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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

Page

5

Festival Singers To Be Featured At Annual Affair

Festival Singers under John Rosbacher will be featured at the Association of United Presbyterian Women annual Affair at First Presbyterian Church. The event begins at 6:30 with dinner followed by a Christmas Service of Worship titled Joy to the World. Participants include Mrs. William Chesley Mrs. Thomas Rusorl Mrs. William Gumbleton Mrs. Harold Patterson and Al Vanssens. A J Morrison reads at the dedication of new officers. candlelight service closes. General chairman is Mrs. Cleo Haight with circle chairmen aiding.

John Rossbacher First Presbyterian Church Association of United Presbyterian Women William Chesley Thomas Rusorl William Gumbleton Harold Patterson al Vanssens A. J. Morrison Cleo Haight

Danny McCray Feted At Party On His 13th Birthday

Danny McCray was honored on his 13th birthday by his family at a party Saturday evening at the Community House. Guests enjoyed blue decorations, a rocket topped cake, snowman favors, ice cream, cake and hot chocolate, with games and contests won by William Gruber Ralph Gruber Kevin Grant Kirk Webb Randy McCray Charles Wade and David Wade.

Young, Son Merle McCray RD. 1 William Gruber Ralph Gruber Kevin Grant Kirk Webb Randy McCray Charles Wade David Wade Danny McCray Sandy McCray

Grangers Postpone Degrees At December Meeting

Twenty three members of Cor ty Grange met in Grange Hall with several candidates absent causing the conferral of degrees to be postponed. LeRoy King presided as master and Mrs Loretta Belden sent a communication. Mrs T R Sorenson thanked helpers who served at the GLF dinner at the YMCA recently. A Grange gathering is planned for Saturday evening December 16 to make paper mache balls trim the Christmas tree and rehearse for the December 18 meeting. Rey Swart Eugene Powers and Merrill Billie served cookies tea and coffee to attendees.

Corty Grange Grange LeRoy King Loretta Belden T. R. Sorenson GLF YMCA Grengers Christmmas Rey Swart Eugene Powers Merrill Billie

Constitution Revised State Of Officers Activity Reports Presented At CMHA Meeting

Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary met at the hospital with Mrs. Harold Jackson presiding. Reports by Mrs Pred Schwab and Mrs Clarence Kirch and financials by Miss Mary Higgins reflected 200 members. New members listed. purchasing and desk volunteer plans discussed. 110 hours logged. Nominating committee proposed officers: Harold Carr president, William Tenby first vice president, D O Daugherty second vice president, Clarene Kirch treasurer, Mary Algeis financial secretary, Gerald Staples recording secretary. Amending constitution and bylaws approved. TB bond planned. December desk volunteers named. Christmas gifts for patients planned. installation dinner set for January S with Irvin Downs chair and James Linare cochair.

Corry Memorial Hospital Harold Jackson Gertrude White Pred Schwab Clarence Kirch Mary Higgins Earl Haight Richard Young E. Cral Moore Davie Evans Vella Bracken George Hagger Mott Street Lester Danner Gerald Staples Harold Carr William Tenby D. O. Daugherty Clarenee Kirch Mary Algeiis Irvin Downs James Linare Cochairman

Raymond Party Well Attended by Local Union 629 UAW

A Raymond dinner and dancing party for employed and retired members of Local Union 629 UAW was held at the Moose home. Swiss steak dinner at 6:30 featured Thames MeKeta as toastmaster, with prizes including watches and cash awards awarded to numerous attendees and a floor show from Pittsburgh.

Raymond Employes UAW Moose Home Thames MeKeta Tressurer Gertrude Kowalski Gerald, Damon Glenn Humes Kenneth Loveland Lafayette Douglas Lucille Armstrong William ‘Myers Harold Roberts Robert McCray Etts Sargent Clyde Peebles Glenn ‘Humes Garnet Rayek Marlin DeWitt Donald Allen Remington Coletta Boutwell Bert Williams Derna Fic~cardi Anthony Sprovers Norma Vanderhoot Fred Sampson Titusville Mary Ann Wd Ete May Smith Pittsburg

Mentor Club Hosts Miss Williams in Evening Meeting

Miss Louise Williams of South Center street hosted the Mentor Club at her home with Miss Lilian Barnes presiding. Members shared current events, discussed Los Angeles as Queen City of the West, and noted its 1781 founding as Clara Boyd read from a book. Light refreshments followed and the next gathering will be December 18 at Mrs. David Hillstrom’s home for the club’s Christmas plans.

Mentor Club Williams Louise Williams South Center Street Lilian Barnes Los Angeles Queen City West Clara Boyd David Hillstrom East Congress Street Willnjoy

Spencer Ladies Aid Christmas Party at Corry Grange Hall

The Spencer Ladies Aid will host its annual Christmas party Sunday at Corry Grange Hall on Park Street. Attendees are asked to bring a gift to exchange, with items or gifts donated to the Quincy Orphanage in Quincy, Pa, including a turkey and table service.

Spencer Aid Spencer Ladies Aid Corry Park Street Quincy

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Mrs Barr Hosts Christmas Party For Wo mans Society

Mrs Barr entertained the Ruth Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church for a Christmas party held last evening at her Grove street home. Co-hostesses were Mrs Carleton Curtis and Mrs Irvin Young. Eighteen members and five guests attended, with Janet Gates singing carols and selling items. Games provided further entertainment as plans were made for future meetings in December and January.

Ruth Wude Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Edmund Barr Grove Street Janet Gates Ruth Circle WCSC Me Methodist Church Roy Reed East South Street

Esther Circle Hosts WSCS Meeting at Mrs Vaughn Home

The Esther Circle of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Hubert Vaughn's North Center Street home with 17 members and two guests, Florence Collier and Walter Giltlland. W.B. Stowe led the business, Correll gave Christmas devotions, a program playlet was performed, and a chicken and biscuit lunch followed. The circle next hosts the church WSCS meeting January 8, while the group changes due to the holidays and will meet January 2 at Mrs. Carl Stumpf's East South Street home.

