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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1955

Page

5

DAR Meeting Highlights State Conference Report

Mrs Harry Parker hosted the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter at West Smith Street. Regent Tracy Whitehead summarized the Harrisburg conference with speakers Senator Martin and Dr Milton S Eisenhower forecasting national growth and education needs. Election of state regent Mrs Allen Baker and western director Mrs MacDonald Reed announced. Gifts to Pine Mountain Settlement School approved. Salvation Army talk urged Christmas devotion and giving. Next meeting set for January 5 with speaker Mrs MacDonald Reed.

Dar Harry Parker Hrokenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution West Smith Street Elton Simmons Harrisburg Tracy Whitehead Senator Martin U.S Miltonsenhower Pennsylvania State University Penn State Allen E. Baker State College MacDonald Reed Erie Pine Mountain Settlement School Pine Mountain National Society

Columbus Men's Club Meeting Reported Eleveners Present

Eleven members attended the Columbus Men's Club meeting at Town Hall last night. Outlis O'Shell spoke on vocational guidance at Corry Area High School. Christ amb Lights will be hung for Christmas. Nomination committee for 1966: Jordan Christensen, David Curtis, Earl Wickwire. Supper committee for January 5, 1956: officers. F Late Edwards and his committee served refreshments.

Columbus Men’s Club Columbus Columbus Men's Club Outlis O'Shell Hilt Corry Area Jordan Christensen David Curtis Earl Wickwire F. Late Edwards

Nazarene Society Holds December Session Services

The NFMS of the Church of The Nazarene met at the church for its regular monthly session. Ray Merriman led singing of O Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night, Mrs. Gary Dingfelder read Scripture and a church school builder letter, prayers were offered by several members, and Arlie Munsee led a missionary methods study. The business portion included the secretary and treasurer reports, and Mrs. Gary Dingfelder outlined seven points toward a Seven-Star member status. The session closed with a prayer by Miss Pauline Lindstrom.

Nazarene Society NFMS Church of the Nazarene Ray Merriman Gary Dingfelder Christ Wills Minnick R. R. Merriman Louis Hebers Arlie Munsee Allen Foote RR. Merriman Pauline Lindstrom

Mrs. C A Hillstrom Hosts Bridge Club Event

MIS cited A Milletton of Wayne street hosted last evening for a two table contract game. Guest Mrs. Leo Hooks joined. Awards went to Mrs. Robert Moore and Mrs. Martin Keppel, traveling prize to Mrs. George Gould. A late lunch preceded adjournment until December 15 for annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Joseph Furst.

Mis A. Milletton Wayne Street Leo Hooks Robert Moore Martin Keppel George Gould Joseph Furst

Baby Shower Held at Wheelock Aid Meeting

At the Wheelock Community Aid meeting last evening, members hosted a surprise baby shower for Mrs. Robert Williams and her infant daughter Kaye Louise. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Leland Crosscut and Mrs. Wayne Hopkins. a brief business session planned the December 16 gathering at Mrs. Jan Howard’s home. Members were urged to bring clothing and gifts for Salvation Army Christmas distribution.

Wheelock Aid Wheelock Robert Williams Kaye Louise Harold Bensink Leland Crosscut Wayne Hopkins Charles Kennedy Jan Howard Salvation Army Lekind Grossent Leon VanTassel Howard Union City Wil Ilams

Women's Relief Corps Dinner and Meeting Recap

The Women's Relief Corps held an all day gathering at the Grange Hall yesterday. President Mrs Clifford Dundon led the 2 pm opening as officers were nominated. They approved donations of 10 to the Salvation Army and 16 to the Erie Veterans Hospital. The next session on December 15 will feature a Christmas party with gift exchanges and baskets for needy families.

