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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1957

Page

5

Miss Lorraine Gates Weds Lawrence Pitt at Beaverdam Home

Miss Lorraine May Gates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gates, and Lawrence Bills Pitt of Union City wed at Floyd Marsh’s Beaverdam home. A pink and white reception followed with maid of honor Jaqueline Raymond and bridesmaid Juanita Gates. Best man was Thaddeus Czech. The couple plans to live at 390 East Main Street while Pitt works at Tri-State Lumber Co.

Lorraine M. Gates Lawrence Pitt Lorraine May Gates Howard Gates East Main Street Lawrence Bills Pitt R. D Union City Ruth Pitt Donald Pitt Ellicottville Floyd Marsh Beaverdam Mise Jaqueline Raymond Shemiko Juanita Jane Gates Thaddeus Czech Mr. Pitt Gates Corry Area Pitt Clymer — Central School Tri- State Lumber Company

Columbus PTA Founders Day Meeting Highlights and Scout Demonstrations

The Columbus Parent-Teacher Association held its Founders Day meeting at Dean School with Mrs. Dan Taggart presiding. Scout demonstrations on knot tying artificial respiration and bandage use followed a candlelight ceremony. A social period offered lunch for 46 attendees. The next PTA gathering is planned for spring. Alton Barlow of the Warren Boy Scout Council spoke on scouting advantages. An engagement notice from West Columbus Avenue announced Althea J. Rees to Albert L. Thieme. Rees is a senior at Corry Area High. Thieme works at Jamesown Veneer and Plywood Corp in Jamestown. Wedding is planned for the near future.

Columbous Parent-Teacher Association Dean School Dan Taggart Boy Scouts Thomas Messinger Clifford Caster T. A. Anderson Warren Fargo Ch, Wilkinson Floyd Utegg Walter Gordon Warren Wickwire DeForest Bindley Herbert Cahil Dan Thggart Warlo Morris Alton Barlow Warren Boy Scout Council Florence Cole+grove Marett Jetty Columbus Avenue Althea J. Rees Albert L. Thieme Keith Raymond R. D Iss Rees Corry Area Thieme Clymer Gentral School Jamesown Veneer and Plywood Corp Jamestown

Betty Jean Bangs Engaged to Ronald Hing in North East

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Ralph Bangs RD North East says their daughter Betty Jean Bangs is engaged to Ronald Hing son of Mrs Forth Great Beaverdam and Russell King. The bride elect is a Wattsbure High School graduate and works at Erie Casting Company. The fiancé is a Coury Area High School senior and employed at Corry Jamestown Mfg Co. A June wedding is planned.

Ralph Bangs North East Betty Jean Ronald Hing Forth Great Beaverdam Russell King Wattsbure High School Erie Casting Company Erie Coury Area High School Corry ~ Jamestown Mfg. Co Belue Plusined

St Edward's PTA Holds Open House and Meeting

Over 100 parents and teachers attended St Edward's School PTA open house and meeting last evening. Sister Mary Thomas announced a citywide corrective speech clinic at Wright School each Monday at 8:30. Reverend Graves introduced Sister Mary Edith and Sister Mary Bernadine as new convent superior. Edith's fourth grade class earned the attendance award. The group toured classrooms and viewed student works and a school paper, while seventh and eighth graders displayed projects. Mothers served salad, cookies, and coffee.

St. Edward’s Pta St. Edward's Mary ‘Thomas Wright School O'Olook Francis J. Graves Mary Edith Comy Mary Bernadine Sisters of Mercy Edith Valentines Santo Leone Sind Anthony Tucci Lanoh Hot Sandy Witches

Beth Israel Sisterhood Plans Rummage Sale

Beth Irel Sisterhood met Monday evening to plan a rummage sale for the final week of the month with date to be announced. Mrs. Jack Stahl hosted. a business session was led by Mrs. Philip Zalaneck. Plans include a Purim party at the Zalzneck home and a salad lunch followed.

Beth Irel Jack Stahl West Pleasant Street Philip Zalaneck Zalzneck Fijure Lena Gobel Aiswerhood

Catholic Girls Guild Guests Of Area Group

Twenty members of the Catholic Girls Guild of St. Thomas Church attended a Valentine themed dinner hosted by the Catholic Girls Guild of St. Teresa Church in Union City. Mrs Paul Palmer and Miss Tata Kennedy prepared an ample tureen dinner. social hour included games and dancing with chaperones Mrs Albert Rose, Mrs Rose Linski, Mrs Norbert Bachomer, and Mrs Frederick Ahi. The next guild meeting is February 26 at 7 30 p m in St Edward's School Hall for installation of newly elected officers.