Esther Methodist Woman's Society of Christ Hubert Vaughn North Center Street Florence Collier Walter Giltlland W. B. Stowe Charles Correll Paul Meerdink Correll Paula Meerdink Cheryl Sturgis Carl Stump F East South Street

Anniversary Party Fetes Muckinhaupts at Reed's Steak House

A group of friends honored Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Muckinhaupts of North Center Street with an anniversary party at Reed's Steak House on Saturday evening. After a delicious dinner the couple received a gift for the occasion.

Films On Hunting Shown Kiwanis Event

Kiwanis members heard a film program about hunting in Canada presented by Raymond Weber chairing the program committee after the regular business session. Conrad Monroe reported the El Whales will ring the bells for the Salvation Army on December 15 and host a Christmas party December 18 at the Salvation Army Hall. Next week's session will feature John Rosbacher and his Die Festliche Singer group. A directors meeting follows at Douielis Rovelle Jt's East Boh Street home.

Canada Hite Corry Raymond Weber Thairman Regitar Conrad Monroe el- Whals Salvation Army Salvation Army Hall John Rosbacher Die Fest- Wiehe I, Therogram Douielis Rovelle

She's Proud Of Red Party Won't Be Quitting Yet

AP reports Miss Flynn, unclear if still national chair of the Communist Party USA, says she will remain a party member and continue activities. The party is indicted for failing to register as an arm of the Soviet Union. She urges older members to retire for "new blood" and avoids discussing her own post.

Red Party Eeet Gurly Flynn Communist Party of the USA Soviet Union The Worker Miss. Flynn Paris Miss Fiyn

Young Girl Shot To Death In Pennsylvania

The body of Sally Jo Smith aged 9 from Meanisterville was found in the downstairs of her home in Ewiston yesterday. State police said she died from two gunshot wounds. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester R Smith who have two other children, Jamies and Thomas. Coroner David Zelders said he will meet with District Attorney Brown Pry today to discuss details and declined further comment.

Ewistown Sally Jo Smith Meanisterville Lewistown Lester R. Smith Jamies Thomas David Zelders Juniata Counity Brown Pry

Trujillos Plan Flight To Spain

Four members of Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo's family planned to depart for Madrid, Spain, on one-way tickets aboard Guest Airways. Orlando Trujillo, his wife Nelda, and son Flinio were reported to be leaving Friday, departing from a news agency report.

Trujillos Spain WTAMI Fia Generalissima Rassel Trujillo Orlando Trujillo Nelda Flinio Trujillo Madrid Guest Airways

Judge Moved By Neglect Of Children

Philadelphia AP report describes a court scene as Detective testimony reveals a mother, Marjorie Johnson, 27, drank at taprooms while her children lived in squalor. Judge J Sydney Hoffman granted $5,000 bail for Johnson on involuntary manslaughter charges over fatal scalding of 13 month old Margo, with daughter Macjorie two and son Glen involved in preliminary actions. The judge labeled Glen a victim of circumstances and questioned child welfare gaps, while authorities noted the mother’s long reliance on relief payments and lack of schooling.

Philadelphia Sydney Hoffman Marjorie Johison Margo Hoffman Public Assistance Department

Female Barbers Fight Legal Limits at Mayfair Hotel

Attorney General Eagleton petitions the circuit court arguing that allowing Miss Margaret McNeil and her female assistants to present as licensed barbers at the Mayfair Hotel creates irreparable harm to public health and welfare. The case seeks court sanction for the women who are licensed cosmetologists to legally practice barbering in downtown St. Louis.

ST. Louis Thomas F. Eagleton Margaret McNeil Mayfair Hotel Miss McNeil

Thief Steals 15000 Milk Sales From Dallas Store

In Dallas a suburban department store reported a daytime theft of about 15000 worth of milk sales. Prices on fur items were also removed quickly, leaving a dozen saleswomen unaware until the theft was discovered moments later.

Dallas Tex

Utilities sue giant firms over alleged price rigging

Penelec and 43 other utilities filed a dozen damage suits against 21 electrical manufacturers led by General Electric and Westinghouse. They seek civil damages for overcharging, with amounts to be specified after further investigation, and cover northeastern states west to Indiana and south to Virginia.

New York General Electric Co Westinghouse Electric Corp Allie Chalmers Manufacturing Co Westinghouse Allis-Chalmers West Allis Wis Philadelphia U.S Indiana Virginia

Pajama Plant May Move From Penn'a Location

A group of Somerset Shift and Prima Co. employees urged Borough Council to block relocation as the firm seeks to expand to meet rising orders. Irving Kats, president, says the company must relocate since expansion is impossible at the present site. The firm, started 48 years ago, now employs 140 and plans to add six more workers.

Sou Am Committee Somerset County Development Council Irving Kats

Delaware Moves to Restore Capital Punishment

HOVER Del House of Representatives votes to restore capital punishment for murder and rape. The bill returns to the Senate for final approval after amendments. In another vote, the House approved a bill to use electric chair, passed 24 to 4, awaiting Governor Carvel's signature. Capital punishment was abolished three years ago.

HOVER Del House of Representations Senate House Howse Albert Carvel Delaware

Diabetic Hunter Missing Near Altoona Mountain

State police reported Henry Sheets, 55, of Altoona, missing yesterday from the Wopsanonick Mountain area near Altoona. Sheets is described as diabetic, with authorities continuing search efforts as of today.

Altoona Wopsanonick —Mountain Henry Sheets Poe Ue Sheets

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