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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

5

Valentine Dance Plans At Wright School Gym

Social calendar notes a Rainbow Girls sponsored Valentine dance titled Cupid's Capers. Decorating committee to meet at Miss Judith Paige's home to finalize plans. The 9 to 12 event includes patrons listed by name and invites the public to attend with music by Allegheny College Combo. Induction notice for Perry Smith and local PTA gathering referenced.

Judith Paige Rainbow Girls Wright School John Mahiy Ray George A. Myers Aaron Oberman Maxene Obermin Lawrence Thom Hubert—Vaughn J. Donald Watson Tracy W. Whitehead Mro Whittlesey Bert Williams Wallace Young Allegheny ’College

Cub Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet Honors Pack 183

Cub Scout Pack 183 held its annual blue and gold banquet at First Presbyterian Church with about 120 attendees. Charles Muno and John Proper led the flag ceremony. awards went to Charles Munn bear badge John Proper bear badge and six arrowpoints Dennis Rogers lion pin Thoms Bracken John Auer and Jerry Kennedy gold and silver arrowpoints. Decorations featured valentines and space helmets. Reverend Wendell Hasjings spoke on Alaska dog sled racing and paratroopers, and milk was supplied by Model Dairy Company. Cubs joined in the closing ceremony.

Cub Scouts Charles Muno John Proper Charles Munn Dennis Rogers Thoms Bracken John Auer Jerry Kennedy

Hamiton Couple Welcome Daughter At Gerry Memorial

A daughter was born early this morning at Gerry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ronald Hamiton of 291 South First Avenue. The birth adds joy to the Hamilton family as relatives are notified.

Gerry Ronald Hamiton South First Avenue

Mrs. Richard Staples Honored At Shower

A linen and kitchen shower for Mrs. Richard Staples, formerly Shirley Ward, was held Tuesday evening. Grandmother Mrs. Roy Hoyt and mother Mrs. Ralph Ward hosted with 17 relatives and friends attending. Prizes were awarded to several guests, gifts were presented on a red and white Valentine decorated table, and refreshments featured Valentine motifs.

Richard Staples Shirley Ward Roy Hoyt Westchurch Street Ralph ‘Ward Russell “Clark Russell Cassett Jerry Hoyt Leroy Hoyt Staples Shirley and Harry Ottaway Betty West

Columbus Grange Hous Meeting Dance At Corry Hall

Members of Columbus Grange No. 076 met Monday evening at Corry Grange Hall Park Street Arthur Ayling presiding Miss Sonja Wester Corry Grange pianist A short business session drew a Pennsylvanian State Grange Master update urging action on legislative bills for farm relief Dancing organized by Max Betmink followed the meeting About 40 people attended and refreshments were served by Corry Grange Indies Next meeting set for February 26 features a Youth Committee play Members thanked the Joes group for use of the hall and hospitality

Columbus Grange Columbus Grange No. 076 Corry Grane Hall Park Street Arthur Ayling Sonja-Wester Corry Grange McSparre Pennsylvelin Max Betmink Bennink Joes

Open House Party To Honor Sparta Couple

A Spartansburg couple, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gontes, will be honored at a Sunday open house party marking their wedding anniversary. Gerry Codtes hosts at their Spartansburg home from 2 to 6 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to attend.

Spartansburg Roy Gontes Gerry Codtes

Birthday Party Fetest Miss Diane Smith 13

Miss Diane Smith observed her 18th birthday yesterday and was guest of honor at a party hosted by her mother Mrs Robert Smith. The event ran 7 to 10 pm at Diane's grandparents East Pleasants home with sixteen girls. Prizes went to Kay Sorenson Diane McFadden Janice Way Sharon Steadman and Lynn Burgess. Red and white Valentine decor, macaroni salad hot rolls heart shaped pastries red and white Jell O salad with whipped cream and cherries and a large decorated birthday cake highlighted the party. Diane received several gifts for the occasion.

Diane Smith Robert_ Smith Diane Ivan Smith East Pleasants Kay Sorenson Diane McFadden Janice Way Sharon Steadman Lynn Burgess

Bridge Winners Listed In Winter Tourney Series

The fifth session of the winter duplicate bridge tournament, sponsored by the Corry Bridge Association, was played last evening in the Garden Room of the VFW Post Home. Using the Howell movement seven tables participated and the average score was 78. Winners included Mrs. Earl Haight and M. B. Cobbett with 96, Mrs. Treat of Union City and Philip Zaleneck with 96, Mrs. Frank Graft and J. Fred Kinley with 94, Mrs. Horton Davis and William Smyers with 84, Mrs. F. H. Bartholme and Mr. Davis with 80, and Mrs. Smyers and Mr. Treat with 78. The monthly master point game was ...

Corry Bridge Association VFW Post Howell Earl Haight Cobbett Ty ‘Treat Union Gily Philip Zaleneck Frank Graft J. Fred Kinley Horton Davis William Smyers FH. Bartholme Mr. Davis Smyers Mr. Treat

Harding School P T A Founders Day Banquet Honors Leaders

About 90 members and friends gathered Tuesday for a blue and gold Founders Day and Family Night banquet at Corry Aves High School cafeteria. Devo tions were led by Miss Ruth Dahlstrand and first graders. a Founders Day message was read by Mrs. Franke Dahil. A letter from George Wood of Brie was read by Mrs. Desch. Mrs. Carl Stump recalled Harding history, with past presidents giving résumés of their administrations. A high school quartet performed, a ventriloquist act delighted the group, and flowers were presented to Mrs. Stump. Reservations were urged for next Wednesday’s event.

