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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

Page

5

Stork Shower Fetes Mrs Grenz at Wayne Valley Church

A stork shower honoring Eve Beau Sulis at Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church Beaverdam was hosted by Miss Peggy Kirch with help from Mrs Kenneth Kirch Lynn Phillips Mrs Lee Proctor and Mrs Robert Caster. Thirty friends attended and presented gifts to Mrs Grenz with games prizes awarded to several guests and a special award to Mrs Rosiney Hammel. Out of town guests included Mrs Robert Betts of Big Spring Tex Mrs John Drake of Meadville and Mrs Lynn Phillips and daughters Sally and Sandy of Wattsburg. Refreshments featured ice cream a shower cake coffee punch and mints.

AMS MBX Teneve Beau Sulis Wayne Valley Rosiney Hammel Grena Robert Betts Big Spring Tex John Drake Meadville Lynn Phillips Sally and Sandy Wattsburg

Mrs N Swart Hosts Friendship Club Holiday Party

Mrs Norman Swart of R D 2 hosted the Friendship Club of Sample Plats yesterday afternoon. Ten members and five children attended as Mrs C A Lawson presided, games awarded to Mrs John Decker Miss Sperry and Mrs Harry Jaquith, with a special prize. Decorations centered on a sleigh and Santa figures, favors were given, a salad course was served, and each member received a Thanksgiving gift from their secret pal. The next meeting will be at Mrs Charles Mulligan’s home for the annual Christmas party.

N. Swart Friendship Club Norman Swart C. A. Lawson Frances Sperry John Decker Sperry Harry Jaquith

Harbor Half Ladies Aid Christmas Party Report

The Harbor Half Ladies Aid held its annual Christmas party at the Community House with a screen dinner for 45 served by Mrs. Gordon Fralick and committee. Devotions by Mrs. Lawrence Swanson centered on Christmas, and Mrs. John Lindstrom read a legend of St Nick. President Mrs. Arthur Lindstrom led business, voting to donate to Salvation Army, American Sunday School, and Rev. Norman Warner. A December 8 bake sale at Sears Roebuck store was announced, gifts were exchanged, and secret sisters were drawn for the coming year. Meeting time and location will be announced later.

Harbor Half Ladies Aid Gordon Fralick Lawrence Swanson John Lindstrom St. Nick C Arthur Lindstrom Salvation Army American Sunday School Norman Warner Stoney Creek Sears Roebuck Bofary

Scholtons Write From Padborg Denmark

Scholtons living in Padborg Denmark with the U S Army stationed father Mr Scholton. Children David 12 and Debbie 11 attend a Danish school while Mrs Scholton tutors their American schoolwork about eight hours daily. The family, from Corry, plans two years in Denmark, rooms in a hotel now, packing for a move to a new bus this month.

Ana Cans German Beholston David Debbie Corry Padbore Denmark Scholton United States Army Blewart A. Long

Mrs Matson Honored At Friendship Aid Meet

Mrs Theodore Vanderhott hosted the Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church on Spring Street. Mrs Lena Rengle led devotions and Mrs Marshall Sherwood presided. Gifts for Quincy Orphanage were packed for mailing. A stork shower honored Mrs Eugene Matson with presents. Next meeting set for December 19 hosted by Mrs Lloyd Lillie.

George Carnicke Lynn ‘Campbell Harley Smith Glenn Humes Gertute Graver Lloyd Lillie East Pleasant Street

Episcopal Men And Boys Hear Guest Speaker Graham

M E Graham Mortimer L Graham Mt Erie secretary and treasurer of Hammermill Paper Co will speak at Emmanuel Episcopal Church after the Men and Boys Corporate Communion service on Sunday. A breakfast will follow served by the Lillian Guild with Mrs George Stagger as chairman.

Episcopal M. E. Graham Mortimer £. Graham Mt Erie Hammermill Paper Co Emmanuel Episcopal Church Lillian Guild George]aagger

Presbyterian Youth Choir Hosts Pool Party and Pizza

Twenty five members and guests of the Presbyterian Youth Choir enjoyed a splash at the YMCA pool with Mrs. Bruce Summer ville acting as lifeguard. A pizza party followed in the church social rooms with Mrs. Fred McEldowney and Mrs. Thomas R. Shupe in charge of refreshments. The event ended with group singing led by Mrs Wil lam Gumbleton, director of the youth choir.

