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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1956

Page

5

Former Local Teacher Honored At Picnic At Mead Park

A community social at Mead Park on Wednesday honored former local teacher Mrs Andrew of Bristol Conti. Attendees included retired educators and neighbors from Rochester and Bellevue. The gathering featured remarks from Rivets Johnson and tributes to Mrs Andrew's service, with many relatives traveling from nearby towns to attend.

Mad Park Hondre Andrew of Bristil Conti Mile Nicent Morrison Alelok Rivets Johnson Clirk Tom Hesbott Rochester N.Y Mead Park Colum Goberstian Jigitne Aroelal Hijo Wah Persie Ber Lake Mmn Mitchel Mooney West Hickory Aten Clark Peat Abstivelre

Women’s Relief Corps Meeting At Cony Cifuige Trill Sink

The Women’s Relief Corps hold a meeting at the Cony Cifuige Trill Sink Waller deor with 30 members present. Henry Wry reports the winner and details of accounts, with plans to file by the 6th of Ar eember and notes AC Unis Lime Dis AL.

Fiyeen Iochune Henry Wry

Miss Linda Wolcott 7 Honored With Birthday Party

Miss Linda Wolcott, seven, was honored at a birthday gathering with family and friends. The event featured candy, petite fours, and a celebratory program for the child and attending youngsters.

Linda Wolcott Howlisna Linda Innell Fenty Stephen Veto Witio

Harbor Half Aid To Stage Public Picnic

Harbor Half Aid plans a public picnic at the Mickey Tilt Community Building. August 20 at 2 PM. The event features games, activities, and refreshments with community groups promoting a friendly gathering.

Ryeune Mickey Tilt Opewig

Unclear historical notice from Corry region

Fragmentary OCR yields a vague item mentioning hospitals in Rochester and Corry, names such as Nancy Carol and David J Dulibroid, and a dated event. Details are damaged. readable elements include hospital names, a birth or arrival reference, and local persons.

A Quiehter Nancy Carol Featulay Strong Misquitat Hospital Rochester In David J. Dulibroid Corry

Wheelock Aid Meeting Discusses Rummage Sale Today Tomorrow

Mrs Melvin Edwards of R D 4 attended the Wheelock Community Aid meeting assisted by Mrs Wallace Mick. Mrs Charles Kennedy presided the brief session which covered the rummage sale planned for Corry today and tomorrow. Devotions were led by Mrs Robert Williams and the closing prayer by Mrs Frank Harvey. Prizes were won in contests by Mrs Leland Crass Cut Mrs Harold Dougherty and Mrs Jan Howard. The group plans to meet September 6 with Mrs Leon Van Tissel and hostesses served lunch.

Wheelock Aid Melvin Edwards R.D Wheelock Wallace Mick Charles Kennedy Tme Corry Robert Williams Frank Harvey Leland Crass Cut Harold Dousherty Jan Howard Leon van Tissel

Weidner Family Reuni Holds 55th Annual Meeting

The Weidner reunion gathered 23 relatives from Titusville Spartansburg Erie Westfield and Corry at Mrs Bertha M Darwin home on Mead Avenue Sunday. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs Darwin president Albine Larson vice president and Mrs Edward G Crapser Jr secretary treasurer. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in August 1957 at Mr and Mrs Harry Fitch home.

Hen “Inn Weigner Bertha M. Darwin Mead Avenue Titusville Spartansburg Erie Westfield Corry etede-Theb Darwin Albine Larson Edward G. Crapser Jr Harry Fitch

Bridal Fete for Miss Harriet Huff Held at Home

A bridal shower honoring Miss Harriet Huff, engaged to Thomas Sherwood, was held at the home of Miss Nancy Felisiak. Guests enjoyed games, television, and chat as prizes and favors were shared, with light refreshments and decorative pink and green decor.

Harriet Huff Thomas Sherwood Nancy Felisiak Mist Shirley Sherwood Mins Normyagg Eleanor Deaveseaup Tate

Hom Radio Enthusiasts To Meet At Waterford

Ham operators from the district will gather in Waterford for the annual meeting featuring a transmitter hunt and other contests. A dinner will cap the day long activities with expected attendees from Corry and Reading area including David Hubertz Dick Cook Edward Fenstermacher John Fenstermacher and more.