Catholic Girls Guild St. Thomas’ Church St. Teresa’s Church Union City Paul Palmer Tata Kennedy Albert Rosé Rose Linski Norbert Bachomer Frederick Ahi Auild St. Edward's School Hall

Hospitality Club presents film program for Corry women

Forty-three women attended the Hospitality Club meeting in the Garden Room of the VPW Post home. Joseph Cohen screened films of Corry personalities from the past twenty years while Miss Lens Cohen spoke on city growth. Daughters of former and current mayors were recognized with roses for Mrs Earl Cherry and others. A welcome committee for newcomers was formed, and planning began for an evening spring meeting to accommodate mothers with young children. Refreshments included sandwiches, cookies, and coffee served from a Valentine themed buffet.

Hospitality Club VPW Post Corry Joseph Cohen Lens Cohen Wiresne Comny Rose Earl Cherry Kinley Stoney" BeElston T. W. Whitehead Wayne Skinner L. C. Nichols Charles T. Rainesale

Corry Teachers Plan Centennial Banquet and Events

The Corry Ave Teachers Association met Saturday with Felix Matthews presiding. He noted attendance at the Pennsylvania State Education Association meeting and announced the group voted to join the Corry Chamber of Commerce. Lynn Rice spoke of Erie centennial plans for April 4, while Corry will host a local banquet and celebration with further plans to be announced.

Teachers Association Corry Ave Felix Matthews Matthews Pennsylvania Heaton Harrisburg Corry

Rotary Club Meeting and Rehearsal Plans Featured

The Rotary Club met last evening at the Hotel Sorry with about 30 members and one guest Herschel Booth present. Announced next Tuesday evening will be a Children’s Night with dinner at the Corry Grange Hall and a youth program. After the meeting Rotarians and Kiwanis members rehearsed for the spring shows led by Mrs Normatr Tarbell who is in charge of the dance. Regular weekly rehearsals will continue.

Sorry Herschel Booth Johnstown Corry Grange Hall Smd Rotarians Kiwanis Club Normatr ‘Tarbell Toulmes

Westminster Circle Hosts Monthly Session at Ellsworth Home

The Westminster Circle of the Presbyterian Women met at Mrs. W. Bruce Ellsworth’s East Tryingtreet home. Officers were announced, projects planned for March through April, and a program on Thailand discussed with letters from there read. Seventeen members attended a salad lunch. Next meeting is March 13 at Miss Hazel Merker’s house.

Westimueter Presbyterian Women's Association W. Bruce Ellsworth East Tryingtreet Merle Page Florence Amy Devotons Page Lawrence McCray Cochairman Urban Fox Secret Ry Paul Shannon Adele McCray Chris Christensen Spiritual Ife Hazel Merker Beatrice Stewart L. P. Baker Ralph Perkins Kenown Iater Westminster Circle Thailand Rene Ellsworth Percy Corbin Sam Skinner

Tragic Fall Claims Life Of Local Retiree

Lebanon Pa. John Gaspay 9, a retired auto body worker, died after a fall down stairs at his home last night. County deputy coroner Dr John Wise said Gaspay’s neck was broken in the fall.

Fall Lebanon John Gaspay John Wise Gaspa

Egypt's feminist leader vows fast over Israeli pullout

Dr. Doria Shatife, 38, famed Egyptian feminist, declares she will refuse food until Israelis withdraw from Egyptian territory, a settlement of the Arab refugee issue, and an end to Egypt's dictatorship. She calls the regime a cause of obstruction.

Doria Shatife Egypt International

31 Die In Kowloon Tenement Fire In Hong Kong

A predawn fire swept a four story block of tenements in Kowloon, Hong Kong, killing at least 31 people and injuring several. About 100 residents registered as refugees, with many believed homeless. Local authorities treat the blaze as the colony's worst in recent history.

Hong Kong Kowlooh

Maple Queen Crown Contested At Meyerdale Maple Festival

Twelve senior girls from Somerset County High School compete for Maple Queen at Meyerdale tonight. The queen will be crowned during the Maple Festival opening April 5 to 7. Runners up become maids of honor and the queen receives a $100 educational award plus other gifts.

Surnslawn Somerset County High School Meyeradale

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