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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1949

Page

5

Evening Atch Night Program At Local E U B Church

Local Evangelical United Brethren church hosts an 9 30 p m program featuring Lynn Bergman as organist and vocal duets by church youth. Eugene Westlew gives the main address with short talks by Miss Patricia Fleming and Ald Bagley. Recreation and refreshments run 8 30 to 10 40 p m with Youth Fellowship in charge. Tonight ends with a power and prayer service 10 30 to midnight led by Rev S Hay Horns.

Gaven Mgnt Wil de Nei United Ihren Lynn Bergman Shuseh Eugene Westlew Nin Patricia Fleming nAld Bagley Hay Horns Ehineh God

New Year's Eve and New Year activities in Corry area

Corry residents plan watch night services and festive events across several churches including the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Salvation Army, First Methodist, Evangelical United Brethren, and First Baptist. A New Year's Eve dance at the Elks home and open houses mark the weekend, with many locals visiting relatives and returning students from Lock Haven, Dartmouth, and other institutions.

Corry Christian and Missionary Allance Church Salvation Army First Methodist Church Evangelical United Brethren Church First Baptist Church P, O. Elks Moose Club Glib V. F. W. Club Stanford Hose American Lepton

Mrs E E Guignon Hosts Holiday Luncheon and Cards

Mrs E E Guignon of Eile entertained local friends Thursday with a 1 PM luncheon at the home of Mrs Tracy W Whitehead on East Pleasant Street. Fifteen guests attended. The table was holiday dressed with Christmas place cards. The group later visited Mrs Frank M Loveland on Park Street where card games followed. Prizes were awarded to Mrs E E Hawkins and Mrs Leon Lindsey for contract, and to Mrs C M Howard and Mrs G L Boyd for the 500 prize.

E. E. Guignon Eile Tracy W. Whitehead East Pleasant Street Frank M. Loveland Park Street E. E. Hawkins Leon Lindsey C. M. Howard G. L. Boyd

Darelle Concert Trio Performs Friday at Corry High

The Darelle Concert Trio will present a program Friday January 6 at 8 o’clock in Corry Senior High School auditorium. Maxine Dorelle soprano Lawrence Sommers violin Wallace Kotler pianist, a Juilliard graduate, will perform classical and semi classical selections. An afternoon matinee at 2:45 will be held for eligible school students.

Lyceurh Corry Senior High School Dorelle Maxine Dorelle Lawrence Sommers Wallace Kotler

Welfare Organization Realized 65 At Sale

Corry welfare group met at Rod and Gun Club on East Washington Street. President Mrs L R Houghting opened at 2 pm. A December sale at Corry Building and Loan netted 65 dollars for the treasury. They debated a new name, to be chosen at the January 27 meeting at Mrs Eugene Davis home, with a quilt tying planned.

Corry Rod and Gun Club East Washington Street L. R Houghting Corry Building and Loan Merle Long Treasury Eugene Davis East Washington Street

Gloria Sullivan Weds Ray Amy In Town Ceremony

Mr and Mrs John Sullivan of 425 East Smith street announced the marriage of their daughter Gloria to Ray Amy son of Mrs Florence Amy of 265 West Washington street and the late Dr Merle Amy The double ring ceremony was held September 5 in Jamestown Gloria Amy a St Edwards High School graduate works in Aero Supply Mig Co Ray Amy a Corry Senior High School graduate works at Powell Loan and Finance Co They reside at 264 West Washington Street.

Gloria Sullivan Ray Amy John Sullivan East Smith Street Gloria Florence Amy West Washington Street Merle Amy D Jamestown Amy St. Edward's High School Aero Supply Mig- Co. Tne Corry Powell Loan and Finance Company West Washinngton Street

Open House at 213 Wayne Street by Mr and Mrs Kirch

Mr and Mrs Clarence J Kirch of 213 Wayne Street invite relatives and friends to an open house on Monday from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening. The event occurs during a period when mistletoe was believed to protect people from illness.

