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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1961

Page

5

Fragmentary local notice with scattered names and places

Partial OCR reads like a local notice listing many individuals and places such as Mary East, Mong oar, Tacera, and Cort City. The text is garbled. readable fragments reference times, ages, and local persons including Mrs Earl Irle and Mr Steadman, but no coherent event or action is discernible.

Mary East Erig Waa Pital Fordman Tome Herman Kenneth Hing Clarence Donald Nett Ben Cort City Steadman Earl Irle Croston Gordon d Ronaldio Iton Grand Id Corry High Spot

Nancy Krupa Honored As Girl Of The Month At BPW Dinner

Nancy Anne Krupa is named Girl of the Month at the BPW Club dinner hosted by Mrs. Amy Thompson. Krupa spoke of school activities and plans to attend Indiana State College to major in Home Economics. The event included fund-raising plans, officer elections for 1961-62, and a guest lecture on mutual funds by Mrs. William Mowrey.

Nancy Anne Krupa Norman Tarbell Miss Krupa Indiana State College Waller Krupa William Mowrey Betty Pratt Philadelphia Betty L. Pratt Gerry Davis Amy Thompson M. Agnes Lynch Mary E. Sears Ruth Dahlstrand Nortan Tarbell Pratt BPW YMCA

Births Reported in Edinboro and Corry Hospitals

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Bruce Gross of Edinboro at Union City Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Baron of Edinboro yesterday at Union City Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Gaylord Northrop of R D J Corry. A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Edward Paver of Elgin at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Union City Memorial Hospital Bruce Gross Edinboro Frank Baron Corry Memorial Hospital Gaylord Northrop R. D. J. Corry Edward Paver Elgin

Senior Class Play Tickets on Sale for The Remarkable Incident

Tickets are on sale for Corry Area High School senior class play The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners scheduled for April 20 and 21 in the high school auditorium. Three more seniors earned college acceptances Barry Bughee Edinboro Ray Mitchell Thiel and Elsie Beckwith Fredonia. High honors will be noted after the six week term ending Friday April 21.

Carson Corners Corry Area High School Barry Bughee Edinboro Ray Mitchell Thiel Elsie Beckwith Fredonia

Senior girls finish office practice and beauty school talk

Friday concludes the office practice for senior girls. A Michael’s Beauty Academy representative spoke Friday April 14 to interested girls. College Boards for juniors are scheduled Saturday May 20. Junior test sign ups must see Roger Hoover before April 18. Corry High sophomore Jim Rhoades earned a ten day Ireland trip for selling many newspaper subscriptions.

Michael's Beauty Academy Erle Edinboro Roger Hoover Jim Rhoades Corry High Ireland

Numerous Committees Named For Junior Senior Banquet And Prom

Corry Area High School announces many committees for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. The prom theme is Wonderland by Night and May 5th is set for the event with decorations and planning led by appointed chairmen and student leaders. The banquet will occur a week earlier on April 29, with committees covering invitations dining room decorations publicity typist cleanup program refreshments and more. Notable chairs include Mary Houser Kathy Rafferty Judy Gentilman and Jerry Williams, with student officers led by Jim Roberts president and Dan McKildowney vice president.

Corry Tnyilitions Mary Houser Cudhawman Kathy Rafferty Cochairman Linda Preno Carol Hayes Beverly Hepler Violet Carlson Cheryl Stoke Pat Dyne Connie Messinger Sandie Stauffer Cheryl Williams Christine Anderson Margaret Marrs Sharon Steadman Kathy Scholton Ray Piccirillo Jace Bannigan Judy Raymond Sharon Kenniston Helen Joy Belly Geer Kareh Ferry Bob Bracken Terry Danner Mickey Johnson Darrell Dietsch Emma Reynolds Joy Zaleneck Margaret Logan Judy Gentilman Lori Lindstrom Jerry McIntyre Susie Page Nanty Mong del Gruber Bob Kensinger Sharon Rhodes Marilyn Dale Jim John Schroter Judy Winne Cathy Downey Irene Tinko Keith Wade Chuck Thomas Larry Smith Roy Hall Marty Robbins Andy Anderson Dick Hornick Ronnie Hunt Paula Meerdink Jim Miller Jerry Hamilton J Program Jerry Williams Theresa Roach Roger Myers John Ortner Sue Benink Pat Paulson Pat Wink John Patterson Carolyn Brundage Linda Bashline Teresa Shank Judy Bachemer Pat Shamburg Sandy Jukes Connie Patterson Charlene Butters Charlene Sprovert Betsy Reynolds Joan Neckers Barb Polocki Diane Smith Pat McKetn Becky Chris Ellen Carlson Cheryl Earle Marie Drake Sue Ladd Kay Berenson Lorette Bailey Mary McChesney Linda Mullick Judy Herring Ann Perry King and Queen Margaret Kowalski Linda Rose Shirley Cook Marilyn Daniels Kathy Berry Art Tarbell Joe Kasper Jim Skinner Pam Crosscut Crystal Ball Ray Griswold Tom Flowers Dick Scholton Dick Farrer Jerry Ward Mike Vincent Mike Wanna Dan Boulwell Dim Dack~ Man Ronnie Johnson Gary Means Mickey Dyckes Phil Stoke John Davidson Bob Lawson Peggie Vanssens Carol VanTassel Bonnie Ladd Rosemary Spilman Jo Ann Craker Gloria Watrous Helen Racer Jim Roberts

