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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1956
Page
5
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Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church held a holiday party at the rectory on Maple Avenue. Mrs. William Bell hosted with a committee including Mrs. Harvey Crescent, Mrs. Paul Taylor, Mrs. Keppel Tiffany, and Mrs. Don Williams. Prizes went to several members and a gift exchange benefited Bt. Barnabas House.
Rev George A Myers pastor of First Methodist Church spoke to Rotary Club members at the Hotel Corry on identity and Christmas themes. Arnold Seastead introduced him and students Judy Dever and Mix Boy Benslyk provided musical selections including White Christmas and Winter Wonderland. Mrs Behailk sang Silent Night as the meeting closed with notes of a two week break and a directors’ session to follow.
Aero Foremen's Club and wives held a Christmas gathering at Corry Monae Gli with about 60 attendees. A 9 turkey dinner was served by Ginnlo's Cilteteria staff, followed by entertainment and remarks from J Tassie Lenton plant manager and Sam J Tevite chairman of the board. Pete Isaacs of Avro Atraruft of Cilnadi attended as a guest.
A Christmas party last evening for Eyisilon Phi Chapter of Bol Sigma Phi Sorority was held at Grange Hall on Park Street Corry Orange. Two members attended, tables were decorated with small Christmas trees, and favors included candies made by Mrs. Frank Wise. Games, contests, carol singing, and gift exchanges completed the event, with Mrs. Exnent Simmonsen and her committee in charge.
Bridge club gathers at a hall and later at Mrs E W Feldt s home on West Smith Street for a party. Dinner at the Hotel Corry precedes gifts of four dainty Christmas corsages. Eight members quilted and played cards with Mrs Feldt honoring the award winner.
The Young Married Peoples Class met for the December session at the United Brethren Church. They trimmed the church Christmas tree and collected contributions for the Quincy Orphanage. Refreshments of chili, hot rolls, ice cream were served. Vernon Baldwin presided, Homer Witt led the evening prayer, and Leroy Myres read devotions from the Nativity. The group chose the name to be known as in the future: Mr and Mrs Baldwin will enter at their Columbus Avenue home January 12.
The Raymond Foremen's Club held its annual holiday party last evening at the Columbus Community Church. About 70 members and wives attended a family style turkey dinner, with gifts exchanged and greetings from President George Titler and other officers.
Mrs Clifford Buesink entertained guests at a Christian party, hosting a bridge event with awards for Mrs Hillsteam and Mrs Readh. A gift exchange followed and the hostess served a salad course from a nicely arranged holiday table.
Ruth Lyons hosted the Rehoboth Sunday School Class at Wright street for a Christmas party. Lyle Chase led the meeting in Ivan Downey's absence. The class voted to redecorate the toddlers nursery and bought two teeter bribes for the nursery.
Rebekah Lodge met last evening at the 100 Hall for a routine session. Himet was dispensed with the next regular meeting. A special degree team practice is planned for January 8 at 8 p.m. at the hall. The next business meeting is set for January 15 with an initiation. Mrs. Thomas Clark Mrs. Arthur Barton and Mrs. Peter Swanson were named to the lunch committee.
The VBB Club met for its 35th annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. John Mooney at 146 Park Street. Guests enjoyed bridge with prizes to Mrs. Walter Blair, Mrs. Cleve Morton, and Mrs. Harold Brown, followed by gifts and a dessert lunch.
A 40 year old eccentric wounded three neighbors, fatally injuring one, and abducted a four year old girl Cathy Bradley before surrendering at his flood lit home in Bay. Sheriff Harry Dirram said Merlin McNaughton offered no resistance as officers used spotlights to her in. The parents Preston Bradley and Nancy Bradley both 38 and neighbor Mervin Forrester 48 were wounded. Forrester died minutes later from rifle wounds.
A driverless car crashed into Ducky Sim's restaurant on Route 30, injuring four people in a three-car pileup. Mrs Marguerite Rovesti, 55, of Wilmerding, was thrown from her vehicle and hospitalized for back injuries. Others injured include Steve Cadhan More, 28, Harrison City, Helen Esusky, 21, Irwin, and Genie Davis, 18, North Irwin, with minor injuries reported for all except Rovesti.
Eastbourne, England doctor John Bodkin Adams was charged with murdering Edith Morrell, a 63-year-old widow, in November 1950. Police opened the probe after a spate of sudden deaths of elderly women linked to rumors of ill treatment and overdoses.
Beecher Junior High School pupils wrap up the term by dispatching 26 CARE parcels to Hungary Korea Israel Greece Viet Nam Italy India and Pakistan and contributing 50 to the city community chest. They also sent funds to a Hungarian refugee camp in Feffernitz Austria adopted a Korean War orphan with annual support of 180 and aided the foster-parents plan to provide Christmas clothing for needy children worldwide.
A Hungarian relief show preceded a Royal Philharmonic performance as Louis Armstrong, known as Satchmo, returned for five encores before a packed Royal Festival Hall. The crowd chanted for him while dignitaries like the Duke of Kent and the Earl of Harwood joined in the standing ovation.
The American musician known for early work began his career in a New Orleans mornifs home, where he received a notable honor recognizing his contributions to music.
The Public Board of Education approved a four year schedule to raise Pittsburgh teachers pay. By 1960 the top salary for a master's degree holder will reach 7000 and the maximum for a bachelor’s degree will hit 6000 in 1980. Teachers with certificates will rise from 35800 to 6400 over the period. Non professional staff will receive annual raises from 100 to 200.
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