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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1971
Page
6
A damaged OCR extract mentions a partial phrase about a donation or action. The readable bits reference a location and a possible event date or turn related to a local notice. Other details are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a brief municipal or community item.
Birdie Tells Us reports Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and children returning to Warren Ohio after visiting Opal Miller's family. The Corry Navy Mother's Club plans a Monday 8 PM meeting at Mrs. Ross Jukes's home. Wright School PTA hosts its third annual ice cream social September 25 from 1 to 5 with 25 cent tickets and a 10 cent fish pond. attendees include Mrs. James Howard and others. Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary holds fall meeting at 8 PM to plan Sno Ball on December 18. Corry Council for Exceptional Children meets at Salvation Army citadel at 8 PM with new circles planned for January. Benjamin Calderone to speak at Wright School PTA meeting Tuesday at 8 PM. Household tip suggests a paper bag on the sewing machine to collect scraps. Quote from Francis Bacon shared at the Mary Circle of First United Methodist Church. Mary Circle program featured Captain Robert Snodgrass with slides on Vietnam and Saigon. WSCS plans circles through four months. next regular session October 4 at Miss Alberta McElroy's home. Ambassador's Class banquet at Little Bit of Sweden in Erie. Coronation notes honor Sparta Fair queens. 1971 queen Mary Payer highlighted. Fair events include pony pull at 7 PM, rock group at 10:30, grand parade at 2 PM tomorrow, and fireworks at 11:15 PM. Johannesburg report notes Soweto black family breadline minimum at $103.10 monthly.
Members of the Elizabeth Circle at First United Methodist Church enjoyed a tureen dinner. Mrs. Robert Marsh chaired the business session and Mrs. M C VanGeisen gave devotions on Labor. Mrs. Reggie Baker led a program on Missionary Needs in Our Country. The next meeting date was noted as socom.
Barbara Lindstrom was honored at a birthday party at her home with family present. Guests included Lori Lindsey Paula Stoltzfus Anita Hammond Tina Maker Louise Kuss Shelly Bush Brenda Chelton Anna Lindstrom Andy Lindstrom and Barbara’s grandmothers Mrs Jack Raymond and Mrs Arthur Lindstrom. A treasure hunt entertained guests and balloons plus gifts marked the celebration.
The Gleaners Class of First United Methodist Church hosted a corn and wiener roast at Mead Glen Cabin in Mead Park for about 75 attendees. Organizers included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. George Andrus Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. James Curtis. Guests visited, sang, and sat around the fire. The next meeting is planned for October.
Mrs Earle Bliley entertained 15 members of the Deborah Church at her East Pleasant street home on Tuesday evening. Miss Ruth Dahlstrand, acting chair, led devotions on Using Our Time Spiritually and Scripture was read by Mrs Herbert Loveland. The group planned filling kits for Vietnamese children.
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. James Caldwell of 132 Mead avenue hosted by her husband with 30 guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Adams and children, Mr. Blaine Burkett, Mr. James T. Caldwell and family, Mr. Paul Paver and family, Miss Sue Szewczuk, LeRoy Halfast, Miss Shirley McCaslin, and Miss Penny Caldwell. A decorated cake and refreshments were served and gifts were given to the guest of honor.
New York Mayor John Lindsay appealed to young Pittsburgh voters at Point State Park to work within the system for change. He said the only path to reform lies in the ballot box and stressed building a broad coalition to affect 1972, while not announcing any candidacy himself.
St Elizabeth's Church Ladies Guild held its first fall meeting in the Moose Lodge Colonial Room. Alfred Ficcardi presided as president and named chairmen for various events including St Patrick's Day card party and parish activities.
Elgin United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Russell Shearer’s home to study Let There Be Light. Nine members answered roll with a Bible verse about light. project work for the Red Cross was completed. nominating committee presented a slate. Oct 5 meeting planned at Mrs. Francis McCray’s home.
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