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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1959
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text listing names and phrases. The readable parts hint at a local notice or advert item mentioning Den, Ladies, home, mid, ad, Bi, Rudi, Wal, and Ted. No clear event dates, organizations, or outcomes emerge to form a coherent card.
Fragmented OCR text lists church events and meetings in a town, including choirs, ministers, and street meetings. Names and places are garbled, with references to worship, Bible study, a youth group, and a Sunday service. The readable items suggest church activities rather than a cohesive news story.
Gene Parlette and his ten piece group, well known in Erie County and beyond, headline the Sno Ball Dance on Saturday December 26 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Moose Home. The band, praised by Ty Yaple of the Times News, recently performed at Playhouse Guild Ball and Behrend Campus events, with shows at Waldameer Beach Park and in Buffalo area venues.
Mrs Dolly Mortis and the Harbor Half Ladies Aid met yesterday at the Fralick home on R D 1 for a Christmas luncheon and party. Edgin Chelton led the business session naming donations to the American Sunday School Union the Salvation Army and Rev Norman Warner. Mrs Ethel Chelton read the Luke Christmas story and secret sisters exchanged gifts and drew 1960 names. The group planned the January 7 meeting at the Lindstrom home.
Mrs. Harry Jaquith hosted eight members of the Friendship Club of Sample Flats for a Christmas gathering. President Mrs. Roy Swart led prayers, games awarded prizes to Mrs. Swart and Miss Frances Sperry, and Mrs. John Decker won the mystery package while Mrs. Norman Swart took the door prize. Each guest received a secret gift and a crocheted linen handkerchief. refreshments included chili, wafers, relishes, coffee, and candy sleigh favors. Mrs. Norman Swart will host the next meeting in four weeks.
Post No. 264 Vetus of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary held a meeting in the garden room with Mrs. Roger Grape presiding and ten members present. Three new members Mrs. Russell Mallory, Mrs. Thomas Crag, and Mrs. Lawrence C. Nichols were initiated. Attendance award went to Mrs Alma Slagle. Officers voted to support the Salvation Army and the Department Hospital fund. Refreshments were served by Miss Helen Porter and Mrs Maurice Porter in honor of Mrs Grape's birthday. next meeting date set in January.
The Spring Creek Township extension group met last evening in church parlors. Mrs Randall McCray gave a flannelgraph talk on The Right Toy for the Right Age, with Christmas decorations on display. Ladies planned Yuletide centerpieces and refreshments were served. All ladies of Sprig Creek Township are invited to the next meeting on January 14.
Presbyterian Women held a training day at First Presbyterian Church yesterday. Morning devotions opened by new Women's Association president Mrs. J. H. Heerlein under the theme United To Serve. Workshops trained officers in World Service, Fellowship, Executive and Program. A social hour and luncheon followed in the cellar decorated for Christmas. Afternoon retreat was led by Mrs. J. H. Patterson with outgoing president Mrs. William A. Gumblevon closing the dedication.
A daughter was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Paul Pern of Lakewood Pennsylvania at Corry Memori Hospital.
The Emmanuel Guild of the Episcopal Church held a turkey luncheon in the church undercroft. Hostesses were M. Arthur Creighton, Miss Elizabeth Rogers, Mrs. Donald Williams, and Mrs. Harvey Cypscitt. Rev. William Seitz Jr led devotions, roll call cited Bible verses, and business approved sewing bandages for a Louisiana leper colony and the eve of convestments. A committee to select officers was named and readings from Christmas sources closed the meeting.
Forty employees of the G Murphy Co. enjoyed the annual Christos party last evening at the Hotel Carr. A turkey dinner was served and after-dinner activities included carolling and a group singalong with the staff.
Mrs Jevra Samey eno led the members of her bridge club at a Christmas party last evening at her East Pleasant street home. The prettily decorated house featured a gold and white color scheme with olive cards, napkin rings, and miniature Christmas tree favors. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Tunnell and Mrs. Howard Ross. Mrs. Gerald Lane of North Center street will entertain the group on January 7.
Charles Merroth district supervisor of Pennsylvania Forests and Water spoke to East Branch Grange No 1262. He showed a soil conservation film and a forestry film for children. The pancake supper yielded over 38 dollars. the community service committee outlined plans for the coming year. The group voted to confer the third through fourth degrees after year’s start. An officer degree team for youth was discussed. Roll call next meeting to include current events. members asked to bring baby pictures.
Columbus Grange No 87 schedules a Christmas party Monday evening December 14 at 8 o'clock in the Grange Hall. Men will erect the tree and children will make decorations while a gift exchange is held. Attendees should mark gifts for man woman boy or girl and bring cookies or candy.
The Sopher family of Linx, Mo., had a tonsillectomy marathon at St. Joseph Hospital. Ten children aged 3 to 16 were rolled into surgery to remove tonsils. Carla Sopher, 3, was first, followed by the others within hours as hospital attendants noted a possible record.
Catholic Daughters of America held their annual Christmas dinner and a musical program at the Knights of Columbus Hall attended by 61 members and guests. Rev. Patrick Sharp spoke on Christmas and the Shrine dedication in Washington, D.C., followed by a musical program directed by Mrs. J. F. Needham featuring children and local performers. Gifts funded the Galmendale Home for Girls in Erie, and a door prize went to Mrs. Frank Ostbeve. The group’s next meeting is set for January ath.
Kansas City, Missouri reports singer Red Poley, famed for Jubilee USA, indicted on two counts of federal income tax evasion for 1954 and 1955. Indictment alleges false returns totaling about 244,000 dollars with prior IRS jeopardy assessment of 270,323 dollars. Poley claimed no knowledge of law and will defend in court.
The American Cancer Society launches a six year study of living habits of 1000 families across 42 Massachusetts towns to explore cancer causes. Families will be asked about illnesses surgeries diet changes and eating habits.
A 15 year old New Orleans area boy, captured by FBI agents, described in detail the killings of two 15 year old classmates. He recounted luring Rhett Blanke of Vipiets La to hunt, then fatally stabbing and beheading him near the Mississippi River levee. The incidents occurred during a Catholic school holiday observance.
Chisesi told reporters he killed Blanke after Blanke attacked him with provocation at a school. He said he stabbed Blanke after Blanke kept breathing and admitted to shooting, aiming to avoid prosecution. Chisesi was arraigned on unlawful fighting to avoid prosecution and held on $25,000 bail.
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