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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1956

Page

5

Former Area Couple Mark 50th Anniversary

A Corry area couple, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pettingil, were honored at their North East home on Liberty Street for their golden wedding anniversary. Daughters hosted the party with many gifts and corsages. Speakers noted their long marriage dating from February 21, 1906, and their farming and industrial work in Corry and North East. They have 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Corry Area Charles Pettingil Liberty Street North East Robert Spoon Ripley Morgan Peck Conneaut Harold Gorr Wesleyville Fred Willace RD. 4 Corry Alvin Lukes Mertz Corners Pettingil Pattingll Charles Peck William Owens Cecil Humphrey Milton Fred Wallace Eleanor Melvin

Local Art Instructor Ramsey Rogers Speaks at Corry Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Corry hosted art instructor Ramsey Rogers at Hotel Corry for last evening’s meeting. Curtis O'Shell introduced Rogers who discussed art education’s links to other subjects, shared student works in art and ceramics, and noted personal expression through art. H Lynn Rice led singing with Mrs. Rice at piano.

Kiwanis Ramsey Rogers Kiwanis Club of Corry Curtis O'Shell Chaly Mr. Rogers H. Lynn Rice

District BPW Dinner Hosts District Meeting Preview

The Business and Professional Women's Club met at OOF Hall for a 6 10 pm dinner with chair Miss Deni Sawdhyn and members Miss Ruth Dahlstrand Mrs. Norman Tarbell and Mrs. Clarence Kirch. Guests included Mrs. Josephine Taft district head from Titusville who spoke about the district meeting in Erie on March 24. The next local meeting is set for March 12.

Oof Tireen Deni’ Sawdhyn Norman ‘Tarbell Ruth Dahlstrand Clarence Kirch Josephine ‘Taft Titusville Norman Brice BEW Club

College Club Hosts Furniture Decorator Talk

The February meeting of the College Women’s Club at Emmanuel Episcopal Church featured Miss Marilyn Carlson of Jamestown as guest speaker. Carlson, who runs Decoratic Company, described furniture decoration techniques and demonstrated designs including a lacquered silver chest in a Chinese motif, with panels and patterns from Swedish, Pennsylvania Dutch, and nursery themes. Refreshments of cherry tarts, coffee, and nuts were served afterward.

College Club College Women's Club Emmanuel Episcopal Church Roger Brown Russell Brant James Lewis Jamestown Miss Carlson Decoratic Company Decorators Miss Carson Chris , Christensen

Hoag Hosts 500 Card Club Meeting at Home

Mr and Mrs Roy Hoag of R D 8 hosted the monthly 500 card club gathering Saturday evening at their home Three tables played with high scores awarded to Walter Davis and Mrs Wayne Wilson and low scores to Marvin King and Wayne Wilson A social period followed with lunch of potato chips hot dogs relishes cupcakes Jello and coffee The Wilsons will entertain the club for the March meeting

Roy Hoag Walter Davis Wayne Wilson Marvin King Mrs. Wilson

Neighborhood Club Meeting At Mrs Thomas Clark Home

Eight members of the Neighborhood Club gathered at West Frederick Street with hostess Mrs Thomas Clark. The evening featured visiting, television and games with prizes to Mrs Joseph Henslie and Mrs William Hacnell and a door prize to Mrs Harry Burton. A salad lunch followed. The March meeting will be hosted by Mrs Jennie Akam.

Neighborhood Club Thomas Clark West Frederick Street Joseph Henslie William Hacnell Harry Burton Jennie Akam

Miss Barbara Johnson Bride of Ernest Guignon at St Pauls

Miss Barbara Johnson married Ernest Guignon in a winter ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The double ring service lasted about an hour with Rev Elmer A Ortner officiating. Attendants included Ramona Golden and Juni Smith as maids of honor and Evelyn Davis as bridesmaid, all in blue crystalette gowns. best man was Jack Raymond, with ushers William Temple and Michiel Haley. The reception featured floral arrangements, a four tier cake, and a bridal party from Corry, Pittsburgh, and nearby towns. The couple will reside in Washington Pa after a brief wedding trip. both are graduates of Corry High School with he a pre med student and she a senior nurse student.

Barbara Alice Johnson Ernest F.guignon Elmer A. Ortner A.arnold Johnson R. D Joseph W. Guignon East Church Street Florence Flowers H. Lynn Rice Orion Ramona Golden Dawson Miss Johnson Juni Smith Wilcox Evelyn Davis Corry Miss Golden Miss Smith Miss Davis Montefiore Hospital Pittsburgh Spencer Hospital Meadyitte Jack Raymond Cory Guignon William Temple Brooklyn Michiel Haley Saginaw Mich John Houghtling Beverly Alkens Grace Bigley Lucille Davis Marilyn Ingram Rice Gagnon Ter Hunband Washington and Jefferson College Washington, Pa Delta ‘Tau Delta Saginaw, Mich Dawson, Pa Wilcox, Pa Clymer Columbus Cleveland

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Richard Daniels

Fifteen friends attended a stork shower Saturday evening in Spring Creek hosted by Mrs. Harry Jaquith Jr. The event honored Mrs. Richard Daniels with party games and awards to Mrs. Gerald Lindsey Mrs. James Daniels and Mrs. Walter Ingalls plus a door prize to Mrs. Richard Roy A late lunch of sandwiches pickles decorated cake jelly coffee and baby gifts followed Favors at the serving table were marshmallow and baby rattles Out of town guests included Mrs. Melvin Engle Mrs. Richard Roy of Jamestown Mrs. James Daniels and Mrs. Waller Ingalls of Union City Mrs. Elmer Coleman and Donetta Coleman of Garland and Mrs. Florence Barringer of Clymer There is no evidence that mental deficiency can be cured.

