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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1957
Page
5
Officials announce registration for eligible registrants to attend the course on the sixteenth and presentation of age verification. The session cites education programs and the planned surgery or medical services as context for the registration window and upcoming procedures.
The former Miss Beverly Ann Kinney daughter of Mr and Mrs Wills Kinney and Everett Charles Miller son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Miller both of Spartansburg were married at 2 p m in the Gospel Tabernacle with Rev John Shiw officiating. The ceremony featured lilies of the valley, organ music by Miss Barbara Fish, and a reception at the church. The couple will reside in Spartansburg after a honeymoon through the southern states. Mrs Kinney wore lavender and yellow gowns for attendants and the bride wore a white satin gown with lace and net overskirt. The wedding drew guests from Corry McKeesport Duquesne Vandergriff Edinboro Akron and other towns.
Overseer Charles Sandburg led the Columbus Grange No. 875 meeting in Town Hall with master absent. Officers appointed include Harald Cassery as incoming master, Mrs. Paul Suchar St as home economics chair, and Charles Sandburg to youth. Arthur All to legislative chair. Installation planned for October 14. Program featured a tele vision show themed event "Two for the Money" and 20 members attended with refreshments served.
A large turnout attended Corry High School as the Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y Club held its first meeting led by president Sharon Zalaneck. Committees were formed for the Wear and plans set for an October 14 induction ceremony with parents and friends invited. A devotional period closed the session.
Nationwide Business Women's Week runs September 22 to 29 with the dedication of the BPW Resatch Foundation Headquarters at 20% Massachusetts Avenue in Washington DC. Mra Norman G Tarbell represented District T of the Pennsylvania Federation at the opening. The event featured The Future for Women Who Work with speakers Edwin Canham James P Mitchell and Philip M Talbot. The BPW, founded in 1910, claims over 170000 members in 4300 clubs across four states Alaska Hawaii and DC. The local chapter, chartered 1927, meets fourth Mondays under President Mrs Charles Thompson.
The Neighborhood Association of Girl Scouts met at the Mead Park cabin for a fall gathering. Mrs. Robert Jolley outlined duties of neighborhood chairmen and troop record keeping. Leaders Day at Camp Hawthorne Ridge was announced for September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Women planning to attend should contact Mrs. Jolley before Saturday. An exhibit of Scout work was shown and refreshments served before adjourning to meet again October 8 with the location to be announced.
Nine directors of the Corry chapter of the American Red Cross met in chapter rooms with Charles Clark presiding. August aid totaled 14 cases, including six active servicemen, four veterans, and four civilians. The next Bloodmobile trip is set for October 22 with the Junior Chamber of Commerce in charge.
The Past Noble Grands of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge held an evening at Odd Fellows Hall with dinner visiting and card games. Plans for a Halloween party were discussed and the next Hallowsen event is set for October 20 at IOOF Hall.
MesTena Vani Tassel hosted the WCTU institute with 16 members attending. A program opened with devotions led by A Josseva from St John chapter, poems by an unnamed member, prayers by Mrs. Mivide Behntie, and a closing tea.
Gary Swanson aged 10 was honored at a birthday party at his parents home 16 Pennsylvania nyshue. Nine classmates attended and took part in games with prizes. Refreshments included hot dogs cupcakes ice cream and soft drinks as gifts were exchanged in a cheerful afternoon.
The announcement reports the marriage of Lorraine Bemis of this city and Francis Raymond Edmiston of Tid ioute. Rev. Paul F. Bauer officiated at the First Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon. The couple now reside at 100 East Main Street.
Curtis O Shell, vocational guidance counselor at Corry Ave High, spoke at Conelway PTA. He outlined five topics including personal interview testing program inventory group discussion and collaboration with industry. The meeting opened with remarks by President Rasselas W Brown and closed with new memberships and lunch.
Erie chapter of the Women of the Moose hosted Star Recorders Day on Sunday with 15 local women in attendance. A local candidate, Mrs Opal Lynch, joined the defending circle while members listed include Mrs Henry Davis Jr and Miss Rosemarie Malek among others.
Duane Fogle presided as 30 members heard T. Griffin train master of Pennsylvania Railroad Erie give a history of railroads with emphasis on Chicago yards where freight moves faster now. He described food preservation methods and Chicago Stockyards delivery. He noted his work experiences and Pennsylvania Railroad’s offer to aid local industrial growth in Corry. A visiting Rotarian from Oklahoma City, W. W. Warren, attended.
Corry Area Bible Club workers were hosted by Mrs. Robert Henderson at her West Main Street home. New missionary Mrs. Florence Pierson, from New Hampshire, discussed Bible Club plans for Corry children this winter and announced meetings and locations, with another leaders’ gathering set for October 2.
Beta Sigma Phi at the Sorority chapter open meeting at Miss Shirley Miller’s home heard Mrs Frank Grice speak on Your Day Socially and the use of nem and silver. New members were briefed on sorority history and functions while plans for a October 25 football party and a travel basket were reviewed. Mrs Arthur Lavell to host next meeting at Randomord site with Miss Miller leading.
The weekly meeting of St Edward’s Girl Scout Troop No 180 was led by Miss Marge Frisina along with Mrs Joseph Jungfleisch and Mrs Patsy Perry. Patrol 1 began Tenderfoot badge work while Patrol II pursued second class requirements including community life and flag ceremony with color guard participation. The evening ended with games.
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