Presbyterian Youth Choir YMCA Bruce Summerville Fred McEldowney Thomas R. Shupe Willam Gumbleton

Important CMHA Meeting to Discuss Officers and Reforms

Important discussions slated for Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary meeting include a slate of 43 officers for the coming year, a proposed constitutional amendment and by laws revision, and plans for the upcoming Sno Ball dance. The session is at the hospital on Monday evening at 8 o'clock with urged good attendance.

Corry Memorial Hospital

Southern education plan urged by governors and presidents

In Louisville the Southern Regional Education Board unveiled a blueprint for higher education across 16 Southern states. Gov. Terry Sanford urged immediate action, proposing 30 percent college enrollment by 1970 and $1.8 billion in extra spending, plus a two-year junior college system. States include Alabama to West Virginia. A separate Ohio incident notes a 5 year old killed by a car near Chambersburg.

Louisville Terry Sanford North Carolina Southern Regional Education Board South Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wiriiti West Virginia

Youth Advent Plans Begun by Seven Churches

Shawn and representatives from seven churches met yesterday with Rev. Elmer A. Ortner at St Pauls Lutheran Church parsonage to initiate plans for youth Advent services. The gathering aimed to outline joint preparations and activities for the season.

Shawn Elmer A. Ortner St Paul's Lutheran Church

Promises Of God Advent Services By Corry Youth Council

Ten youths from seven Corry churches met Dr. Elmer A Ostner at St Pauls Lutheran to plan Advent services themed Promises of God. The services start December 6 at St Pauls, run 25 minutes on three Wednesdays, with different church groups leading each devotion and pastors preaching.

Youth Council St. Paul’s Church Corry Elmer A. Ostner St. Paul's Lutheran Church Youth Council of the Corry Area Methodist and Nazarene Elmer A Ortner Hrangellenled Brethren Church Salvation Army Walter Gilliland H. Ray Harris Wall

Library Suspends Circulation of Tenpie of Caulcer

The Free Library of Philadelphia halts lending of the novel Tenpie of Caulcer after a court ruling and police guidance. Judge Vincent A. Carroll and library officials advised suspension following the controversial Henry Miller title dispute.

Frew Library of Philadelphia Vincent A. Carroll Currall Jameson Henry Miller

Found One Boy Three Years Old in Jacksonville

A short, unclear clipping notes a three year old male child found in Jacksonville with unverified details. The fragment mentions possible names and relatives but lacks coherent context or official action. Further readable facts are minimal.

Corry Journal Gift Subscription Ad

A local newspaper ad promotes Corry Journal subscriptions as a thoughtful gift for friends or relatives who are ill or lonely, highlighting steady connection through regular news delivery.

Corry Journal

Television Review Victoria Reta Adaptation on NBC

AP reports NBC aired a TV drama adaptation of Victoria Reta Lawrence Housman’s play about Queen Victoria. Helen Hayes and Vincent Price star, with mixed reception for a performance rooted in stage classic nuances.

New York Victoria Reta Lawrence Housman Helen Hayes NBC Met Aslig Miss Hayes Vincet Price Prince Albert Miss Harris Gettess Queen Victoria Younk Wirl Owens

Columbus Plans First Holiday Lighting Contest

Columbus announces its first holiday lighting contest for homes and businesses with cash prizes. Residents must register at Ficcardi's or Hammond's by December 16, prizes announced December 26, and top displays win 25, 18, and 10 dollars. Fire department members may enter but cannot win. Judges will be from outside the village.

Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Ficcardl's Hammond's

Boy, 5, Succumbs Of Cancer In Chester

Five year old Johnny Tougherty of Ridley Township died after a battle with cancer. He longed to visit Philadelphia and felt it would be the high point of his life. Survived by his mother, a sister, and four brothers. his father had died in 1958.

Chester Little Johnny Tougherty Amott Ridley Township Yate

Spectator Detained In Court Standoff During Burglary Case

A prosecution witness identified a spectator in the Pittsburgh courtroom. Police and detectives quickly detained the individual as a security measure after the disruption halted proceedings yesterday.

Pittsburgh

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