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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1959

Page

5

District Chorus Festival Rehearsals In Corry Set

Northwestern Pennsylvania students travel to Corry for the District Chorus Festival at Corry Aves High School. Rehearsals run Thursday with a Friday concert for residents and a Saturday show for parents. Activities include a Friday dance, Saturday movie sketch, and a final banquet. Local participants include Robert Shepard Ter rance Carroll Robert Shettler David Hillstrom Michael Picerrillo Thomas Potocki James Palmer Robert Palmer Philip Satterlee Volker Gempt Wayne Vanderhoff Ann Fenstermach er Elsie Hunt Judy Dodd and others.

Pennsylvania Corry Corry Aves High School Robert Shepard Terrance Carroll Robert Shettler David Hillstrom Michael Picerrillo Thomas Potocki James Palmer Robert Palmer Philip Satterlee Volker Gempt Wayne Vanderhoff Ann Fenstermacher Elsie Hunt Judy Dodd Nancy Curtis Leah Fitch Judy Messenger Leslie Lopus Hisle Beckwith Carolyn Loyd Patricia Lewis Annette Price Alberta Irwin Mary Flowers Joan Drobneck Barbara Mirch Mildred Logan Judy Nichols J. Karen Mallick Flora Ross Patricia Craker Phyllis Shennon Joanne Beckwith

FTA Celebrates Teaching Career Month In Corry

The Corry Area Future Teachers of America chapter, formed last September with Miss Ruth Bennett as adviser, held officer elections led by Dan Van Devan and planned activities including district meetings, receptions, PTA talks, and fundraising to support school projects. Members will visit classrooms this month to observe teaching methods and better understand the profession's challenges and rewards.

FTA United States Unt Uty Corry Teachers Association Ruth Bennett Future Teachers of America Dan van Devan Nancy Krupa Sally Growell George Kuzma Norma Dean Kir Youngsville Lawrence Park Walter Hart Clarion State Teachers College Antoinette R. Bargsett PTA Qnemy PTA FPA

Corry Students Shine at District Junior High Band Concert

Eight Corry students joined 200 junior high players from 25 schools at the Pennsylvania Northwest District event held at Cochranton High School. Guest conductor Robert McCoy Jr. led the program praised as one of the finest, with pieces from Kin Overture to Harlem Nocturne and My Fair Lady highlights.

Corry Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association Cochranton High School Robert McCoy Jr Penn Hills Juba Ronald Johnson John Ortner Roger Myers John Xander Kathe Tunnell Paula Meerdink Sharon Rhodes Nuyte Sandra Stauffer Frangkiser Earle Higen Blessed Peach Bach Forrest Buchtel Gerry Ronald Rairie Corry Junior High School

Cotton Cuties Stage Dress Rehearsal at Cory High

The first full dress rehearsal for the Cotton Cuties lady minstrel show was held yesterday at 2 p.m. at Cory Area High School. The group met at the Moose Home at 1 p.m. to be made up into costumes and then traveled to the school. The public show is scheduled for this evening and tomorrow at 8 p.m. Director Mrs. Glenn Palmer promised an enjoyable evening of fun and laughter.

Cory Area High School Moose Home Glenn Palmer

District PTA Council Sets Meadville Spring Conference

Mrs. Robert Tunnell leads Northwest District PTA planning for the May 2 conference at Meadville Area High School. Dr. Clara Cockerille will speak on Widen Your Horizons with a 15-member panel featuring educators and lay leaders including Miss Antoinette Baresi. Luncheon reservations due by April 25 and Corry is hoped to send a large delegation.

PTA Meadville Robert Tunnell Northwest District Parent-Teacher Association Meadville Area PTA Council Northwest District Congress of Parents and Teachers Meadville Area High School Tunnell Paul Narbus Sharpsville P. Richard Thomas

Birthday Party Fetes James Stahl

A birthday party in West Pleasant street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stahl celebrated James Stahl seven years old. Sixteen guests attended with games and prizes while Mrs. Stahl served cake ice cream Kool Aid and candy. The guest of honor received many gifts from friends.

James Stahl Jack Stahl West Pleasant Street Stahl

Odd Fellows Lodge to Host Clem ent Lodge in Union City

The Jonathan Lodge No 685 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will host Clem ent Lodge No 220 in Union City on Wednesday evening The gathering will confer the third degree on seven candidates and plans for the degree rally will be announced Attendance is urged.

Clement Lodge Jonathan Independent Order of Odd Fellows Union City Odd Fellows

Art Show at Corry YMCA Seeks Local Painters

Corry YMCA Auxiliary hosts a two day art show from April 29 to 30 with entries in oils watercolors and other media. Students under 18 judged separately. prizes for adults and students by popular vote. Exhibitors must frame and wire works not entered last year and mark professional status and originality. Bring works April 24 25 9am to 12 noon and 1pm to 5pm. Judging April 28 8pm with tea reception after.

Corry Ymca Wats Corry

Brownie Group Receives Pins at Concord School

Concord School Brownie Troop 67 held an investiture ceremony after the meeting on Thursday afternoon. Members include Kay Austin Christine Beckwith Katherine Berkhaus Lois Johnson Patricia Dukes Tonys McAvoy Teriann Miles Kathleen Miller Lynnette Paulson Marcia Stahl Elete May Tripp and Kathy Upperman. Mrs Jack Stahl led the ceremony with Miss Elsie Hunt and Sondra Stauffer assisting.

