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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1957

Page

5

St Edward's PTA Reports Profit and Plans for Easter Event

Twenty nine members attended St Edward's School PTA meeting led by President Mrs John Wells. A St Patrick's Day dinner earned 218.46 to date. Donations were acknowledged and new kitchen fixtures installed. A Good Luck margarine trial plan was proposed with Mrs Angelo Frisina as chairman. Second grade attendance award went to Sister Damien's room. Plans for an Easter Monday gathering and May 4 labor union dinner at the VW Club were set, with committees named. Forty Hours devotions at St Thomas Church are to include a dinner for visiting priests on May 7, with Mrs John Wells as chair and kitchen and dining room co-chairs. A White Elephant sale netted 16.60. Two-week trip to Arkoma, Oklahoma was planned by W. and Lundberg and others visiting relatives and friends in the area.

I. Edward's School Parent-Teacher Association John Wels Francis Graves Edward Dominessy Santo Leone PTA Angelo Frisina Damien Labor Union Edward Brigham Leo Hooks St. ‘Thomas’ Church John Wells Stanley Malek August Wascak

Prize Winners at Jat Grange Card Party

Columbus Grange No 875 hosted a Saturday card party at Columbus Town Hall with seven tables and Chinese checkers for children. Prize winners included Jean Lindsey who received jewelry donated by VanCise Gift Shop, Frank Katterlin who won gasoline from William Turben and Donald Bindley, and Mut Trisket who got mil from Curtis Dairy and the door prize coffee from Ficcardi's. The longest distance traveler won a TV lamp from Eagle Builders Supply, the oldest winner received a key ring, and the youngest received candy. Refreshments followed.

Neve Wsday Columbus Grange No Columbus Town Hall Jean Lindsey VanCise Frank Katterlin William Turben Donald Bindley Curtis Dairy Ficcardi’s Grocery Eagle Builders Supply DeForest Bindley Charles Sandberg Arthur Ayling

Local Girl Scout Troop Forms At Corry High School

An organizing meeting for a junior high age group Girl Scout troop was held yesterday afternoon at Corry Area High School. Mrs Merrill Wade is troop leader and Mrs J Donald Watson sits on the troop committee. Eight girls elected officers Mary Jane O'Hare president Judy Herring vice president Molly Orcutt secretary Shirley Glatz treasurer. The crest chosen is the morning glory. Prospective members may contact the leader or officers.

Corry Area High School Merrill Wade J. Donald ‘Watson Mary Jane O'Hare Judy Herring Molly Orcutt Shirley Glatz

Saries Continued Lenten Youth Service at St Pauls Lutheran

The sixth in the Carry Youth Council series held at 8 a m at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The offering will aid Hungarian relief. Agnes Lindsey gave the call to worship. A hymn by Robert Higgins opened. Rev Kenneth Snyder delivered the sermonette. Paul F Bauer gave the benediction. Mary Flowers played organ. Ushers were Mary Ann Dingfelder and Martha Lindstrom. Jerry Krasa served as acolyte.

Mary Ann Dingfelder Martha Lindstrom Jerry Krasa

Mrs. Merle Page Hosts Westminster Circle Meeting

The Westminster Circle of the Presbyterian Women’s Association met at Mrs. Merle Page’s Columbus home with thirteen members. Devotions by Mrs. Christensen opened the session, Adele McCray presented an Indonesia program, and a dessert lunch followed. The rummage sale is set for May 3 and 4, with the Spring Presbyterial at Meadville slated for April 25–29. The next circle gathering will be at Mrs. Christensen’s home in May.

Westminster Presbyterian Women's Association Merle Page Columbus Page Meadwillen Sind Chris Christensen Mark Indonesia Adele McCray Bessie Robbins

BPW Club District Party Entices Members with Dinner and Games

Members of the Corry Business and Professional Women's Club held a district party at TOOF Hall with a swiss steak dinner served by the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge. The event featured a children’s party theme, party favors, balloons, and a dog obedience act by Duchess the Weimaraner. Prizes went to Louise Lewis and Ruth Gilson, with guests from Titusville, Union City, and Youngsville. The next meeting will be a sixteen-dinner event at Mrs. Thompson’s home in April.

BPW Corry Cecilia Hurry Titusville Agries ‘Lynch Charles ‘Thompson Duchess Louise Lewis Ruth Gilson Union City Youngsville

Golden Links Closs Meets At Brown Home

The Golden Links Closs of the First Methodist Church held its regular meeting last evening at Mrs. Willis Brown’s home. Mrs. Blybeth Nellis, president, led the routine session and a 5 dollar offering was voted for church redecorating. Dessert was served to 12 members. next gathering at Mrs. Arthur Barton’s on May 1. Boath’s 80 species of olive trees produce about half the world’s supply of olive oil.

Golden Links Closs Brown First Methodist Church Willis Brown West Ievin Young Gethsemane Blybeth Nellis Fred Miller Zuella McElroy Arthur Barton Bavex Street Boath

Calvin Circle Meets With Mrs. Mary Matson

The April meeting of the Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association met at Mrs. Mary Matson's East Frederick Street home. Miss Helen Johnson led devotions on The Things Which Are Caesar's. Mrs. Allen Hasbrouck presided over business. Plans for the May 3 and 4 rummage sale at the church were discussed. A program on Malaya and Tadoneslid from the Southeast Asia study book followed. Dessert was served to nine members. Merle Capwell to host next month.