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Women of the Moose Hold Meeting and Plans for Picnic

The Women of the Moose Chapter 717 held a regular meeting led by senior regent Mrs. Clarence Eireh. A large class of candidates was approved. A picnic at Mead Park is set for August 2 at 6 p.m. attendees to bring tureen and place setting. Transportation available from the Moose Club. The unit will serve dinner at the Mountain Laurel Legion meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose. Mock bake sale extended to September 6. Awards for dues recruitment were given to Mrs. Clarence Farrington and Mrs. Alfred Cone. Attendance counted at 28, including Mrs. Jennie Masoni winning attendance honors.

Women of the Moose Clarence Eireh Mead Park Moose Club WOTM Mountain Laurel Legion of the Loyal Order of Moose Stanley Malek Mooseheart Clarence Farrington Alfred Cone Jennie Masoni

Travel Advisory Council to form two subcommittees

Harrisburg reports the State Commerce Department Travel Advisory Council will create two subcommittees. One will study tourist literature and the other will advise advertising agencies chosen by the Commonwealth to promote state travel.

Harrisburg Travel Advisory Council The State Commerce Department

Geneva Circle Patio Party Planned by Presbyterian Women

Members of the Geneva Circle of the Presbyterian Women will reconvene for a patio party on August dist at the home of Mrs. Pae Touderback 617 East Booth Street. The event starts at six o clock and serves as a preliminary to fall study periods. Mrs. Frosten Person will assist Mrs. Lowderback in entertaining the circle members.

Mre Osthe Johnson Hive Juliet Nowe Kere Hey Nines Mobi William Laroche Bellevue Boise Lesuard Wistlin Ovd Flo Pieby Feu Ebithlen Abbey Chicago Mipster Star Cienhyy Ornutt Penderick Bullivan Orcutt Ruel David James Billy Jett Cherry Geek Ray John Clark Jon Mes Rend Whiteley Baleul Fir Fort Montroadl N. Jy Gerald Whiteley East Seouth Pipdyn Davisott Fort Delvoir Hehard Elndtey Tyke Geneva The Presbyterian Women's Association Pae Touderback Booth Street Frosten

Hillstrom Hosts Mentor Club Dinner at Prendergast Point

Mr and Mrs D A Hillstrom entertained at a tureen dinner Wednesday evening at their summer home on Chautauqua Lake Prendergast Point. Twenty one guests from the Mentor Club and spouses enjoyed boating touring the grounds and a lawn dinner with flute music by Ruth Preeman of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.

D. A. Hillstrom Prendergast Point Chautauqua Lake Mentor Club Ruth’ Preeman Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra

Harrisburg Transit Proposes Fare Increase to 15 Cents

The Biltler Motor Transit filed new schedules with the Public Utility Commission seeking a raise in basic fares from 10 to 15 cents and a 12 cent token. The changes would take effect September 16 pending PUC review into reasonableness.

Harrisburg Biltler Motor Transit Public Utility Commission PUC

Dracula Star Bela Lugosi Dies At Age 73

Bela Lugosi, famed for his Dracula on stage and screen, died of natural causes in Los Angeles at 73 after years of struggle with drug addiction. The Hungarian actor had recently sought rehabilitation and had resumed film work after a three month hospital stay. His widow Hope Lininger found him dead. they wed last August and she had urged treatment.

Dracula Hollywood Bela Lugosi Los Angeles Demeres England Metropolitan State Hospital Norwalk Lugos Hope Lininger Johnstown Lugosi Sand

National Republican Leader Skips Convention Visit

G Mason Owlett, Pennsylvania national Republican committeeman, said he would not attend the GOP National Convention or related automal committee meeting in San Francisco on medical advice from his physician.

Philadelphia G. Mason Owlett National Republican Pennsylvania San Francisco Iis

Five Treated At Hospital After Accidents

Reports from Corry Memorial Hospital show multiple injuries from recent accidents. Cecil McClelland of Findley Like suffered a traumatic fingertip amputation on his left hand. Anna Royek of R D 1 Cary sustained a finger laceration from a lawn mower. Paul Durell, 97, of Corry, had a right forearm laceration after a night shift incident at Ajax Tron Works. Frank Denk, 13, son of Frank J Denk, was also listed among victims with injuries.

Faye Pheer Snysnese Corry Memorieal Hospital Falon Paul Durell Corry Lanight Ajax Tron Smith Street North Center Street Cecil McClelland Findley Anna Royek R. D Frank T. Denk Prank’ J, Desik

West Germany bans Communist party allies in crackdown

West Germany outlawed the Communist Party and all its successor groups amid a five year court case. The government argued the party sought to overthrow the republic. about 80,000 members were affected. In a separate item, Pittsburgh hospitalized after a fall. his condition was listed as satisfactory.

West Germany Red Party Pago Ono United States Pittsburgh

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