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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1953
Page
4
Scientists at the World Health Organization say a preventive vaccine may eradicate influenza by next year. The serum, reported to the WHO Executive Board in Geneva, was created by teams in 55 laboratories across four countries under the World International Center in Geneva and Edison’s first patented invention is noted.
The Society of Christian Service Circle No 1 at First Methodist met with 22 members and two visitors. Devotions by Mrs Howard Stull and business led by president Mrs Donald Dinigle. World Day of Prayer set for February 20 and May review of African Safari. Contests by Miss Florence Brooks and a Valentine themed dessert. Next meeting scheduled March 3. Also notes on students Joseph Baumgarten returning to University of Pittsburgh and local families vacationing in Daytona Beach. Frank Wise attends Chevrolet training in Buffalo for Thomas Motors of Corry Inc.
The Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl Henton. President Mrs. G A Mountain opened the session with singing led by Mrs. Ethelyn Chase. Devolutions were read by Mrs. Leon VanTassel and two poems were read. A white elephant sale was planned for March 3 at Mrs. Frank Whiteley's home.
Dr. John M. Mohr spoke to the Cony Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry on the isolation of city water, outlining installation costs and benefits. Guests John Mabess of Erie and Ray Hall of Port Allegany attended, with Dr. T. B. Kelsey leading songs and L. P. Baker at the piano. A directors’ meeting followed the session.
The Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church held a tureen supper at 3:30 last evening in the cindercroft with Mrs. Arthur Creighton and Mrs. James Macinnes arranging. Mrs. H. A. Gilbert chaired the business session, devotions opened the meeting, and plans for future activities were discussed. A dinner is planned for March 3 with husbands invited. Mrs. Louis Morrow and Mrs. Keppler Tiffany will head the hostess committee.
A square dancing party for members of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and guests lasted from 8:30 to 11:30 with Allan Hasbrouck and his orchestra providing music. A box lunch was served late. The dance committee included Mrs. Alfred Morrison Mrs. Eyland Harvey Mrs. Thomas Pierotti Mrs. Ernest Sammonsen and Mrs. Frank Wise. Mrs. Pierotti to host Tuesday's regular sorority meeting.
A daughter was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Host of 46 West Church Street. A son followed for Mr. and Mrs. William Swartaman of R. D. North East. A son was born to Sgt. and Mrs. Richard Halfast of Fayetteville N C at Fort Bragg Army hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Stella Spitman of R. D. 1 and Mr. and Mrs. William Halfast of West Church Street.
Mrs. Walter Krupa hosted a benefit card party for the Corry Memorial Hospital La ffles Auxiliary at her R D 3 home. Winners were Canasta Mrs Woodrow Hess and Mrs Lester Danner, 500 Mrs Niels Sorenson and Mrs Robert Wank. Hostess served salads and refreshments. additional entertainments are planned by Mrs John Hornick, Mrs F Lowe Edwards, Mrs Stanley Wenger and Mrs Wank.
The Young Adult Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church hosted a skating party last evening at the Rallenway. More than one hundred people attended and proceeds will be added to the class treasury.
A routine business meeting of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge was held last evening in the IOOF Hall. Thirty two members attended and transactions were led by noble grand Mrs. Carl Millspaw. Degree practice preceded adjournment to meet again on February 17.
Plans for the World Day of Prayer were disclosed at Circle No. 2 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting with 20 members at Mrs. Carl Hinman's Maple avenue home. The service will be at 2 30 PM at First Methodist Church with devotions by Mrs. Arthur Burgess from Matthew 25 and an article on Our Talent. Mrs Joe Guignom led the first chapter of African Safari. Miss Ola Young helped Mrs Hinman serve salad refreshments. Mrs Benjamin Sklaner will host the March 4 meeting.
The last meeting of St Thomas Church Holy Name Society with new officers in charge was held last evening at St Edward's School. Frank Purpura presided after rosary in church. Rev Lawrence Trembley of Union City addressed the group and led a question and answer forum. Light refreshments followed.
A Holy Name Society meeting at St. Elizabeth's Church drew 22 members with officers Bernard Burns as president Walter Sweet as vice president Edward Gluyna as secretary and Paul B Sonoski as treasurer. Communion Sunday will be the second Sunday monthly per National Holy Name Society observance. Mine idle at Montour No 4 Hill Station during a three day strike by about 300 Pittsburgh Coal Co workers.
A two day legislative session yielded no major tax moves and adjourned with plans to resume the week of February 15. Speaker Charles C. Smith says a tax study commission and the Chesterman Committee will file reports to the governor and legislature. A bill to boost the State Police from 1800 to 2000 faces a $2 million cost and is supported by Fine. The House committee postponed action on an administration bill to revise the 79 year old Constitution.
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