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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1957

Page

5

Miss Naomi Johnson's ASL students present mildseason recital

Socially Highlights ASL evening featured Naomi Johnson's pupils performing at First Methodist Church at six. The program listed many selections and participants from Beth Blakeslee to Judy Compton and Ronnie Johnson, with guest high school students Marlene McIntyre Patricia Meerdink Craig Senstead and Carmen Merritt. Homemade candies followed the event. James Hammond and Hyerett Stewart visit Buffalo for Barney's Firestone Store business. Mrs. Steve Marchiaroda and daughter Diana stay with family on North Center Street.

Asl Evenine Naomi J. Johnson First Methodist Lou Mir Jerle Beckwith Beth Blakeslee Monkeys Bonnie Ladd Dennis Merritt Ronnie Johnson Sharon McCray Diana Lincoln Dianne Roskowski Jesu Rengle Wee Mick Année Chris Patty Wenzel Robert Walker Red River Valley Rowena Rengle Betty Rengie Marcia Compton Janice Autcrayy Carl Connie Patterson Paula Sue Meerdink Jeannie Cornell Tschaikowsky Linda Bashline James Wells Miss Johnson Judy Compton Catherine Kelley Judy Messinger Marlene McIntyre Patricia Meerdink Craig Senstead Carmen Merritt Mandy Lee James Hammond Hyerett Stewart Buffalo Barney Firestone Steve Marchiaroda Diana Ol City PB. Sonoski North Center Street

Miss Mabel Aldrich Engaged to James Waid

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Aldrich announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Mabel to James Waid son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Waid of Union City R D 2 No date has been set for the wedding The bride to be is a junior at Corry Area High School and her fiancé attended Union City Joint School and works for Rich Corey Construction Company in Brie

TaiWrence “Aldrich R. D Mabel James Waid Elvin Waid Union City Corry Area Rich-Corey Construction Company Brie

Odd Fellows Open Meeting Tonight With Guest Speaker

Members of the local International Order of Odd Fellows plan an open session tonight. The program includes 9 readings with Charles A. Gape as guest speaker, Gape serving as superintendent of the Odd Fellows home for orphans in Mendville.

Odd Fellows International Order of Odd Fellows P.m Charles A. Gape Gupe Odd Fellows Home-For-Orphane Mendville

Geneva Circle Meets With Mrs. Morgan Beverly

Mrs. Morgan Beverly of Raymond avenue hosted the Geneva Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association for its monthly gathering. Attendees enjoyed donuts and toffee as Rev. Paul F. Haver led devotions, and discussions covered sewing day, a rummage sale, and a family night dinner, with Thailand program insights by Mrs. William Gumbletong.

Geneva Circle Morgan Beverly Raymond Avenue Presbyterian Women's Associaton J. Fred Kinley Paul F. Haver Jesus Alphons Vanssens Abe Thailand William Gumbletongs Southeast Asia John Sheehan

Attendance at Conelway PTA Meeting and Book Mobile Display

A large turnout at the Conelway PTA meeting featured a Book Mobile display and a $15 contribution toward the school library. Founders Day was observed, with Mrs. Robert McGry reading The Oak Tree. February 25 polio shots were announced for Corry Area High School cafeteria from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for students and others up to age 40. A short program and piano accompaniment by Mrs. Walter Fields preceded a show of the Rumor Clinic. Next session is March 19, Brownies will take bake sale orders, and movies were shot at the orphanage. Refreshments were served. Most perfect preserved cliff dwellings in the United States are at Mesa Verde in Colorado. They cover $1,023 pores.

Conelway PTA Parent-Teacher Association Robert McGry Pete Louderback Corry Area High School Walter Fields Lena Ayers

Miscellaneous Shower Fetes Geraldine Dempsey

A small bridal shower for Miss Geraldine Dempsey was held at Mrs. Fred Jackson’s home on Obla Street hosted by Mel Peterson and Mrs. Fred Jackson. Seventeen guests attended and played court whist. Prizes went to Lynette Page, Mrs. Frank Kurkoski, and Miss Carol Mallick. A late lunch and favors completed the event ahead of Dempsey’s wedding to Frank Karkos on Saturday.

