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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1955

Page

5

Plan Open House For Mrs Grace J Thomson Birthday Celebration

An open house is planned for Saturday March Sth to honor Mrs Grace Jewell Thomson on her 16th birthday. Her daughters Mrs David Newman Mrs Carl Norder Mrs John Logan and Mrs Gerald Scoulen organize the event inviting friends neighbors and former pupils of Spring Creek and Spartan Township schools. Guests will be received at the home of Mr and Mrs John Logan West Spring Creek Sunday afternoon and evening.

Grace J. Thomson Grace Jewell Thomson Thomson David Newman Carl Norder John Logan Gerald Scoulen Spring Creek Spartan Township

Friendly Circle Met With Mrs. Marion Way

The Friendly Circle met at the home of Mrs. Marion Way with Mrs. Walter DeShazer presiding. After devotional songs and Bible-themed roll call, plans were discussed for a chicken supper to raise funds, with a program of games led by Melvin Thompson and prizes awarded to several members. A jello cake coffee lunch followed, and a birthday cake for Mrs. Hulett was served. The next meeting place will be announced later.

Friendly Circle Marion Way Walter DeShazer Janice Way Jackie Damon Frank Hulett

Hold Religious Study At EUB Church Parsonage

The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held a Christian social relations study at the parsonage Wednesday from 10 to 31 p.m. Readings from God Man and the City were reviewed by Ruth Lyon Robert Olson Leon VanTas eel Guy Bennink Harald Raymond and Dan Clilver with devotions and closing prayer led by listed members.

Eub Church Claus Women's Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church She’ Anup Byenes Deus Turgen Lenin Halfast J. Hal Smith God, Man and the City Ruth Lyon Robert Olson Leon VanTaseel Guy Bennink Harold Raymond Dan Clilver

Daughters and Ancestral Names Feature Corry Births

A daughter was born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Hind of 383 West Washington Street. Mrs Hind is the former Joan Miles. A son was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas of 102 West Church Street. Mrs Thomas is the former Shirley Hartman. Introducing.

Corry Memorial Hospital And Robert Hind West Washington Street Hand Joan Miles A.son Ered ‘Thomas West Church Street Corry ‘Memorial Hospital Thomas Shirley Hartman

Miss Lena Cohen Hosts Beth Israel Sisterhood Meeting

Miss Lena Cohen of North Center street hosted the Beth Israel Sisterhood Thursday evening. President Mrs. Harry Barach led the meeting at which the group voted to send $25 to an orphan home in Pittsburgh. Eight members attended a social hour with cards and a salad lunch. They plan to meet next month with Mrs. Philip Zalminecke on West Washington street.

Lena Cohen Beth Israel North Center Street Beth Israel Sisterhood Harry Barach Sisterhood Pittsburgh Philip Zalmnecke West Washington Street

Former Corry resident Glen Perry dies at 48

Glen T. Perry of Erie formerly resided in Corry and died at Hamot Hospital at 3:00 this morning after four weeks as a patient. He was 48, born in Columbus, and had worked for Wing-Will Star Stores in Corry and later as a salesman for Jacob Haller wholesale grocery in Erie. Survived by wife Ruth Woodring Perry, two daughters Patricia and Karen, a son Roger, and two sisters Mrs Arthur Hill and Mrs T A Anderson. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Glen T. Perry Hamot Hospital Erie Mr. Perry Columbus Corry Willi Star Stores First Avenue Dicob Haller Erle Perry Ruth Woodring Perry Patricia Karen Roger Arthur Hill T. A. Anderson

Fire response teams from Corry and Columbus battle blaze

Assistant Hire Chief Jack Downay of the Stanford Hose Company and by Chief Howles, the First Ward truck and 38 men reported from Corry and two pieces of equipment with 16 men answered from Columbus. Farnham's burns were the only casualty besides a pet raccoon that burned to death. The Stanford Hose Company received the storm at 8 55 p m and the Columbus company at 0 20 p m according to company reports. After returning home, one of the Columbus trucks came to Corry to refill its tanks.

