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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1961
Page
5
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Mrs Rodney Clark of Union ity presented an April program for the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. She shared western trip photos including Grand Canyon Bryce Canyon Zion and the Bad Lands plus a long rock collection.
Moose Women plan a card party at the Moose Home on East Washington Street for Tuesday May 9. The event, sponsored by Women of the Moose, will open with a children’s style show by G C Murphy Co. A chapter dinner is set for April 20 at 6 PM, honoring Academy of Friendship members. Mrs William Prine led the meeting. enrollment added a Nurses Scholarship Fund drive.
Edwin T. Poulle spoke for the National Management Club on We Are What We Think. He cited James Allen and urged right thoughts to drive success, warning against fear and encouraging goal setting, self belief, and persistent effort. The event at Frank and Verna's Restaurant in Columbus included music by The Collegiate group and film slides, with about forty members attending.
Chairmen Mrs Howard Mathews and Mrs Charles Kolstee urge hobbyists to create items for the sale to be ready May 19 and 20. The booth sells plain and fancy aprons crocheted dollies embroidered pillowcases bridge and luncheon sets pob holders baby sweaters bonnets booties sun sults for small fry and other items. For more information contact the chairmen.
The Corry Area PTA Council schedules the final meeting of the year for Wednesday April 12 at 6 30 PM in the Corry Area High School cafeteria with Dan Skala Lawrence Park High School principal as guest speaker. The session will include election and installation of 1961-62 officers. All PTA members in the city and area are invited. reservations may be made with Mrs. Robert Lindstrom by week’s end.
Harry K Rhodes of Erie will speak at 8 p m next Friday in the Spartansburg school gym about his 1989 two month educators trip to Russia. A 1921 Spartansburg graduate and supervising principal at Lawrence Park High School in Erie, he appears with Sparta Alumni Association sponsorship and tickets at door or from alumni members.
The Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met in Grange Hall for an all day session. Members tied a quilt and shared a noon dinner with an Easter theme. Twenty four members attended with several officers absent ill. Plans for the Mother Daughter Banquet were made for Mayard with Department President Velma Long in Brookville. Next meeting set for April 20.
Mary Circle of the Woman's Society of Christman Service at the First Methodist Church met Tuesday evening on West Columbus Avenue. Mrs. Robert MacGregor led devotions and Mrs. Russell Merritt chaired the program, focusing on Problems of Young Mothers and How Our Church May Help. An auction raised donations for the church building fund. Mrs. Harry Blount helped serve refreshments.
The Harbor Half Ladies Aid meeting at the Lindstroms R D 1 home drew 15 members and one guest, Dolly Morris. Mrs Arthur Lindstrom led devotions from John 15, a brief business session followed, a quilt was tied, and next session is May 4 at the Community House.
The five cookie varieties are arriving and being delivered to homes by local scouts. Available flavors include Scottens, Savan nibs, chocolate mints, vanilla and chocolate sandwich, plus the four flavors variety. Residents who have ordered before and want more can contact any Intermediate or Senior Scout leaders.
Spring Creek Ladies Aid discussed a May Mother-Daughter Banquet at yesterday’s church meeting. Mrs. Arthur Brundage led devotions from Corinthians and prayer. Mrs. Chandler Mason chaired the session. New member Mrs. James Blevart was welcomed. refreshments were served to 14 attendees. next meeting location to be announced.
Mrs Eugene Powers hosted the Friendship Club of Sample Flats yesterday with 10 members and children present. President Mrs A Lawson led the opening prayer. Plans were made to attend an April 18 dinner with location to be announced. Games awarded prizes to Mrs Joseph Tom chick and Mrs Harry Jaquith. Mrs Bertha Warner won the mystery package and Miss Frances Sperry the door prize. Hostess served salad lunch wafers relishes angel fudge cake with whipped cream. Favors were Easter eggs. Mrs Tomehick will entertain April 20 at Mrs Powers home.
Final arrangements for the Saturday night smorgasbord dinner at the YMA were made at a Rainbow for Girls meeting on Wednesday. Committees were appointed with Trudy Salles as chairman and others handling publicity decorating and tickets. Rainbow girls will serve as waitresses and the public is invited to attend.
Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y hosted a joint meeting with junior and senior groups at the YMCA with guest A Gremese from Udine Italy as the Quest speaker. The theme was Peace and Betty Person opened with a prayer while Peggy Vansens read scriptures. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is set for April 10 at the YMCA.
Mrs. John F Kennedy, described as the nation s No 1 art lover by Perry T Rathbone, selected works from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for the White House. The portraits and landscapes include Daniel Webster by George P A Healy, Winslow Homer New England scenes, Maurice Prendergast, John Singer Sargent watercolors, and Edward Hopper pieces.
Nora Jo O’Brien of Hollis Long Island prepares to start a cross country Today ride. The feature notes a small Irish grandmother personality and the plan to depart before dawn on Saturday signaling a bold personal voyage for the 1950s era column.
Robert McCann a Pasadena businessman flown to Clark Air Base Manila after a decade in a Red Chinese prison. He is cancer stricken and in great pain as doctors in Hong Kong say he has only days to live. His wife traveled 9000 miles to plead for his release and says espionage charges are now of minor importance.
Jo, a 109 pound Irish migrant and mother of two, travels with her black thoroughbred Ebony to call attention to horse neglect and misuse in the show ring. She funds the trip with about $20, seeking hospitality from saddle clubs, chambers of commerce, and hotels across 12 states, hoping readers help along the way.
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