Atayf Officer Dies Washington

Col. John C. Egan aged 45, a staff officer at Air Force headquarters, died Sunday of a heart attack in Washington.

Washington John C. Egan Air Force Headquarters

Methodist Church Family Night Dinner Sets Year End

The First Methodist Church will host a family night dinner at 6 30 this evening. It marks the last dinner of the current Erie Conference year. Rev George A Myers will present names for the official board including four trustees thirteen stewards a new church lag leader and chairs of five commissions. The Erie Conference ends in May.

First Methodist Church George A. Myers Erie

Officers Chosen For Mentor Club For Next Year

The Mentor Club held its final meeting at 6 30 PM with fourteen members at Reed's Break House. Miss Lillian Barnes was named president, with Mrs Elmer Ortner vice president Miss Helen Rowe secretary and Mrs Wilbur Rick ers treasurer. Committees were appointed by the president including Ms D A Hillstrom Miss Helen Rowe and Mrs Maude Barnes program committee Miss Ann Baressi Mower committee and Mrs Clara Boyd press committee. A gift was given to outgoing president Mrs Porter Auer for her leadership. Guests viewed Europe photos and Hubert Vaughn spoke about his European trip. Miss Baresi served cookies and coffee as the meeting adjourned until October.

Mentor Club Reed Ann Baresel East Smith Street Lillian Barnes Elmer Ortner Helen Rowe Wilbur Rickers D. A. Hillstrom Maude Barnes Ann Baressi Clara Boyd Porter Auer Europe Hubert Vaughn Baresi Reguli

Baseball Party Honors Jimmy Stahl Eight

The birthday party for Jimmy Stahl was held Sunday afternoon at his parents home in West Pleasant street. About 20 boys attended to honor Jimmy on his eighth birthday. Games were played with prizes, refreshments included decorated cake ice cream and milk, and Jimmy received many gifts from friends.

Jimmy Stahl Jack Stahl West Pleasant Jimmy Robert Perelman Stahl

Clarence Gross Kiwanis Speaker at Marion meeting

Clarence Gross of the American Breeders Service in Marion was guest speaker at the Kiwanis meeting. Don Ald Knapp introduced him, and Gross traced selective breeding history from ancient Arabs to modern artificial insemination. The program included plant scenes from Wisconsin and remarks on Kiwanis objectives, Cub reports, and plans for a May 12 public auction and Centennial participation.

American Breeders Service of Marion Qblu He Hole Wisconsin Elton Barton Kiwanis Conmid Munroe PFA Kiwanuis Merlin Hiner Brothers of the Brush Eam- Daigh Kiwanis Club Frank Grice Gov Barton

Miss Bonnie Lindsey Honored At Party

Miss Bonnie Lindsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Lindsey of Spring Creek was honored at a birthday party Saturday night at Grange Hall Columbus. Attended by 34 persons, hostesses were Mrs Jack Proper and Mrs Lindsey with Mrs Kenneth Hunt assisting. Games dancing refreshments and a decorated birthday cake with punch marked the party. She received an abundant array of gifts.

Wilis Bonnie Lindsey Gerald Lindsey Spring Creek Grange Hall Columbus Jack Proper Mrs Lindsey Kenneth Hunt Miss Lindsey

Floyd Doughertys Hosts For Amici Class

Amici class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Dougherty R D 4. Twenty six attended sharing a tureen dinner. George Carnicke led devotions citing Mark 13 5 22 then a brief business session led by president Mrs Fern Gilson. G T Bergman gave the closing prayer.

Aue Auucl Binie Liass United Brethren Church Floyd Dougherty R. D George Carnicke Mark Fern Gilson G. T. Bergman

Shower Honors Baby Connie Koy Craker

A neighborhood baby shower for Connie Koy Craker was hosted at Mrs. Vennis Follett's Booth Center Street home. Co-hostess Mrs. Donald McCray helped organize a festive evening with games and prize drawings for attendees.

