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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

5

Village Christmas program draws 360 plus attendees

A Columbus Parents Teacher Association led outdoor community sing bound by the festive season attracted over 360 people at Dean School grounds. Rev. Lines opened with the Christmas Story as students performed songs from Santa Claus is Coming to Town to Silver Bells. Santa Claus distributed candy and treats, with a hope to make the event annual through local organizations.

Columbus Parents + ‘Teacher Association Begi Jeiasell Moore Arthur Hill Paul Nrisket Santa Claus PPA

Shirley Taylor Weds John Hawkins in Corry

Miss Shirley Taylor and John Hawkins wed today at First Methodist Church with Rev George Myers officiating. Matron of honor was Thoross Reed, best man John Fived. families attended. Mrs Hawkins is a Corry High School graduate class of 1965 and works for GC Murphy Co. Hawkins studied in Louisiana and works for Copry Jamestown Mig Corp. The couple will reside on East Main Street, Corry.

Shirley Taylor John, Hawkins Mitford Taylor Lake Street Shirley John Hawkins George Myers First Methodist Church G_C Murphy Company Hawkins Louisiana Copry-Jamestans Mig. Corp East Main Street Corry

Neighborhood Club Holiday Party At Mrs Flemine Home

Neighborhood club members met Thursday evening at Mrs Joseph Flemine's West Columbus avenue home. They enjoyed tureen dinner at 6 30 o clock, then socializing and playing games. Mrs Lyle Shreve won the prize for the game and Mrs Harry Butch won the door prize. Each member received a Christian gift from her secret sister before departure. Mr Burton will host the next meeting.

McCray Hosts Cemetery Aid Meeting in Union City

Mr and Mrs Leon McCray hosted the Britton Run Cemetery Aid meeting on Saturday. Twenty seven members and guests attended a noon dinner and afternoon business session led by President Rey Frederik Bowes. Miss Florence Sexton was elected treasurer. A Christmas gift exchange followed and the group adjourned to meet January 7 with Mr and Mrs Harry Alden of Union City.

Leon mcCray Unluts City Britton Run Rey Frederik Bowes Florence Sexton Harry Alden Union City

Bank Employees Celebrate Christmas Party in Corry Hotel

The Clevens National Bank staff held its annual Christmas party Saturday evening in the Corry Room at Hotel Corry. About 30 attendees including employees, officers, directors and spouses enjoyed a 7 o'clock dinner adorned with Yuletide decorations. Directors praised staff for the year's cooperation as gifts and corsages were distributed, followed by carols and dancing. The group later gathered at Mr and Mrs Baldwin's home for a social evening.

Clevens National Bank Corry Christias Botiuges Carol Fining Mr. Baldwin

Legion Auxiliary Plans Family Christmas Party

Announcement of a Christmas party for American Legion Auxiliary members and families. The event is set for tomorrow at 6 PM in the Legion rooms. Attendees should bring a tureen. meat rolls and coffee are provided. An inexpensive gift exchange will be held for adults and children.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms

Local births reported at Corry Memorial and area hospitals

A son born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jack Dundon of Route 3 A daughter born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Rexford Shorts of Spring Creek A son James Norman born November 28 to Mr and Mrs Henry M Carlson of Verona New Jersey A son born this morning at Warren General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Theodore Dombeck of Warren Mrs Dombeck formerly Mary Catherine Guadagno of this city and Mr and Mrs Charles Gundagno of West Pleasant Street are the baby’s grandparents

Corry Memorial Hospital Jack Dundon R. D Rexford Shorts Spring Creek James Norman Henry M. Carlson Verona, N. J Florence Holton Fairview Street Warren General Hospital Theodore Dombeck Warren Dombeck Mary Catherine Guadagno This City Charles Gundagno West Pleasant Street

Judy Garland Signs with CBS for Annual 1950s TV Show

New York CBS has signed an exclusive contract with Judy Garland to appear on the network once a year through 1959. The show will be produced by Sid Lutt, Garland's husband, and announced yesterday by the studio. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System Judy Garland Sid Lutt Miss Garland Hot

Grass skirts made in Fukuoka for Hawaii shipment

A new factory in Fukuoka has opened to produce grass skirts for export to Hawaii. The initial batch is scheduled to depart in February.

Fukuoka Japan Hawaii

TV Schedule Highlights for WBEN Buffalo Evening Lineup

A dense list of program slots and times for WBEN TV Buffalo covering children shows, news blocks, dramas, and comedies from early to late evening. Notable items include Santa Claus, Gene Autry, Burns and Allen, I Love Lucy, Sherlock Holmes, Studio One, News and Weather, and The Big Payoff among others.

