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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1968

Page

5

Miss Sandy Knowlton Seeks Sweetheart Title At Moose Ball

Miss Sandy Knowlton daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodney Knowlton of 304 East Pleasant Street is a senior at Corry Area High School and active in TruHi Y Club Corrian and Beaver staffs and the Drama Club She plans business college after graduation The Sweetheart Ball benefits the WOTM Nurses Scholarship Fund and is set for February 17 in the Moose Lodge ballroom Public invited Peggy Vanssens is general chairman with Mrs Harold Jackson as co chairman Also covered is Hearts and Flowers card party and fashion show at VFW Post Home sponsored by St Thomas Women's Organization with Mrs David Apps and Mrs Lynn Levien as chairs The fashion show features early spring styles by Katherine's Dress Shop and is modeled by children teens and women Reservations and tickets available at advance or at door Door opens at 7 pm and guests may bring playing cards Sirens and details noted for seating and entrances include front door entry and ceremonies conducted by Mrs Edward Ross and Mrs Keith Britt.

Sandy Knowlton Rodney Knowlton East Pleasant Street Sandy Corry ‘Area High School Corrian and Beaver Business College Hearts and Flowers VFW St. Thomas Women's Organization David Apps Lynn Levien Cochairman George Downey M. Leo Mulderick Helen. Rhynard Apps Levien Edward Ross Keith Britt

Bank Robbery With Dynamite Threat Nets cash in Washington

A man flashed several sticks of dynamite at Mellon National Bank in Washington Taylordale before escaping on foot with 8719 dollars. Assistant manager William Chalfant described a calm, well dressed robber who ordered cash drawers emptied and warned staff not to sound alarms. Several employees and one customer were present. The article also mentions a fashion show and dress fittings at Katherine's Dress Shop.

Washington, Pa William Chalfant Mellon National Bank Washington Taylordale Chalfant

Lydia Circle Meets at Mrs Cady Home

Lydia Circle of the First Methodist Church held a meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lela Cady's East South street home. Mrs. John Ohrn gave opening prayer, Mrs. Leah Reed led devotions, and Mrs. Ora Loveland presented the program. Absent members sent letters, and Miss Ida Ohrn closed the session. Mrs. Ethel McCray analyzed the hostess duties for dessert. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Ora Loveland on East Main street.

Lela Cady Lydia Circle First Methodist Church East South Street John Ohrn Leah Reed Ora Loveland Ida Ohrn Ethel McCray

Strike Halts Italian Filmings In Italy

Rome AP reported a week long strike by Italy's film and television actors halted shooting on movie sets and television filming. Unions pressed for more locally produced shows on the national network, exclusive use of Italian actors in television films, and that Italians hold at least 75 percent of principal roles in Italian made movies.

Rome Italy The Wallout

Funeral services for Mrs Clio Berkhous at St George

Funeral services for Mrs Clio Berkhous will be held at St George Funeral Home on Sunday at 2 p.m. with interment in Beaverdam Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Berkhous Clio Berkhous St. George Funeral Home Beaverdam

Esther Circle Met At Travers Stohlberg Home

Mrs. Stohlberg's Esther Circle of First Methodist Church met at 16 South Center Street with 16 members present. Devotions by Mrs. Merle McIntyre themed Faith and Works followed by business led by Mrs. Paul Claypool. Mrs. Charles Correll presented Thirteen Men Who Changed The World and led a Bible knowledge game. hostess duties by Mrs. Arthur Barton and Mrs. Jack Stowell with dessert served.

Stohlberg Esther First Methodist Church Travers Stohlberg South Center Street Merle McIntyre Paul Claypool Charles Correll

Cops Win Pot For Police Pension Fund

Charleston police raided a poker game last week ending with a $123 pot. After splits and claims a municipal judge awarded the remaining funds to the police pension fund. The raid disrupted the game and the winnings were diverted to public retirement.

Charleston W. Va Nan Hhe Pension Fund

Car Rolls Down Embankment After Brake Failure

Corry State Police say Calen's actions likely prevented a worse crash as he faced brake failure while southbound, steering the vehicle into an embankment. The truck sustained about $250 in damage. Callen was not hurt.

Corry Calen Attc Callen

Valentine Hop Attended by Cadet Mothers Aid Teens

Nearly 200 teenagers joined the annual Valentine Hop sponsored by the Cadet Mothers Aid at the State Armory. Prizes and colorful balloons boosted the fun while Judy Walters won the grand award. chaperones were Robert Shreve, Donald Ruffner, and George Butchko. The Mothers Aid officers are Mrs. John Long, commander, Mrs. Rodney Post, administrative officer, and Mrs. Ted Wawrejko, finance officer.

Mothers Aid State Armory Civil Air Patrol Judy Walters

Founders Day program and PTA events planned

Founders Day planned at Wright School PTA Tuesday 7 30 p m with retired Wright teachers Harold Wolfe Mrs Frank Graft Mrs Mary Mat son Mrs Ethyl Rickers Miss Ola Young and Miss Eva Kep ler to be honored Attendance invited Round table discussion Is PTA Necessary features a National PTA representative Also news of Sp 5 Dale D Falk returning home after Vietnam duty and awaiting next assignment at Fort Jackson Columbus area Golden Age Club 0th anniversary luncheon and birth month decorations Rev Ivan Hunsberger chaplain Boy Scouts Troop 19 registration Tuesday 6 30 to 7 30 p m Columbus School PTA Founders Night follows with social hour and refreshments.

Wright School Morton Gross Harold Wolfe Frank Graft Mary Matson Ethyl Rickers Ola Young Eva Kepler PTA Dale D. Falk John Walk Seattle Wash Shirley Dickinson Corry United States Vietnam Dale Fort Jackson, G. IC YMCA Douglas Rozelle Sr Ivan Hunsberger Evangelical United Brethren Church Troop 19 Columbus Don Stevenson

Heloise tips and reader notes mix at home advisory page

The column compiles reader tips on simple fixes from fingernail polish for dogs to odor control with baking soda, hair clips as file and bookmark aids, sock slips turned nightgowns, salt substitute handling, and small space plant displays, reflecting practical home hacks and letters to the columnist.

Heloise Betty Louise Walters

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Ouay Socie Dead Helen Rhynard Paul Suchar Jr George Cote McMichael St. Thomas Dynamite Will Katherine Society Editor Washington St Corry, PA Sun Island Alice McLellan Birney Phoebe Apperson Hearst Robert Clark Sr Spencer Ladies Aid Loretto St. Francis College Sciota Plutarch Jill DeMarte Kenneth Harned Jack McCoy Jill Scouten Birdie Corry Area Golden Age Club Columbus School Jenny Canter St Betty Salyer Salty Twitchell U. Jost Pee George Marion
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