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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1963

Page

5

Miss Carol Betts Presented With Shower Of Gifts

Miss Carol Betts who wed Clifford Nelson of Warren Pa on September 14 was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Robert Betta at Mrs Ralph Batley’s home. Larkspur blue and white decor framed the event with games and awards to Mrs Al Vansens, Mrs James Jackson, and Mrs Harold Fish. The hostess served cake ice cream mints nuts tea and coffee. The piece notes another wedding announcement for Miss Joanne Patricia Beckwith and Airman Robert Keesler, married in Bradford on August 23. they reside in Homestead Pa with Keesler stationed at a local Air Force base. The bride is a 1959 Corry Area High School graduate formerly in Ajax Tron Works advertising. groom is Bradford High School graduate. A reception hosted by the bride’s twin sister followed the ceremony.

Carol Betts Clifford Nelson Warren Robert Betta Ralph Batley B.D. 3 Miss Betts al Vanssens James Jackson Harold Fish Henry Decker Joanne Patricia Beckwith Robert Keesler Sidney E. Beckwith East South Street Kenneth Keesler Derrick City Bradford Homestead Fin Keesler United States Air Force Corry Area Ajax Tron Works Bradford High School Edward English Derrick Gity

Lawn Party Honors Mrs Falcone With Stork Shower

A Sunday lawn party at Miss Sondra Varrassa’s South Center street home honored Mrs. Rob ert Falcone of West Church street. Guests enjoyed games, gifts, and a yellow white table setting with a baby doll centerpiece.

Robert Falcone West Church Street South Center Street Sondra Varrassa Miss Varrassa Thomas Varrassil Columbus Michivel Var Vassa Margaret, Falcone Michael Varrassa

Mrs Johnston Hosts DAR Meeting in Union City

Mrs Clark Johnston served as hostess for the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gathering in Union City last evening. Nineteen members and guests attended as Mrs Homer Kolstee opened with the pledge and a tribute to Miss Helen Morrell. Olga Sammons presented a travelogue with slides from Switzerland and other European countries, recounting her four month visit with her daughter. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs James MacInnes. Next meeting set for October 6 at 2 pm with Mrs Hubert Heerlein hosting.

Mmecun Brokenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Union City Clark Johnston Homer Kolstee Victor Orn Chaplin Helen Morrell Olga Sammons Switzerland Norway Sweden Denmark Germany Italy Holland James Macinnes Hubert Heerlein

Xi Beta Phi Meet Held At Findley Lake

The Xi Beta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its first meeting at Findley Lake with hostess Mrs. Betty Pratt assisted by her mother Mrs. A M Lite. An outdoor dinner followed and Mrs. Frank Wise presented an art program. Mrs. Alfred Morrison of East Main Street will host the next chapter meeting on September 17.

Cme A. Mm Sam. Oie Findley Lake Xi Beta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Betty Pratt A. M. Lite Frank Wise Alfred Morrison East Main Street

EUB Groups Hold Combined Meet at Evan Church

Members of Evangelical United Brethren circles held a combined session at the church with 38 in attendance. President Mrs. Keith Henton opened the business meeting and announced a fall institute on September 9 at the church. The lesson Evangelische Gemeinschaft was presented by several members while hostesses served refreshments.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Keith Henton Margaret Culver Lawrence Brown South America Evangelische Gemeinschaft Evangelical Fellowship E. E. Bush Maud Beuniuk Guy Davis G.T. Bergman Robert Shannon Theodore Vanderhoff Leonard Stutzman Floyd Dougherty

Hills Family Reunion at Mead Park

Hills Family Reunion was held Saturday at Mead Park with relatives from Buffalo Cheektowaga Ripley Sherman Raynham Mass Warren North East Renovo York Wattsburg and the Corry area in attendance. A bountiful dinner followed by a business meeting elected Jay M. Follett president Ralph Hills vice president Mrs Wayne Brandt secretary and treasurer and Richard Hills plus day MM Follett as entertainment committee. The afternoon featured visiting and enjoyment of park facilities.

