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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1956
Page
5
The Nuptial Mass for the couple at Edlinbora was followed by a detailed wedding display. Bride and groom names appear amid a long procession of relatives, guests, and local society figures, with dress details and church customs described in period tone.
At the Hotel Corry last evening the Rotary Club met with 32 members present. Ing. Downey presented a detailed talk on aircraft fuel systems including refueling mid air and hose attachments, temperature effects, and related hazards, concluding with a Q&A session led by past president Haroit-P-Mishier.
Geneva Circle met for its monthly session in a Presbyterian Abbottstown hall, with 12 members and 46 guests present. The program featured devotions, prayers for spiritual strength, and notes on upcoming events, including a November 15th announcement and a service at the Bauer Mine on October 2nd. Leaders announced retirements and emphasized community concern, though no formal business was reported.
A California visitor was honored at a family party held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Hf Burlelehy in Tist Brmech. About 20 relatives attended and enjoyed a fine dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Willuts of WoanmAvilie and Mrs Grange Young, plus others from out of town.
Mrs John Nelson of Spring and Mrs Willard Carter of Spartansburg welcomed a son yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Burdette Gifford of Route 1 also announced a birth at Memorial Hospital yesterday.
Westminster Circle of the Presbyterian Wo men’s Association met last evening at Mrs William Peiffer’s 110 East Congress Street. Miss Adele Mingy gave devotions and Mrs John Rick ary led the program with the theme Christian Living. Miss Marlon Smith presided and announced the District Presbyterial will be held in Corry on October 2 and the church bazaar on November 8. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Miss Smith will host next at her North Center street home in October.
Members of a local bridge club hosted a surprise shower for Mrs. George R. Sample at the home of Mrs Frink Ferry in Columbus. Two tables of cards were in play with Mrs. William J. Spiesman as a guest. awards went to Mrs. Sample and Mrs. Splesman. Hostess served dessert refreshments as gifts were presented. Mrs. Richard Muckinhaupt will host the club in two weeks.
Twenty five members of the Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the home of Mrs Lawrence Aldrich for a regular session. Devotions on harvest were led by Mrs Lloyd Harvey. The group set plans for the next banquet on September 25 at Frank wd Verna's restaurant and requested early reservations with Mrs Marshall or Mrs Le Roy Humes. Tea and coffee were served by several members at the close.
The Altar Guild of St. Pauls Lutheran met at the home of Mrs Robert Clark on A D 3 last evening with 16 members one guest Mrs Fred J Kauer and new member Mrs Quentin McCray. Mrs Raymond Cathers led devotions and the group discussed operating the concession stand at the high school football games. Elof Dahl will be general chairman. After a light luncheon they adjourned to meet October 7 at Mrs Richard Grimms home.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Daugherty hosted the Amici Bible Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church on Monday evening. Twenty members attended a three course dinner at six o'clock. Devotions by G T Bergman opened the business meeting which approved sending a missionary box to Rev and Mrs Eugene Westley in Africa. Mrs E Bush will entertain the class next month on October 12.
The first tall meeting of the Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association met at the Daileys home in North Ist evetitnns with 16 members present. Cochairman Mrs Paul Shannon opened with prayer as devotionals from Ephesians were shared by Merle Page. A fall rummage sale was announced for October and a bagant on November 18. A Presbyterian will be held October 2 at the church all day. Helen Johnson and Cleo Haight led the program on Christian Living Family Style. Dessert was served by the hostess and Mrs Raymord Carey and Mrs Shannon. Next meeting at 59 East Bond street October 6.
Mrs Bertha Stockton hosted a Golden Links gathering at 17 West Congress Street with 25 members of the Golden Hi Chis of the Methodist Church. Devotions led by Mrs Irvine Young centered on Be Still from Mark 5 41. Mrs Elizabeth Ilsl presided over business items and upcoming activities planning. Vinnie Puller Andrew Fullison and Mrs W Phillips organized refreshments including fruit sand hot tea and coffee. The meeting was held on October 6 with details to be announced.
A garbled report indicates a burglary trial at Monitaomore county where a shirt worn by the defendant was a key piece of evidence. The suspect, described as in the Callezes ville area, faced a theft of $35 from a haylie and related home visits by a Miss Edna DeArigells.
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