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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

5

Socially Highlights as Friends Return for Holiday Visits

David Anderson returns home from St Bonaventure University to spend holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Ladyrence Anderson at 448 East Main. Hurron Franz of New York arrives to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Fring on East Bond Street. Mrs Ben Ziegler visits from Glendale California to see sister Mrs John Lloyd after 30 years apart. Mr and Mrs Ben Ochihatten depart for Berton Harbor Michigan after week with Herbert Carroll family. Opal Lynch and Clint Smith return from Wilmington California to visit family in Spartansburg. Harry Paulson and wife fly from Erie to Panama Canal Zone for two months vacation with Cassius Paulson family.

David Anderson St. Bonaventure University Ladyrence Anderson East Main Street Ben Ochihatten Berton Harbor Mich Herbert Carroll Delaware Street Opal Lynch Maple Avenue Clint Smith Spartansburg Wilmington Calif Harold Thompson Harry Paulson Wayne Street Erie Panama Canal Zone Cassius Paulson

Citizens Bank Staff Enjoys Yule Affair

Citizens Bank staff and directors plus wives held a Christmas party Saturday in the Hotel Corry ballroom. About 40 attendees shared a 7:40 dinner of filet mignon with a cocktail hour, while Keppel Tiffany played organ music. Gifts were given to all employees, and the evening featured group singing, dancing, and visits.

Citiens National Bank Corry Keppel Tiffany Bank James L. Allyn Walter Sweet Ruth Anderson Ted May Sue Vincent

Christmas Party For Corry Grange Draws Local Members

A Corry Grange No. 85 Christmas party last evening brought together members of Columbus Grange Cory Juvenile Grange and Grange groups. Master Don Whaley presided at a short business meeting with State Grange Deputy Clifford Uignes in attendance. A January meeting will discuss first and second degree transfers. Burrenie Powers organized a Christmas program featuring Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Away in a Manager, O Holy Night sung by Elaine and Sonja Wester with Olin Wester, readings by Leonard Swanson, and accordion selections by Sonja Wester. Refreshments for about 65 attendees included cookies candies coffee and popcorn balls provided by Eugene Powers Hoy Swart and John Decker.

Corry Grange Columbus Grange Cory Juvenile Grange Don Whaley Clifford Uignes Waterford Conservert Burrenie Powers, Tecturer Wisi Inter Hoy Swart John Decker

Nurses Celebrate Christmas Party at Moose Club

Arga nurses held a Christmas party at the local Moose Club in Cory. A turkey dinner for 34 was served, gifts were exchanged, and Christmas solos were sung by Mrs. Belly Kol stee of Clymer. Social activities filled the evening.

Arga Moose Club Cory Belly Kol~stee Clymer

Girl Scouts Caroling and Christmas Party Benefit

A local Girl Scout troop toured city shut ins with caroling then gathered at First Presbyterian Church for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Everett Phillips. The troop planned to donate their dues to aid Hungarian refugees through the Cross.

Yale Party First Presbyterian Everett Phillips Cross

World of Religion and Local News Radio Log Entry

WOTR radio schedule lists 30 morning devotionals Revered J B Kelly and various local offerings from 7:45 to 4:30 with news, music, and church services. Sponsorship by All Way Electric with contact details 2 274.

J.B. Kelly Guy's Mary Blaine Corry Ministerial Bible Teeading Feday — Alliance Dougin John Howard All-Way Electric Eddie Fisher Troquois Sports All

Christmas Party for Club 13 Honors Members and Guests

The group held its annual Christmas party inviting 14 members and one guest Mrs Michael Pleciriilo. Birthdays for Mrs Edward Dominessy and Mrs Robert Sandbers were recognized with a purse of money. Special award winners included Mrs Claude Stoke Mrs Lawrence Me ory and others. Refreshments featured salad birthday cakes tea and coffee with an exchange of gifts. Next session will be hosted by Mrs Robert Wotus with Richards birthday honored then.

