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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1956

Page

5

Mead resident returns from three week trip with family

Mrs James P Sullivan of Meadville returns home after a three week trip visiting her daughter Mrs Robert Wasterling in Schenectady and relatives in New York City including a Corry Moose Club gathering and a Christmas party with Rev George A Myers of the First Methodist Church attending a stele conference for Methodist ministers.

James P. Sullivan Meadivenne Robert Wasterling Corry Schenectady Kinsall New York City George A Myers Firs Methodist Church

Christmas Party Delight at Betts Catering Hosted by Local Group

Members and guests enjoyed a fine dinner served by Betts Catering. Musical entertainment followed with guitar and vocal selections by local artists and a ventriloquist act by Diane Sawyer with Jerry and dog Sandy. Santa Claus distributed gifts to children as the committee led by Leo Hooks organized the event. Gov. Frank Geiger and wife attended from Millcreek. Next week’s meeting will host a Christmas party for Corry children at Emmanuel Episcopal Church basement.

Betts Leo Hooks Leo al Lynn Rice Richard Grimm Frank Geiger Millcreek Emmanuel Episcopal Church Corry

Girl Scout Troop 39 Investiture Ceremony Held

An investiture ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church invested 12 members of Girl Scout Troop 49 with Tenderfoot pins. Miss Adele McCray, leader, pinned the scouts as Miss Judy Jerome and Mrs. Robert Jolley assisted. additional girls joined Troop 49 that evening.

First Presbyterian Church Adele McCray Judy Jerome Robert Jolley S Virgininy Auer Lynn Simmons Alo Carol Auer Carol Lucie

Pleasantville Man C A Gates 87th Birthday Honored

G A Gates of Pleasantville observed his 87th birthday with a family party at his home. Guests from Corry included Mr and Mrs Ralph Gates, Mr and Mrs Glenn Gates, Allan Gates, and Mr and Mrs Guy Williams. A birthday cake shaped as a dress shirt was made by Mrs Robert Williams.

C. A. Gates Pleasantville G. A. Gates Robbert Willams Corry Ralph Gates Glenn Gates Allan Gates Guy Wiliams Robert Williams

Daughters Born to Local Families at Cory Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Elmer Comber of 132 Third Avenue. A daughter followed yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Richard TenHaken of Clymer and another to Mr and Mrs Richard Garfield of Clymer at Cory Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Elmer Comber Richard TenHaken Clymer Cory Memorial Hospital Richard Garfield

Methodist WSCS Holds Christmas Meeting

The December meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church featured carols, devotions by Mrs. Edmund Barr, a history of church missionary work, a program on The Church and Her Children, and a social hour with holiday refreshments. Members and guests discussed church life and children’s influence amid a gallery of recent photos from Albuquerque, NM.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Rock Russell Clark Edmund Barr George A. Myers Russell Merritt Clark Bein China Chita Gerald Hoyt Floyd Webb Jon Howard Rehnberg Albuquérque James B. Cogan Mise Florénée Brooks Wbles Keep Dng Mary Gircie Robert Marsh Tinvuky Tati Willy Cicelis

Christmas Dinner Marks BPW Club Annual Party

The Business and Professional Women's club held its annual Christmas dinner at Frank Inc Vera's Res Alirant in Columbus. Charles Thompson presided as president while gifts and carols were shared. new members Harold Jackson and others were introduced as Mary Sears and Acie Smith assisted.

Amelite Watisimas Lens Frank Inc Vera Columbus Charled Thompson Ind Harald Duckeon Pline Ape Stra Harold Jackson Mary E. Sears Acie Smith Lynch

Yule Dinner Party Held by St Pauls Altar Guild

The St Pauls Altar Guild hosted a Yule dinner for 17 members and three guests at the Lutheran church. Elmer A. Ortner led hymns, Mr Quenlin McCry supplied plum selections, and Mrs Ortner performed solo pieces. Officers announced include Mrs Elot Dahl as president and Mrs George Rumbaugh as vice president.

