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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1954

Page

5

Presbyterian Women Launch Fall Program Obits and Officers

Mrs Glenn Steadman opened the Presbyterian Women fall meeting with prayers and memorials for Mrs Eva Welsh. Mrs Walter Ross gave devotions on time budgeting. Nomination chairwoman Mrs Percy Corbin announced 1955 officers: Mrs Thomas Russell president, Mrs Harold Flowers VP, Mrs Lawrence McCray secretary, Mrs Stanley Anderson treasurer. Schedule listed: Sept 23 family night with slides, Oct 5 Bradford Fall Presbyterial, Oct 22-23 fall rummage sale. The program blended tea table discussions about a Purdue University meeting led by Mrs Patterson and others.

Presbyterian Glenn Steadman Presbyterian Women's Association Eva .Welsh Walter Ross Percy Corbin Thomas Russell Harold Flowers Lawrence McCray Stanley Anderson J. H. Patterson Southern Missions Bradford

Hills Family Reunion at Mead Park Plans Next Year

The 43rd Hills family reunion gathered Saturday at Mead Park with 44 relatives and a 1 oclock tureen dinner. Mrs. Wayne Brandt was chosen secretary-treasurer for the year, and plans were made for the 1955 reunion on September 3 at the same location. Attendees came from North Bergen New Jersey Cleveland Renovo York and the Corry area. The program featured Bauer and Mrs Russell on Christ Is The Way and an India introduction by Mrs J Donald Watson and Mrs Alfred Morrison. Westminster Circle served refreshments to 31 members. the serving table was indian themed.

Methodist Circles Meet for First Fall Session

Sixteen members of the Mary Cuele Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Ann Andrus home on East Congress street for the first fall session. Mrs. Joe Guignon presided, devotionals by Mrs. William Rieck, and routine business followed by a dessert. Next meeting set for October 1 with Mrs. Hagel Brockman hosting. The Orpha Circle met at Mrs. Frank McKnight’s on East Church with 10 members, led by Mrs. McKnight, and a combined circles meeting planned for Monday evening with Miss Barbara Roberts presenting. Mrs. Howard Rehnberg hosted Esther Circle with 18 members and 3 guests and notes for the October 5 meeting. Additional social notes include several local residents traveling, studying, or visiting family in Erie, Edinboro, or Cleveland, and a wedding announcing Catherine Hollinger to Max Powers in Buffalo.

Methodist Circles Mary Cuele Methodist Church Ann Andrus East Congress Street Joe Guignon William Rieck Andrus Guignon Hagel Brockman Orpha Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Frank McKnight East Church Street The Christian Advocate Elizabeth Nellis Howard Rehnberg Esther Circle East Pleasant Street Charles Correll Arthur Burgess Benjamin Skinner Robert Marsh Rehnberg Paul Hartman Michael Portsmouth R. I John Ansen Pittsburgh Ansen Bertha Smith Mill Street William Erickson Allen Anderson Edinboro State Teachers College D. Armour Hillstrom F. M. Raymond F. N. Ames Hamilton Ontario Marjorie Peck East Smith Street Erie North East Warren Waterford Douglas Spaulding Sherman Spaulding East South Street Cape Cod Jeannette Capwell Marc Johnson Janet Kelsey Joseph Hughes P.M. Nichols William Street Norfolk Navy Ralph Ostrander Erle Janet Graybill Beverly Warner Hamot Hospital School of Nursing Howard Pier William Martin Cleveland Carl Sullivan Wesleyville Josephine Sullivan Marlon Sullivan West Congress Street Donald Schrader Frank Schrader Roxana Hansen Hamet School of Nursing Lawrence Hansen West Pleasant Street Maude Keefe Mott Street Youngstown J. W. Stevens Mary Kay Dykes Carol Hassett Spencer School of Nursing Spencer Hospital Mendville Paul Dwyer Franklin Street Mansfield Judith Mansfield State Teachers College Catherine E. Hollinger Harold Birk Buffalo Max E. Powers Eugene Powers East Minstrect Victor B Dex Church of Joss Christ of the Latter Day Saints Olslock Kenmore N.Y Helen Powers Joseph ‘Tomchick Corry Richard Powers Bear Lake Dallas Clark Rose Pink Ida Guzzo Gertrude Jones Ernest and Claytont Jones Jex

Holy Name Society Holds First Full Meeting

The St Thomas Holy Name Society met in St Edward's School Hall with President James L Afiyn in charge after rosary led by Rev Francis J Graves. A report on the summer festival showed a fine profit and members voted to buy a new tabernacle for the church main altar. Regular practice followed and the group adjourned until October 5.