Harding School-Parent-Teacher Association Corry Aves High School John Oesch Manley Robbins Jr Robert Marsh Ruth Dahlstrand Franke Dahil George Wood Brie Desch Pennsylvania Parents Teacher Congress Carl Stump Harding Harding School Dahlstrand R. Lawrence Davison Douglas Rozelle Sr Elizabett Kinley Arno Gustafson John Potocki John Carrier Page Louderback Ora Loveland J. B. Dahlstrand Davison Newell Beckwith Marlene Ken Vicky Walla' Sand Dike Sawyer Watao Stump L. M. Douglas Leslie Messenger

Recreation Program Marks PTA Council Meet

The Corry Area High School cafeteria hosted the PTA Council meeting with five members present. Highlights included a mobile book display, plans to buy $50 in books for local units, and a $100 TB bond proposal set for March 1 as Apple For the Teacher Day. A Career Night program was announced for February 16, with Curtis O Shell in charge.

Rey Bradley T. Lines Page Louderburk Cynthia Willams PTA Walter Dinsfelder Dan Taggart Charles Weston William Stright Newell Beckwith George Taylor Joseph Piteavage Curtis O'Shell Concorde Walter Dingfelder Low Hanne Corry Roy VinHorn Titusville VanHorn Charles Correll Brokenstraw Stompers Max Bennink

Fire Toll Rises to Fifty-One in Kowloon Tenement Blaze

Twenty more bodies were found in the Kowloon four story tenement fire raising the death toll to 51 with seven still missing. The blaze gutted the block leaving rescue crews to comb through the charred ruins and search for survivors.

Hong Kong Kowloon

Mrs Lawrence Anderson Hosts Hilltop Club Meeting

Mrs Lawrence Anderson hosted the Hilltop Club at her Kaweemne anucregu home in Illinois. Seven members and one guest attended a Valentine party and short business meeting electing officers Mrs Lawrence Anderson president Mrs Mabel Akar vice president and reporter and Mrs Sidney Smith secretary treasurer. The group closed with The Lord's Prayer and refreshments then planned the next gathering for February 27 at Mrs Harry Clabbats home.

Boston Harry Clabbats

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reported with Various Votes

The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening voting to pay annual obligations and donate to Scotland School Fund Junior baseball National Security and to fund the presidents luncheon in Pittsburgh. Awards were ordered for ninth grade Carry Area High School and eighth grade St Edward's School students. An application to send a girl to Keystone Camp was discussed with selection by Howard J Sheen from the eighth grade group. The selected student will spend a week in June at camp with all expenses paid. A program on Americanism studied the Preamble to the Constitution. Lunch followed served by Mrs. Schrader and Mrs. Andrus in a valentine motif.

Keystone Camp Howard J. Sheen Wth Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Frank Schrader Anne Andrus

Miss Nancy Miles Engaged to Carlyle Merritt

Mrs. Robert Mead of Bear Lake announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Nancy Lee Miles to Carlyle Merritt son of Mr and Mrs R V Merritt of 239 Marion Street The wedding is set for June 13 Miles attends Youngerie High School Merritt works at General Electric in Erie.

Nancy Lee Miles Carlyle Merritt Robert Mead Bear Lake R. V. Merritt Marion Street Miss Miles Youngerie High School Mr. Merritt General Electric Company Erie

Golden Links Class Hostess at Piast Methodist Church

The Golden Links Clash of the Piast Methodist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. W. L. Marsh’s East South Street home with 15 members. Mrs. Elisabeth Nellis led business, and the group made valentines for sick members before dessert. The class resumes on the second Tuesday in March. The Baptist Ladies Fellowship met at the church with 22 members. Mrs. Gary Bennett taught on Gentleness, a piano solo by Mrs. Judy Messinger, duet by Mrs. Benny Buskingame and Miss Mary Low Thomas, and committees reported on upcoming events. Dessert was served by hostess committees Jor Hudeon, William Haenel, Andrew Ober, and Harold Has turouck.

W. L. Marsh Piast Methodist Church East South Street J. B. Cogan Elisabeth Nellis Orn Loveland Berths McCray Ladies’ Fellowship Baptist Church Baptist Ladies Fellowship Gary Bennett Judy Messinger Benny Buskingame Mary Low Thomas Harry Hickle Jor Hudeon William Haenel Andrew Ober Harold Hasturouck

Lutheran Women Meet At Hillstrom Home

Members of St. Pauls Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and Missionary Society gathered at Ms. D A Hillstrom 44 East Congress Street yesterday afternoon with assist ant hostesses Mrs. Burr and Mrs. Bowles. After business, Mrs George Nagel led the program from the Lutheran magazine and members shared in a brief period then enjoyed a salad luncheon.

Hillstrom Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of St. Paul's

Traveling Card Party for BPW Club in Austin

Mrs Harold Jackson hosted a traveling card party at her Maple Avenue home last evening to benefit the Business and Professional Women's Club. Four tables played bridge and canasta with prizes won by Mrs E E Hawkins Mrs Harold Brown Mrs Harold Gilbert and Mrs James Sinate. Floral decor and a salad course with rolls cookies and coffee were served from the hostess table.

BPW Austin Harold Jackson Maple Avenue E. E. Hawkins Harold Brown Harold Gilbert James Sinate

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