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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1955

Page

5

Ladies Enjoy Spring Tea by First Methodist Church WSCS

One hundred twenty five women attended a Spring Tea hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church. Devotions by Mrs. Howard Rehnberg, welcome by president Mrs. Donald Dingle, and a talk by guest speaker Mrs. Alice Rentz of New Castle highlighted the evening. Music included singing by Mrs. B Lynn Rice and Miss Barbara Roberts and a violin solo by Miss Arlene Frontroth. A lunch followed, with hosts Mrs. Dingle and Mrs. James Donaldson.

WSCS Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Howard Rehnberg Donald Dingle B. Lynn Rice Barbara Roberts Jesus Marlene McIntyre W. B. Stowe Alice Rentz New Castle Board of Missions Women's Division of Christian Service Rentz Arlene Frontroth Miss Roberts Dingle James Donaldson Florence Brooks Howard ‘Stull Richard Fox Earle Hasbrouck Oscar Johnson Donaldson Clara Hill

Miss Marjorie Rose Engaged to Charles Palmer

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Marjorie Helen Rose of Spartansburg to Charles F. Palmer of Clymer. Rose, a 1952 Spartansburg Consolidated High School graduate, works as a secretary for Peake and Peiffer in Corry. Palmer, a 1951 Clymer Central High School graduate, is serving in the U S Army. No wedding date set.

Marjorie H. Rose Marjorie Helen Rose George Rose R. D Spartansburg Charles F. Palmer Ervin Palmer Clymer Rose Spartansburg Consolidated High School Peake and Peiffer Corry Palmer Clymer Central High School U. S. Army

Mrs Arthur Burgess Hosts Auxiliary Meeting

The Auxiliary met at Mrs Arthur Burgess's home at 02 East South Street. Mrs L M Douglas led devotions and Mrs Robert Clark presided. a report on the Spiritual Emphasis Retreat at State College was given, bake sale earnings of 31.50 announced, a film shown, and 14 members attended with plans for the next gathering at Mrs F E Whittlery's home.

Arthur Burgess East South Street L. M. Douglas Robert Clark Mras. A Johnston William Ingram F. E. Whittlerey

Beth Israel Sisterhood Elects New Officers

The Beth Israel Sisterhood held a meeting at Mrs. Arthur Golien's home where Mrs. David Evans was elected president, Mrs. Philip Zalneck vice president, Mrs. Cohen treasurer, and Mrs. Jack Stahl secretary. They planned a rummage sale for April 28 and 29 at the former Cohen station on West Washington street. Mrs. Baruch will host a future Mincheon party. refreshments were served after the meeting.

Sorority Card Party Nets 52 For Projects

Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held an April Showers themed card party at the VFW Garden Room. Sixteen tables participated and $52 was realized for sorority projects. A table card was awarded to many members and multiple door prizes, refreshments, and donations accompanied the event.

Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority VFW Post Thomas Garrity C. M. Howard Ralph Vanderhoff Howard Pier Dorr Clark George Sample Albert Rathbun Frank Ostberg A. M. Morrison Macbeth Bears Thomas Jansen J. F. Needham Don Williams Gene Hasbrouck James Walters Bhirley Miller Raymond Blunt A. J. Morrison Frank Laurie Joseph Mooney Julia Ficcard B. G. Bennett Widam End Allan Osbrow Jackson Hazel Morrell

Miss Shirley Emory To Marry George Carutis

Miss Shirley Annette Emory, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Emory of Clymer, plans marriage to George Carutis, son of Mr and Mrs James Votpolis of HD 1 Carry. Emory attended Clymer Central High School and works for G C Murphy in Corry. Carutis attended Spartansburg High School, served six years in the U S Army, and is a farmer. The wedding is set for May 7 at Edwards Chapel, Marks Comers, N.

Shirley Emory George Carutis Walter Emory Clymer Shirley Annette James Votpolis Carry Emory Clymer Central High School G. C. Murphy Company Corry Garutis Spartansburg High School U. S. Army

Degrees Conferred At Corry Grange Meeting

Corry Grange No. 55 conferred the third and fourth degrees on a large class of candidates including Columpus Grange members and visitors. Announcements covered a Wattsburg Grange Hall square dance hosted by the Erie County Senior Extension Club and an Erie County Grange Youth meeting at the Fairview IOOF Hall on April 28 with 8 p.m. start and a square dance to follow. A reception with sandwiches, cake, jello and coffee closed the session. Next meeting set for May 2.

Corry Grange Corry Grange No Columpus Grange Wattsburg Erie County Senior Extension Club Erie County Grange Fairview Norman Swart Gust ‘Wester Roy Swart

Navy Mothers Club Plans Meadville Visit May Second

Members met at the IOOF Hall at 7 30 pm with Mrs Clarence Cox presiding. Announced the local Navy Mothers Club will entertain the Meadville club on May 2 with a tureen dinner to be served, and a dessert course was served by Mrs Fred Young and Mrs John Gilnore.

