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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1956

Page

5

Shower Given For Miss Helen McCray

Miss Helen McCray, bride elect to Charles McCray, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Harry Fitch of Elgin for 15 guests. Prizes went to several attendees and the party ended with refreshments and gifts for the bride elect. Also noted are plans for a three month motor trip by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Black and attendees at VFW Auxiliary meeting in Union City.

Helen McCray Charles McCray Harry Fitch Elgin Clayton McCray Theodore Hutchinson Carroll Crowell Albin Larson Lawrence McCray Russell Briggs Floyd Black Fairview Street Albuquerque N. M Charles Weberberger Mabel Kolstee Erie Corry Mildred Sorenson Clyde Reynolds Maurice Porter Helen Porter Hazel Shuss VFW Northwestern County Council Union City Oil City

Nine Confirmations at Emmanuel Church Service

The Rt. Rev. William Crittenden, bishop of the Erie diocese, confirmed nine persons at Emmanuel Church yesterday and baptised a week-old son of the rector. Sponsors included John Clinton Seitz and Paul Dwyer. The service featured a sermon on sacraments, a choir anthem, and a reception by the Lillian Guild. The bishop also welcomed Mrs. Paul Taylor into the Communion in a home service.

Emmanuel Church William Crittenden Episcopal Diocese of Erie Corey Emmanuel Church The Apostolic Church John Clinton Seitz Wallace Young Doris Lillie Paul Dwyer Lillian Guild Don Williams Donald Neylon Ellmear Wassink Mery Lockwood Louis Morrow Paul Taylor Episcopal Church

Engagement of Cecilia J Kielar to Chester Phillips

Miss Cecilia J Kielar of Corry announces her engagement to Chester Phillips of Union City. Cecilia Jane Kielar, a Corry High School graduate, works at General Electric in Erie. Chester Phillips, Union City High School graduate, also works at General Electric. A summer wedding is planned.

Cecilia J. Kielar George Kielar R. D Corry Cecilia Jane Chester Phillips Joseph Phillips Union City Miss Kielar Corry High School General Electric Company Erie Phillips Union City High School General Electric

Miss Sharon McCray Honored On Her Ninth Birthday

Mrs. Joseph McCray of R. D. 1 hosted a Saturday party at home for daughter Sharon celebrating her ninth birthday. thirteen girls attended with games and favors including hanky dolls and candy. Refreshments featured decorated cake Mexican sundaes and Kool-Aid. Guests included Miss Janice McCray of Clymer who gave gifts and well wishes.

Sharon McCray Joseph McCray Sharon Janice McCray Clymer

Eighth Birthday Honored for Abr Sou Allen Loomis

Mrs. Allen Loomis hosted a Saturday birthday party at 46 Snyder Circle for Abr Sou Allen who turned eight. Eight boys attended with Bobby Green and David Farber. prizes, ice cream, cake and hot chocolate were served. Allene Loomis received gifts for the occasion.

Allen Loomis Snyder Abr Sou Allen Bobby Green David Farber Mig. Loomils

Cemetery Aid meeting at Fitch home in Elgin

The Britton Run Cemetery Aid group met Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fitch in Elgin. Twenty-one members attended and a three o’clock dinner was served. The afternoon business session was led by the vice president.

Harry Fitch Britton Run Elgin

Miss Barbara Karkoski Feted At Kitchen Shower

Miss Barbara Karkoski was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Kathryff McNulty on South Second. About twenty guests attended the social evening with bingo and a late lunch. Prizes went to Mrs. William Querreveld, Mrs. Jennie Weicht, and Mrs. Barbara Cook. The event celebrated her forthcoming marriage to Norman Holton.

Barbara Karkoski Norman Holton Kathryff McNulty South Second William Querreveld Jennie Weicht Barbara Cook Miss Karkoski

Reception Honors Recently Married Aldriches at Babcock Home

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Aldrich were feted at a Saturday wedding reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Babcock and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Aldrich at 328 West Washington Street. About 50 friends attended, including Mr. and Mrs. David Nash of Erie. The evening featured games, visiting, refreshments, a decorated shower cake, ice cream, crackers, and coffee. The couple received many fine gifts.

Maurice Aldrich Glenn Babcock Lawrence Aldrich Babcock West Washington Street David Nash Erie

Area Ministers Offer Leadership Courses

The Corry Area Ministerial Association sponsors nine leadership courses at the Education School with 60 enrolled in 102 courses. Two courses target senior high youths. Classes meet at First Presbyterian Church each Monday evening from 7 30 to 8 20 and 8 25 to 9 40 pm through March 5. Registration remains open for new students.