Calvin Circle Presbyterian Women's Association Mary Matson East Frederick Street William Hall J. Donald Watson Hostescen Helen Johnson Allen Hasbrouck Chaiman Meadville Priul Kundraeik Malaya Southeast Asia Merle Capwell

Harding School PTA Monthly Session Sees 19 Attend

Harding School PTA gathered 19 members for the monthly meeting. Ruth Dahlstrand’s room won the attendance award. Dr. James Hileman spoke on health issues followed by a Q and A, with Miss Dahlstrand and Mrs. Pitt reading poems. Refreshments were served afterward. next meeting set for May 4.

Harding Parent Teacher Association Ruth Dahlstrand PTA Page Louderback Kenneth Pitt John Oesch Northwest District Mercer U.S. Military District Pennsylvania Charles Williams Eureenltenies Tony Stee Mel John Gesch Newell Beckwich Dahlstrand Ernest Emmons Jr Pitt James Hileman Ralph Morris Dominick Pate Santo Pate Lyle Smith

Hospitality Club Luncheon Held at VFW Post Home

A luncheon for Hospitality Club members occurred yesterday in the Garden Room of the VFW Post home. Hostess committee Mrs. Wayne Skinner, Mrs. Estella Wells and Mrs. Mark Coyle served at 1 15 p.m. A brief business meeting followed led by Mrs. William.

Hospitality Club VFW Post Home Wayne Skinner Estella Wells Mark Coyle William

Clymer Cub Scouts Observe Indian Month at Legion Hall

The Clymer Cub Scout Pack held a March meeting with awards for Bobcat pins to Howard Beckerink Jr and Robert Kolstee, wolf badges and arrowpoints to several scouts, and a piano accompaniment by Gary Leeters. An Indian themed dance and a skit The Story of The Six Arrows were performed for the gathering.

Clymer Legion Memorial Paul Edwards Corte Howard Beckerink Jr Robert, Kolstee Jack Thompson Larry Vander Schaaf David Hinsdale Jerry Wiegers David Edwards Gary Leeters Harold Holthouse

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Paul Yotpolis at East Pleasant home

Mrs James Kiroh hosted a stork shower for Mrs Paul Yotpolis with 23 guests. Prizes awarded to several members and a door prize to the guest of honor. Out of town guests attended and plans for next month were made. Mrs Glenn Stearns spoke on hair styling and structure and may return in fall.

Paul Yotpolis James Kiroh East Pleasant Street Hazel Brockman Homer Taylor Richard Huntley Edward Garnels Yotpolts Kirch Alvin ‘Thompson Paul Hartman Erle Harold Brumagin Jr Harold Brumagin Sr Wattsburg Edward Carutis George Carilis Clymer Leaby Glenn Stearns

Demand Probe Of Adams Case Sparks Parliamentary Question

In London Laborite George Wise pressed for an independent inquiry into the Adams prosecution, seeking scrutiny of the preparation and conduct of the case against Dr John Bodkin Adams. Adams was acquitted of murdering a rich widow in 1950 to gain a legacy, and a secret indictment against another widow was quashed. The Commons question to Attorney General Manningham-Buller awaits a reply. The inquiry is urged to cover Scotland Yard methods and the defense.

London John Bodkin Adams George Wise Adams Wige House of Commons Reginald Manningham- Buller Scotland Yard Herbert Duke Hanname Hanna Dr. Adams Alice Edith Morrell Eastbourne Adams T Astbourne Scotland ‘Yard

Raymond Sales Force Holds Yearly Meet At Plant

Raymond Mfg. Co. officials led a sales meeting with L. P. Baker presenting the past year’s results. Representatives from the local plant and Cleveland reviewed performance and viewed a Dunn and Bradstreet film titled Of Time and Silence. An Atom test was scheduled for 9 p.m. tonight at Frenchman’s Flat near Las Vegas.

Hians Raymond Mfg. Co L. P. Baker Cleveland Dunn Bradstreet Las Vegas Ney Atomic Energy Commission Frenchman’s Flat Gas Vegas

Births in Corry and Niagara Falls Hospitals

A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs David Johnson of 317 Worth Street the mother is the former Sonn Merriman A daughter Karen Ann born April 14 to Mr and Mrs Donald Ritson at Niagara Falls General Hospital Niagara Falls Ontario Canada Mrs Ritson is the former Myrna Miller of Corry and Merle and Mrs Miller of Lawrence Manas grandparents A son born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Gordon of B D 2

Corry Memorial Hospital David Johnson Worth Street Johnson Sonn Merriman Karen Ann Donald Ritson Niagara Falls General Hospital Niagara Falls Ontario Canada William Gordon

Television Schedule for WBEN Buffalo Channel 4

Tonight offers a lineup from 5:00 with Children’s Theatre to 4:30 The Edge of Might and 5:00 Children’s Theatre. The schedule lists multiple programs including The Jimmy Dean Show and Playhouse 90 with a late sports segment and Theatre programming wrapping up the night.

Wben-Tv Buffalo Gene Autry Shaw Arthur Godfrey Shaw Idea Arthur Godfrey Basie Bob Crosby

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