 16 in All Saints Episcopal Church Brookline Massachusetts by Rev Louis W Pitt Jr A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Delbert Reichardt Attending from here were the brides sisters the Misses Alberta and Wilma Armitage a husband a 1954 graduate of Corky High School is now stationed with the US Navy in Philadelphia.
Mrs C Edwin Rafter and daughter Mrs Maurice I Alfred of Erle entertained for Mrs Herbert D Bracken of Seattle Washington with a luncheon Saturday afternoon at the Hotel Corry. The autumn decorated tables framed a pleasant visiting period after lunch. Thirty eight friends and relatives attended from Corry Erie Findley Lake North East and Oil City.
Brie Scout Troop No 317 held a child friendly party yesterday in the Wright School gym. The event featured holiday games cider and doughnuts with Linda Rhodes receiving a hat on the pumpkin award. Costume prizes went to Susan O Day Candace Williams Sharon Martin Naomi Gronosta and Marjorie Beckwith with prizes and refreshments supplied by the troop committee.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows hosts an open meeting in IOOF Hall on North Center Street starting at o clock. Gerald Lane new YMCA secretary will speak on the new building and this year’s program. Refreshments will be served and all Odd Fellows are urged to attend with a guest.
Corry Beavers topic at weekly Kiwanis gathering led by Robert Bracken focused on the upcoming Corry High School football game with the Tinsville Rockets. Calderone discussed Beaver contests, showed October Corry-Franklin plays, and highlighted plays used in that game. Gurence Beal joined Kiwanis, with guests from Key Club and Geneva club. McKnight announced UNICEF party Thursday at Emmanuel Church. group singing closed the session.
The Business and Professional Women's Club held a Halloween themed meeting at Mrs. E. W. Baccus home on South Center Street. Four new members were approved: Mrs. Peter Gravis, Mrs. Donald Stewart, Mrs. Gerry Davis, and Mrs. John Hughes. The group planned a December 8 Moose Club Christmas party and reviewed a district meeting report. The club adjourned to meet November 18 at Mrs. Lawrence C. Nichols home for a 6:30 supper.
Columbus Grange No. 876 held its annual Halloween party with costumes prizes for Mrs. Donald Stevenson and Dexter Sandburg, relay games, and mystery package won by Harold Custer. Cider and doughnuts were served. Mrs Merle Page chaired the home economic committee and Mrs David Curtis led the program. A postponed planning meeting date was announced later. an invitation from Warren County Pomona Grange was extended for November 7 at East Branch. The next Grange meeting on November 11 will feature a joint installation with Spring Creek.
A son and daughter were born this morning to Mr and Mrs Sherman Stanbro of 187 Maple Avenue at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Harold Goodwill of RD. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Alan Ross of 234 West Park Place at Corry Memorial Hospital.
The Evan gelion United Brethren Church hosted a Halloween party Saturday afternoon for 93 church youngsters in grades one through six. Mrs Jobin Lovey led as general chair, with Mrs Brest Buetikoter and Mr Lacey assisting, and the team organized games, devotions and refreshments.
General Motors President Harlow Curtice urged the 14 825 largest corporations Sunday to aid the nation’s 2 medical schools as they face a financial emergency. Curtice said the schools need 10 million dollars more a year to expand enrollments add teachers and start new courses.
The Cory YMCA hosts an open house with officials from the City of Gorty Mayor E T Cherry North West District YMCA A O Burgess Community Chest Lyle Chase Cory Aven Schools L M Douglas Cory Ministerial Association Rev H Ray Harris. Hanes Kent State YMCA secretary speaks. Cory Area High School chorus directed by H Lynn Rice performs with orchestra. Slippery Rock State Teachers College swimming team showcased afternoon and evening. Cory Civil Defense police assist parking Evangelical United Brethren Church offers lot space for cars.
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