Leadership Education Corry

Meeting closes with prayers and home gathering planned

The meeting began with a prayer by Clyde McCray and closed with a prayer by Leon McCray. The next aid meeting is set for March at the home of Maude Snapp on Carter Hill.

Clyde McCray Leon McCray Maude Snapp Carter Hill

Stork Shower for Mrs Harry Clabbatz

Mrs Harry Clabbatz was honored Friday afternoon by co hosts Mrs Norman Swart and others at a Stork Shower in Mars. Twelve guests attended with prizes won by several attendees. Refreshments included ice cream cake coffee and tea as mint cups were served. The group presented Mrs Clabbatz with baby gifts.

Snewdtine Mars Harry Clabbatz Norman Swart R. D Howard Clabbatz Neil Gates Clab

Birthday Party Honors James McQuiston At McQuiston Home

A birthday party for six year old James McQuiston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McQuiston of 834 Mead fivenue, was held Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4. Fourteen classmates from St Edward's School attended, with prizes awarded to Jack Hammond, Gregory Hooks, Richard Stonostar, John Wascak and Robert Sullivan. Each guest received comic books, balloons, and Valentine baskets of candy and bubble gum. flash pictures were taken and gifts were presented after refreshments of birthday cake and ice cream hosted by Mrs. McQuiston and daughters Margaret and Janet.

James McQuiston James McQuiston Arthur McQuiston Mead St. Edward's School Jack Hammond Gregory Hooks Richard Stonostar John Wascak Robert Sullivan

Youth Wins $100,000 Prize in TV Quiz

Fourteen year old George L Wright from New York won $100,000 on a TV quiz show over the weekend. He plans a brief school day and then a business conference at Chase Manhattan Bank to discuss a trust fund with his parents and show producers. Federal and state taxes will reduce his net to about $25,000. His father notes offers from TV and film are numerous while one appearance is set for the Perry Como Show next Saturday with two other boys in his trio.

DY Amo New York George L. Wright St. Agnes High School Chase Manhattan Bank George Perry Como Pkuble Hid Phew Jast Satur

CBS Offers Benson Air Time Amid Criticism

New York CBS has offered a half hour of network air time to Secretary of Agriculture Benson after his criticism of a program. CBS President Frank Stanton proposed equal time for two Benson critics, Senators Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico and Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota.

CBS Benson Associated Press New York Columbia Broadcasting System Amd Tait Benson Frank Stanton Sens Clinton P. Anderson D-Nm Hubert. H. Huphrey D-Minn

Miners End Strike at Crucible Steel Mine

About 650 miners returned to work at the Crucible Steel Co mine in Waynesburg Pennsylvania after a temporary shutdown linked to an Alphonie-Gaston dispute over pit trips. General Superintendent C B Tillson said workers had begun waiting for the 8 10 a m elevator and the practice had spread.

Waynesburg Crucible Steel Co Alphonie-Gaston Supt C.B. Tillson

Man Wins 100000 After Song Quiz Fairness Claim

A contestant finally earns 100000 after a prior week’s challenge about an unfair question. He identifies the song Me and My Shadow and sings a chorus to claim the prize.

Me and My Shadow

First Ladies to Honor Volunteers of America Committee

Four wives of U S presidents join for the first time to honor a social welfare group. Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower Mrs Harry S Truman Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and Mrs Calvin Coolidge will be honorary chairmen of the National 60th Anniversary Committee of the Volunteers of America observed in March.

United States Dwight D. Eisenhower Harry S. Truxman Franklin D. Roosevelt Calvin Coolidge the Volunteers of America

Deaths Linked to Murder Suicide at Trail's Ends Cabin

Officers reached the snowbound cabin three miles from the main road where Look, a former Warren Borough patrolman, and a woman named Mrs Trwin were found dead. Lab results on Look’s stomach contents are pending. Police consider murder followed by suicide as a possible scenario with Look allegedly killing the woman before taking his own life. Look’s background includes service as a Warren patrolman, business in Butler, and later work at North Warren State Hospital. Survivors include Look’s two daughters Dolores Broderick and Peggy Shoupe. two sisters. his mother Katherine Weld. and six grandchildren. Mrs Trwin’s survivors include her mother Mrs Basil Rougeaux, sisters Maida Kepler and Margaret Collis, and brother Paul Rougeaux.

Orunug Tom Linder Look Warren Borough Butler Philadelphia North Warren State Hospital Dolores Broderick Peggy Shoupe Head William Scheeren Latrobe Katherine Weld Warren Trwin Basil Rougeaux Clearfield Maida Kepler Pittsburgh Margaret Collis Northfield Paul Rougeaux

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