Navy Mothers Club Clarence Cox Meadville Club Fred Young John Gilnore

Plevack Baby Born in Los Angeles Family Notice

A son Edward Jr was born April 1 to Mr and Mrs Edward Plevack of Los Angeles California. Mrs Plevack is formerly Helen Wawrejko of Corry and Mrs Theresa Wawrejko of R D 2 is the new baby's grandmother.

Edward Jr Edward Plevack Los Angeles Calif Plevack Helen Wawrejko Corry Theresa Wawrejko

Kiwanis Club Hosts Film Program on Transistor and Dialing

At the Hotel Corry the Kiwanis Club presented two courtesy films from General Telephone Pennsylvania. The Transistor explained the new tube replacing vacuum tubes, and The Nation at Your Fingertips showed long distance dialing across the country. Yvan Bennink and Richard Grimm led the meeting with Page Louderback and Ray Amy announcing a broom sale for Friday and Saturday.

Kiwanis Club General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Hotel Corry Yvan Bennink Richard Grimm Page Louderback Ray Amy H. Lyan Rice

Treon Society Plans Mother-Daughter Luncheon Banquet

The Treon Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church announces a mother daughter luncheon banquet on May 7 at 12 80 p.m. Reservations may be called to Mrs. Thomas Pierotti Mrs Robert Simmonsen and Mrs. Marlin Keppel.

Treon Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Thomas Pierotti Robert, Simmonsen Marlin Keppel

Specialist Dies in New York Dr. Martin Gumpert 57

Dr Martin Gumpert, a specialist in geriatric medical care, died yesterday in New York. He was 57 and known for his work with elderly patients and contributions to the field.

New York Martin Gumpert

Readers Club Meeting Honors Robert Browning

Twelve members gathered yesterday at Mrs Willis EB Brown 318 West Church Street for a regular session. President Mrs George Nagel led a brief business meeting before a program on poet Robert Browning with illustrations. A meal of angel food cake ice cream and coffee followed. The next meeting will close the club year with a banquet planned for May 2 with details to be announced.

Readers Club Willis Brown Willis EB. Brown West Church Street George Nagel Trees of Pennsylvania Brown Robert

Mrs. Jennie Lictus of Clymer dies at 72 in California

Mrs. Jennie Lictus of Clymer died after a brief illness in Los Angeles Hospital at age 72 while visiting California. Born December 1 1882 in Wayne Township Pa she was a member of the Clymer Methodist Church and the Seelotn Ladies Aid Society. Survived by son Claude of Clymer daughter Irene Meisel four brothers seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral at Spitzer Funeral Home Clymer Saturday noon with service Sunday at 2 30 by Rev Alvin Rhodes burial in Clymer Cemetery.

Jennie Lictus Clymer Wet Knolls Los Angeles Hospital Lictus California Wayne Township Bert Lietus Lietus Claude Irene Meisel Eric James Holes Venango Lester ‘Howies Columbus Arthur Obie Howls Spitzer Funeral Home

Publisher Greenspun Cleared By Jury In McCarthy Case

Brooklyn born Las Vegas Sun publisher Hank Greenspun was acquitted by a Las Vegas federal jury after 2 hours 45 minutes deliberation on a mailing matter tied to the McCarthy murder case. Jurors credited closing speech by Edward P. Morgan and Greenspun’s column as not threatening McCarthy, with Morgan quoting Greenspun’s own words and others to defend him.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Hank Greenspun Joseph McCarthy McCarthy Edward P. Morgan Washington, D. C Greenspun Morgan McCarthylsn Hank Washington

New Pension Bills Go Before Legislature

Harrisburg reports two bipartisan pension proposals advance to committee. The measure would raise the annual retirement allowance from 1500 to 1800 and then to 3000, plus increase office expense payments. Gov. Lender vetoed a prior plan, citing constitutionality doubts, as Rep. Rendinger and Rep. Smith announce expected amendments.

Harrisburg Rouse Committee George M. Lender Albert R. Rendinger House Charles G. Smith

Retirement proposal eyed in governor bids debate

A committee member said he did not know the governor's view on the new bids. The retirement plan would reduce the service requirement from 95 to 20 years but would not change the current 60 year old age provision.

Mittee

Paper Firm Sued Over Fumes In $100000 Suit

Mrs. Catherine V Schell 45 of Santa Barbera California files a federal court suit in US district court alleging fumes from a pulp plant injured her health. She names New York and Pennsylvania Co of Jobsonburg Pennsylvania as defendant in the action filed yesterday. Liquid air has a density nearly equal to that of water.

Assolated Press Pittsburgh Elk County Catherine V. Schell Santa Barbera Calif New York and Pennsylvania Co Jobsonburg

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