Jack Downay Stanford Hose Company Howles First Ward Corry Columbus Farnham Columbus Company

Dramatizing You program announced for College Women's Club meeting

The February College Women’s Club gathering features a program titled Dramatizing You, presented by a Singer Sewing Machine Company representative. The Garden Room of the VFW Post home hosts with refreshments by the hostess committee including Mrs. Christensen, Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Tate, and others.

College Club College Women’ Club Singer Sewing Machine Company VFW Post Home Chris Christensen Irvin Downs F. Lowe Edwards R. Elwin Fuller Harold A. Gilbert A. E. Tate

Women's Civic Club Meeting At Rod and Gun Club

Ten members attended yesterday afternoon at the Rod and Gun Club for the Women’s Civic Club meeting. The group voted to buy a children’s slide for Mead Park and spent the rest of the session making cancer dressings. The next meeting is set for March 26 as a social session.

Women’s Civic Club Women's Civic Club Rod and Gun Club Mead Park

Bridal Shower Fetes Miss Donna Crowell in Surprise Gathering

Miss Rosalind Rhodes and Miss Mary Shannon hosted a surprise bridal shower for Miss Donna Crowell at her Wright street home. Crowell, set to marry Don Sturdevant on March 5, received many gifts. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Polly Herring and Mrs. Eva Webb. door prize won by Mrs. Doris Sadowski. Refreshments included cake, ice cream, and coffee.

Donna Crowell Rosalind Rhodes Wright Street Mary Shannon Crowell Don Sturdevant Polly Herring Eva Webb Doris Sadowski

Benefit Dance Ends Beavers 1954 55 Season at Wright School Gym

A victory dance at Wright School gym marked the Beavers season finale after the Corry Warren game last night. Students and local youths danced to Johnny Dahl's orchestra as proceeds go toward a school flag. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Philip Segal Howard J. Sheen and John Dahlinger. Gen John B Hull to retire after 37 years service. Army announces retirement date April 30.

Wright School Corry- Warren Beavers Johnny Dahl Philip Segal Howard J. Sheen John Dahlinger Hull Washington Army Today John B. Hull U. S U. N Far East Army

French youth cycles across U S seeking work in France

Guy Chassagnard, 19, travels by bicycle from Montreal to Texas to visit American cities and write about the United States for a Paris newspaper and five magazines. He hopes for a French newspaper job, aided by French manufacturers who equipped his bike and gear and a shipping firm for the Atlantic crossing. He averages 40 miles daily, began with 70 dollars and has 16 left, and notes Americans are friendly and generous as newspapers often provide meals and lodging.

Dallas Tex Guy Chassagnard France United States Montreal New York Chicago Oklahoma Texas Paris Chassagnard

Sunday TV Schedule at Fogle Bull

The listing shows a Sunday timetable with multiple programs such as Two for the Money My Favorite Husband Professional Father Willy Playhouse Color Test Pattern What One Person Cartoon Corner Western Round Up Look Up and Live Morning Worship News and Weather at specified times.

Willy Playhouse Fogle Bull

Dining spots in Corry area showcase varied menus

A fragmented list of Corry Pennsylvania eateries highlights diverse offerings from hotels and inns to restaurants. It includes Colonel Dmade Hoted Titusville style facilities, Hotel Corry daily meals and Sundays, Phapura's Inn takeout with meatballs, Franks and Verna's Restaurant open daily with homemade pies, Jansen's Daybreak with breakfasts and world famous Sexton, Pittfield Inn catering for private parties, Texas Lunch Garry-Delicoup, Agnes Fant deli, and Ritz Restaurant with Sunday turkey dinners.

Dmake Titus ‘Ville Feaures Pennsylvania Handel Corry Prank !& Verna Yin Columbus A. m Alea Texas Mack Phorntc Hotel Brealktaih

Space Woes Hit Erie County Assessment Bureau

Erie County officials faced new space problems as the expanded assessment program, supported by 1955 budget funds of about 50000 for improvements, outgrew the bureau. County Commissioner Fred Lamberton noted only two offices on the same floor could be moved, urging basement stays unused for space. The assessment expenditures drive the uniform revision program in high gear.

Erie Fred Lamberton Agricultural Extension Bureau

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