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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1953
Page
5
New York reports a price rise for World Series tickets as contending clubs plan the fall classic. The series opens September 30 at the American League park with Hew Hekeb scale set at 10 dollars for box seats 8 for reserved 4 for standing and 2 for bleachers, higher than last year.
Former Corry residents Glycia Akam and Charles Mehrmann wed Sunday at Holy Redeemer Church Freeport in a double ring ceremony. Miss Akam wore ivory satin with train. bridesmaids and guests traveled from North East Illinois and New York. After a reception for 75, they planned a two week trip to New England and will reside in Freeport.
Mrs. Mary West of 124 Lemon street and John J. Wells of Evie married Friday evening at Erie in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. H Reed Shepfer of the Lutheran Memorial Church. The bride wore champagne satin with rolled neckline and elbow length sleeves, lavender accessories, and orchids. Attendant Helen Gronosta wore slate blue teal feta dress with black accessories and yellow roses. Leroy S Hoyt was best man. A family reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bates in Erie. Mrs. Wells works at Raymond Mfg. Co. and Mr. Wells is construction supervisor for Henry Shenk Co. of Brie.
Mrs W A Redmond and Mrs Frank Graff hosted a luncheon Saturday at the Corry Country Club for 36 guests. Cards followed with award winners named as Mrs Philip Young, Mrs Walter Auer, Mrs E W Holt and Mrs James Macinnes. Town guests included Mrs Ry B Mosier of Erie, Mrs William Locke of Warren and Mrs Mildred Allred of Meadville.
A semi formal summer dance at Corry Country Club Sunday drew about 200 attendees. Roy Stumpp and his Meadville orchestra played from 10 p m to 2 a m, praised as one of the most successful events in recent years, with organizers led by the planning committee.
A son was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harry Graves of R D 3 Spartanisburg. The new arrival adds joy to the Graves household as they welcome the baby into the family.
Announced betrothal of Miss Nancy Blayne Wolfe of Harrington Delaware to Donald L. Williams of 57 Spyder Circle. The bride-to-be attends South Georgia College in Douglas Georgia. The prospective groom is a 1954 graduate of Corry Avenue High School and formerly worked for Detroit Steel in Erie. No wedding date set.
A Sunday open house honored Mr. and Mrs. Walter Proctor of Beaverdam with hours from 8 until 4 and 7 to 10 in the evening. The family planned the affair with a four tier wedding cake and silver candelabra. Mrs. Carl Proctor and several others served cake punch and ice cream to over 100 guests from Edinboro Erie Union City Buffalo Curry Ripley Wattsburg and Fort Monmouth New Jersey.
Mrs Ronald Carter hosted a 5th birthday party for Clayton Carter on Saturday from 3 to 4 p m at their Franklin Street residence. Ten neighbors and five cousins attended including Susan Jimmy Linda Benninke Linda Bemis and Russell Bemis. Guests played games stories and a candy and peanut hunt with a prize to Kimmy Benin. A birthday cake decorated with baseball figures ice cream sandwiches and punch were served. Clayton received many nice gifts.
Mr and Mrs George Creuth entertained at a buffet supper party Saturday evening at Windyhill Farm near Sherman The affair honored guests Mr and Mrs William J Parkin of Cleveland and 20 persons attended the pleasant social evening.
A silver wedding anniversary celebration was hosted by their daughter Mrs Fred Jackson at the Garden Room of the VFW Post from 2 pm. Attendants included Mrs George Maloney Mrs Victor Dempsey and Miss Sally Sullivan with guests from Younasville Warren Waterford Oil City Meadville and more. The couple will observe their anniversary on Thursday and received a monetary purse.
A Rust family reunion was held yesterday at Mead Park with 16 relatives and guests from Bellingham Washington Meadville Cambridge Springs Mill Village Erie and Jamestown. After dinner a business session elected Chal Penno as president Wayne Fratter as vice president Mrs Bibel Spencer as secretary and Mrs G K Crowell as treasurer for ten years. The group voted to hold the 1954 reunion at the fine place on Labor Day.
Mrs Albert Shaffer of R D 1 hosted a stork shower Saturday for her sister in law Mrs Richard Shaffer of Geneva Pennsylvania. Twelve guests enjoyed a social evening and television followed by refreshments. Gifts and floral centerpiece highlighted the event with guests from Geneva Carlton Bear Lake and Ricoville.
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