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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1955

Page

5

Father Son Banquet At St Pauls Lutheran Church

The father and son banquet at St Pauls Lutheran Church drew about 100 attendees served by the Altar Guild. Dr H S Gould of Ellwood City lectured as the featured speaker with toastmaster Dr George Gould. Invocations and musical numbers accompanied tributes to fathers and sons.

Lutheran Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church Yn Shurch Amorgashord Altar Guild H. 8. Gould Ellwood City George Gould E. A. Oriner John Freno James Rumbaugh George Rumbaugh Tom Mowrey Marlene McIntyre Maurine Vina Lilley

Club Social Gatherings in Farrell and Meadville

Mr and Mrs Olin W Bracken attended the wedding of Mrs Bracken s brother in Farrell on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harry Ganster and Mr and Mrs Ted Seaman with their families from Meadville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Arden Rockafellow and family in West Spring Creek. Mr and Mrs Harold Schaefer and family were in Erie where Mrs Schafer co hosted a 50th wedding anniversary for her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence A King. Others from Corry included Mr and Mrs James Johnston and Mrs Annd Esterbrook. Homer Jones of Grand Street spent last week in Meadville visiting his son Glenn and family.

Hugh DeLury Cleveland Floyd Chamberlain Lighthouse Point Chautauqua Lawrence . Nichols South Center Street Frank Strader Alexandria Horton Davia West Congress Street Myra Miller Franklin Street Erie Oakland Calif Howard Pier William Howard W. Pier East South Street Pier Ralph Larson Shirley Larson North Center Street Daytona Beach Fla James Finn Barbara Findley Lake Louisville Richard Neylon Bainbridge, Md Robert Reed Pittsburgh John Neylon East Pleasant Street Olin W. Bracken Farrell Satndroy Clarence A. King Corry James Johnston East Frederick Street Annd Esterbrook South Second Avenue Homer Jones Grand Street Meadville Glenn

Infant Patrick Catalfu Christened at St. Thomas Church

Infant Patrick Catalfu, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Catalfu of 920 Mead Avenue, was christened yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock in St. Thomas Church. Godparents were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sprovers. A christening party followed at the Catalfu home with about 125 guests from Corry, Erie, Falconer, Warren and Wattsburg. A bountiful buffet dinner was served and Patrick received many gifts and contributions.

Patrick Catalfu John DoeSant John Catalfu Mead Avenue St. ‘Thomas’ Church Michael Sprovers Catalin Corry

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Burdette Gifford

Mrs Henry Butcher of BD 1 hosted a stork shower for Mrs Burdette Gifford yesterday afternoon. Ten guests from Jamestown Corry Spring Creek and Columbus attended and prizes were won by Mrs Elwood Nelson Mrs Victor Gifford of Corry and Mrs William Gifford of Jamestown. Refreshments included a saled course sandwiches decorated cake and coffee.

Burdette Gifford Henry Butcher B.D. 1 Jamestown Corry Spring Creek Columbus Gifford Elwood Nelson Victor Gifford William Gifford

Good Samaritan Class Hosts Meeting at East Irving Street

Mr. and Mrs. Veo Lindsey hosted the Good Samaritan Class of the First Methodist Church on East Irving Street Friday evening. After a brief business meeting, contest and music followed by a chili burgers lunch with pickles cupcakes coffee and tea served by the hosts and helpers. The next meeting is planned for May at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rasselas Brown on Sciota Road.

Wir Veo Lindsey First Methodist Church East Irving Street Lindsey Stella Beardsley Claude Parker Rasselas Brown Sciota Road

Rural Mail Carriers Meet for Monthly Session

Warren County rural letter carriers and families gathered at Columbus Grange Hall for a routine monthly session. Twenty-five members attended and a lunch followed, with the Bear Lake Spring Creek and Columbus carriers providing the meal. The next meeting is set for May 14 with the Pittsfield carriers.