Concord School Thursda Kay Austin Christine Beckwith Katherine Berkhaus Lois Johnson Patricia Dukes Tonys McAvoy Teriann Miles Kathleen Miller Lynnette Paulson Marcia Stahl Elete May Tripp Kathy Upperman Jack Stahl Elsie Hunt Sondra Stauffer Stitt

Concord Girls 4 H Elects Officers

Concord Girls 4 H Club held its first meeting at Mrs. Joseph McCray’s home. Miss Sandra McCray was elected president with Sharon McCray vice president Lenore Lilley secretary treasurer Carol Jackson song leader and Carol Morris reporter. Ice cream bars were served to 24 members. Next meeting date to be announced.

Concord Gurls Joseph McCray R. D Sandra McCray Sharon McCray Lenore Lilley

Columbus Den Holds Blue Gold Banquet for Cub Pack No 19

The Columbus Den hosted a Blue-Gold Banquet sponsored by local merchants with parents and leaders in attendance. The event featured a live dinner, awards, a ceremony led by Cub Roger Bowert, songs led by Cub Jack McCray, and leadership from Lowe Edwards and Zella Sandburg. Walter Deutschlander received the Cub Pack charter from Warren County Scout executive after a talk on Salmon River in Idaho. The group announced future orders for a new 40 star flag and concluded with a benediction by Rey Smith.

Columbus den Mons Bear Lake Eugene Mores Lowell Fives George Sekerak Meee Vancise Mociard Merle Van= Clee cilmaster Mies Cerettiny Ted Roger Bowert Viet Cub Seouk David Sekerek Lew Cube Jack McCray Lowe Edwards Zella Sandburg George Ho Butt Salmon River Tdahe Wis C. A. Hillstrou Richard Bauer Warren County Walter Deutschlander Columbus Men's Club F Lowe Edwards Rey Smith

Elks Dance In Lodge Ballroom Crowds Attend

A small Carnation bedecked crowd of Elks and their ladies attended a Saturday evening dance in the lodge ballroom. The Tunes from Warren performed barber shop selections and several out of town guests joined the affair. It was announced a pad dance of the season will be held May 9.

Lodge Ballroom Warren

Birth Announcements From North East Salunday Evening

A son and a daughter were born this week at Corry Me sari Hospital and Corry Memorial Hospital. The son is to My and Mr Richad H. Luce of North East Salunday evening. The daughter is to Mr and Mrs Dox wich Muck of Pindley bake. Further birth notices list a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Holesiaw Wieliczko of 180 West Nbtin Street.

Richad H. Luce North East Salunday Corry Mesari Hospitel Hort Corry Memorial Hospital Doxwich Pindley Menimat Hospital Holesiaw Wieliczko West Streut

Engagement of Judy Heninger to Kenneth Cox

Mr and Mrs John Heninger of Grand Valley announce the engagement of their daughter Judy to Kenneth Cox son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Cox of Younesville The bride elect attends Wingaville High School and the prospective groom attended Younesville High School An early summer wedding is planned by the couple.

Heninger-Cox John Heninger Grand Valley Judy Kenneth Cox Ivan Cox Younesville Wingavile High School Younesville High Selo

April Snow Surprises Pa in Western Half

A capricious April snowstorm dumped up to six inches in western Pennsylvania on Sunday. Highways were hazardous with slick spots as temperatures dropped below freezing in many areas. Snow from the southwest progressed northeast, leaving a thin southeastern coating erased by morning rain and causing travel delays but no reported deaths. Blairsville saw six inches, Altoona four, Pittsburgh three, Philipsburg two, and Allentown one inch amid a cool, partly cloudy forecast.

Associated Prem Pennsylvania Highways Department Trent Blairsville Altoona Pittsburgh Philipsbore Allentown

Stock Yard Beau Dies in Chicago

David M Munch aged 50, president and director of United Stockyards Corp, a long time figure in the stock yard industry nationwide, died Saturday in Chicago.

Beau Chicago David M Munch United Stockyards Corp Ong

Gary Langhurst Named Prize Winner at County Arts Exhibit

Gary Langhurst was added to the prize winners list at Bele County Festival of the Arts. Corry Arex High School reportedly did not receive award notification as judging concluded before on site review. Normin Tarbell, CAHS industrial adviser, uncovered the achievement while investigating scattered project reports.

Gary Langhurst Corry Brie Bele County Ales Prudent Normin Tarbell Cahs Industrial Avis Pickle Corey

Dorothy Gets Zoo Reprieve From Execution

Hugo Oklahoma AP reports Dorothy the circus elephant will be moved to Mohawk Zoo in Tulsa for exhibition after a reprieve. Director Hugh Davis plans to take Dorothy April 22, keep her shackled for 60 days and house her behind a moat, as protests grew over the planned execution following two accidents involving the animal.

Dorothy Hugo Okla Zoo Olfl Cials Tulsa Hugh Davis Mohawk Zoo Davia Jack Moore Moore Davis

Titusville Plant Expands Space for Plastics Firm

Skyline Industries of Titusville begins expansion adding 40,000 to 36,000 square feet to its plastics plant. Heavy earthmoving equipment arrived to prepare ground for a new one story building 500 to 600 feet long. Groundwork is by Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel of Titusville and Robert Construction Company of Meadville. Completion expected late summer or early fall as part of expansion program.

Titusville Skyline Industries Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel Tuunville Robert Construc- Hoy Company Meadville Plastics Concern

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