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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
5
A town PTA event at Wright centers on parent teacher relations with panelists from local churches schools and civic groups. The February meeting covers collaboration between families and staff and invites questions from attendees about improving student support.
The Eagle Award, Boy Scouts highest honor, was presented last evening to Richard Huyver, first from St. Thomas' Parish to earn Eagle. Faynes received the award as Jim Hammond announced the group’s requirements and plans for the Eagle Scout ceremony. Gt Scout leader Miss Margaret Fusing and other local leaders attended, with several Scouts and volunteers recognized for their roles and support at the annual PTA Christmas dinner.
Mrs Robert Lindstrom hosted the Hilltop Club at her home yesterday with six children present. Mrs Lawpmier Andershn presided over a short business session and a Scripture reading by Mrs Mabel Akin Gunes. Prizes went to Mrs Anderson and Mrs Sidney Synth. A holiday luncheon followed featuring fruit gelatin Christm as fruit cake and vollee. Next hostess Mrs Tha Larton with date to be announced.
A Brownie troop will sing at Corry Memorial Hospital as part of a Christmas party hosted by leader Mrs. Clifford Buesink on Wayne Street. Six girls attend brought gifts, shared refreshments, and will meet again Friday December 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the hospital. The next meeting is January 10.
Beta Sigma Phi groups held their annual Christmas dinner Tuesday evening with 24 members from the XT Beta Phi and Epsilon Phi chapters. Mrs. Thomas Pierottline and Mrs. Holland Morgan led the social hour with a gift exchange and carols, while cochairmen Mrs. Frank Wise and Mrs. Harry Sehremer supervised the event. Both chapters plan separate meetings in January.
The Spring Creek home extension group held a meeting Tuesday evening in the church. Mrs Robert Plor led in prayer to open the session conducted by Mrs Ratdall Mecray. Mrs Kenneth Sickle led a program with Mrs James Stewart explaining and demonstrating heating and framing of pil tu. Mré Victor Morris, assisted by Charla, served later in the meeting.
A Texas bound airliner with 55 passengers diverted to Los Angeles after one of its four engines developed an oil leak. The aircraft dumped 10,000 gallons of fuel into the Pacific before making an emergency landing.
Sophomore Tri-Hi-Yo organized a caroling outing last evening with vice president Glotiv Watrous leading. The group plans to sing at Opponal Nursing Home on Friday December 23 and deliver Christmas baskets, with Devotions and Cathy sale progress reported by club chaplain Peaps Vanssens.
Mary Castor, 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Castor Jr, is a 1960 Sno Ball Queen candidate from Corry. A 1959 graduate of Corry Area High School, she is a freshman at Lake Erie College majoring in elementary education. She plays piano, was active in Tri-Hit and Junior High activities, and served on school play and prom committees. She will represent the fabrics industry at the Sno Ball Dance on December 28 from 10 to 2 at the Moose home.
The Corry Bridge Association hosted a yearly event with North and South leading at 40. Mrs J Kantey and John Blatt topped East West with 73. Pairings included Mrs Ted Trent 72 and Lena St Clair 69 with Mark Coyle, while Ted Habley and others scored in the 60s amid a Christmas tureen dinner for about 40 attendees.
The Evangel United Brethren Church held a Christmas gathering with President Herbert Trisket presiding. Plans were discussed for the annual Father and Son banquet in early 1961, after a program with scripture by Dean Dubrosky and group singing.
Mrs Horton Davis and Mrs Ted Treat led the dinner arrangements for the club. The next week’s play will be the standard master point event and will run as usual, with nets ties to be concluded after the holidays.
A garbled but evocative piece outlines yule customs and related observances tied to UlCW activities. It hints at holiday rituals, celebrations, and community gatherings, mentioning figures and places in a period tone without clear names or dates.
Granges announce holiday gatherings with planned programs and charity drives. Families are urged to bring Christus cookies or candy for a post program meal. donations may include gifts for boys or girls and a Salvation Army appeal.
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