Bco Studio One Spa Plain and Fancy Co Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey Tim Rich W. W. Buick Sales Matinee Playhouse Robert_Q. Lewis Bob Crosby Gene Autry Patti Page Director's Playhouse Phil Silvers Navy Mite Red Skelton Shaw Aterhouse Pontiac Ad Service

Mental Test Set For Cripple Who Scaled TV Tower

Oklahoma City reports 45 year old Asan Beck with severe rheumatism crawled 250 feet up KWTV tower yesterday to draw attention to his family’s plight. Troopers coaxed him down after an hour. Beck claimed his wife and six children were starving. Judge Patterson convicted him for failure to provide and noted the family may be better off now. Beck spent a night in the county detention ward. Mrs Patterson said officers planned a mental health hearing and that Beck had used welfare checks for a car and other items. He scaled the 1.72 foot tower by hand after crossing a six foot barbed wire fence.

Oy Asoueimsey Oklahoma City Asan Beck Beck Guthrie Mildred Patterson Oklahoma County

Former Corry Physician Dies Amos G Rees obituary

Dr Amos G Rees a Corry obstetrician who left active practice over ten years ago died Friday at Arlington Memorial Hospital Philadelphia at age 74 He had operated Vail Hospital on East Main Street and was affiliated with Rich Hospital He is survived by his wife He was a 1902 graduate of Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Philadelphia and interned at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre Pa Funeral services were held in Philadelphia yesterday with ties to the Eastern Star Lodge and Williamsport roots.

Corry Amos G. Rees Gary Philadelphia Vail Hospital East Manin Street Old Rich Hospital West Washington Street Arlington Memorial Hospital Eastern Star Lodge Rees Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Robert Packer Hospital Sayre Williamsport

Hunter Murder Probe Shocks Pennsylvania Deer Camp

Paszalez Pascuzel of North Braddock, a hunter missing from a Benezette camp, was found shot in the head four miles off Route 555. Authorities said a close range gunfire killed him, overturning initial reports of a heart attack. District Attorney Alvin Copola and State Police announced the case as a murder investigation spreading beyond Elk County.

Alvin Coppola Ridgway Pas- Cust Pennsylvania Pascuzel Benezette Pascuzal Route 555

Charleroi Man Dies After Fall At Home

Dames L. Russell 75 of Charleroi died at Charleroi Monessen Hospital from injuries after falling down cellar steps at his home two hours earlier.

Charleroi, Pa Dames L. Russell Charleroi Charleroi-Monessel Hospital

Aaronburg leader calls town a capital of ideas

Gov speaker at Aaronsburg inter faith and interracial celebration praised the town as a symbol of brotherhood. He cited Aaron Levy's 170 year legacy and noted Aaronsburg's pageant honoring minority groups, a yearly tribute reflecting the community’s founding spirit and inclusive ideals.

Aaronsburg Associated Press Centre County Dea Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Fmmual Aaron Levy Aaronsbure Pennsylvania Levy Holland Salem Lutheran Church

Vicks VapoRub Promises Dual Cold Relief

An advertisement extols Vicks VapoRub as a fast acting remedy for chest colds. It claims topical rubbing eases muscular soreness while medicated vapors provide breathing relief. The text asserts deep penetration to nose throat and bronchi.

Vicks Vicks VapoRub

Duff And Owlett End Their Feud In Truce

A political truce surfaced at the Pennsylvania Society Dinner in New York between Sen James Diff and G Mason Owlett Republican national committeeman. The pact promises full support for Duff’s re election and Owlett’s renomination to the GOP National Committee. Their split stems from the 1950 primary battle when Duff was governor.

Duff Owlett Associated Press Harrisburg TLS James Diff G. Mason Owlett Repub- Ncan Pennsylvania Society New York GOP Duff R

Senate nomination fuels party unity after New York meeting

State Sen. Wade R Cumberland, aligning with DuffOwlett contacts at a New York gathering, said the party appears more united at the top level than in many years. He noted backing for a U S Senate nomination and recalled 1950 lieutenant governor ambitions on Owlett's ticket.

U. S. Senate Sen Wade R-Cumberland

Editor's Mother Dies in Pittsburgh Funeral Planned

Mineral services will be held Tuesday for Mrs. Carl Lampe 73 mother of William Lampe editor of the Pittsburgh Sim Telegraph. Mrs Lampe formerly Elizabeth Gaskell of New Castle died Saturday night in Pittsburgh Hospital after a brief illness.

Pittsburgh Carl ©. Lampe William Lampe Pittsburgh Sim-Telegraph

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