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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1955

Page

5

January Mary Circle meeting at First Methodist Church

The Mary Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. R G Barnes home on North Center Street with devotions by Mrs. William Rieck and business led by Mrs. Joe Guignon. Plans were announced for a January 17 family night dinner and a February 1 bake sale at Mrs. Howard Stulls home. The program featured a study of Change of Heart led by Mrs. Ann Andrus, followed by a salad social.

Mary Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church R. G. Barnes North Center Street Timothy William Rieck Joe Guignon Howard Stull Ann Andrus Harriet Myers Fred Miller Lemon Street Salvation Army Frank McKnight Barbara Roberts Miss Roberts Miller Maple Avenue Carl Hinman

Mrs. Dyckes Dies After Long Sherman Residence

Mrs. Dyckes, born April 26, 1877 in Beaverdam, died this morning at Knapp Nursing Home on B.D. 4. She lived in Sherman before 1939, was married to Arthur Dyckes, and had been a student in local schools. Surviving are daughter Estella Wells, Corry. sons George J. Dyckes, Lake City, and Arthur Wayne Dyckes, Fairport Harbor. eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Knapp Nursing Home B.D Corry Memorial Hospital Dyckes Beaverdam Arthur Dyckes Sherman Women's Benefit Association Garden Club of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge City Estella Wells Corry George J. Dyckes Lake City Arthur Wayne Dyckes Fairport Harbor Harold Gren Bracken Funeral Home Journal

Mrs Lyle Chase Hosts EUB Aid Meeting

Eleven members of the Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met with Mrs. Lyle Chase on North Center street. Mrs. Gertrude Grover, president, led the session after the opening devotions by Mrs. Chase. Hostess served sandwiches cookies tea and coffee with Mrs. Lloyd Lillie assisting. Next session set for January 18.

Lyle Chase EUB Friendship Aid Friendship Aid The Evangelical United Brethren Church North Center Street Gertrude Grover Aid Chase Lloyd Lillie

Gelder Back Pay Drawn By State Liquor Panel Chief

The state Justice Department ruled Chairman Frederick T. Gelder of the Liquor Control Board is owed 27000 in back pay, with a 12000 back salary to the widow of late Frank Armstrong. The decision, by Attorney General Frank F. Truscott, cites the board as an arm of the Legislature not bound by a salary-change ban during a term. Gelder, an interim appointee, had earned 10000 since his term expired before 1949 and the panel's salary history dates to 1949. Polio cases also fell, with Allegheny and 14 nearby counties reporting 236 cases and four deaths in 1954 versus 431 and 10 in 1953.

Associated Press Harrisburg State Justice Department Today Frederick T. Gelder State Liquor Control Board Gelder Susquehanna County Patrick &. Kerwin George M. Leader Frank F. Truscott Frank D. Armstrong Truscott State Liquor Contra Board State Supreme Court State Milk Control Commission High Court Public Utility Commission Milk Control Commission General Assembly Liquor Control Board Piitsburgh Allegheny I. Hope Alexander Pittsburgh

Epsilon Phi Chapter Hosts Sorority Meeting at East Main

Mrs Ernest Emmons Jr hosted Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at her East Main street home. Mrs Robert Gleason led the routine session as members approved purchasing a TB bond. Merle McIntyre spoke on selecting and making cerplsake. Strawberry shortcake with coffee was served. Next meeting set for January 18 at Miss Julie Ficcardi’s home.

Ernest Emmons Jr Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority East Main Street Robert Gleason Merle McIntyre William Peiffer Julie Ficcardi

Mrs C H Holden Hosts Bridge Club on West Church Street

Two bridge tables were in play as Mrs. C. H. Holden entertained her card club on West Church street. Mrs. L. J. Lindsley won the game award and a light lunch followed. The group will meet again in two weeks.

C. H. Holden West Church Street L. J. Lindsley

Cootlette Club Holds Monthly Meeting

Chief Grayback Mrs Clyde Reynolds presided at the Goodette Club No 102 gathering at VEW Post home. A report covered Christmas contributions to veterans hospitals and shut ins with thank you notes read. The annual contribution to the Cootle Fund was voted. Mrs Reynolds won the evening award.

Cootlette Club Grayback Clyde Reynolds Goodette Club VEW Post Cootle Fund Reynolds Ruth Clark

Edward Kovach To Head Holy Name Society

Officers elected at St. Thomas Holy Name Society monthly meeting held at St. Edward's School hall. Edward Kovach named president with Arthur Litz as vice president and Leo Hooks as secretary treasurer. Outgoing president James L. Allyn led the session. Light refreshments were served by Don Bachemer and committee after the meeting. Regular choir practice concluded the evening.

Edward Kovach Holy Name Society St. Thomas’ Holy Name Society St. Edward's School Hall Doht DeSant Arthur Litz Leo Hooks James L. Allyn Don Bachemer

Basketball Coach Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting

Victor Cragg Jr, basketball coach at Gorry Area High School, addressed Rotary Club members at the Hotel Corry last evening. Introduced by January program chairman Olin W. Bracken, Cragg outlined training rules, physical and mental coordination, and the game’s required qualifications. Guests included E. E. Johnson of Warren and Fred Jackson of the city.

Rotary Club Gorry Area Hotel Corry Victor Cragg Jr Olin W. Bracken Cragg E. E. Johnson Warren Fred Jackson

Lady Rebekah Lodge Meeting Reported At OOF Hall

A good attendance was noted at the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge meeting last evening at the OOF Hall. Presiding was noble grand Mrs. Glarrice Cox. Members voted to purchase a TB Bond. Mrs. Harvey Loveland Mrs. John Ohrn and Mrs. Maude Keefe served light refreshments. next meeting set for January 15.

Lady Rebekah Lodge Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Oof Glarrice Cox Harvey Loveland John Ohrn Maude Keefe

Corry Nurses Alumnae Hold Routine Meeting

Corry Nurses Alumnae gathered in the Gary Memorial Hospital nurses lounge for a routine business session led by president Mrs. Carrie Williams. The group scheduled their next meeting for February 1st.

Corry Gary Memorial Hospital Carrie Williams

Barkley Rejoins Senate Ninety-Three Year Return

Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky is sworn in again as a United States senator at age 77. He resumes a long career begun in 1927 and joins the Democratic caucus with familiar reception from former colleagues and staff.

Washington Alben W. Barkley Kentucky United States Veep Senate Brett Barkley

Two Are Killed In Auto Crash Near Huntingdon

In a two car collision near Here two children died and a man and three siblings were injured. The station wagon carrying Walter W. Eichenberger 37 Milwaukee sustained the deaths of Katherine Eichenberger 8 and David M. Isenberg 69 of Mill Creek. Theresa 7 and William 5 were reported critically injured along with their father who was slightly hurt while returning the children to relatives after a holiday visit in Pennsylvania.

Huntingdon Here David M. Isenberg Mill Creek Katherine Eichenberger Lewistown Theresa William Walter W. Eichenberger Milwaukee Eichenberger Pennsylvania

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