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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1955

Page

5

Miss Helen Rowe Speaks At Kiwanis Club Meeting

Miss Helen Rowe toured the British Isles last summer and spoke at the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry. She showed colored slides and offered brief comments on each image while introductions and memberships were noted. Guests included church and club members from Erie and Warren, with several area residents mentioned in attendance.

Helen Rowe Kiwanis Club British Isles Hotel Corry Miss Rowe Richard Grimm Isles William Seitz Emmanuel Episcopal Church Walter Crouch Paul F. Bauer George Kitchener Erie Club Robert Knapp Warren Club Corry Group Harry Hall Cleveland Ray Seastead Warren Lt Grouch Judy Meerdink Page Louderback

New Officers Elected At BPW Club Meeting

The Business and Professional Women's Club elected officers led by Mrs. Norman Tarbell as president and Mrs. Charles Thompson as vice president at the IOOF Hall. Delegates to the district meeting in Cochranton were Miss Lena Luchyn, Miss Mary Ellen Bell, and Miss Lynch. alternates included Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Bertha Carwin, and Mrs. Mary Sears. The next meeting on April 25 will feature a pot luck dinner.

BPW Club Business and Professional Women's Club IOOF Norman ‘Tarbell Charles Thompson Agnes Lynch William Bright Ruth Clark Clinton Pratt Tarbell Cochranton Lena Lewchyn Mary Ellen Bell Miss Lynch Pratt Bertha Carwin Mary Sears J. R. Dearing Ann Smith Minsul van Murray

W S C S Meeting Highlights Devotional Period

The Women s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church opened with a devotional led by Mrs. Howard Rehnberg featuring portrayals of the Marys by Mrs. Charles Correll Mrs. Roy Reed Mrs. Hubert Vaughn and Mrs. W B Stowe. Officers for the coming year were elected and the Treasure Chests for widening fellowship in 28 countries were dedicated. An instructional film on cancer prevention impressed the group. Mrs Henry Rockman reported on a study class with 16 members. Mrs Feed Rentz of New Castles will speak at the Fellowship Tea on April 16. A lunch was served by several members, and the next meeting is a dinner at the church on May 9.

WSCS Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Howard Rehnberg Charles Correll sFeed. Rentz New Castles Vaughn Herry Parker Correll Roy Cady Rehnberg Robert Marsh Esther Circle

Dinner And Meeting Of Junior CDA Enjoyed

The Junior Catholic Daughters of America held a dinner and meeting in the court rooms with Ester flowers and pick tapers as decorations. Miss Rita Downey was elected chairman and plans were made for a May swim party. Girls interested in joining are asked to contact Miss Downey.

CDA Catholic Daughters of America Misa Rita Downey Tenta

Get-Together Party At St Edward's School

The annual Easter Monday get together by St Edward's School Parents Teachers Association drew a large crowd in the school hall. Despite incomplete ticket returns the event is called a financial success, with proceeds to the St Thomas' Church building fund. Door prizes went to Jack Malone 25 dollars Eleanor Swarm 10 dollars Mary Krizanik Mia Frank Burkhart 5 dollars Louie Varasso 5 dollars and a 50 dollar savings bond was won by L Z Decker.

St. Edward's

Columbus Grange Holds Regular Session At Town Hall

Columbus Grange met last evening at the Town Hall with Worthy Master Lawrence Miller presiding. Three candidates received first and second degrees at Corry Grange last week and a Miss Shirley Hall invitation announced for Erie County Pomona Youth group at Fairview on April 28. The group agreed to purchase a resuscitator and appointed a committee to send a respect resolution to Mrs. David Lines. Seating drill practice followed for officers ahead of the Farmington Grange meeting at Lander on Thursday. A dessert lunch was served after adjournment. The next meeting is set for April 26 due to church conflicts.

Columbus Grange Town Hall Lawrence Miller Corry Grange Shirley Hall Erie County Pomona Columbus Fairview Archie Norton N. E. Dodd Charles Kennedy David Lines Farmington Grange Lander

Covenant Circle Meets at West Smith Street Home

The Covenant Circle of the Presbyterian Women’s Association met at the home of Mr. C. M. Howard on West Smith Street with 16 members and one visitor Mrs. Paul Bauer present. Mrs. Alfred J. Morrison presided. devotions from Hebrews 6 were given. announcements included a rummage sale on April 22-23 and the spring material on April 26-27 in Franklin.

