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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1956

Page

5

Bridal shower honors Miss Helen Adams before March wedding

A miscellaneous bridal shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Taylor on Spring Street honored Miss Helen Adams, who will wed Lestie Tipp on March 8. Twenty five guests attended with games, awards, and refreshments including cake ice cream coffee and tea. The centerpiece featured a bride arrangement in a multicolored shell with lighted paper laterals.

Helen Adams Lestie Tipp Owen Taylor Spring Street Theodore Amorose Rudolph Katulich C. Lindsey John Adams Philip Amorose Beverly Austin Florence

Engagement of Wilma Rae Spoon and Robert Chapman Jr

Mr and Mrs Edgar Spoon of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma Rae to Robert Chapman Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert Chapman Sr of Torrance Calif former residents of this city The couple both attended Corry Area Schools The groom served three years in the Armed Forces including a year in Korea He works at Virga Manufacturing Co in Torrance No wedding date is set and it will take place in Torrance.

Edgar Spoon Columbus Wilma Rae Robert Chapman Jr Robert Chapman Sr Torrance Calif John Gilmore Seneca Street Corry Chap-_man Virga Manufacturing Ca

Wheelock Community Aid Meets At Kennedy Home

Mrs. Charles Kennedy hosted Wheelock Community Aid with Mrs. Merle Williams assisting. President Kennedy led the business meeting while Chaplain Mrs. Leonard Edwards oversaw devotion. A talk on leaders training and a 30 minute meal prep training followed, with Mrs. Frank Harvey winning the contest. The next meeting is set for March 1 at Mrs. Harvey's home.

Charles Kennedy Wheelock R. D Wheelock Community Aid Merle Williams Kennedy Leonard Edwards Frank Harvey Kenneth Harvey Didstesses

Spencer Ladies Aid Meeting Reported

The Spencer Ladies Aid met last evening at Mrs. Carroll Crowell’s home with 14 members present. Mrs. Ralph Bailey led devotions from St. John chapter 10 and presided over the business session. Letters of appreciation were read from Quincy Orphanage for Christmas gifts and 85 was donated to the Red Cross drive. A buffet was served. The date for the next meeting will be announced later.

Spencer Ladies Aid Carroll Crowell R. D Ralph Bailey St. John Quincy Red Cross

Birthday Club Honors Mrs. Douglas Rozelle Sr.

The Birthday Club met at the West Congress street home of Mrs. Russell Briggs with 18 members attending. They honored Mrs. Douglas Rozelle Sr. with a commemorative gift sent to her since she could not attend. Hostess served sandwiches tea and rugelach after a social evening.

West Congress Street Russell Briggs Douglas Rozelle Sr Mix Warren Ross

Women of the Moose Hold Business Session

The Women of the Moose met in the club rooms last evening led by senior regent Mrs. Peter Glavis. Routine business was discussed, the charter draped in memory of Mrs. Eva Lathrop, attendance prize went to Mrs. Andrew Hansen, and Moosehaven Chapter Night plus initiation are planned for the next meeting in two weeks.

Women of the Moose Peter Glavis Eva Lathrop Andrew Hansen Moosehaven

Mrs Charles Weston Hosts Card Club Meeting

Members of a 500 club met at West Pleasant Street with Mrs. Charles Weston as hostess. Two tables played with prizes for Mrs. John Bosal Mrs. Joseph Baressi and Mrs. Frederick Ahi. A late lunch of froven fruit salad rolls relishes lemon pie and coffee followed. Mrs James Roden to entertain March 1 in Columbus.

Charles Weston West Pleasant Street John Bosal Joseph Baressi Frederick Ahi James Roden Columbus

Home Economics Group Meets At Columbus

Columbus women gathered yesterday at Mrs. Paul Suchur’s home for a home management demonstration. Mrs. Suchar and Mrs. Floyd Holcomb led on detergents water softeners grain hardness tests and other uses. Assorted cookies and coffee were served to eleven members. The next meeting date to be announced.

Columbus Paul Suchur Suchar Floyd Holcomb

Mrs. Gould Hosts Bridge Club In Park Street Home

Mrs. George C. Gould of Park Street entertained two tables of bridge last evening. Award winners were Mrs. C. A. Hillstrom Mrs. Bruce Summerville and Mrs. Robert Grice. Refreshments included salad oils and coffee. The group will meet next with Mrs. C. A. Villstrom of Wayne Street.

George C. Gould Bridge Club Park Street C. A. Hillstrom Bruce Summerville Robert Grice Gould CA. Villstrom Wayne ‘Street

Miss Carol Ann Klisart Celebrates 13th Birthday

Mrs. Victor Kisart of East Smith Street hosted a birthday dinner for her daughter Carol Ann who turned 13 yesterday. Guests included Kathleen Gates Phylis Wilcox Ruth Keppel Barbara Howgard Jane and Victoria Elisart. Favors were paper hats and heart shaped candy boxes. The celebration ended with a skating rink outing and many gifts for Carol Ann.