JOHN H_ CARNRIKE John Hi Cararike Mr. Carmike Mead Avenue Corry Hospital Corry Tocal Church of the Nazarene Velma Ray Palmér Lem George Harry Albert Cararike Nigcee East Muth Street Sterling Pine ‘Grove Barbara Bettes Lock Haven State Teachers College Lock Haven E. F. Bettes Carol Bettes East Frederick Street William Zafiropulos Hanover N. H Dartmouth Mott Street Leland Wilcox Alice Nancy Phyllis Springstreet Gowanda E. F. Clark B. A. Wilcox E. A. Wilcox George R. Clark East Main Street Erie Lucy Flasher Robert Sherwood Front Royal Joseph Sherwood Northwest Street John H. Clark Esther Année Barbara Wilmore Franz Parks W. R. Jordan Emlenton Frank Allebach Philip Whitehead Emerson College Boston Mass Jack Whitehead Westminster Choir College Princeton N. J Tracy W. Whitehead East Peasant Street Herbert M_ Lyon Buffalo A. Johnson West Church J Street FW. Schoonover Smethport Leland A. Johnston Famly Fifth Avenue Lea Johnston J. J. Johnston May McCormick Reading Andrew Schmidt Patsy Skinner Jeanne Nichols Clarion State Teachers College Clarion Frank Heath Franklin Street Cora Southwick Amy Jackson Uniontown Tony Jackson Essex Street Harry Ottaway Ripley N.Y Alfred N. Y Alfred University Lemon Street Leonard Gunningham Jenninetie Oneida Wallace Young Marion Mildred Young Asheville Hog Ruth ‘Dahlstrand Mainstrest Evenine Cattaraugus Hoh Evans C. J. Kirch Jana Clarence J. Kirch Wayne Street Kirch

Electric Train Races Friday At State Armory

Twenty four entries aged six to 18 took part in the electric train race at the State Armory yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6. Jerry Swanson, 13, won and received a lighted train station. Joseph Ctwir Jr., 11, second with a coal car. Harold Rhodes, 11, third. Robert Mignaccio, 6, fourth. Over 200 spectators attended, including children, parents and friends.

State Armory Western Auto Jerry Swanson Joseph Ctwir, Jr Harold Rhodes Robert Mignaccio

Craftsmen Chapter To Meet Wednesday Eve

Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will hold a Wednesday evening meeting on January 4 at the Junior Red Cross Building, 509 Sassafras Street. Mr. King will discuss Silver Jewelry and Stone Cuttings, with stones from the area. Miss Bonella Gordon presiding. Doughnuts and coffee will be served after the meeting. Transportation assistance available from Mrs. Frank Grice Jr. of West Church Street.

Erie Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Junior Red Cross Sassafras Street King

Christmas Party At Donald Bensink Home

The Independence caddies' Club held a Christmas party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Donald Bensink with six members present. Social exchanges of gifts occurred, three-salad course refreshments were served, and the January meeting will be hosted by Mrs. William Bensink.

Independence Ciub Donald Bensink Bensink William Bensink

Fine named as top GOP running mate choice in Duff bid

Harrisburg dispatch notes speculation that Judge John S. Fine of the state superior court tops the list as James H. Duff’s preferred running mate for governor. The piece mentions Duff’s loyalty to Fine, their joint opposition to Grundy’s old guard, and hints at other possible choices including John G. Bell Jr. and a veteran draft effort for Rep. James Evan Zandt.

Associated Press Harrisburg James H. Duff U. S Senalle John S. Fine State Superior Court Ust Luzerne County GOP Dull Superior Court Fine Judge Fine Duff Pennsylvania Joseph R. Grundy Grundy Thomas E. Dewey John G. Bell, Jr Philadelphia Bell Duff-Grundy Edward Martin Senate Duff Wass James Evan Zandt Altoona Ivan Zandt

Milk price cut in seven eastern PA areas

Harrisburg dispatch reports that starting tomorrow the price of milk will drop one cent per 2 quarts in seven eastern Pennsylvania marketing areas. Wholesale standard milk will fall 40 cents per hundredweight while seasonal pricing under the State Mill Control Commission system adjusts with mill production. Prices in the seven affected areas had held steady prior to the change.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Mill Control Commission

Acquittal in extortion trial for Keller and Hughes

Los Angeles reports the extortion trial of Helen Keller and Toni Hughes ended with both acquitted on all counts. The pair were accused of extorting about $9000 from Ben Flekner, head of a mail order television school, by threatening to reveal an alleged affair to his wife. The jury deliberated two and a half days, reduced to 11 jurors after a juror fell ill from food poisoning. Keller, 26, formerly of Selinsgrove, Pa, and Hughes, 26, of unknown current residence, did not testify.

Los Angeles Helen Keller Toni Hughes Ben Fklekner Hickner Miss Keller Selinscrove Miss Hughes Illicii Kiekner

Bidault Faces Final Test In France Budget Struggle

December 31 Premier Georges Bidault, buoyed by three victories in a week, faced a final test in balancing France s 1950 budget. The report notes seasonal pricing in marketing, with Lehigh area also using the system, but no price cuts on January 1.

Bidault Paris Georges Bidault France

Protestant clergy fault Pope on religious freedom and unity

In Pittsburgh clergy men condemn Pope Pius XII for urging church unity and demand the absolute surrender of personal religious freedom. A 29 member committee says the pope seeks Protestants to join Rome and calls for lifelong, total submission to papal authority while praying for Christian unity. The item notes references to Eridu in southern Iraq.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pius X11 Rome

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