Warren County Columbus Grange Hall Bear Lake Spring Creek Columbus Pittsfield

Local births announced at area hospitals

A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Chelton for BD 1. Agon is the name of the child born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Clarence Post of BD 2 in Clymer. A daughter was born this morning at St Vincent's Hospital in Erie to Mr and Mrs John A Dey, formerly Mary Lou Haight.

Corry Memorial Hospital Raymond Chelton Clar Clymer St. Vincent's Hospital Erie John A. Dey Mary Lou Haight

Boy Scout Troop 81 Enjoys Week End Camp

Boy Scouts of Presbyterian Troop 81 enjoyed a week end camping trip at C. A. Hillstrom camp near Brooks Rocks. Fifteen boys and leaders Harry Schiemer and Ray Weber took part. They did crafts outdoor cooking and wildlife study.

Boy Scout Troop 81 Boy Scouts of Presbyterian Troop 81 C. A. Hillstrom Camp Brooks Rocks Harry Schiemer Ray Weber

Moffatt PTA Box Social a Success at Grange Hall

The Moffatt Parent-Teacher Association staged a box social Saturday at Corry Grange Hall raising funds for the dental fund. Mrs. Russell Darrow, Mrs. Robert McCray and Mrs. Randall Hark organized the event with volunteers. entertainment by the Wester twins and Miss Shirley Hall featured music, square dancing and refreshments. Cake walk winners included Mrs. Guy Fralick, Mrs. Walter Dingfielder, Mrs. Glenn Bailey, Mrs. Darston and Mrs. Perry McCray. The next PTA meeting will be announced.

Moffatt Parent-Teacher Association Dental Corry Grange Hall Russell Darrow Robert McCray Randall Hark Jess Wester Twins Shirley” Hall Guy Fralick Walter Dingfielder Glenn Bailey Darston Perry McCray PTA Will

Mrs Hily Wynn of Bear Lake Dies

Mrs Hily Wynn of Bear Lake dies at her home at 9 30 p m yesterday after illness since last August She was born March 18 1900 in West Line PA and married to Mr Wynn January 23 1916 Burial will be at David Curtis Cemetery Columbus Rev Gerald Lundeen to officiate Friends may call at Bracken Funeral Home and services are set for Thursday at 2 p m The family includes husband three daughters eight grandchildren one great grandchild a sister and a brother

Hily Wynn Lace West Line Bear Lake Wynn Burton Crosby Niobe N. Y Ruth Smith Jamestown Max Smith William Cochran Horace Hankin Bracken Funeral Home Gerald Lundeen David Curtis Columbus

1955 Maple Syrup Season Shines in Corry District

The 1955 maple syrup season in the Corry district is praised as one of the best. Leon VanTassel of R. D. 4 Corry notes about 150 drums were loaded onto a railroad car this Friday. Prices rose with fancy at 34 cents, No. 1-32 at 30, No. 2-30, No. 3-28. An election of officers will be held April 26 at the school.

Corry Leon VanTassel R. D Cary St. Johnsbury St. VanTassel

Charges Hurled In Plane Incident

Surviving Air India crewmen described a muffled explosion before the crash of the four engine plane carrying 11 Bandung bound Communists to death in the China Sea. Fifteen people died including eight Chinese, two Poles and a North Vietnamese. Survivors were the co pilot, ground engineer and navigator. Britain and Red China traded counter charges amid an international dispute. Investigators from Red China India and Indonesia planned to fly to the scene. Chou En Lai reached Bandung after a security heavy flight.

Associated Press Bombay India Air ‘Nia China Sea Britain Red China Red Chin Indonesia Bandung M. C. Dixit Samile Pathak Pelping Radio Chou- Enlai Chou

Tax package moves to lawmakers amid GOP opposition

Democratic lawmakers meet at the mansion as Republican leaders press to oppose the governor's tax plan. Miles Horst declines comment on discussions while conferees plan to block the proposal. Senator Duff and Martin join the meeting with National Committeeman Gylett. Charles Smith accuses Leader of breaking a campaign promise on taxes and layoffs.

Miles Horst St. Horst Leader Horst James H. Duff Edward Martin Masnn Gylett Charles C. Smith House Smith

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