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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1957
Page
5
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Social Highlights notes 18 members attended last evening's Moose Women of the World meeting as balloting favored candidates for initiation next meeting. Mrs Clarence Kirch was nominated for the state convention in Pittsburgh. A WOM picnic at Maree Beach drew good turnout, and bowling plans were set for August 20 at Munse Club. Attendance prizes went to Mrs Willis Sullivan of Youngsville. September 5 is the next meeting with a call for a large publicity turnout. Mrs E E Bush and Mrs Maude Bennink spent time in Panama, N C after reunion dinners. Further items include John Parsons' discharge from the Air Force after four years, and a Weidner reunion at Elgin hosted by Mrs Harry Fitch with officers elected for 1959.
More than 35 members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and Missionary Society gathered at D. A. Hillstrom's summer home on Chautauqua Lake for a pleasant afternoon. A bountiful tureen dinner followed a brief business session that allocated funds for Bethesda Home and planned participation in the Synodical Convention at Thiel College on August 27. The day featured visiting and boating, with an out of town guest, Mrs. Horace Robbins of Arizona.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Ladies Aid hosted 18 members at Mrs Florence Nye’s West Columbus Avenue residence. Mrs Hurley Banks presided as new officers were announced. devotional duties were led by Mrs Clira Walker. A August 26 gathering will be hosted by Mrs Maude Bennink at 637 South Cenber Street.
The Carter Hills Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Maud Follett's home on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Milton Morns leading devotions. President Mrs. Carl Lindberg conducted the business meeting and elections, naming Mrs. George Smith as president, Mrs. Lindberg as vice president, Mrs. Glenn Davis as secretary, and Mrs. Lewis Clark as treasurer. Secret sisters were revealed, contests awarded, and a hamburger lunch was served before adjourning.
Miss Gladys Rose bride elect of Thomas Stroup was honored at a personal bridal shower hosted by her future parents in law at 524 Spring Street. Miss Janet Stroup, Miss Beverly Brown, and Mrs. James Shaver planned the event for August 24 ceremony attendants. Fifteen guests attended, playing games, with refreshments and prizes. The honoree received gifts including a yellow and white umbrella.
Kathy Downey and Janes Roberts reigned as queen and king at the Hi-Fi Club Glad Dance held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The pink and white decor featured gladioli and crepe paper streamers. Refrishments of punch sandwiches and cookies were served by Lena Lanehyn's committee. Sammy Richards and his orchestra provided music until midnight. many parents attended as chaperones.
Miss Jean McCray enjoys a bridal shower at Lowville Methodist Church parlors, hosted by Mrs. Lewis Brumagin, Mrs. Raymond Brumagin, and Mrs. Bernard Brumagin. Seventeen guests attended games and contests, with gladioli decorations, a salad lunch, and numerous gifts for the bride-to-be who will wed Glenn Brumagin tomorrow.
Harbor Half Ladies Aid sponsors a social at Community Hall on Tuesday August 20 at :30 p.m. Rev Norman Warner of Stoney Fork Kentucky will present colored slides on missionary work. Members urged to bring a cake and the public is invited.
The Women’s Relief Corps met at the Grange Hall on Park Street for a noon tureen dinner yesterday. Mrs Angeline Kerstetter was initiated and Mrs Zombia Bilvis reinstated. Attendance honors went to Mrs Merle Long and Mrs John Long. A public ham dinner is planned for September 19 with further details to follow. General orders noted the National Convention at Hotel Statler Buffalo August 25 to 28. The next session is September 5.
Vice President Nixon leads a welcoming group to greet Jennie Blatchford Miss Pennsylvania of 1957 in Washington D C She, 23 from Hollidaysburg PA, will compete in Miss America at Atlantic City Today she accepts Rep James Van Zandt invitation to a luncheon in the House Speaker's dining room
State Crop Reporting Service August survey shows severe drought in southeastern Pennsylvania reducing statewide production below normal. Pastures 61 percent of normal, nine principal crops with oats rye and alfalfa higher this year. per acre yields up for oats barley and rye. Resch crop revised to 2,450,000 bushels, above 1956 by 6 percent. apple estimate steady at 6 million bushels. late potatoes at 7,062,000 hundredweight versus 7,106,000 last year.
The 28th National Guard Division wraps up its 1957 summer training encampment with prizes and awards planned for Varlois units and individuals. The first contingent of about 30,000 troops begins the return journey at 1:00 a.m. Saturday.
In Mineral, Virginia, the Gazette shuts down due to overextended operations and a loss of subscribers. Staff writer Michael Cook cites the heavy workload and financial strain as the cause, noting the newsroom would shift toward sales roles as the paper folds.
George Wojnar a 55 year old from Lawrenceville was found beaten to death early today at Blacks Linen Service in Homewood after reporting for work. Detective Kieran Jennings said robbery was the motive. glass panels in the garage were smashed and a coin box taken, though the amount was unclear.
Moving cool air shifts east into the mid Atlantic while heat lingers from the Carolinas to Texas. Showers and thunder develop across the mid-Atlantic, Kentucky, and the Midwest with scattered storms in the South and West. Brief rain falls affect parched New England and Mid-Atlantic Seaboard. Block Island suffers a heavy downpour cutting power. Navy plans to dispatch a diesel generator by barge pending weather.
Fire Bureau investigates two blasts at St Joseph's Art School within hours. Fire Chief Stephen Adley says damage totals about 6000 dollars. Investigator James Bellarap reviews scene but finds no apparent cause after preliminary inquiry.
JuuERSPURE Drussilla Fisher, 19, of Mansfield State Teachers College, was named Pennsylvania's 1957 Potato Blossom Queen at the Field Days of the Pennsylvania Co operative Potato Growers Association near Bo state City. She is the daughter of Edward Fisher of Coudersport, replacing Donna Lee Brumbaugh of Martinsburg. State agriculture secretary Willam Henning praised growers for focusing on air quality production.
Secretary of Defense Wilson outlined planning for deeper cuts in U S armed forces to offset weapon costs. He said a force of around 21 million to 21.1 million may be possible by July 1959, about 800000 below current levels, with continued limited drafted manpower to maintain the force.
Japanese Cabinet orders Justice Ministry and police to review reports on a U S Air Force plane that struck and killed 63 year old Haru Hojo and injured her son as the aircraft was starting its takeoff. Authorities weigh whether negligence occurred. Potential for U S Japan dispute noted.
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