Local Community Notices and Upcoming Events
A string of social items from Pittsfield and Corry area covers a First Holy Communion at Saint Catherine Laboure, a junior play Rough N Ready with costume needs, Mrs Garber hosting, and a golf awards dinner at Corry Country Club. Also noted are anniversaries, birthday wishes, hospital auxiliary tag days, a Rainbow bake sale, and an engagement with a wedding set for October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Morris
Carol
R.D.1
Pittsfield
Harrisburg
Frank P. Garber
Saint Catherine Laboure Church
Judy Garber
Corry Memorial Hospital
Conrad Monroe
Earl Haight
Cochairman
Sears
Baby Shower And Social Meet At Epsilon Phi
Members of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed a dinner at Bernard's Restaurant in French Creek and spent the evening at the Findley Lake summer home of Mr and Mrs A M Litz hosted by Mrs Betty Pratt. A belated shower honored Mrs Frank Frisina and Mrs Richard Melzer with their families. The group plans to meet the third Tuesday each month with programs on Patriotism and Cape Cod presented by Mrs Frank Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Bernard
French Creek
Findley Lake
A.M. Litz
Betty Pratt
Frank Frisina
Kelly
Richard Melzer
Christopher
Cape Cod
Frank Wise
Pratt
Litz
Leonard Brynolfson
Essex Street
Welcome Party For Exchange Students At Corry High
A welcome party last evening in the Corry Area High School gym honored Hiroshi Ikawa from Gifu City Japan and Jim Stahl who spent last summer as an exchange student in Australia. More than 150 students and adults attended the gala sponsored by the American Field Service Club led by president Miss Julie Sekerak. Games refreshments music and dancing completed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroshi
Bridge winners noted at Corry event and future games
Jim Stahl members and guests of the Corry Bridge Association held a three table Howell session at the Hotel Corry with winners including Robert Larsen and Mrs. T. H. Treat tied at 30. A future masters game finished with Mrs. William Master and Mrs. Jack Osman posting 34 percent. Reservations open for next Tuesday and Wednesday Duplicate Bridge at the YMCA and hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Jack Osman
Larry Freed
Lloyd Stowe
Paul Stroup
YMCA
Michael Johnson Speaks at Good Samaritan Sunday School Banquet
The Good Samaritan Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church held its annual banquet at Columbus Community Congregational Church with Mrs. Philip Wade in charge. Michael Johnson spoke on his two years in Africa with the Peace Corps and showed slides after devotions by Reggie Baker. The class teacher Mrs. Bryan Stowe received a corsage. 27 members and one guest attended. The next meeting is November 19 at Rev. and Mrs. Walter Gilliland's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan
First United Methodist Church
Columbus Community Congregational Church
Philip Wade
Michael Johnson
Bryan Stowe
Reggie Baker
Johnson
Africa
United States Peace Corps
Walter Gilliland
Mrs. H. Hawley Hosts Wayne Valley Class
The King Workers Class of Wayne Valley United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Herbert Hawley's home with nine members. Mrs. Leota Jones led, readings were by Dora Smith Dorothy Proctor and Amy Gibbons, and prayers by Amy Gibbons and Dora Smith. lunch was provided by Mrs. Hawley. Next meeting October 14 at Mrs. Paul Smith's home. SPOT: About 75 Soviet ships in or near the Mediterranean, per the NATO admiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Valley United Methodist Church
Herbert Hawley
Leota Jones
Amy Gibbons
Dora Smith
Dorothy Proctor
Gibbons
Smith
Hawley
Paul Smith
Naples
Italy
Mediterranean
U.S
NATO
Beaverdam Church Hosts Tea and Gift Festival
Slate Tea at Beaverdam Church invites representatives from local and church groups to an afternoon tea at Beaverdam Mennonite Church. A later International Gift Festival will showcase brass wood mother of pearl items and fine linens for sale to fund a self help project aiding refugee women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverdam Mennonite
Mrs H Sheen Hosts Geneva Circle Meeting
Mrs. H. Sheen of Wayne street entertained 15 Geneva Circle members of the First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Harold Flowers led the business session and discussed the dedication and open house for the West Smith street church on October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Sheen
Wayne Street
Geneva
First United Presbyterian Church
Florence Amy
Harold Flowers
West Smith Street
Kane
Corry Red and Gun Club
Ruth Hoenes
Paul Crowell
Mrs Armitage Starts Nurse Training at Mennonite Hospital
Mrs R Armitage, formerly Donna DeJean, begins nurses training at Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington Indiana. The Armitage family moved to Bloomington in May after Mr Armitage’s graduation from Toccoa Falls Bible Institute in Georgia. Laura Armitage is their daughter. Olive DeJean of Erie is Laura’s grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Armitage
Donna DeJean
Mennonite Hospital
Bloomington
Armitage
Laura
Toccoa Falls
Tourist Promotion Committee Plans Winter Activities
The Corry Chamber of Commerce tourist promotion committee and Corry Jaycees met at Venture Inn to discuss tentative winter activities. Ronald Willman chaired the session with Allan Shaw Ray Weber Angelo Frisina Dennis Frushone Robert Grice Richard Mountain and Mrs. Patricia Swan and Mrs. George Hagger in attendance. Further announcements will follow on plans for community activities and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Chamber of Commerce
The
Corry Jaycees
Venture Inn
Ronald Willman
Allan Shaw
Ray Weber
Angelo Frisina
Dennis Frushone
Robert Grice
Richard Mountain
Patricia Swan
George Hagger
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Birdie
Corry Area High School
California
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Chris Vanik
Karen Querreveld
Louise Morrow
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Lou Lamona
Lois Sickler
Florence) Porter
Spring Creek
Corry Country Club
Women’s Association of the Club
Camden Ruffner
Darwin Wolcott
Raymond
Mary) Piccirillo
West Pleasant Street
Lucy
Raymond Jr
Tony
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Snon
Mary) Lawrence
Tony Lawrence
Dino
Deanna Piccirillo
Thomas Foster
Seattle
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Erie International Airport
Byron Nichols
Edward
Betty) Brigham
Mead Avenue
Betty
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Sturgeon Lake
Ontario
Canada
Louis
Claire) Miller
East South Street
Delia Bernard
William
Adella) Jones
Lyle Harrington
R.D. 3
Diane Lynn Harrington
Daniel Lee Chitester
David Chitester
B.C. 3
Miss Harrington
Cherry Hill Furniture Company
Union City
Mr. Chitester
Union City Area High School
United States Air Force
Hill Air Force Base
Utah
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Louie
M. Agnes Lynch
Michael Lynch
M. Leo Mulderick
Marion Street
David
Evelyn) Way
Debbie
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Evelyn
Charles
Velma) Henry
Chestnut Street
Velma
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Lucy) Bloss
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Glenn Yothers
Oakdale
John
Kathleen) Yothers
Sir James Matthew Barrie
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Loblaws
Gorry Savings and
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Jim Stahl
Julie Sekerak
Hiroshi Ikawa
McMichael
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By Stuart Hample
Corry Journal
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