Carol Ann Klisart Victor Kisart East Smith Carol Ann Kathleen Gates Phylis Wilcox Ruth Keppel Barbara Howgard Find Jane Victoria Elisart

Bottenhorn and Anderson Engagement Announced

Today, Miss Barbara Bottenhorn of Sigel Pennsylvania became engaged to Harold M. Anderson of this city. Barbara Bottenhorn is a Mansfield State Teachers College graduate and teaches home economics at Union Grty Joint High School. Harold Anderson attended Gert y High School and works in Franklin Pennsylvania. A line wedding is planned.

Virginia McCray Columbus Janet Carroll Buffalo Patricia Graham Buffalo State Teachers College W. W. Waterhouse Richard Rossbaehfer Eagles Club Meadville E. W. Feldt C. H. Holden New York City Associated Spring Corp Barbara Bottenhorn Frank Bottenhorn Sigel Harold M. Anderson Martin Anderson South Street Bottenhorn Mansfield State Teachers College Union Grty Joint High School Anderson Gerty High School Franklin

Dessert Bridge Benefit for Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Mrs. J. Robert Grice hosted a dessert-bridge at her Park Street home on Wednesday afternoon to aid the Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Two tables played after luncheon with prizes awarded to Mrs. Charles Bracken and Mrs. George Gould.

J. Robert Grice Park Street Corry Memorial Hospital Charles Bracken George Gould

World Day Of Prayer Held At Wayne Valley Church

The World Day of Prayer service was held at Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church last evening. Sponsored by the Women's Society of World Service and led by vice president Edna Williams with aid from several members. Special music featured Donald and Roger Tunner and the Maneval sisters with accompanist Harold Tanner.

Wayne Valley Church Wayne Valley

Boy Eats Poison in Florence Poisoning Incident

An eight year old boy in Florence is in critical condition after eating a hot dog treated with deadly poison. Police found two other poisoned hot dogs in the same block as residents warned children to stay indoors. Authorities suspect a passerby attempted to kill neighborhood dogs by tossing the tainted wiener onto Larry Mathews's porch. Dr J Bruce says the meat contained at least five grains of strychnine and notes that a fifth of a grain can kill an adult. Larry's grandmother Cindy Mathews administered milk to the boy to slow convulsions, likely saving his life.

Florence Larry Mathews Bruce Larry Cindy Mathews

Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Angelo Frisina Guests and Prizes

Mrs Angelo Frisina hosted the Meadave group with Mrs James Lundy as guest. Two tables played contract bridge with prizes to Mrs Emnesh McNRchael and Mrs Rosario Caruso. Light refreshments followed before adjournment. Next meeting due in two weeks with Mrs Joseph DeMiurto.

Angelo Frisina Angelo Frising of Meadave James Lundy Emnesh McNrchael Rosario Caruso Joseph DeMiurto

Union City Youth Dies Of Injuries

Harold D Merkle 20 of Union City died in Butler County Hospital after injuries from a January car wreck in Potter County Pennsylvania He was born November 14 1935 in Union City son of Mr and Mrs Harold Merkle He served in the armed forces surviving family includes four brothers and three sisters Funeral at Glenn Funeral Home Union City 3 30 p m Sunday burial Evergreen Cemetery Union City.

Union City D. Merkle Butler County Hospital Potters Wille Bor Harold Merkle Don Merkle Spartansburg James Kenneth Merkle Louis Merkle Mra Norma Douglas Marilyn J. Dildas Helen Ann Merkie Glenn Evergreen Cemetery

City Abandons Courtesy Fine-O-Meters for Overtime Parking

City officials discontinue 62 courtesy one O meters after eight months due to theft and abuse. The meters allowed overtime parkers to insert a quarter to extend time. after an hour the fine rose to a dollar. Residents and thieves prompted removal of the red boxes downtown.

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Birth Announcement for Kinney Son in Sparansburg

A son was born last evening at Lofty Memorial Hospital to Mr and Ms Francis Kinney of Sparansburg. The family announces the arrival with congratulations and best wishes.

Lofty Memorial Hospital Francis Kinney Sparansburg

Queen Elizabeth Returns To London After Nigeria Visit

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh return to London after a triumphal state visit to Nigeria. Rumors swirl about Princess Margaret converting to Catholicism to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend, which palace sources and Brussels Catholic sources dispute.

Couoney Muzapern Margaret Edinburh Nigeria Princcess London Alport Elisabeth Prince Chapleane Anne Belgium a+ 'Derniere Heure Peter ‘Townsend Brussels

Lark Nominated as GOP Chairman for Statewide Campaign

Senmiopune-neny W. Lit Sunbury is reported to be the favored choice for primary campaign chairman for nation-backed Republican statewide candidates. Duff leads the slate with other names including Rep. Smith and Rep. Kent. petitions due February 20 will reveal opposition levels.

Sheen Heyburn Pingstone Tio Heyburn Duff Rep. Smith Rphila Rep Kent R-Crawford Benjamin Jones Lineme County Supreme Court G. Harold Watkins Frackville Tov Superior Court

Britain moves to curb inflation with emergency measures

Britain adopts sweeping spending cuts and subsidy reductions to fight inflation. The government, led by Prime Minister Eden and Chancellor Macmillan, plans tighter controls on food subsidies installment buying and defense outlays, aiming to reduce the 1955 defense bill.

Britain Edn Wase House of Commons Harold Macmillan

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