Holy Name Society St. ‘Thomas St. Edward's School Hall James L. Afiyn Francis J. Graves

Shower Honors Miss Donna Whaley Before Her Wedding

A lovely party last evening honored Miss Donna Whaley who will be married Saturday to Henry Pondel. Mrs. Gerald Whaley and her daughter Betty Jean waved the guest list and shared best wishes for the couple.

Donna Whaley Henry Pondel Gerald Whaley Betty Jean Wave

Miss Whaley Bridal Shower Attended by Spring Creek Guests

An affair at the bride-elect Miss Whaley's home in Spring Creek drew 56 friends and neighbors who attended a miscellaneous shower of gifts. Party refreshments included decorated cake, ice cream and coffee ware displayed on a crystal buffet setup.

Spring Creek

Stork Shower Held At Fred Howard Home

A stork shower was hosted at Mrs. Fred Howard’s Corry home in honor of Mrs. Glenn Prine of Jamestown. Guests enjoyed social games, received gifts for the guest of honor, and a buffet lunch closed the afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Royal VanKeuren, Misses Caroline and Elsie VanKeuren, Mrs. Ricard LaCarmen, Mrs. Frederick Prine, Mrs. Gene Gruber, Mrs. Floyd Robbins, Mrs. Joseph Rutsky, Mrs. Helen Ploss, Mrs. Nettle Cornish, Mrs. Myrtle Ploss, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, and Mrs. Joyce Lucks.

Fred Howard Corry Glenn Prine Jamestown Royal VanKeuren Caroline Elsie VanKeuren Beaverdam Ricard LaCarmen Frederick Prine James Town Gene

Miss Barbara Tucker to Wed Elmer Smith Jr in October

Engagement announced for Miss Barbara Tucker formerly of Oil City now in Corry to Elmer Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith of 228 Essex Street The couple plans a wedding on October 8. Tucker attended Oil City schools and works at Esso Hall in Oil City Smith attended local schools served four years in the Navy and works at Sciota Lumber Company.

Barbara Tucker Elmer Smith Jr Oil City Corry Elmer Smith Essex Street Tucker Esso Smith Navy Sciota Lumber Company

Good Friends Club Meets At Mrs Nielsen’s Home

The Good Friends Club gathered last evening at Mrs Klemen Nielsen on West Smith Street for a 500 game with prizes awarded to Mrs Robert Hunt and Mrs Walter Pier. Hostess served peach short cake ice cream and coffee. They adjourned to meet September 21 at Mrs Pier’s home 315 Marion Street.

Good Friends Club Klemen Nielsen West Smith Street Robert, Hunt Walter Pier

Lady Rebekah Lodge appoints delegates at meeting

At the IOOF Hall last evening the Lady Rebekah Lodge selected delegates to attend district and association meetings. Mrs Fred Mixer was named delegate to the district meeting at Meadville next week, while Mrs Harvey Loveland and Mrs Clarence Cox were chosen for the Ol City association meeting in October. Officers nomination occurred and plans for fall and winter programs were discussed. A social period followed with cupcakes, tea and coffee.

Lady Frank- In Rebekah Lodge IOOF Cox

Birth of Kowalski Daughter at Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph Kowalski of 2614 West Bond Street. Mrs Kowalski is the former Alive Lapek.

Corry Memorial Hospital Mia Joseph Kowalski West Bond Street Kowalski Alive Lapek

Findley Lake Couple Mark Silver Wedding

Findley Lake Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Smolk celebrated a silver wedding anniversary at their daughter and son-in-law's home in Clymer. The party, at 2 pm, was hosted by George and Mrs. Christensen with assistance from Alvin Boozel. Forty guests enjoyed afternoon visiting, musical selections, gifts including a money tree, and a buffet with silver service and a three-tier cake. attendees came from Findley Lake Sherman Cleveland Akron Baltimore and Corry.

J. Smolk Findley Lake George Christensen Clymer Alvin Boozel Christensen Mary Roberts

Interesting Rotary program on the atomic bomb presented

Dr J A Purst spoke at the Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Corry about the atomic bomb with a colored sound movie A's for Atom supplied by General Electric. Ajax Tron Works donated the projector and sound. Forty members attended plus one guest, Donald Gold from Ellwood City. The district governor J B McMillan of Bradford will visit in two weeks.

Rotary J. A. Purst Rotary Club Hotel Corry E. W. Holt Dr. Furst General Electric Company Ajax Tron Works Donald Gold Ellwood City J. B. McMillan Bradford

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