Club Albert Shatler Lines Babcock Frink Vera Club 13 Michael Pleciriilo Edward Dominessy Rober Sandbers Claude Stoke Lawrence Me Ory Hay Burton August DeMinitl Mia George Rhodis Flossie Fosburgh Robert Wotus West Washington Richarles

Plan Tree Lighting Ceremony At Spring Creek

The annual Christmas tree lighting at Spring Creek will be held tomorrow evening at 7 oclock. The Girl Scouts organize the event with the Intermediate Beouts in charge of the program. Seniors place a yasith on the honor roll and the youngest Brownies will light five. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Spring Creek Tomhorrow Girl Scouts

Births reported at Corry Memorial Hospital

Ardauehter, child of Mr and Mrs Louis Hinna of 33 East Bond Street, born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital. A sou, child of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bunce of Clymer, born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Ey ‘Ardauehter Lou Hinna East Bond Street Corry Memorial Hospital Arthur Bunce Clymer

Christian Business Men Elect New Officers

The Christian Business Men's Committee held its annual election last evening in the library building. Justin Butters was chosen chairman, James Wells vice chairman, and Embert Earle secretary-treasurer. Bible studies covered the New Testament and epistles, with Revelation chapters assigned for next sessions. The next meeting is set for Monday January 7, with no meeting on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve.

Christian Business Men's Committee Justin Butters James Wells Embert Earle

Lovely Holiday Party At Hillstrom Home

Members of the Mentor Club gathered for a Christmas party at Mr and Mrs D A Hillstrom 44 East Congress Street. Fifteen members attended with organ, piano and vocal selections, a shepherds story, Norwegian and Swedish folk songs, and an exchange of gifts followed by refreshments and a festive buffet.

Hillstrom Mentor Club D. A. Hillstrom East Congress Atreet Harold Flowers Helen Rowe

Shower Honors Mrs. Klinger and Baby Eugene

Mrs. David Klinger and her infant son Eugene Bradley were feted at a party hosted by Miss Geraldine Klinger at her Seneca Street home. About 25 guests attended from 2 to 5 PM. Prizes went to Mrs. Chris Schoening Miss Donna Spoon and Mrs. Nellie Swarm. A lunch of whipped jello salad decorated shower cake sandwiches and coffee was served. Out of town guests came from Erie Buffalo and Farnum New York.

David Klinger Eugene Bradley Geraldine Klinger Seneca Street Oldlock Chris Schoening Donna Spoon Nellie Swarm

Floyd Doughertys Host Navy Mothers Club Meeting

Floyd Dougherty and wife hosted the Navy Mothers Club at their R D 4 home. Eighteen members and husbands enjoyed an oyster stew supper, salad, rolls, cake, and coffee, with a gift exchange and boxes prepared for the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie. The group plans to send apples and cookies to the Erie VA Hospital for Christmas. next meeting January 7.

Floyd Erie

Nixon Flies To Vienna To View Hungarian Refugees

Vice President Nixon travels to Vienna with William Rogers and eight aides to assess the refugee crisis. He will meet Austrian officials seeking U S aid for about 195000 Hungarians who fled communist control, then return Sunday.

Washington Nixon Vienna Austria William Rogers Special Air Force U. S Eisenhower

Pike Extension to Open March 15 in Harrisburg Area

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced the final 70 miles of the Northeastern Extension will open on March 15. Officials expect improved regional traffic flow and faster access to the Interstate system.

PIKE Harrisburg Pennsylvania ‘Turnpike Commission

Council Agrees Bid to Purchase New Truck

The council discusses bids for a new truck and reviews payroll figures for city drivers and officials. A Pennsylvania Railroad water tower removal on West Pleasant Street is noted after Fire Chief Ray Laurie’s defeat, while health and property inquiries continue from a health officer’s letter about West Pleasant Street.

Pennsylvania Railroad West Pleasant Street Ray Laurie

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Hop Raymond G. Wiggers San Juan Puerto Rico Caribe Hilton Wiggers Withers Studebaker “Sellection Citizens Bank Wotr Radio Log Phonograph Records Slocum’s Electronics Flannelette Osiecki Brothers Music Center North Center St. Corry, PA Parade St. Erie, PA Bora Saas Merle Oberon Lex Barker Sin Iane Ely Jeff Morrow Rex Reason Leigh Snowden Stanford Hose Company Carmell Carl Smith Charles ‘Thompson Don Williams Board of Health Frank Carnegie West Pleasang Street WHITE Litz Sewing Machine & Locksmith Shop Spring Street DIAL Citizens National Bank MR. Keppel Tiffany Emmanuel Episcopal Church Chapin’s Cuddlesuede Challis F.C. Chapin & Son
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