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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1947

Page

5

Rural religious census canvass planned in Spartansburg area

Fifteen ministers and laymen met at the McCray Community House for a rural area census meeting sponsored by the Spartansburg Area Ministerial Association. The rural church area will be divided into territories for a house to house canvass to count church members and active participants. The final meeting is set for October 13 at Beavercam Mennonite Church and results will be shared with any church.

McCray Corry-Spartansburg Spartansburg Beavercam Mennonite

M C A Society Holds Fall Meeting and Local Notices

The M C A held its first Fall meeting with Mrs Russell Briggs hosting. Mrs Leslie Wells presided, Clyde Shotebarger led devotions, and officers were elected: President Mrs Wells Vice President Mrs Tre Miller Secretary Mrs Shatzbarger Treasurer Mrs Lawrence McCray. A Teen Town Halloween party was planned and Sunshine dish cloths were ordered for sale. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs Heath from Warren and several families, were noted at events and travels. One article notes Sinkiang Province’s population as only a tenth Chinese, the rest of ancient Persian stock.

M.C. A Russell Briggs Leslie Wells Clyde Shotebarger Schotzberger Camp Cornplanter Gray Club Lester Lopus Hallowe'en Wells Tre Miller Shatzbarger Lawrence McCray Treassurer Briggs Mildred Denton Edwin Schneider Sinkiang Province China

Miss Louise Jesudian Speaks to WSC Circle in Meadville

Miss Louise Jesudian of Madras India, a missionary student, spoke to the combined WSC circles at the Methodist Church on Monday evening. She described work for children in India and noted she served as a nurse for three and a half years during the war. Mrs. Hubert Vaughn presided as president, with Mrs. W. B. Stowe elected as delegate to attend the Erie convention in Kane on October 2 and 3. Plans include two lunches tied to district conferences and a social hour with Circle No. 1 serving. Circle No. 2 led yesterday’s program, and the October meeting is set for the 20th with a dinner for members and families.

Louise Jesudian Madras India Methodist Church Miss Jesudin Hubert 5. Vaughn W. B. Stowe Vaughn W. S.C Erie Kane

Diane Sawyer Birthday Party Honors Local Girl

Miss Diane Sawyer was four years old yesterday and was honored at a birthday party from four to five o'clock. Her grandmother Mrs J B Sawyer of 63 Brook Street hosted at the Sawyer home with sixteen children present. Mrs Sawyer and Mrs Wayne Evans served ice cream and cake while favors included fancy hats and balloons. Diane received many gifts reflecting the festive occasion. Edward Everett was selected as orator for the Gettysburg National Soldiers Cemetery dedication.

Diane Sawyer Lite J. B. Sawyer Brook Street Sawyer Diane Wayne Evans

Reception Honors Newlyweds Paul Marlin Vivian Fairchild

Newlyweds Paul Marlin and Vivian Fairchild were honored at a Sunday reception from 1 to 7 pm at the Martin home hosted by the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Steve Martin. More than 100 guests from Corry Meadville Columbus Clymer Findley Take attended the event with a buffet lunch and two three tiered wedding cakes.

Jnr Paul Marlin Steve Martin 3. D Vivian Fairchild Arthur Fairchild Martin Corry Meadville Columbus Clymer Findley Bert Sperry Fairchild Joseph Catalfn Carl Lindsey Marlin Lemon Street

Birthday Party Honors Eleven Year Old Donna Lee

Anise Overwood hosted a birthday gathering at her home on West Church Street for her daughter Donna Lee. Guests included Gwendolyn Reed and Joanne Haenel among others. Party ran from four to six with games, awards, cake, ice cream, and favors.

Anise Overwood West Church Street Donna Ler Gwendolyn Reed Joanne Haenel Carol Hassett Nila June Davis Dariene Reed Carol McCloskey Janet Kelgey Shirley Smith Coletta Scott Haenel Donna Lee

John R. Long Honored by Family at Mead Park Picnic

John R. Long, age 84, celebrated his birthday with a family picnic at Mead Park. Twenty-six relatives attended the dinner. gifts were given. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Emmi Raymond of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. Robath Foster and family of Sherman.

John R. Long John H. Long Marion Street Mead Park Long Emmi Raymond Jamestown Robath Foster Sherman

Condon Weldon Nuptials In New York Sunday Afternoon

Miss Catherine Veronica Condon daughter of Mr and Mrs John Condon of New York City and Hubert Henry Weldon son of Mr and Mrs Bert Weldon of 140 Gould street were married Sunday at five o clock Rev Farrell officiated The bride wore a gray cabardine suit with black accessories and gardenia corsage Corinne Cullen was maid of honor in a beige gabardine suit with bronze gladioli corsage Patrick Condon was best man A wedding dinner followed at Essex House NY City The couple will reside at 140 Gould Street after a week in Washington D C Mrs Weldon a Sacred Heart Academy graduate and former Dun and Bradstreet employee Mr Weldon a local high school graduate Army veteran and Raymond Company employee.

W. A. Heath Concord Street Warren W. J. McCarthy Edward Wightman Jack Bolivar N. Y Harold Scott North Center Street Eli Barlow Los Angeles Calif Jessie Ames Maple Avenue Dallas Smiley John Freno Bruce Smith ER. Puller W. ©. Hind- Tan Erie Cost Accountants Charles Jackman Donna Texas Quebec New England A. B. Morrison Arthur Alma Gardner R. J. Brewster Phyllis McCoy Mt. Zion Church Elk County Chester Raymond Ithaca Richard Dearing Meadville Buffalo Thomas McKetn East Wayne Street Exie N. R. Dickson West Pleasant Street Helen Frederick Ashtabula Robert Drace Jordan Cole Columbus Milroy New Windsor Wiliam Hammond Warren Shirer Grove City College Hemes Weu Geve Aunereoy Wey Catherine Veronica Condon John Condon New York City Hubert Henry Weldon Bert Weldon Gould Street Farrell Corinnne Cullen Patrick Condon Mr. Weldon Essex Flouse

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Frank Casper

Mrs Frank Casper enjoyed a birthday surprise hosted by Mrs Joseph Wesoloski at her BR D 2 home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Yonek Titusville, Miss Frédéricka Burns Titusville, Mr and Mrs Norman Lily Cleveland, and Mr Casper and Mr Wesoloski. A buffet lunch followed with two decorated birthday cakes and several gifts were exchanged.

Frank Casper Josph Wesoloski BR. D. 2 John Yonek Frédericka Burns Titusville Norman Lily Cleveland Casper Wesoloski

Wash Picnic Dishes On Your Next Outing

Simple picnic cleanup tips to save energy. Use milk and water to rinse silverware, wipe china or plastic dishes before packing, and rinse the picnic box. At home, wash as usual and disinfect the box to remove any bugs from the trip.

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