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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1954

Page

5

Rotary Club program features dog training demo at Hotel Corry

At the Rotary Club meeting last evening in the Hotel Corry, Eric Kennel Club officials presented a dog training program. Thomas F. Lee demonstrated companion and utility dog work with Von the German shepherd, and Frank L. Palmer showed obedience work with Hiram Walker the springer spaniel.

Rotary Club Eric Kennel Club Hotel Corry Duane Fogle Thomas F. Lee Frank L. Palmer Mr. Palmer Hiram Walker Edgar Shenk Erie Mr. Lee Von D. R. Colson M. L. Conroe A. L. Donnenwirth Emil A. Peterson C. Rex Crosby Gerald A. Herrick Falconer Charles Thompson This City John R. Brakehill Erle

Cootlette Club Holds Inspection Meeting at VFW Post

The Cootl ette Club No. 102 met at the VFW Post home last evening. Mrs. Floyd Jones and Mrs. Glenn Kelly led inspection and spoke on hospital work by the Cootsettes in Franklin. Funds were raised for cancer, and awards went to Mrs. Clyde Reynolds and Mrs. Kelly. A salad lunch followed with an Easter décor. Next session set for May 4.

Cootlette Club VFW Floyd Jones Grayback Franklin Glenn Kelly Rustling Louse Veterans Hospitals Cancer Fund Clyde Reynolds Corry Club Jones Kelly Berdena McGraw Ruth Clare

Wheelock PTA Holds Monthly Meeting

The Wheelock Parent-Teacher Association met at 8:30 p m at the school with Mrs Flossie Morton presiding. Lena Ayers was named program chairman for the year and Daniel Reynolds and Otto Joy were chosen for the refreshment committee. A discussion covered transporting children to school via Corry and tax topics. The next meeting is April 27.

Wheelock Pta Wheelock Parent-Teacher Association Flossie Morton Lena Ayers Daniel Reynolds Otto Joy Corry PTA

Scout Investiture At Holy Name Meeting

St Thomas Holy Name Society held an investiture for its sponsor Boy Scout Troop with Scoutmaster Don Bachoiner leading about 15 scouts. James Allyn, president, led the business portion as plans were announced to organize a men’s choir with a meeting set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in the school building.

Holy Name St. Thomas’ Holy Name Society Don Bachoiner James Allyn

Friendship Aid meeting hosted by Mrs Gertrude Grover

Fifteen members of the Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening at the home of president Mrs Gertrude Grover at 23 Grove street. Mrs Gerald Fish gave the devotions before the business session chaired by Mrs Grover. Hostess service followed with angel food cake strawberries whipped cream tea and coffee. The next meeting place on April 20 was to be announced.

EUB Friendship Aid Gertrude Grover Friendship Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Grove Street Gerald Fish Grover Lynn Campbell Angel

Birthday Party Hosted for Lyle Johnson and Son Dale

Mrs. Lyle Johnson and her son Dale were surprised with a birthday party at their home on Sunday. About 20 guests attended, enjoying games and candy-filled baskets as favors. A lunch featuring scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salt and pepper, meat loaf, jello, two decorated cakes, ice cream and coffee was served. Gifts were given to the honorees and the children received small presents.

Sonja Wester North Second Avenue Hildie Jones Arkport James Hammond Pauline Lindstrom Howard [Paetemens Frederic Sammons Miss Jones Lyle Johnson Dale

K. E. T. S. Club Meeting At Miss Cassett’s Home

Members of the K. E. T. S. Club gathered last night at Miss Sylvia Cassett’s West Church Street home. Guests enjoyed visiting and television, followed by refreshments of ice cream tarts and coffee.

K.E.T.S Sylvia Cassett West Church Street Cassett

Girl Scout Leaders Meet at McCray Home

Girl Scout Neighborhood Club leaders met last evening at 216 Fourth Avenue with 10 members present. A report showed Corry group sold 2,315 cookie boxes. The annual day camp will run two weeks in July at Mead Park with $3 Scout and $3.50 non Scout registrations. Next meeting set for May 4 at Mead Park for a salad dinner.

Girl Scout Adele McCray Fourth Avenue Corry Group Mead Park W. A. Leaby Miss McCray

Open House to Honor Former Area Residents

An open house Sunday afternoon will honor Rev and Mrs Armitage on their 30th wedding anniversary. The couple, long known in the city with ties to Corry Elgin and Spartansburg, will be guests of their children Leonard Edwards Harry Rose Harold Murphy Nyla Armitage and Edwin Armitage. Friends and former neighbors from the area are invited to attend.

Armitage Spartansburg Leonard Edwards Harry Rose Harold Murphy Nyla Armitage Edwin Armitage Corry, Elgin and

Lady Rebekah Lodge Holds Routine Session

The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met at TOOF Hall in a routine session. The charter was draped for the late Mrs. Clara Blanch. After the meeting a degree practice followed, with cupcakes and tea served by Mrs. Merle Akam, Mrs. A. C. Barton, and Mrs. H. W. Loveland. next lodge meeting is set for April 20.

Wits Nove Grand Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Toof Hall Clara Blanch Merle Akam A. C. Barton H.W. Loveland At Lodge

Neighborhood Club meeting at Mrs Harry Fitch home

Mrs Harry Fitch hosted the Neighborhood Club at her Elgin home for a 1 o clock lunch and pinochle. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph Henline and Mrs William Haenel. The next meeting is planned for April 21 with Mrs Henline.

Harry Fitch Elgin Joseph Henline William Haenel Henline

NAF Supervisor Speaks To Foremen Club In Corry Jamestown Office

The Steel Age Foremen's Club gathered for a monthly session in Corry Jamestown offices. President O. A. McClintock led the business portion and introduced Norm George district supervisor of the National Association of Foremen. He spoke on practical application of human relations to foremen. A film Harvest Time followed illustrating progress across U S industry. Refreshments were served by Howard Hutelman and committee.

NAF Foremen Corry-Jamestown O. A. McClintock Norm George National Association of Foremen George United States Howard Hutelman

WSCS Circle No 1 Met At Church Last Evening

WSCS Circle No 1 of the First Methodist Church met last evening at the church. Mrs. Paul Meerdink led devotions on Hope. Mrs. Herbert Loveland announced the May 4 district WSCS meeting at Cambridge Springs. Mrs. Edmund Barr led a Latin America lesson from Where'er the Sun. a committee served sandwiches and coffee.

Donald Cady Irvin Young Barr Barbara Roberts

Bowling Party Binds Church Teams Last Evening

A joint bowling party for members of the Evangelical United Brethren and First Presbyterian churches was held last evening. Twenty four men enjoyed bowling at Bowl Aire alleys then shared an oyster stew supper at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Paul F. Bauer and Rev. H. Ray Harris attended.

Evangelical United Brethren Church First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Paul F. Bauer H. Ray Harris

Vandals Blamed for Graveyard Damage in Connellsville

Connellsville police blame teen vandals for heavy damage at Hill Grove Cemetery. Police Chief George Johnson says much of the destruction targets tombstones and burial plots, with graves knocked over and plots ruined by youths.

Connellsville Hill Grove Cemetery George ©. Johnson

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