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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1957

Page

5

Sophomore Class to Present First Play for Fund Drive

Corry Akea High School sophomore class under Fred J Schwab stages its first Sophomore Class Play titled Off the Track to boost the organ fund. Miss Linda Tarbell directs a three act comedy with cast including John Morgan Robnie Shank Silas Dobbins James Earle Flick de Barbara Welcht Joan Roberta Paing Betty Catherine Kelly Ms Guarino Lucy Piccirillo Antonia Guarino Isi Hunt Bill Lindsay Joe Taggart Mr Oscar Posenby Miker Blair Willie Woodson Stephen Blutzel man Evalina Bumpass Judy Nichols Mrs Reginald Vanderventer Anne FenstermacherPidgie McDouglas. Miss Mary Ohar e Akron arrives to visit family of Dr Hugh Clare. George Gage returns from University of St Louis for Christmas. Several students return from Pennsylvania State University for the holidays.

Corry Akea High School Organ Fund Cras Fred J. Schwab John Morgan Robnie Shank Silas Dobbins James Earle Flick Barbara Welcht Joan Roberta Paing Betty Catherine Kelly Ms. Guarino Lucy Piccirillo Antonia Guarino Isi Hunt Bill Lindsay Joe Taggart Oscar Posenby Miker Blair Willie Woodson Stephen Blutzelman Evalina Bumpass Judy Nichols Reginald Vanderventer Anne Fenstermacher Pidgie McDouglas Judy Messenger

Christmas Meeting Of Silver Links Class Hosts Birthday Cake

Fifteen members and two guests of the Silver Links Class of the Evangelical Walled Brethren Church gathered at the Henton home on North Center street. Devotions centered on Luke's Christmas Story, readings followed, and business reports were given. Birthday cake and orange sherbet were served after gifts and games hosted by Mrs Bennink and Mrs Culver.

Bibert Bush Evangelical Walled Brethren Church Carl Henton North Center Street Dan Cul‘er 3Ush Guy Bennink Culvert West Columbus Avenue

Christmas Meditation From Corry Ministers

Rev. Elmer A. Ortner of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran shares a Christmas meditation centered on Psalm 2 12, pondering David and Jesus as sons of God. The piece blends scripture, commentary on authorship, and reflections on the cradle scene and divine appointment.

Elmer A. Ortner St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Rome David Solomon Jesus Christ God Péter Jamies John Eeenae Strry Denis

Harding School Pupils Present Christmas Program

Students under Miss Ruth Dahlstrand and Mrs Kenneth Pitt at Harding School presented a Christmas program Thursday afternoon for parents and friends. First graders opened with songs including Christmases and Away in a Manger. Second and third graders followed with The First Christmas and Oh Come Little Children, plus a vocal trio and a duet. A choral reading It is Christmas Again was given by first graders, with a concluding play The Cowboy's Best Christ.

Harding School Ruth Dahlstrand Kenneth Pitt Mary Bennett Leonard Waldorf Danny Beckwith Christean Peose Martha Beckwith Judy Oesch Kathy Enstman Cynthia Emmons Patty Hepler Donna Stee Harriet Robins Gna Cowboy Best Chiat

Birth for Hawkins at Corry Memorial Hospital

A son was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Miijv and Mrs Johnny Hawkins of Wright Street.

Miijv Johnny Hawkins Wright Corry Memorial Hospital

Mrs Needham Hosts CGG Christmas Party at Maple Ave Home

Mrs J P Needham entertained CGG Club members Thursday evening at her Maple Avenue residence for a Christmas party. Prizes for cars went to Mrs Donald Hall, Mrs Donald Nantes, and Mrs F W Dey. The house and table were decoratively set, with light refreshments served. Mrs Holl will host the January 2 meeting at her new Raymond Avenue home.

Needham CGG J. P. Needham Maple Avenue CGQ Club Donald Hall Donald Nantes F. W. Dey Holl Raymond Avenue

Christmas Party At First Methodist Church

Forty eight boys and girls of the First Methodist Church Sunday School and teachers attended a Christmas party in the church recreation room yesterday. Games were played, two movies shown, and gifts exchanged. Ruth Strand shared a Christmas Story, aiding by W B Stowe and assistants. Primary department plans an afternoon party at 2 o clock.