Covenant Circle C. M. Howard Presbyterian Women’s Association C. M Howard West Smith Street Paul Bauer Alfred J. Morrison Mage Morrison Franklin Clarence Wallace Robert Grice Helen Johnson Raleigh VanTassel Howard Allan Hasbrouck Ruth Pitt

April Meeting of St Pauls Altar Guild Held At Hostess Home

The April meeting of the Altar Guild of St. Pauls Lutheran Church met at the home of Mrs. Robert Owens mother Mrs. Charles Dahlstrand 900 East Main Street with thirteen members. Mrs. Raymond Cathers led the session and opening scripture was by Mrs. Elmer Ortner. Plans were set for a father and son banquet on April 16 a smorgasbord and for a Methodist mother and daughter banquet on May 11. Committee includes Mrs. Cathers chair Mrs. Robert Clark Mrs. Blo Dahl and Mrs. George Rumbaugh. A farewell gift to Mrs. Richard Potter and a bon voyage gift to Mrs. Ortner were presented. Light lunch was served and the group adjourned to meet again May 6 with Mrs. Robert Glark hostess.

St. Paul’s Cathers Robert Clark Blo? Dahl George Rumbaugh Richard Potter Ortner Europe Robert Glark

Men’s Brotherhood Meeting at Wayne Valley Church

The regular monthly meeting of the Men's Brotherhood of the Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Gibbons in Beaverdam. Glenn Davis presided, Aden Klopfens tein led the program on The Ladder That Didn’t Reach, noting the ladder sinners use falls short of the glory of God. Fourteen men attended as Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons served warm sugar. Lynn Phillips of Wattsburg was a guest, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fitch of Klein will host next on May 0.

Men’s Brotherhood Men's Brotherhood Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church Ora Gibbons Beaverdam Glenn Davis Aden Klopfenstein Lynn Phillips Wattsburg Harry Fitch Klein

Former Corry Residents Host Warren Social Circle

Mr and Mrs Raymond Senstead of Warren hosted a party last evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Grice Jr Dr and Mrs Joseph Furst Dr and Mrs George Gold Miss Ruth Lanston Jack Stout and Mr and Mrs Harry Hall of Cleveland Hall and is former Corry residents. ADM Sprague Dies at 58 in San Dingo California retired vice Admiral Tile who commanded escort carriers in World War II died yesterday.

Warren Raymond Senstead Corry Frank Grice Jr Joseph Furst George Gold Ruth Lanston City Jack Stout Bradford Harry Hall Cleveland Hall Sprague San Dingo Calif U. S.C

Engagement of Mira Heerlein to Donald Eyman Announced

Miss Mira L Heerlein the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Heerlein of 312 Wright street is engaged to Donald Eyman son of Mr and Mrs O E Hyman of North Charlton Pa A Corry High and Cornell University alumna Miss Heerlein teaches home economics at Warren High School Mr Eyman a Greenbriar Military Academy Lewisburg graduate will graduate in June from Cornell University where he studies mechanical engineering No wedding date set

Mira Heerlein J. H. Heerlein Wright Street Mira L Donald Eyman O. E. Hyman North Charteroi Corry Senior Cornell University Heerlein Warren Senior Eyman Greenbriar Military Academy Lewisburg Cornell

Court Session Opens Pittsburgh

The spring session of State Superior Court opened yesterday with 80 cases scheduled for argument. Attorneys admitted to practice before the court included Harvey H. Hellman Jr. and Robert E. Pryde of Armstrong County, Anthony C. Falvello of Lisine County, and Albert E. Acker, John R. Boland Jr., and Cyril Tr. Garvey of Mercer County.

Pittsburgh State Superior Court Harvey H. Hellman Jr Robert E. Pryde Armstrong County Anthony C. Falvello Lizsine County Albert E. Acker John R. Boland Jr Cyril Tr. Garvey Mercer County

Churchill Begins Vacation In Sicily

Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Churchill arrived in Sicily for a two week holiday to paint and rest in the sun. The 80 year old former prime minister flew from London with a letter reportedly from Queen Elizabeth II awaiting him at Buckingham Palace.

Catanta Sicily Winston Churchill Lady Churchil London Winston Elizabeth II Churchill Buckingham Palace Royal Air

Eden Moves to New Official Residence

Sir Anthony Eden moved into No 4 Downing Street today, successor to Winston Churchill as prime minister. He arrived from an official car as Churchill departed for a two week holiday, with three spectators watching. Eden had spent his first weekend as premier at Chequers, the official country residence.

London Anthony Eden Downing Street Dra Winston Churchill Bially

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