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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1960
Page
5
The text lists Easter worship events at multiple churches. Merle Junior Choir performs in the afternoon at a Presbyterian society. A Ladies Carlson Baptist group hosts activities, with children’s events and infant blessings noted. Youth choir at the Unite church and a Holy Women group meet at six for related services.
Twelve Cub Scouts from Hack 181 dens 1 and 5 at Wright School will appear on Channel 12 Erie at 6 p m Monday in the Bugs Bunny Theater accompanied by den mothers Mrs Richard Blount and Mrs Richard McCray. The page also notes visits from Dr Mary Elaine Sears at MD Anderson Houston and Tom Mowrey joining Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Eastman School of Music.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary No. 264 held a memorial for Mrs. Stanley Malek in the Post home with senior vice president Mrs. William Roehrig in charge. Donations were approved to multiple funds, and Mrs. Clyde Reynolds led an installation of officers with Mrs. Maurice Porter as conductress. next meeting set for April 26.
Local area churches announce special observances for Easter weekend. The Youth Salvation Army staging a three act Easter play What Think Ye Of Christ with an ensemble cast. An after feature, Beheld His Glory, at Citymer Hin Reform Church recreates the last days of Jesus, including the Triumphal Entry and last supper, sponsored by the Christian Endeavor Group.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church parishioners of the Emmanuel Guild met yesterday afternoon under Rev Williams Seitz Jr to discuss the annuaneeing of the United Thank Offering and a corporate communion service at the 11 o clock service on May 7th. The group voted to provide flowers for Easter altar and displayed new prayer books for the church. The diocesan convention will be held at St Pauls Cathedral in Brie on May 20 and 21. The meeting closed with a prayer for the sick and shut-ins and next meeting is May 7.
The church will hold a sunrise Easter service from 7 to 8 a m with special music. Charl Scott, a UB junior, will speak. The public is invited to attend.
Miss Judy Paige was guest of honor at a personal shower hosted by her future attendants at Miss Newey Earle’s home on Est Pleasant street. Hostesses included Mrs. John Middleton and the Misses Lynda and Susan Paige. Prizes went to Patricia Meerdink Shirley Hasbrook and Lynda Paige. Susan Paige received the door prize. The pink and white theme featured a wedding bells cake, refreshment table with white tapers and spring flowers. gifts were given to the honoree, Craig Hyer the bridegroom, with 17 guests including Miss Susan Follett of Akron Ohio and Miss Janet Engle of Springfield Missouri home for Easter vacation.
William Henderson of Johnson City New York was honored at a stork shower hosted by her mother in law Mrs Wesley Beckwith of East South Street. Prizes went to Mrs Thomas Anderson and Mrs Stanley Beckwith the latter receiving the door prize. Refreshments included salad sandwiches relishes shower cake and ice cream. Mrs Henderson received several lovely gifts.
Spring Creek School PTA plans a panel discussion Monday night at 8 about juvenile protection. Captain Richard Dean of the Salvation Army Officer Emmanuel Robertson of Corry police and a specialist from the Erie County Probation Office will participate. A social hour with refreshments by Mrs. Everett Greely and committee follows.
A boy was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Andrew Tombho of R D 3 at Corry Memorial Hospital. Earlier, a son was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Raymond Hamilton of Snyder Circle at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Fred Lindstroms Harbor Half Ladies Aid met at his R D 1 home for a noon dinner and business session. President Mrs Arthur Lindstrom oversaw a vote to present a quill to the William Firth family after their home burned. Plans were set for a rummage sale and May 5 meeting at the Community House with devotions by Mrs Lawrence Swanson on Love from I Corinthians. Guests included Mrs Clayton McCray and Mrs Will Rose.
Columbus Grange No 875 conferred first and second degrees on a class of 43 candidates at its Wednesday meeting with 130 attendees. The Warren County degree team led by Jay Church conferred the degrees including nine Granges from Warren County and Corry and North East in Erie County. Erie County Pomona Master Guy Morton praised the team. Wil lam Brooks welcomed candidates and announced that third and fourth degrees will be conferred April 29 at Mountain Grange in Tidioute. Additional notices included an April 28 youth record hop at Farmington Grange in Lander and a visitation meeting at Spring Creek with a Chile program by Rose Larrondo. Ritual work by Mountain Grange with Mrs Merle Page and Mrs Michael Sayko followed by treats.
The Art Study Group honored Mrs. J. Fred Beebe with a farewell party at the home of Mrs. Keppel Tiffany on East Smith street as she prepares to move to Erie. A business session discussed a summer project likely an outdoor art show and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for May 9 at Mrs. George Hanger on Mott street.
A devotional piece urging believers to measure themselves against Christ and Paul. It questions superficial faith and consumer like assumptions, arguing genuine Christianity requires God honoring standards, deep obedience, and a life that matches the costly price paid by Christ.
The Editor argues high taxes drive inflation and hurt buying power in Corry. Reducing city taxes by even one dollar per capita could boost spending, while Pennsylvania's four per cent sales tax reduces purchasing power. Merchants pay taxes twice and every tax dollar limits business opportunities. leaders should push tax relief to boost commerce.
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