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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
5
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The Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church held a Christmas tureen dinner with 30 members and four guests. Mrs Ruth Dahlstrand led the program with a poem by Miss Dahlstrand, vocal by Miss Marlene McIntyre, and piano by Mrs Russell Clore. Decorations were arranged by Mrs Henry Rockman. The committee included Mrs Leland Johnston and others. The next meeting is January 15, 1958 at Mrs Hazel Brockman’s home.
The Wattsburg Grange Hall hosted 19 members for an evening meeting. Mrs. Albert Fox of Columbus presented on BeW ing, sharing sewing tips and decorative machine stitches. Gordon Fralick presided, arranging a December 19 Christmas party at the Hammond home with refreshments served later.
Reservations for the Hospitality Club Christmas party must be turned in by tomorrow noon to Mrs J F Needham. The holiday luncheon for club members will be hosted at the Elks Club next Tuesday with an exchange of gifts scheduled.
The Women's Relief Camps held an all day session at Corry Grange Hall with 34 members present. A quilt was tied in the morning and a tureen dinner was served. President Mrs Westy Willis presided and new officers were elected including Mrs Wesley Willis as president and Mrs Leon Wynn as senior vice president.
JOY Class of Fist Presbyterian met for a Christmas party at Mrs Leon Root on Weight Street. Hostesses Mrs J Fred Kinley Mrs Cleo Haight and Mrs Paul Bauer organized devotions business, discussion on personality and parenting, carols, gift exchange, salad service, and door prize awarded to Mrs Flowers. Next meeting set for January 2 1958 at Mrs Thomas Russell’s home.
Mrs J Robert Grice entertained at her Park Street home with her bridge club and guests Mrs Leo Hooks and Mrs Clifford Buesink. First prize went to Mrs Russell Brant, second to Mrs Hooks, traveling prize to Mrs A Hillstrom. Mrs George Gould to host Christmas party December 19 at her East South Street home. Salad lunch served by Mr Grice.
Fourteen staff nurses of Corry Memorial Hospital met in the nurses dining tent for the Staff Nurses Association session led by President Mrs. Walter Potts. Mrs. Ted Donoghue and Potts reported on the state nurses convention attended last month. Final plans were made for the Christmas party for all local registered nurses with reservations to be made with Miss Alberta before the deadline.
The Connect Secret Sisters held a Christmas dinner and party at the McCray Community Hall attended by about 40 members and guests. Hostesses Mrs Cyril Ski Mrs Eugene Jackson Mrs William McCray and Mrs Bernard Skiff helped decorate a festive tree and distribute gifts to children. the event concluded with a luncheon and informal games. The next gathering is the annual spring bungurt planned for the first Tuesday of April 1988.
The Wheelock Community Aid held a meeting at Mrs Guy Williams home on AD 4 with Mrs Frank Harvey leading opening devotions and Mrs Leon Valtassel offering prayer. President Mrs Jan Howard conducted the business session and announced nominating and scheduling committees. The Christmas party was planned.
Corry Assembly No. 73 Rainbow for Girls held a well attended Christmas party with a business session reporting progress on the organization. The group planned a Christmas basket for a local family led by Nancy Curtis. In Joplin Missouri Mrs Mickey Mantle gave birth to a son weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces at Beekman Hospital.
The record notes a December 19 gathering with Mrs Edwards to exchange small gifts. Winners of last evening contests were Mrs Robert Williams and Mrs Kenneth Loveland, Mrs Van Tassel and the hostess. Refreshments of plum pudding, coffee, tea, candies and nuts were served.
London dispatch reports Buckingham Palace announcing that Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Windsor had tea together. The visit renews speculation the court may lift its ban on the American‑born duchess amid Windsor exile.
MM spokesman said the court officially recognizes the duchess as Edward ascends the throne to wed the queen. The remark notes the significance of Metcalfe serving as best man in the ceremony.
Adlai Stevenson reportedly urged Secretary Dulles to allow him to travel to Paris as a private citizen before the December 16 Paris session. He warned that Dwight Eisenhower’s health and attendance could complicate the Western summit. Stevenson sought to discuss European trends and craft a NATO program to counter Soviet advances, while noting reservations about the plan.
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