Altar Guild St Paul's Altar Lutheranhareth Ube Elmer A. Ortner Quenlin McCry Foi Ortner Ortnen George Fairbrush Johnv Ortner Raymond Cathet Elot Dahl George Rumbaugh Gerald Staples Robert Clark Rumbaugh Tostess

Lovely Christmas Party Delights Columbus Readers

Readers enjoyed a Christmas affair at Columbus with Rilph Curtis and Miss Ida Olin hosting. Guests attended a belletoix hunt dinner at 4:30 p.m. the home was decorated in gold and white with a Swedish Christmas centerpiece. The evening featured Christmas readings, poems, contests, and a planned return gathering on the following Sunday.

Rilph Curtis Ida Olin Columbus Willis Brow Charles Tm Miller Fx Roatess

Negroes Report Peacefully To Clinton School

In Euanius Tenn Negro students attend Clinton High School peacefully while a few were absent due to fines. Police patrolled the campus as a broader legal battle forms over the integration of the school. The trial of 14 men and two women is set to begin January 25 before U S District Judge Robert L Taylor in Knoxville.

Euanius Tenn Integrated Clinton High School Driegli Ann Dickey Mong Prra U. S Robert L. Taylor Knoxville

Harrisburg Land Records appoints Fenoglio assistant director

Arthur A. N Fenoglio of Harrisburg was named today as assistant director of the Land Records Bureau in the Internal Affairs Department at a salary of 5529 dollars per year.

Harrisburg Arthur A. N Fenoglio Harrisbirks Barea of Land Records Internal Affairs Department

Polar Explorers To Have Christmas In New Zealand

Polar crews in Antarctica plan Christmas in New Zealand as fuel runs low at McMurdo Sound. Globe masters will refuel in Christchurch while tanker ships head from New Zealand with 600000 gallons to support construction of U S scientific stations for the IGY.

New Zealand Mcmurdo Sound Antarctica Air Tee Créchien Antirctica U. S Gabler Antarctic Air Force Christchurch South Pole

Oil firm books sought in court by stockholder Simon

Alfred Klein filed in Common Pleas Court on behalf of Harry A. Simon of First Securities Corp Philadelphia owner of 8,000 Stanwood common shares. Simon seeks a court order to inspect Stanwood Oil Corp books to verify activity since 1954 and value his stock.

Ceiuavenenia A Ifa Alphin Stan- Wood Ol Corp Examiny

Paper Strike Ends In Kansas City Star

The Kansas City Star resumes publishing its first edition since a Saturday picket at the building by distributors. Printers and press workers returned after an agreement to negotiate for the carriers who buy papers wholesale and hire newsboys for delivery.

Atomanent City Star Today Istricht Jack ‘Torrence Chicago Aessneh Star Co-operative Association Pressmien Inios

Russians Admit Try Hard, Hoffman Blasts Weightlifting Bias

Hoffman, returning from Melbourne, says Russian athletes are state employed and trained in camps, not amateurs. He cites stamina from continuous camps and contrasts with American athletes who juggle school work and practice. He claims other sports faced bias, and notes weightlifting results and costs of the U S team at the championships.

America Hoffman Yorke County Melbourne Russia U.S

Dio Trial Delayed to Spring Over Riesel Threats

The trial of Dio and three accomplices for the attack on labor writer Victor Riesel was postponed to spring. Judge Herlands ordered a four month adjournment to allow a fair trial, despite defense objections, as Rijested witnesses and potential prosecution strategy were discussed.

Yonnny Dio Victor Riesel William B. Herlands Herlands Dio Riesel Weld Broadway Riese Farment John Dioguard Wiliam Klemmen Point Lookout Theodore Teddy Ray Kleinman Miranti Bando

Warren Bus Lines Seek Rate Hike

The Warren City Lines requests the state Public Utility Commission to approve a $9 500 annual fare increase effective January 9. The plan eliminates a 12 14 cent token, sets a 15 cent cash fare in Warren, lifts intercity trips to 20 cents, outer-range trips to 15 cents, and raises school fares to 10 cents or 20 rides for $2 from $1 81.60.

Arrisburg U8 Ine Public Utility Commission Warren City Lines, Inc Warren

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