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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1968

Page

5

City officials discuss funding and opening plans

Fragmented notes show Mayor and county figures debating funding for a new project with C. Reeder and David M. Cod e secretary, mentioning September opening and federal assurances. The text references Stew er of the merce and Rede and local education ties.

Will Aedity Ounty Comnberton C. Reeder Stewer The Merce and Unty Rede David M Erlee

Miss Corry Pageant Seeks More Entrants For April Show

Jaycees sponsor the Miss Corry Pageant with only five entrants so far and an extended entry deadline. Miss Corry will compete in Miss Erie County for a four year scholarship and prizes. The event April 20 at Corry Area High School features talent not required, emphasizes scholastic record and poise, and plans include entertainment and a WICU weather host as MC. Tickets available at local banks and offices, with home delivery options by calling 665 7524 or 663 6035.

Dennis Frushone Miss Corry Erie Jaycees James’. Howard Cochairman Grice John Middleton Kenneth Rennekamp Jr Monroeville Corry Area High School National Bank of Corry Corry Citizens Office Marine National Bank and Corry Savings and Loan Dan McEldowney Vance McBride WICU

Weekend Trip and Birthday Festivities Across Corry

Birdie Tells Us recounts a weekend trip to Niagara Falls by Rey Gilliland and the Fosburghs, plus birthdays for Mrs. Gilliland and Mrs. Fosburgh. It also notes the medical research convention lineup in Atlantic City with Dr. Walter Wolfe Dr. Sears and Robert Douglas, and details local memorial hospital planning events and Moose Chapter Homemaking Night with Easter decor and an upcoming cantata at Columbus.

Rey Walter W. Gilliland Henry Fosburgh Margaret Brown Niagara Falls Lakeview Hotel Robert Fosburgh Lakeviey Gilliland Atlantic City N. J Walter G. Wolfe San Francisco Calif Mary EB. Sears Houston Texas Robert Douglas Pittsburgh Lawrence Douglas Robert Sears Mary E. Sears East Park Place Wolfe Harold Wolfe Wayne Street Women of the Moose Union City Corry Wotm Corry Donald Bensink Roy Hamilton Robert Markle Harold Jackson Patrick Rynd Donald Carter Sr Melvin Carmrcke Philip Halfast Jessie Mason Eileen Skiff al Vanssens Bertha Darwin Florence Caster Harold Schaefer

Women's Group Entertained By Mrs C Lantz

The Westminster Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Caroline Lantz's home in Frederickt street with 12 members and one guest. They noted upcoming events including Presbyterial at Erie and fund drives, a May 1 mother and daughter banquet, and a family night dinner April 29.

Westminster First Presbyterian Church Caroline Lantz West Fredericktstreet Church of the Covenant Erie Columbus Community Congregational Church James Howard Kenneth Paneer Samuel Wood Robert Eddy

Community Congregational Church Holy Week Service

The Community Congregational Church in the Brokenstraw Valley will hold an 8 p.m. Holy Week communion service led by Rev. Walter J. Thoms with the Brokenstraw Valley Youth Choir directed by Max Bennink and Zella Sandburg on piano. A household tip recommends rolling citrus fruits to maximize juice before cutting.

Community Congregational Church Brokenstraw Valley Max Bennink Zella Sandburg Walter J

Easter Wardrobe Winner Named By Knights of Columbus

At the April Knights of Columbus meeting in the American Legion Home on First Avenue Tuesday evening Miss Linda Bennink of RD 2 was named winner of the annual Easter wardrobe from the K of C spring money making project. Robert Miller, grand knight, presided and introduced Henry Wolfe of Albion, district deputy who spoke on K of C projects and aims.

Knights of Columbus American Legion First Avenue Linda Bennink RD. 2 K of C Robert Miller Henry Wolfe Albion Wolfe

EUB Ladies Hold April Session at Church

The Evan gelical United Brethren Church Ladies Aid met with 17 members present. Mrs. Elsie Carnicke led the business session while Mrs. Alice Aldrich gave devotions and Maggie Culver offered prayer. Members made quilts and bandages for missions and dessert lunch with Easter decor followed.

EUB Ladies Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Alice Aldrich Maggie Culver Elsie Carnicke Ivan Hunsberger

Stamp Food Plan Explained at Golden Age Club

Five members of the Corry Area Golden Age Club met at the YMCA Tuesday. Salvation Army Captain Robert McCauley gave a Holy Week talk and Paul Modzelewski of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Office in Erie explained the Stamp Food Plan. Ill at the hospital were Mrs. Waive Rowland and Mrs. Alice Schrader. ill at home were Ralph Glenn and Mrs. Arthur Barton. The committee served refreshments and the next meeting on April 23 will observe April birthdays.

Corry Area Golden Age Club YMCA Salvation Army Robert McCauley Paul Modzelewski Pennsylvania State Agricultural Office Erie Waive Rowland Alice Schrader Ralph Glenn Arthur Barton Ora Loveland Luella Gates Julia Decker Elsie Kennedy

Bridge Scores and Rusk Undergoes Medical Checkup

Members and guests of the Tuesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met at the YMCA for a four and a half table session with an average of 36. Winners included Vee Lindsey with Rosalie Williams of Titusville 44 and Hazel Shaw with Dr. Johnson of Tidiquoit 41. Regular Master Point session moved to 1 p.m. at the Y next week. Rusk checked into Walter Reed Army Hospital for a physical examination after seven years in office.

YMCA Howell Vee Lindsey Rosalie Williams Titusville Johnson Hazel Shaw Tidiquite Earl Haight A. McClintock Jack Osman Donald Hall Thomas Maloney Mark Coyle Edward ‘Thompson F. H. Bartholme Union City Osman Rusk Washington del Rusk Walter Reed Army Hospital State Department

DAR Hosts Philippine Program At April DAR Meeting

Hector Dimacali, a Corry Area High School exchange student from the Philippines, presented color slides and a talk for 16 members and two guests at Mrs. Ernest Thacker's home. Officers for the coming year were approved: Regent C A Hillstrom, vice regent James Sinare, secretary Ernest Thacke, treasurer Ethel Mathews, corresponding secretary Dana McCray, registrar Horton Davis, chaplain Raymond Bachemer, and historian Howard Loveland. Florence Pond was welcomed back as a member.

DAR Hector Dimacali Corry Area Philippines Brokenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Ernest Thacker North Center Street C. A. Hillstrom Tollows James Sinare Ernest Thacktreasurer Ethel Mathews Dana McCray Horton Davis Raymond Bachemer Howard Loveland Florence Pond

Plan Farewell Event For Susan Stranahan

A community farewell for Susan Stranahan will be held Saturday evening at the Sparta merged School gym. Miss Stranahan plans a June departure for Canada then France for language study before a four year missionary term in the Congo with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Susan Stranahan Carter Hill Ladies Aid Miss Stranahan Sparta Merged School Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing Toccoa Falls

Easter Group Meeting Features Quilty Blocks and Awards

The president Mrs G Glenn Davis led the business session as Mrs Thomas Labowski led devotions. Mrs Mildred Sorenson sent thanks and Mrs C Jay Follett expressed gratitude. The group sang happy birthday to Mrs Allan Adams Jr and Ruth Parker won the special award. Egg coloring contest favored Mrs Adams with the prettiest decorated egg. refreshments followed and Easter themed tables glowed with candy filled plastic eggs. The next session is planned for May ath at Mrs Walter Rininger R. O. 3 home.

G. Glenn Davis Thomas Labowski Mildred Sorenson C. Jay Follett Allan Adams Jr Ruth Parker Walter Rininger

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