Methodist Church First Methodist Church Christ America Ruth Strand Hirch W. B. Stowe Slowey Clara Hy Florence Brooks Howard’ ‘Brooks Ralph ‘Ward George Myers

Iran Quake Deaths Rise to 1266 as Search Continues

Tehran officials report the Iran earthquake death toll reaching 1,266 with many bodies still believed buried under rubble. Rescue teams scour mountain villages in the west as the number of recovered bodies rises.

Iran Tehran Fea

Sunday School Pre-Schoolers Celebrate Christmas Program

Ehrstmap Party by the EUB church Sunday School had 40 preschoolers. The group rehearsed a Sunday Christmas program then enjoyed games and lunch. Santa Claus visited, bringing festive cheer to the young attendees.

EUB Eat Suelikofer Vn Ee Strate Bysingelical United Brethlrenchurch Jlunch Santa Claus

Program Presented At Went Christmas Caroling Night

A group of 12 girls visited the homes of shut-ins in West Spring Creek for Christmas caroling. They joined a community reciting ceremony then hosted a party at Miss Lois Jane Porter home with a chill supper for the Scouts and leaders Mrs. Raymond Sickler and Mrs. Thomas Felton and a gift exchange.

West Spring Creek Lois Jane Porter Raymond Sickler Thomas Felton

Spring Creek Scouts Enjoy Caroling Party

Spring Creek Township School pupils staged a Christmas program on Thursday afternoon. The 111 students presented recitations exercises plays and songs under teachers Mrs. Howard Johnson Mrs. Wesley Shultz Mrs. Bernard Porter and Mrs. Virgil Tubbs. Rooms held Christmas parties with gift exchanges before holiday vacation. Classes resume January 2. Several parents and friends attended and helped Mrs. Buetikofer with the affair. First through sixth graders will have their party at the church this afternoon.

Spring Creek Spring Creek Township Howard Johnson Wesley Shultz Bernard [Porter Virgil Tubbs

Indonesia Signals Readiness to Negotiate West New Guinea

Indonesia may negotiate the West New Guinea dispute with the Netherlands, with Subandrio urging Dutch initiative and possible peaceful settlement. Indonesia says it has tried UN talks without success and warns it may pursue protection of Dutch interests if a settlement is delayed. The Netherlands hints at talks but excludes West New Guinea, seeking assurances on Dutch property before negotiations.

Jakarta Indonesia Subandrio New Guinea Netherlands United Nations Mie Subandeo Djunncy Joseph Lins West New Guinea the Hague Indosia Donesia Opera Mms Bub

Indonesia denies ordering Dutch evacuation in campaign blaze

Foreign minister rejected reports abroad that Indonesia ordered a pass evacuation of 49 000 Dutch in the country. Cabinet met in special session to discuss preventing a rice famine as anti Dutch protests paral yze the economy. U S officials discounted claims the Indonesian army would repurpose housing for Americans and other Western businesspeople.

Indonesia Washington Senate Department

Russia Urges East West Summit To End Armaments

Soviet leader Khrushchev urged an East West summit to resolve world problems including disarmament. He called on the United States to abandon a policy of strength and seek peaceful solutions on equal terms, proposing a no war agreement if interests of others are not prejudiced. He spoke with emotion as applause interrupted him.

Iter Gromyko Wilts Khrushchev Khrushchev iShruuhchev United States Pudgy Khrushchey Rusia

Young killer may go home for Christmas after court

A 1 year old boy involved in the rifle slaying of his father, previously placed in Torrance State Hospital for psychiatric evaluation, could be home for the holidays as his case moves toward a curative disposition. The incident occurred in Westmoreland County and the boy has faced hospital scrutiny while awaiting trial.

Wak Moreland Torrance State Hospital Aimee Westmoreland Chasky Kai He Goverts Wil Magee

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