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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1951
Page
5
The merger of the Allegheny and Pittsburgh conferences unites two eastern Evangelical United Brethren church groups into one nationwide unit. The new body commands about 60 000 members across 952 churches, ending separate conference meetings nationally.
Lespners' association hosts a picnic at Mead Park with 75 faculty members and guests attending a social evening. James Harper chairs the committee with John Kissman and several others. J Donald Watson introduces new faculty members Constance McMillan Kenneth Harvey Sue Griffis Lena Calvin, and two retired teachers Lotta Bonsteel Kathryn Neylon. Local residents travel and visit relatives as festivities conclude.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lillie of 380 East Pleasant street will be honored at a dinner party at their home Sunday marking their 50th wedding anniversary. Their son Merrill Lillie will host. open house 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. They married in Corry on September 18, 1901.
Corry friends of the Lane O’Neil family note that Miss Virginia A. O’Neil has graduated from St Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Covington Kentucky and passed the state board exams. She is a 1943 Corry Senior High School graduate and earned a BA at Seton Hill College in 1948. The family now resides at 64 River Street Ripley Ohio.
The West Spring Creek Ladies' Aid invites the public to a harvest supper at Town Hall on September 19. Mrs. Howard Johnson handles tickets and reservations. Serving is from to 8 p m. A post supper program is arranged by Miss Domi Jean Whaley and Mrs Paul ine Mulligan. The next Ladies' Aid meeting is set for September 26 with Mrs Waye Reick as hostess.
Knox Circle of the Presbyterian Women Association met at 1087 North Center Street hosted by Marlon Smith. Miss Bertha Schreus led devotions and Mrs. Porter Auer conducted the business meeting with guest J. Donald Watson, who spoke briefly. Plans for a fall and winter rummage sale and bazaar were discussed. Smith, assisted by Clare Capwell, served light refreshments after the program.
Miss Cindy Buesink celebrated her birthday with a lawn party at 52 Snyder Circle. Attending were 26 children and their mothers, with party favors of plastic bubbles and balloons and refreshments including cake ice cream and Kool-Aid served in the late afternoon.
The third annual Augusts Ainsworth family reunion was held September 9 at Mead Park with Mr. and Mrs. 4. T. Scully as hosts. A noon dinner followed by visiting entertained relatives from Erie Union City and Corry. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Kline will host the 1952 reunion at Mead Park on a date to be announced.
The Tore Bearers' Salvation Army class met last night with 11 members. A brief business session preceded a corn and wiener roast hosted by Mrs. Ernest Buetikofer. Members sang, visited, and planned the next session for September 18 at an announced location.
Plans for future Epsilon Iota Chapter activities were discussed at the Beta Sigma Phi first fall meeting held last evening at the East South street home of Mrs. Frank Laurie. Clinton Pratt, president, led the session inviting members to gather September 25 at the A M Kite cottage at Lindsey Lake for a future meeting with prospective members and guests. A roast at the Ay cottage near Spring Creek was also planned, with timing to be announced after dessert was served and the meeting adjourned.
Mrs C H Holden of West Church Street entertained her card club Tuesday evening at her home. Guest Mrs Luther A Davis of Uniontown and Mrs FM Loveland were present. Loveland and Mrs Davis won awards. Mrs L J LindelIy's birthday was observed with a gift. Refreshments were served. The club plans to meet again in two weeks with Mrs Loveland.
The Golden Links Class of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. B. Cogan's home with 23 members present and one guest. Devotions by Mrs. Andrew Poulson centered on the theme Some are Who Satisfies from John 7 37. A quiz contest was held led by Mrs. A Mountain. Peach shortcake, coffee, and tea were served. Next meeting set for October 9 at an announced location.
Twenty Hospitality Club members and guests met in the Garden Room for the first Fall meeting. Mrs. W A Louby opened proceedings and introduced Stewart Long who urged members to work as cashiers at Mead Park Potato Festival from Thursday to Saturday 2 to 11 pm. Lena Cohen won a door prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bruce Summerville and Ms. Norman Brian. Next meeting set for September 45th.
Mrs Richard Joy of 12 South Center Street hosted a bridal shower for Miss Mary Ann McGraw last evening. Nine guests attended and enjoyed a quiz with a prize to Mrs Harold Shank. Tim Reed won the door prize. Guests were served salad sandwiches cake cookies and coffee. Miss McGraw received many gifts from friends.
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