Richard Daniels Harry Jaquith Jr Spring Creek Gerald Lindsey James Daniels Walter Ingalls Richard Roy Melvin Engle Jamestown Waller Inegalls Union City Elmer Coleman Donetta Coleman Garland Florence Barringer Clymer

Miss Patricia Gates Plans Engagement to Kenneth Swart

Announcement lists Miss Patricia Tipdsey daughter of Mrs. Kenneth Gates of R D 1 and Kenneth Swart son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Swart of RD 2 with dates from Cony High School class of 1988 and Spartansburg High School 1962. Swart is stationed at Edenton North Carolina with the U S Marines. No wedding date announced.

Patricia Gates Kenneth Swart Patricia Tipdsey Kenneth Gates R. D Guy Swart RD. 2 Lindsey Cony High School Swart Spartansburg High School Edenton N.C U. S. Marines

Elsie Janis Dies at 66 After 60-Year Stage Career

Beverly Hills Calif obituary notes Elsie Janis longtime film and Broadway star dies at 66 Sunday night in her home. She entertained veterans, toured New York London and Hollywood, last film in 1940 Women In the War, lived with servant Frank Remé and nurse Blane Lamb, had spent years in retirement.

Beverly Hills Calif Elsie Janis Teatis New York London Hollywood Doughboys Miss Janis Ness Elsie Dvelling Frank Remé Blane Lamb

Will Face Charges In Beating Of Baby

Washington Pa. Robert Grounds 42 Finleyville to face hearing on charges of aggravated assault and battery with intent to kill in beating a 44 month old boy. Grounds surrendered after being sought since Sunday night. Baby son of Grounds keeper Miry Rupko 28 in hospital in Monongahela with head injuries and cuts. Police say Grounds beat child with a rubber hose and leather strap after crying. Police chief says Grounds threatened him with a shotgun at home. Youth arrested and held by county authorities. Rupko held on accessory charge. Witness reported pool of blood at the Grounds home.

Washington Robert Grounds Finleyville Grounds Grounds’ Nouse Miry Aupke Monongahela George Nuxgy Union ‘Township Robert Washington County Rupko

Two Killed by Train at New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

In Clarion County near New Bethlehem SEW BELLE, two people died in a auto train collision on or near a Pennsylvania Railroad line. Victims include Byimy Slattery, 40, and her sister Cora Wenger, 83. Husband Ber aird Slattery, 80, was injured and hospitalized with minor injuries. Mayport residents were involved.

Byimy Slattery Cora Wenger Pennsylvania Railroad Clarion County Mix Blattery Beraird Brookville Hospital AML Mayport Here

Two Democrats Withdraw From Primary Amid Court Drops

Harrisburg reports show the Democratic party clearing the April 24 primary after two statewide judgeship withdrawals from the Democratic ticket. Vincent J. Dalton Benjamin L. Long and Joseph M. Loughran left the race, aiding Judge Philip C. Carr’s run for the State Superior Court seat.

Harrisburg Robert F. Kent Meadville Vosk Vincent J. Dalton Schuylkill Haven Benjamin L. Long Philadelphia Joseph M Democratic Party Victorien Carr Superior Court Senate Gov. Leader P. Chile Rows Long Andrew W. Glearon

Snow Storm Hits Western Pennsylvania

A rigid air front moved into Pennsylvania producing heavy snow in the northwest and as far south as Mercer. Up to six inches fell in several counties with roads becoming hazardous. Temperatures dipped to the low 20s as highway crews worked through the night. Erie and Warren reported 2 to 5 inches and 4 to 6 inches respectively, with lows around 20 to 25.

Ead Pennsylvania Associated Press Arigid Mercer Erie County Warren

Freight train strike kills man at crossing

Bellwood Pennsylvania a freight train struck and killed James W Skagenberg 60 at a grade crossing yesterday. He was a former Cresson Dunk cashier and was working as a home income tax consultant.

Bellwood Jamey W. Skagenberg 1Rade Crossing Cresson Dunk Skagerberg

Withdrawals Shrink GOP Superior Court Field in Slippery Slate

Fragmentary report notes Isa Johnslown withdrew from the Republican Superior Court slate, with a contest looming involving G. Mar old Watking of Frackville and Raward Hi. Faria in Philadelphia. The final withdrawal deadline also reduced seven Congressional contenders from Pennsylvania districts as nominating petitions ended.

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