Town Topics Bridge Group Holds Master Point Night Banquet Plans
The Corry Bridge Association met for a Master Point session at the VFW Post with nine tables. North and South winners included Arthur Cohen and Robert Larsen of Jamestown and Mrs James West and RB Leemhuis of Erie. East and West winners were Dr. Robert Israel and Henry Hensinger of Warren, with other top finishes by Willam Singers and Harold Gilbert. The next week features the Irmun Sprinz banquet at 6 p.m. Reservations via Mrs H J Wilcox. Also reported are several births at Corry Memorial Hospital and St Marys Hospital including children born to the Sherwood, Lindberg, Woodard, Tripp, and Mischler families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Group
Corry Bridge Association
VFW
Mitchell
North
Arthur Cohen
Robert Larsen
Jamestown
Mark Coyle
Lena St. Clair
James West
Leemhuis
Erie
Morgan
Florence McCry
al Vanesens
Raymond Mulvin
Needham
Irmun
H. J.wilcox
Local WCTU RummageSale Plans Arrive May Events
The local Women’s Christian Temperance Union laid plans at a Tuesday meeting for a rummage sale May 6 and 7 at the former Corry Wallpaper and Paint Store West Main Street. Mrs. Samuel Greer of Philadelphia will visit May 18 and speak at Conway School. A joint workshop with Union City WCTU is set for May 11 at Union-City Methodist Church. Donations were voted for Erie County youth work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Greer
Philadelphia
WCTU
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Frank Whiteley
White Street
Greer
Conelway School
Solomon
Corry
West Main Street
Union City Wctu
Union — City Methodist
Ethel Kidder
North East
Henry Rockman
Loe Loyal Temperance Legion
Erie County WeTll
Oscar Johnson
Emmis
Alfred Haenel
Bea Spicer
East Main Street
Mrs Page Hosts Witherspoon Circle Meeting
Mrs Page entertained 14 members of the Witherspoon Circle of the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Association yesterday with tea coffee and mints. Co-hostess was Mrs Bessie Robbins. Circle chairwoman Mrs Cleo Haight opened by reading a poem and reminded of upcoming Presbyterial meetings in Erle rummage sale April 28 and 30 and association meeting May 4. Devotions on Psalms led by Mrs Ruth Hoenes. program by Mrs Bert Anderson concluded the study book Conversations on Town and Country. Next gathering to be hosted by Mrs Clyde Keith with Mrs Robert Eddy on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witherspoon
Women's Association
The
First Presbyterian Church
Mere Page
Bessie Robbins
Cleo Haight
Erle
Ruth “Hoenes
Bert Anderson
Clyde Keith
Robert Eddy
Bridal Shower Fetes Kathleen Hicks Ahead of May Wedding
Miss Kathleen Hicks was honored at a sister hosted bridal shower on Wright street. Twelve guests played games with prizes to Connie Shiver, Mrs John Stockton, Phyllis Jensen, and Adeline Ross while Mary Helen Curtis won the door prize. Lavender and yellow decor complemented refreshments of cake ice cream and coffee as gifts for the honoree, who will marry Blair Skiff on May seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis Exuuineen Hicks
Beverly Hicks
Wright Street
Connie Shiver
John Stockton
Phyllis Jensen
Adeline Ross
Mary Helen Curtis
Blair Skiff
Elgin Beaverdam Men Form Fellowship Group
Elgin and Beaverdam men formed a Community Men's Fellowship within Beaver Dam Mennonite Church after a dinner last night. Rev. Richard Hostetler announced invitations to area men. Richard Roggenbaum of Ripley represented the Free Methodist Church and the evangelism program. Welcoming talks came from Hostetler, Rev. William Sturdevant, Howard Ladd, and Stutzman. A quartet including Hostetler, Lawrence Hurst, Milford Byler and Richard Stutzman performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin-Beaverdam
Blein
Beaverdam
Beaverdam Mennonite
Richard Hostetler
Richard Roggenbaum
Riple
Free Methodist Church
Givori
Hostetler
William Sturdevant
Wayne Valley
Mrs Durham Hosts Dorcas Class Meeting at Church