Geraldine Dempsey Mel. Car) Peterson Fred Jackson Obla Street

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Holds Routine Session

A meeting of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge was held at TOOF Hall last evening with 22 members attending. Mrs. George Rhodes presided as noble grand. plans for an April initiation were discussed and drill practice was set for March 6. Afterward, Mrs. Harvey Loyolind, Mrs. John Ohrn, and Mrs. Bertha Dorwitt served jello salad wafers and coffee.

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Toof Hall George Rhodes Noble Grand Harvey Loyolind John Ohrn Bertha Dorwitt

Clymer Couple To Mark Silver Wedding

Aikens Sr and Mrs Clifford Aikens Sr of Clymer celebrate a 28th wedding anniversary with a silver wedding event on February 5. The daylong party at 200 West Church Street hosted by the Aikens family and relatives features visiting hours from 9 to 4 PM and 7 to 10 PM. Relatives friends and neighbors are invited to attend this community notice.

Clifford Aikens Sr Clymer Aikens John Sheehan West Church Street Ane Tre Robert VanEurden Holland, Mich Beverly Aikens Jamestown Clifford Aikens Jr

St Elizabeths Guild Dinner Adds Support for Carmelite Mission

St Elizabeths Church Guild met after a catered ham dinner attended by 22 members. Vice president Mrs Nick Aquilino led the business, approving a philanthropic anniversary mass donation and a cash gift for Carmelite work. The meal was organized by Mrs Raymond Bachalo and Mrs Wendall Shields with several members helping. The next meeting is set for March 19.

St. Elizabeth's Guild St. Elizabeth’s Church Guild Hell Nick Aquilino Phniversary Maas Raymond Bachaloner Wendall Shields Cameron. Hoenes Arthur Shields Lea Heberlein Norbert Bachatnel

George Washington Skit at Corry Area High School Assembly

A special program will be presented at Corry Area High School Friday in the form of a play titled George Washington Skit. Commercial secretaries students led by Linda Kelly and others will perform with Barbara Gibas and Ruth McCoy in charge of directing and distent ing. Promoters include Bat Dotos and Eleanor Kovik while program chairs are Sondra Nichols and Kay Ross. DAR Good Citizenship award will be presented to Phyil Jensen, who will also sing an original song I think America is Wonderful.

Corry Area High School George Washington Commercial Secretary Linda Kelly Clarice Jagit Latcille Sungfleiseh Donna Sharer Evelyn Brectis Betty Nielsen Janet Thorn-ton Norma Jagginn Barbara Gibas Ruth McCoy Bate Dotos Eleanor Kovik Joan Choma Beverly Hahn Sondra Nichols Janice McGray Kay Ross Jamey Michols Patty Latos Daughters of the American Revolution Phyil Jensen America Is Miss Jensen

St Edward's St Patrick's Day Dinner Planned

St Edward's School Parents Teacher Association announces a St Patrick's Day dinner on March 17 in the school auditorium from noon to 5 pm. Menu includes Swiss steak or fried chicken with stuffing mashed potatoes relishes green beans cole slaw and desserts. Tickets from Mrs Ernest McMichael Mrs Robert Gleason Rt Jansen or at the door. Committee chairs listed.

St Edward’s School Ster Ernest, McMichael Robert Gleason Rt Jansen Fountainette Torehen Stanley Malek August. Wascak Santo Leone Angelo Frisina Arthur McQuiston

Sorority Travel Theme Meeting At East Main Street Home

Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a travel themed meeting at Mrs William Stright's East Main Street home with Mrs Frank Wise as assistant hostess A short business session led by Mrs Raymond Blynt voted $100 to the YMCA building fund and an equal sum for furniture Purchase Guests received country themed menus and favors including marshmallows with tiny national flags Dr Elmer A Ortner showed color slides of travels in Europe The next meeting is planned for Miss Julia Ficcardi's home on March 5.

Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Main Street William Strieht Frank Wise Raymond Blynt YMCA Stright Elmer A. Ortner Europe Thora Jane Wise Julia Ficcardi

Engagement of Miss Pardink to John Swanson

Former Corry resident Miss Charlotte Louise Pardink and John Allen Swanson announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Edwin Pardink of Lakewood and granddaughter of Mrs. Ellsworth and the Reynolds family. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Donald Swanson of Jamestown. A June wedding is planned. Both are graduates and employed in Jamestown. Engagement dinner hosted by the Swanson family.

Corry Mar Edwin Fardink Piardale Avenue Lakewood Charlotte Louise John Allen Swanson Donald Swanson Wildwood Avenue Jamestown Southwestern Central School Bank of Jamestown Swinson Jamestown High School The Hani of

Local Group Hosts Valentine Party at Wayne Street Home

Mrs Joan Chomin hosted a Valentine party with Miss Betty Nielsen and Miss Sandra Nichols at her Wayne street home. Guests enjoyed games and contests followed by a buffet including potato salad, Valentine cake, sandwiches, relishes, potato chips and soft drinks. Valentines served as favors for Barbara Gibas, Clarice Jogel, Phyllis Jensen, Barbara Malek, Evelyn Baccus, Norma Jaggi, and Janet Nichols.

Joan Chomin Betty Nielsen Sandra Nichols Wayne Street Valentines Leach Barbara Gibas Clarice Jogel Phyllis Jensen Barbara Mal~ek Evelyn Baccus Norma Jaggi Janet Nishols

Mobile Book Fair Draws Strong Community Interest

Enthusiastic interest surrounds the current displays of the Mobile Book Fair as PIA Council officers announce the exhibit. The public is invited to view the displays and purchase books for school libraries. gifts toward book purchases have come from anonymous donors, PTA allotments, and room prize agency. The fair will be shown this evening at Whent School PTA and during the week in the conference room. It will be at Spring Creek School on Monday evening February 25 and at Concord PTA meeting on Tuesday evening.

PIA Council PTA Spring Creek Concord Pta

Births at Corry Memorial Hospital Reported

A daughter was born early today at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Norman Swart of RD 2. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Bernard Newhouse of BD 2 Clymer last night. a son to Mr and Mrs Joseph Sasnicki of 140% North Center Street. a son to Mr and Mrs Daniel Reynolds Jr of 128% Maple Avenue yesterday afternoon. a son to Mr and Mrs Edward A Nelson of Columbus born Saturday at Corry Memorial Hospital. Mrs Sasnicki is the former Sophia Wotus. Mrs Reynolds is the former Shirley Lamb.

Corry Memorial Hospital Norman Swart Bernard Newhouse B.D Clymer Joseph Sasnicki North Center Street Sasnicki Sophia Wotus Daniel Reynolds Jr Maple Avenue Reynolds Shirley Lamb Corry ‘Memorial ‘Hospital Edward A. Nelson Columbus

Knox Circle Presbyterian Women Meet at Bauer Home

The February Knox Circle meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Association gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Paul F Bauer's home on West Pall Place with 18 members and one guest. Devotions led by Mrs Paul Bauer centered on Nationalism versus Internationalism. dessert lunch served at 1:80. An upcoming church event and association gathering were announced, with an engaging program on Thailand presented by Mrs Heer.

Knox Gircle Thailand Heer

Teens' Joke Causes Chaos at Philadelphia Playground

A dull Philadelphia afternoon ended in chaos when three teens staged a mock shooting. Eight police vehicles and multiple rescue units converged after Mrs. Paul Noble phoned in. The supposed victim and its two accomplices vanished before responders arrived.

Philadelphia Paul Noble

Tea and Sympathy Banned by India Censors

India's Information Ministry officials said they banned the American film Tea and Sympathy over its handling of sex themes involving a schoolboy. Indian censors typically scrutinize unusual sexual topics and objected to the film's content.

Delhi New Delhi India Information Ministry

Mrs Keck to Host Next Circle Meeting on March 19

Mrs Kecke will host the next circle meeting on March 19 at her home on North Center Street. Attendees include Mrs R. W. Keck Mrs Leon Root Mrs G. I. Rainesalo and Mira Alta Bauer.

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