Connie Koy Craker Om Cocoa Gruner Hey Hew Vennis Follett Booth Center Street Donald McCray Belle Brooks Fuliph Austin Edmund Bary George Beardsley Bate Kay

Rehearsal Tonight For The Big Broadcast

The Curry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a variety show at Corry Area High School on April 24. Cast members are urged to attend tonight’s rehearsal at the Knights of Columbus hall on Center Street starting at 7:30.

Auere Wan Oe Renemrsa Guel Lomaght Knights of Columbus Center Street Curry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Corry Aree High School

J. J. Hudsons To Be Feted At Open House

Mr and Mrs J J Hudson of 217 Mound street will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday April 2. Their children will host an open house from 2 to 5 PM at the Pipst Papi Church in Carry. Friends relatives and neighbors are invited.

PCN Nho DE Neback J. J. Hudson Mound Street Pipst Papi

Corry Grange Holds Meeting and Centennial Plans

About 25 members attended the Corry Grange meeting led by Master LeRoy King at the Grange hall. T. R. Sorenson reported on the Waterford legislative meeting, the charter was draped in memory of H. Olin Cobbett, and plans for the centennial were discussed with Miss Frances Sperry, Mrs. Charlotte Kinney, and Mrs. John Decker named to the May committee.

Robert Tunnell Grange Corry LeRoy King T. R. Sorenson Waterford H. Olin Cobbett Kink YMCA Brothers of the Brush Frances Sperry Charlotte Kinney John Decker Merrill Lillie Robert Tunner

Reinspect Pennsylvania Schools Under New Compliance Push

Farationurs RI Asie SAM Bureau of Inspection said today a new round of re inspections of about 50 Pennsylvania schools not meeting building and safety rules is under way. Director John F. Dwyer noted inspectors revisit facilities previously told to fix fire and safety measures ahead of a September reopening. Since the start of the program in January 1959, inspectors have visited 5 700 public schools and 1 385 parochial schools. about 70 have yet to take steps toward compliance.

Farationurs Asie Sam Bureau of Inspection Pennsylvania John F. Dwyer Te Department of Labor and Industry Lnapece Hong Linger Lis State Industrial Board

Hold Rites For Mrs Florence Nye

Mrs Florence Nye rites held at St George Funeral Home with Rev H Ray Harris officiating. Burial in Garland Presbyterian Cemetery. Bearers named E E Bush Van Downey CAY Henton Harris Watrous Rean McElroy Edward Griffis. Out of town attendees from Meadville Erie and Corry areas.

Tier Toyears Llorence Nye St. George Funeral Home H. Ray Harris Garland Presbyterial Cemetery E. E. Bush van Downey Cay] Henton Harris Watrous Rean McElroy Edward Griffis Minnie Madison Meadville del Pratick W. Bug Arcelie Lewis Clifford Post Erie Corry

Gringers Plan Participation in Weeklong Event

Last night the committee led by T. R Sorenson and Charles Mulligan hosted guests with frjlled gelatin sandwiches tea and coffee. The next session is scheduled for May 1 at Shop Your Corry Stores.

T. R Sorenson Charles Mulligan

Car Jumps Curb Knocks Man Through Window

A car leaped a curb and pushed Walter F. McKay 21 of Frostburg Maryland through a department store window in Greensburg Pennsylvania yesterday. McKay was admitted to Westmoreland Hospital. June McCune of Madigon near Greensburg was the driver. two passengers were unhurt. Police said the auto ran over the curb onto the sidewalk and struck the Main Street store.

Greensburg, Pa Walter F. McKay Frost+burg Tin McKay Westmoreland Hospital Greensburg June McCune Madignon Main Street

Youngsters Learn Hard Lesson in City Permit Joke

In Apollo Pennsylvania a group of grade school boys built a shack on church land after a priest jokingly advised getting a permit. They paid a dollar, faced police orders to remove, and after council debate the episode was declared a comedy of errors with an apology demanded.

Apollo Pennlvania St. James Tme Apollo Council Amen

White House to Host 1200 Guests at Kennedy Reception

Washington AP reports a White House white tie reception tonight for 1200 guests including members of Congress and their wives. The event runs from 10 p.m. to midnight with dancing in the east ballroom, presided over by President and Mrs Kennedy for the first time at such a large gathering.

White House Washington Congress East

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Iow Nancy Krupa Yeoyuar Ofvie Tina Toplovich Barb Toth Mary Utegs Mary Ellen Johnson Philcp Methodist Church Benner House of Fashion Clarence Gross Bonnie Lindsey Floyd Doughertys Amici J. J. Hudsons Lawson AUTON Itvied Ellis ‘Carload’ Day Gerald Hammond North Center St Florence Nye Melvin S. Cobbett Patricia W. Fargo Ward F. Main St 1St Ward Fifth Avenue 4Th Ward Mead Avenue 3Rd Ward West Washington St N. Center St Center St East Main St Ist Ward East Church St Tero Bracken's Mabel Petriet Cora
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