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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1968
Page
5
A local notice announces Cleo o Fu performing a show on May evening at 4 Pine Street. The event headline promises a p.m. effort with a scheduled start time and venue details for attendees.
Miss Paula Sue Eisaman daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Eisaman Union City wed Peter W Schroth son of Mr and Mrs Walter Schroth at 2 30 pm September 7 at United Methodist Church Wattsburg ceremony led by Rev Ronald D Amon The bridal party wore avocado green and ivory outfits for the rites with organist and soloist present Guests from Lakewood Jamestown Detroit and Akron attended The newlyweds reside in Chicago where the bride is an education major and the groom a law student after earning degrees at Shimer College and University of Chicago.
The Wattsburg United Presbyterian Church will hold its annual roast beef dinner and bazaar on September 26 in the church dining room. Serving starts at 4 30 p.m. with a family style menu including roast beef mashed potatoes gravy relish tray squash peas cabbage salad apple sauce sliced tomatoes pickles rolls homemade brown bread and a variety of pies milk tea or coffee Tickets cost 150 adults 75 cents for ages 6 12 Preschool children free Bazaar items and homemade candy baked goods Christmas cards and more will be on sale This is a homecoming for many and attendees are urged to arrive early to greet friends and enjoy a meal.
A dinner party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mae Ross of 218 Duane Street on their 22nd anniversary. Hosted by son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. David Ross at 983 North Center Street for 44 relatives and friends. Pink and white decor, anniversary cake, and many gifts including a purse of money. Attendees came from Clymer Jamestown Ashville and Corry.
The Corry Aroa Council for Exceptional Children met last evening at the VFW Post Home for the September session. It was decided during the business session conducted by the president, Mrs. Raymond Hamilton, that the Council will send a 4 representative to the state convention for Exceptional Children in Harrisburg in October. Tentative plans were made for open bowling for the handicapped. The swim program for the group will begin on Thursday at the YMCA.
Miss A Jean Gamble of Aldan Pa worthy grand matron and George D W Koenig of Hatboro Pa worthy grand patron were honored at District 1 B meeting at Youngsville High School with about 300 attendees. The event featured banquet, floral decorations, a musical prelude, and several district officers honored.
Members met at Grange Hall with Roy Swart presiding. Installation of officers will be held September 28 at 8 30 p m at Union City Grange. Corry Grange members are asked to bring salads. Edinboro State College President Chester T McNerney will speak at the Erie County Pomona Grange meeting September 18 at Belle Valley at 2 p m on university status. New lunch committee named. program quiz led by Mrs Charles Mulligan. Wary grand matron received courtesy gift. reception followed. Mrs Joan Archbold supervised arrangements.
Local man Donald Carter Sr. of R. D. 1 Columbus was commissioned by Cecil D. Webster supreme governor of the Loyal Order of Moose as deputy supreme governor of Western Pennsylvania Northwest Section at the National Convention in Chicago in June. His credentials were presented by George W. Goff Bethel Park at the local Moose Lodge with attendees from District 1 and other lodges. Refreshments followed the meeting.
Cathy Downey, recently back from two years in Malawi with the Peace Corps, addressed the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry. The meeting covered club business, an upcoming September 23 family picnic at Mead Park, dessert and casse-crole assignments, and notes on the Bethlehem convention and a September 28 golf match at North Hills.
Navy sailor Robert Green Jr on holiday from Great Lakes training and heading to Norfolk after leave. Jean Daniels wins 13 blue ribbons at three fairs for white bread brown bread and cookies, plus a sweepstakes award at Sparta Fair. Nazarene Young People's zone rally in Titusville draws 48 from nine churches. WFRG member returns from fashion show in Hershey. Columbus PTA plans an autumn leaves card party October 15 at Columbus Elementary. GA unit schedules district convention in Corry with bazaar items. Sharlene Kane begins second year at Villa Maria College. Household tip suggests using a metal scouring pad for potato skins and carrot scraping. Quote from John Henry Newman on reason and faith.
The Gleaners Class of First United Methodist Church met Saturday for a corn and wiener roast at LeRoy King and wife Kathy King’s home at 255 West Congress. Sixty one attended as hosts were helped by Gloria Knapp and Mrs Leon Cole. Guests included Rev Walter Gilliland and Mrs. Gilliland and Mr. and others.
The Rehoboth Class of the Evangelical United Methodist Church held a corn and wiener roast at Nichols Lodge in Mead Park. Twenty four members attended with a brief business session led by president Laurence Aldrich and devotions by Mrs Harold Lloyd. Committee members included Mr and Mrs Lyle Chase and Mr and Mrs Robert Olson.
The annual Joy family reunion was held Sunday at Mead Glen Cabin Mead Park with 41 members attending. A bountiful picnic preceded a business meeting electing Milton Morris president and Mrs LaVerne McEldowney secretary and treasurer. Out of town guests came from Clymer Lottsville North East Erie and Sharon. The next reunion is set for August 2 at the same place. The following meeting will be at Wayne street on October 16 at 8 p.m.
British actor Terence Stamp and his brother Christopher failed to appear for a hearing in Malibu Justice Court on marijuana possession charges. They forfeited $1,250 bonds each. Judge John J. Merrick issued bench warrants with $10,000 bonds and penalties, but delayed action until Friday at the request of the Stamp lawyers.
Vice Adm. Hyman G. Rickover rode aboard the submarine USS Garnard as it finished sea trials in Vallejo California. He noted the craft performed excellently while observing for the Atomic Energy Commission and the Navy.
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