Mead Park Buffalo Cheektowaga Ripley Sherman Raynham Mass Warren North East Renovo York Wattsburg Corry Jay M. Follett Ralph Hills Wayne Brandt Richard Hills Day MM. Follett

Brown Home Bible Study Resumes With Election Talk

A group of 10 women met at Mrs. Willis Brown's home on West Church Street to resume Bible study. The session opened with prayer and continued with the study at Mrs. Bertha Wykott's residence on West Church Street. An election of general officers is planned for October 10.

Willis Brown West Church Street Bertha Wykott

East Lansing Professor McCray to NY Vacation Return

Birdie Tells Us covers East Lansing journalist Elwin McCray and family planning a New York City trip before resuming his MSU journalism professorship. It notes his Corry High editor past, Corry roots, Valparaiso study, and 1948 master’s in higher education. Also lists visits by other local residents and a Nixon family health note.

Mra Elwin McCray Audrey East Lansing Mich New York City Michigan McCray Michigan State University Valpariso University Indiana Don Anderson Susan Sally Matawan N. J California Colorado Nevada New Mexico Evelyn Baccus Union Street Patricia Kinney Jamestown Corry Nancy Klemann John Carnegie van Nuys Palm Springs Harold McElroy William Proctor William Clair Sandra Jean Aberdeer Proctor Clair Fenno West Columbus Avenue Proctors West Washington Street

Engagement of Maria Stevens to Milton Wykolf

Mrs Pires Stevens of Greerville New York announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Maria Dane Stevens to Milton Wykolf son of Mr and Mrs Milton L Wykolf of North East Pennsylvania Miss Stevens is a Penn State alumna and will enter Columbia University for graduate studies this month Wykolf is also a Penn State graduate and has studied at the Free University of Berlin He is presently at Columbia University A November wedding is planned

Pires Stevens Greerville, N. Y Maria Dane Stevens Milton ‘Wilki Wykolf Milton L. Wykolf North East Miss Stevens Piercy W. Stevens Pennsylvania State University, University

Presbyterian Women Elect Mrs Merle Page

Presbyterian Women met at the First Presbyterian Church last evening. Devotions were led by Mrs Cleo Haight, program directed by Mrs William Leaby, and reports from Mary Helen Curtis and Mrs Lloyd Shawyer on training at the Presbyterian Seminary. Youth Council reps Jerry Kennedy and Mrs. William Gumbleton shared Camp Michaux experiences. Officers elected for 1904 include Mrs Merle Page as president, Mrs Walter Rathi as first vice president, Mrs Raymond Weber as second vice president, and Miss Mary Helen Curtis as secretary.

First Presbyterian Church Cleo Haight William Leaby Mary Helen Curtis Lloyd Shawyer Presbyterian Seminary William Gumbleton Jerry Kennedy Lake Erie Artur Coehran Merle Pave Walter Rathi Raymond Weber Walter Loveland

Westminster Circle Reports Standing Committees

Reports of standing committers were heard. Resignments were to remain as members of the Westminster Circle headed by Mrs. Clarence Wallace. The next association meeting will be held in November.

Serrel Westminster Circle Clarence Wallace

Mrs Brooks Hosts WSCS Lydia Circle Meeting

Mrs Stephen Brooks hosted the Lydia Circle of the First Methodist Church at her East South Street home yesterday afternoon. Fourteen members and one guest attended as Mrs Willis Brows introduced the program and Mrs Henry Rockman presented a program titled All the World. Committee members included Mrs John Ohrn Mrs Lil Cady Mrs Hit Anderson and the hostess. The next circle meeting is set for Delaware on the 2nd with details to be announced.