Women’s Relief Corps Women’s Reset Corps Grange Hall Clifford Dundon Salvation Army Veterans Hospital Erie

New baby born to Smiths of Sheakleyville Pa

The article notes the birth of a daughter on Tuesday November 2 to Mr and Mrs Keith Smith of Sheakleyville formerly Spartansburg Mildred Gravis is the mother The Women of the Moose Corry Chapter 717 held a meeting at East Washington street lodge rooms with an informal initiation and a large candidate class Donations for Christmas baskets were requested for soon delivery A Christmas party was set for December 1 at 6730 o clock at the new Moose home A tureen dinner with each member bringing a tureen and table service was planned Gifts will be exchanged and an indoor prizes program is being prepared The Midwinter Conference will be held January 29 Attendees were treated to lunch for 55 members with Mrs Mary Sears Social Service Chairman in charge Awards were given to Miss Marjorie Lathrop and Mrs Dorothy Thompson

Keith Smith Sheakleyville, Pa Spartansburg Smith Mildred Gravis Women of the Moose Corry East Washington Street Peter Gravis Bertha Darwin Moose Home Social Service Mary Sears Awad Marjorie Lathrop Dorothy Thompson

Mrs Harold Cragg Hosts CGG Club Event

Mrs Harold Cragg of West Smith Street entertained CGG Club members and two guests Mrs William Johnson and Mrs J L Lenton at her home last evening. A dessert lunch preceded bridge with prize winners named as Mrs Alfred Morrison Mrs J F Needham and Mrs Stags. The Christmas party will be held at the next meeting in two weeks at Mrs Morrison’s Liberty Street home.

Wirs Harold Cragg West Smith Street CGG Club Willam Johnson J. L. Lenton Alfred M. Morrison J. F. Needham

Bridge Group Meets With Mrs Hugh O Hare

A local bridge club met last evening at East Smith street hostess Mrs Hugh O Hare. Guests included Mrs William Myers. Two table winners were Mrs Percy Corbin and Mrs Robert Tunnel with Mrs Bruce Ellsworth taking the special prize. A salad course followed. They adjourned to meet December 15 for a Christmas party at Mrs T S Kelsey's home.

Hugh O’hare Hugh O'Hare East Smith Street William Myers Percy Corbin Robert ‘Tunnel Bruce Ellsworth T. S. Kelsey

Mrs A A Merker Hosts NF Club Luncheon

Mrs A A Merker hosted an NF Club luncheon at her Wright Street home yesterday at 1 pm. Members played samba with Mrs Nellie Merker winning a prize. Guest Mrs Ralph Glenn of Columbus attended, and Miss Hiurel Weeks of Mott Street will entertain the club in two weeks.

NF Club A. A. Merker Wright Street Nellie Merker Ralph Glenn Columbus Hiurel Weeks Mott Street

Birthday Party for Mrs Richard Chase Celebrated

A surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs Richard Chase at 115 West Church Street hosted by Mrs Paul Chase and Mrs William Vadovich. Fifteen friends attended and presented gifts while games and bingo provided entertainment. Mrs Ronald Cunningham of North East won awards.

Fulhaya Unase Paul Chase William Vadovich West Church Street Chase Ronald Cunningham North East

Two Truman Aides Charge Politics For Indictments

Matthew J. Connelly and Theron Lamar Caudle, Truman administration officials, are indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to defraud the government. They blame politics for the charges and protest their innocence. Schwimmer is also named on the same indictment. Caudle, 51, former Tax Division head, was fired by Truman for outside interests.

Peer Eret ST Louis Matthew J. Connelly Theron Lamar Caudle Truman Connelly New York Washington Harry Caudle Harry S Schwimmer Kansas City Schwimmer Perlmy Calidie Wadesboro N. C Trawyer Justice Department

Notable Ladies Attend Evening Party Servings

Miss Janet Graybill and three married guests Mrs. James Fenno Mrs. Richard Chase and Mrs. Mildred Roberts attended a social evening. Party refreshments included birthday cake jello with whipped cream and coffee served late in the evening.

Janet Graybill James Fenno Richard Chase Mildred Roberts

Trucker hits 16 year old on Route 8 near Sheffield

A 16 year old Saybrook resident is in Warren General Hospital in critical condition after being struck by a tractor trailer at 10 PM one mile west of Sheffield on Route 8. Walter Hoater of Warren suffers possible internal injuries and severe shock. The tractor trailer, driven by John Edwin Eisenhower, 40, passed two cars as drivers Veered to avoid Heeter. Clair Cap youn of Sheffield drove one of the cars. The trailer’s turn signal arm struck Heeter, flinging him to the highway as the truck remained upright in a nearby ditch.

Warren Saybrook Warren General Hospital Sheffield Warren State Police Walter Hoater John Edwin’ Eisenhower Clair Capyoun Heeter

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