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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1968
Page
5
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Miss Carole Turner and Allan R Shaw Jr united in marriage on August 24 at St Gregory's Church North East. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Millard Turner of North East. Rev Eugene Grohe officiated. Attendants wore strawberry pique gowns, reception at United Methodist Church, newlyweds reside in Erie. The bride teaches at Fort Le Boeuf High School. the groom teaches at Corry High School.
Miss Rose Ann Eimers and Michael Edward Zack wed at St Gregorys North West with 200 guests. reception at Concord Hotel North East. Local families congratulate Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson on 40th anniversary. Carter Hill Ladies Aid meets. Jane Pierson leaves for Salvation Army training in New York City. Catholic Daughters dinner and Sing Out Corry concert planned at VIEW Post Home. Horse and Pony Club members earn awards at Erie County Roundup. district competition in Tionesta upcoming. Newcomers Welcome Wagon Club gathering at Bowl Aire. Conelway School PTA rescheduled to Sept 17.
Graduation exercises for Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing class of 1988 were held at the Stone Methodist Church. Patricia Brandt Hotchkiss of Springboro received her diploma and pin, daughter of Stanley and the late Mrs Bailey. Baccalaureate services took place at First Presbyterian Church. Hotchkiss will join the Meadville hospital staff and previously received the Women of the Moose Nurses' Scholarship in 1965. Futures Inc formed in McKean County aims to provide sheltered work for handicapped people through training and employment. The Eighth Annual Antique Show and Sale comes to St Bernard's Auditorium Bradford September 26 to 28 with an antique car show on 28. Pittsburgh reports say heart transplant patient Bernard Ben Anolik remains stable as daily bulletins are discontinued unless needed.
The Presbyterian Women's Association began its fall activities with Mrs. Harold Flowers presiding in the church Sunday School rooms. Knox Circle chaired by Mrs. Arthur Cook led attendance, and nominating chair Mrs. John Sheehan announced officers for 1969: Mrs. Maxwell Brown president, Mrs. Morris Wickwire vice president, Mrs. Laurence McCray secretary, Mrs. Howard Sheen treasurer. Circle chairs include Hlmer Sharer, Mrs. Flowers, Mrs. H Kenyon Leishman, and Mrs. Hugene Davis. The first quarter Presbyterial will meet at North Warren church on October 16. Transport details may be arranged with Mrs. Flowers. A rummage sale is set for October 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Mrs. Brown as program chair.
Stewart A. Long spoke at the Kiwanis dinner in Hotel Corry about the Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation and its newest projects. The program was introduced by Walter S. Peake with Terry Geiger of the Laymen's New Life Crusade as invocation. Twenty members attended and plans for a Rotary Kiwanis golf match were discussed for September 28 at North Hills Golf Club. A covenant circle meeting with Mrs. Davis presiding followed.
Members of the Women of the Moose announce a card party and fashion show on September 24 at 7 45 pm at the local Moose Lodge. Mrs Vennis R Follett will serve as general chairman with Patricia Jean presenting hair styles and Zalzneck's Shoe Store showcasing toe fashions. Assisting Follett are Mrs George Fawcett entertainment chair and Mrs Lawrence Crawford treasurer with Mrs Robert Markle as senior regent. Public invitation extended and further details to follow.
Mrs Ross Jukes hosted Corry Navy Mothers last evening in Columbus with Commander Mrs Sir Peterson presiding. Members signed illness cards and agreed to attend Meadville Navy Mothers Club dinner September 23. Awards went to Mrs Wendall Shields and Mrs Elizabeth Jansen. a birthday cake celebrated Mrs Jukes on September 21.
Samuel Antrim invites Auxiliary members to tour the Corry Memorial Hospital addition this evening, urging volunteer desk workers to familiarize with room layouts. A bylaws update was approved at the VFW Gardett Room meeting, and Mrs. Roche was asked to fill the corresponding secretary vacancy after Miss Higgins resignation. The calendar fund-raiser lists personal date entries at $1 for the first, $.25 for each addition, with family entries free. notices to clubs price at $25 per date.
Cathy Downey returned from Malawi after two years with the Peace Corps and spoke to the Women's Society of Christian Service at the First United Methodist Church about tuberculosis work and training in Chapel Hill. Mrs. Leland Johnston led the meeting and a sub-district workshop was announced for September 26.
Members of the Knox Circle of the First United Presbyterian Church met last evening with chairman Mrs. Arthur Cochran in charge. A family day was announced for Edinboro on September 22 inviting all to attend. The program included a playlet titled The Convert with Mrs. J Donald Watson, Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. Allen Hasbrouck taking part, followed by a discussion. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants. Mrs. Merle Page will host the next meeting October 14 at her Columbus home.
The notice announces the first school year meeting scheduled for B:15. It also includes household tips about relighting a pilot light safely and a tip to extend a short match with a book match to avoid burns. A quote from Publilius Syrus about health and sense is included.
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