Lydia First Methodist Church Stephen Brooks East Southstool Paul Moordink Willis Charles Amy Mevrdink Tate John Ohrn Lilt Cady Hit Anderson Delolier

Bridge Scores at Corty Association Dinner Winners Named

Members of the Corty Bridge Association enjoyed an evening of seven table Mitchell session after the annual Turentt dinners in the Garden Room at the VEW Post home. North and south average was 83 with winners Mr and Mrs T A Hubley 108 Mr and Mrs J Pred Kinley 97 and Mr and Mrs F H Bartholme of Union City. East and west average was 44 with winners Mr and Mrs Morgan Beverly Nite and T B Kelsey with Mrs Raymond Sundburg. The next session for the group is slated for Wednesday evening in the Garden Room.

Corty Bridge Association VEW Post North T. A. Hubley J. Pred Kinley F. H. Bartholme Union City Morgan Beverly Nite Kelsey Raymond Sundburg Aimip Garden Room

Ruth Circle Meets At Helmintoller Home

Ruth Circle of the First Methodist Church meets at the Helmintoller home in Spencer. Mrs. Paul Moorvlink visits. 18 members attend for a tree of thanks and fund-raising ideas. Mrs. Lindstrom chairs. plans for Aub-First District meetings and WSCS hosting noted. Regular program by Mrs. Wells includes poetry and group singing.

Ruth Circle Helmintoller Paul Moorvlink Womant Society of Christ- Ant First Methodist Church Willam Helmintoller Spencer Rond Meoritink Ariur Tindsham Sliye Willy Prayer Robert Lindstrom James , Wells Wells Jon Charles Hiles Joseph

Corry Grange Elects Officers at September Session

Twenty-nye members of Corry Grange met at Tea House Tuesday for the first September session. John Decker presided as master. The charter was draped for Mrs Bertha Warner. Officers elected include Roy Swart as dyersonr Loretta Belden chaplain Lloyd Lillie edurer Charles Mulligan steward Allen Adams assistant steward Mrs John Decker lady assistant steward Clarence Cox gatekeeper Mrs Lloyd Lillie secretary Mrs Bertha Darwin treasurer Mrs Roy Swart Ceres Miss Frances Sperry Pomona and Mrs Mabel Alam Flora. A committee served peach shortcake tea and coffee. The Corry Grange display Dac won first at Wattsburg Fair. The local Grange will be heated to Pomona session Sept 1. Next regular meeting scheduled for September.

Thine Corry Grange i Ue Tocavange Hall Tweeday John Decker Bertha Warner Roy Swart Loretta Belden Lloyd Lillie Edurer Charles Mulligan Allen Adams Clarence Cox Bertha Darwin Ceres Frances Sperry Ponsona Mabel Alam Flora Maud Bennink T. R. Sorenson Corry Grange Wattsburg Pomona

Daughter Was Born Sunday Evening In Corry Memorial

A daughter was born Sunday evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dante Donahue of North Park Place.

Dory Corry Memorial Hospital Ord Dante Donahue Fast

Star Spangled Dog Missing from Coast Guard Station

A Pekinese named Jim Chlet M. Don Powell says the Star Spangled Dog is missing from the Coast Guard life boat station on Labor Day. The dog, a 4 pound poodle mix, responds to taps and will be at the home of Mrs Lucy Winmit in Miplevenue for Miss Ola Young and Miss Milion Dab, October It.

Angele Unding Coast ‘Guard Fife Labor Day Jim Chlet Don Powell Thor Nesh Muelttie Elrete Thesday Getober Mra Lucy Winmit Miplevenue Cohontesses Ola Young Mira Milion Dab

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Bertha McMicuast R. Falcone Mrs. C. Johnston DAR Brown MSA J&g Hammond North Center Street Birdie Nixon Whittier Calif Hannah Nixon Richard M. Nixon Whittier Hospital Don Nixon Gustave Lorey Presbyterian Merle Page Mrs. Brooks WSCS Lydia Circle Corry Journal United States Corry Journal Daily Guignon Cheney Ennett Domani Butte Fairfield Bennett
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