Juignteen members and a guest gathered with Mrs KS Durham of Railroad street as Dorcas Class of First Methodist met last evening. Mrs Hazel Meerdink shared devotions on the parable of the talents. Mrs Merle Patterson presided. Committees were named for a sham- ination and plans discussed for a rummage sale in May and a May 18 dinner at the church. A salad course followed served by Mrs Durham and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juignteen
Hazel Meerdink
Dorcas
First Methodist Church
KS. Durham
Railroad Street
Durham
Merle Patterson
Anne Andrus
Henry Rockman
Adrian Reesink
R. Lawrence Davison
Ruth Dahlstrand
Cly Daht
Mary-Martha Class Enjoys Tureen Dinner
The Mary M artha Class of the First Presbyterian Church met in the church recreation room with 16 members. Mrs Merrill Tillie decorated the table with spring flowers and each guest wore a corsage. The group held devotions led by Sma Matlot Rumbayereteth on The Memory of Easter and Alina DeHaven read a passage. Class president Mrs Douglas Rozella Si confirmed a brief business session. The next regular meeting is set at Mrs Nellie Merker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Welch
Churely
Mary-Martha
First Presbyterian Church
Merrill Tillie
Alina DeHaven
Douglas Rozella Si
Nellie Merker
Barbara Roberts Honored At Bridal Shower
Miss Barbara Roberts bride elect of Eugene Burmaster of North Torswanda New York was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs Harry Parker Mrs Lewis Barton and Miss Margaret Karkoski at the former's West Smith Street home An evening of visiting followed with a dessert course served Gifts were given to Miss Roberts who is set to marry on May 21st
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Roberts
Eugene Burmaster
North Torswanda
N.Y
Harry Parker
Lewis Barton
Margaret Karkoski
West Smith Street
Miss Roberts
Xi Beta Phi Plans Installation and Dinner
Xi Beta Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday with Mrs Alfred J Morrison of East Main Street. President Mrs Robert Eddy led discussions planning a May dinner at Perry's Inn and installation at Mrs Robert Curtis home. They will attend Peninsula Playhouse in Erie this summer. Mrs Thomas Floretti and Mrs Morrison presented a program with color slides of landscaping and United Nations buildings in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Beta Phi
21 Beta Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Alfred J. Morrison
East Main Street
Robert Eddy
Perry's Inn
Robert Curtis
Peninsula Playhouse
Erie
Thomas Floretti
Morrison
United Nations
New York City
Baptist Ladies Meet With Mrs Monroe at First Baptist Church
Mrs Lucila Monroe hosted the Ladies Fellowship gathering with 24 members and one guest. The session featured Scripture verses, hymns, and a lesson on John 5 emphasizing Christ’s deity and witness, plus plans for a missionary speaker and a May 4 Mother and Daughter banquet at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Monroe
Lucila Monroe
East Pleasant Street
First Baptist Church
Clara—Rauseher
Jed
Bruce Thomas
Harry Hickle
Joseph Hudson
Sunshine Committee
Murray Raymond
Christ
Open House Honors 35th Anniversary in Corry
An open house in Corry on Park Street at 8 p.m. honors Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pierce for their 35th wedding anniversary. Hosts include Donald Whaley, Robert Pierce, Charlotte Pierce, Harold Prever, and other relatives. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend at the Corry Grange Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pierce
Sturdy
McBart
Donald Whaley
Robert Pierce
Charlotte Pierce
Corry
Harold Prever
Ash
Corry Grange Hall
Park Street
Elect Officers For Beth El Sisterhood
MIS astuur Cohen was named President of the Beth El Sisterhood of the Beth Israel Synagogue at a meeting held last evening at the home of Mrs. Philip Zalanéek on Wayne Street. Other officers named for the coming year are Mrs. David Evans as vice president, Mrs. Zala neck as secretary, and Mrs. Lou Rossin as treasurer. Mrs. Harry Barach, current president, conducted the session during which plans were made for a gramme sale to be held in the early part of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIS
Astuur Cohen
Beth el
Beth Israel Syna Bose
Philip Zalanéek
Wayne Street
David Evans
Zalaneck
Lou Rossin
Harry Barach
Rehoboth class names new church officers for year
The Evangelical United Brethren Church Rehoboth Class elected Delmar Lindeen president with Gerald Bagley as vice president, Mrs. Lawrence Aldrich secretary, and Mrs. Vernon Welch treasurer. The meeting at the Vanderhoffs included prayers, devotions, and a social with 25 members present. The next gathering will be the annual class banquet at Panama Methodist Church on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EUB Rehoboth
Rehoboth
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Theodore Vanderhoff
Delmar Lindeen
Gerald Bagley
Lawrence Aldrich
Vernon Welch
H. Ray Harris
Amby ‘Allen
Delmar Luyndern
Allen May
Warren Johnson
Panama Methodist Church
Bowles Named Dem Chairman At National Convention
Rights backer Chester Bowles was named Democratic platform committee chairman at the Los Angeles convention. Camille Gravel was named co-chairman, with Calvin Rawlings as credentials chair, as civil rights issues loom for the 1960 campaign and party unity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wito Angelis
Tare Clyneland
Chester Bowles
Chaiman
Bowes
Civil Rights
Los Angeles
Calvin W. Rawlings
Camille F. Gravel
Louisiana
Gravel
Paul Butley
Bowles
Revenor
Connecticut
India
Queen Elizabeth II Marked Birthday With Salutes
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her birthday in London with greetings from Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Gun salutes were fired across the country and at sea by the Royal Navy while Queen’s portraits hung on tall public buildings.
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London
Queen Elizabeth TI
Prince Charles
Princess Anne
Royal Navy
Sizzling 60s and defense orders reshape Corry payrolls
Fragmented report notes Pam and Corry Jamestown Corp adding workers then trimming after a government desk order. Ajax Aero Supply cuts to half strength amid defense funding uncertainty as air force depots delay spare parts orders. Unemployment data dampens early 1960s optimism in Corry area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilwit
Heleminteller
Corry Jamestown Corporation
Ajax
Defense Department
Aero Supply
Jack Wilson
Aero
Lou Kowalski
Air Force
Ion
Nua
Aero Mannsiay
Paris Omer
Avro
Kowalski
Corry
Scottish Rites Honor 68 at St Pauls Church of Christ Brie
The Brie Consistory hosts a four day Scottish Rites event at St Pauls United Church of Christ in Brie starting Sunday at 4 PM with a wai per service. Rev D R Hoover 33rd degree Mason and Rev Willard A Kratz lead as guest preachers and the Erie Consistory says the public is invited to the service and all degrees. A class of 68 candidates is planned to receive the 32nd degree as the rites run through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brie
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
D. R. Hoover
Willard A. Kratz
Carlton Smith
Erie
Smith
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Irvin Sher- Wood
Northwest Street
Richard Lindberg
Marion Street
Cory Memorial Hospital
John Woodard
Robert Tripp
St. Mary's Hospital
Tucson
Ariz
Tripp
Lawrence Vanderhoot
Essex Street
Hamot Hospital
H. P. Mischler
Cory
Tate Avenue
Mrs. Page
Witherspoon Circle
Kathleen Hicks
Mrs. Durham
Faith
Fellowship
Siip
Richiard Miller
Estella Wells
Gerald Parsons
YMCA
Bilys
All-Way
North Center St
Woolworth’'S
Green Thumb Sale
Wooeworth
Beth el Sisterhood
Dem
John J. Held
Roberts
Columbus
Continien
Pam
Tony Curtis
Dean Martin
Janet Leigh
Ladly
Eyaear
MTV
Steve Cochran
Lion and the Horse
Frankenstein
Columbia
Ustman
Pulau UZ
VSNL
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