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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1956

Page

5

Showered with gifts at bridal reception in town

The article covers a bridal shower held at Vertia's Restaurant Saturday September ath for a bride to be. Hostesses Mrs Lester Hepler Mrs Sam Schroter Mrs Henry Hicks and others presided with 18 relatives and neighbors attending. Prizes awarded to Mrs Lester Hepler Jr and Mrs Mat Matthen, door prize won by Mrs Sim Schroter. Guests enjoyed kinch rolls cake and coffee as lighted candy arrangements and summer flowers decorated the table. Visitors included Alison Gloconds of Philadelphia and others from Union City and Lakewood. Several locals and out of town guests are mentioned along with social updates and travel plans.

Sen Amuncy Kunst Vertia’s Lester Hepler Sam Schroter Henry Hicks Livern Kolstee Jeanette Wesoloski Lester Hepler Jr Union ‘City Lakewood

Cutting Circle Picnic at Mead Park Meets Monthly

One friendly Circle at Cutting held its monthly meeting at Mead Park on Wednesdays afternoon. Nine members and 18 children attended. Mrs Gordon Shamper presided with MES George Imtoff in charge. A letter from a Kentucky children's home was read. Devotions led by Mrs Sham Poe and Mrs Marion Way. Next meeting September 26 at Mrs Wallies home with Mrs David Fassett in charge of devotions and Mrs Sham Poe leading games. The gathering closed with the 28th Psalm.

Cutting Mead Park Gordon Shamper George Imtoff Arthur Wallace Maddy Kenstucky Aiscurdon Ron Shampoe Marion Way Wallies David Fassett

Baby Shower Honors Mrs Russell White

A baby shower in honor of Mrs Russell White was held at her West Bond Street home. Hosts Mrs Hafner White and Mrs Hagel Brockman led about 60 guests who enjoyed games with prizes for several guests and yellow and white decorations.

Russell White Eva Nifig West Bond

Spring Creek Grange Meets With Program and Guests

Spring Creek Grange No. 288 held a regular meeting at West Spring Town Hall with 21 members and three guests. After business, Mrs Thomas Felton led a home economics panel on reading appreciation with Mrs Bernard Porter, Mrs Howard Johnson, and Raymond Briggs, followed by a musical skit "Because He Joined The Grange" featuring Mrs Kat terlin, Mrs Felton, and William Donaldson. State deputy Svan Wilcox gave remarks. Next meeting is September 13. Sandwiches pie and coffee were served by the lunch committee.

Spring Creek Grange Spring Creek Grange No West Spring Crack Thomas Felton Wiliam Donaldson Svan Wilcox Grange Willian Staybill Bernard Porter

VEW Auxiliary Meeting Plans Visit to Eaton Rapids

Mrs. Alfred Cone presided at a routine VFW Ladies Auxiliary session in the Garden Room. The group chose to join members from other auxiliaries for a September visit to the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids Michigan. A farewell gift was given to Mrs. E V Lethman who is relocating to Florida. Mrs Alma Slagle won the special award. Refreshments followed. the group adjourned to wrest again.

Alfred Cone VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post Home Cone Hazel Shuss Otter Eaton Rapids Mich VFW E. V. Lethman Florida Alma Slagle

Hilltop Club Hosts Picnic Afternoon Meeting

Mrs William Groybill hosted the Hilltop Club meeting at her home with members bringing their own basket picnics and enjoying a pleasant afternoon. Mrs Richard Hall and Mrs Sidney Smith, both new mothers, were given personal gifts. Mrs Bror Larson of R D 1 will entertain the club next on September 5.

William Groybill Hilltop Club Hillop Club William’ Groybil R. D Richard Hall Sideny Smith Bror Larson

Ladies Day at Corry Country Club Honors Winners

The bi monthly Ladies Day at Corry Country Club drew 28 women. A 1 pm luncheon preceded bridge and golf. Bracelet prize went to Mrs Frank Graft for bridge, golf winner Mrs L P Baker, bridge high Mrs H Langdon Rowe, bridge low Mrs C H Hoben. Next event set for September 6.

Corry Country Club Corry Country ‘Club Frank Graft L. P. Baker H. Langdon Rowe Aid C.H. Hobden

Chautauqua Druggist Brooks Dies After Illness

Brooks Drug Store owner and operator in Chautauqua for 28 years died at Westfield Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born February 4 1885 in Findlay Ohio he was a 1907 graduate of the University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy. He had lived in Chautauqua 23 years and was married February 22 1911 to Loretta Weyend. Survived by wife son Parl Brooks Jr of Orchard Park daughter Mrs G J Gorman of Cleveland Ohio three grandchildren sister Mrs H R Wynn Findlay and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Hemstreet Funeral Home Mayville at 2 p m tomorrow.

Gloconds Alison Philadelphia Dan Tagmart Jt Orler George Debury Cleveland Hugh Frank Deby Annt Judit Chayitauquh Institute Frank Still Rock Ark Averse City Corry Jessie Careynd Homer Johan Marion Ohio Helen Johieon Essex Street Norton Warner Stoney Fork H.C. ‘Warner Ry D Eugene Viethman West Pleisant Street Fort Myers Fla John Goda Mary Catherine Tommy Enis and Mix Edward Wolcott Schentetady Elspseed Var x Brooks Chautauqui Brooks Drug Store Westfield Memorial Hospital Findlay John F Ella Schoonover Brooks University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy Chautauqta Loretta Weyend Parl Brooks Jr Orchard Park G. J. Gorman

Television Schedule and Auto Dealership Ad, Buffalo Era

A cluttered TV lineup for WBEN TV Buffalo lists channels and programs from 5:30 pm through late night including The Gene Autry Show News and sports segments, plus film and soap opera slots. An adjacent Waterhouse Pontiac Buick ad promotes sales and service at 37 West South Street.

Wben-Tv Buffalo Gene Autry Monte Cristo Flicka Hollywood Sumner Theatre Miss Brooks Philhoulk Museum of Science Kangerno Mighty Mowe Playhouse Kit Caryn Talaw White Sox Yunkom Baratoga Hanrllenp Jackie Glensom Monay Satariay F W. W Waterhouse Pontiac - Buick Sales & Service West South Streat

Eisenhower Plays Golf Before RNC Nomination

President Eisenhower, tired but cheerful, relaxed at Swank Club in Pebble Beach, California, before returning to Monterey for Tuat night. Earlier he accepted the nomination for a second term at the Republican National Convention as a crowd of about 5,000 welcomed him and Mrs. Eisenhower from their private car. In Uniontown Pennsylvania, Anthony Cavalcante, who failed to win the Democratic nomination for state senate, vows to run as an independent, while Fayette County's Democratic committee tabbed Thom Kulmian as nominee in a special election.

Fehble Beach Calif Eigephower Paradise Ative Monterey San Francisco Eisenhower Uniontown Atty Anthony Cavalcante Fayette County Democratic Executive Committee Atty. Thom- 88 Kulmian

School Heads Face Criminal Charges in Normalville Case

Fayette County grand jury will hear criminal charges against Normalville School District officials over the drawing of two two year old pupils. Victims Terryll Basinger and William Meyers were found by Meyers' father in an open septic tank on the Normalville School Grounds. Meyers filed the charges alleging negligence by school officials.

Tsu Springfield Township Normalville Grice Fayette County Terryll Basinger William Meyers Meyers Normalville

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