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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1956

Page

5

Mrs James Hammond feted at surprise stork shower

Mrs James Hammond of North Center street was honored at a surprise stork shower at her home hosted by her contract bridge club and guest Mrs Guy Delaney of Perrysburg Ohio. Two bridge tables were in play with prizes to Mrs Angelo Frisina and Mrs Joseph DeMarte. A luncheon featured sandwiches relishes cake coffee and tea. Table favors included pink satin bassinets and napkins folded into kimonos. The group presented a gift certificate to Mrs Hammond. Others included Mrs Ray Mulgin Mrs Rosario Caruso Mrs Joseph Pitcavage and Mrs Ernest McMichael.

James Hammond North Center Street Contract Bridge Club Guy Delaney Perrysburg Angelo Frisina Joseph DeMarte Hammond Ray Mulgin Rosario Caruso Joseph Pitcavage Ernest McMichael

Spring Creek Ladies Aid Plans Church Kitchen Project

The Spring Creek Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Frank Kalferlin’s home with members present. Devo tions, prayer, and a business session set plans to furnish the church basement kitchen. Officers were re elected. Mrs Kafferlin, president, and others retain posts. Gingerbread and coffee were served. next meeting set for February 2 at Mrs Edythe Donaldson’s home.

Neeting Spring Creek Ladies Aid Frank Kalferlin Walter Maxwell B. T. Lines Jaffertin Arthur Brundage

Corryites Assist In Organizing BPW Club

Corry Business and Professional Women's Club president Mrs Norman Tarbell and Mrs Clinton Pruitt attended a North East session to help organize a BPW Club there. Also present were Mrs Josephine Taft from Pleasantville district chair Ruth Gilson Louise Lewis and Geola Harris of Titusville. The group will reconvene January 25 at North East to finalize plans.

Wheelock Community Aid elects officers for year

Mrs Charles Kennedy to head Wheelock Community Aid as officers chosen for the ensuing year include Mrs Charles Keannny president Mr James Babcock vice president Mrs Kenneth Harvey secretary Mrs Kenneth Loveland treasurer Mrs Leonard Edwards chaplain Mrs Robert Williams alternate Mrs David Bensink mower committee and Mrs Guy Williams publicity Prizes were won by Mrs Bepsink Hopkins and Harvey A lunch of Jello with whipped cream date nut bread coffee and tea followed Meeting Next meeting on January 19 features winter dinner at Mrs Leonard Edwards home.

Charles Kennedy Wheelock Wheelock Community Aid Howard VanTassel Melvin Edwards BP. m Charles Keannny James Babcock Kenneth Harvey Kenneth Loveland Leonard Edwards Robert Williams David Bensink Guy Williams David Bepsink Wayne Hopkins Frank Harvey

Women Of The Moose Meeting In Corry Chapter 717

The regular meeting of Women of the Moose Corry Chapter No 717 opened under Senior Regent Mrs Peter Glavis. The charter was draped in sorrow for former member Mrs Ruth Clark. An informal initiation welcomed new candidates. Luncheon served by Miss Agnes Lynch and team. Attendance award won by Mrs Alma Slagle. door prize to Mrs John A McLaughlin.

Women of the Moose Corry Peter Glavis Ruth Clark Agnes Lynch Jehitman Alma Slagle John A. McLaughlin

Mrs Donald Nantes Hosts CGG Club Event

CGG Club members gathered at Mrs. Donald Nantes East South Street home with Mrs. Elizabeth Kinley as guest. A dessert course followed by bridge prize winners including Mrs. Harold Craig Mrs. Donald Hall and Mrs. J F Needham. Door prize also went to Mrs. Hall. Next meeting two weeks hence hosted by Mrs. Donald Hall.

CGG East South Street Donald Nantes Elizabeth Kinley Harold Craig Donald Hall J. F. Needham Hall

Mrs. Grice Hosts Bridge Club and Prize Winners Named

Mrs John R Grice of Park Street entertained her bridge club last evening at her home. Two tables played with prize winners Mrs Joseph Furst Mrs George Gould and Mrs John Mohr. Refreshments followed and Mrs Russell Brant will entertain in two weeks at her East Frederick Street home.

Herman Kowalski New York City LM. Kowalski Gould Street Frank Lloyd John Lloyd Shady Avenue Annapolis John R. Grice John R Grice Park Street Joseph Furst George ©. Gould John Mohr Russell Brant East Frederick Street

Columbus Men's Club Annual Meeting Sets New Officers

The Columbus Mens Club met at Town Hall with 10 members present to review Christmas lights. New officers named are Albert Garidburg president Bar Messenger vice president Leslie Dodd secretary and F Lowe Edwards treasurer. Joseph Pitcavage shared travel tales to Florida and Rev Bradley T Lines gave the benediction. An oyster stew luncheon followed as the executive committee announced the next meeting date February 2.

Columbus Mens Club Columbus Men's Club Town Hall David Curtis Albert Garidburg Bar] Messenger Leslie Dodd Bradley T. Lines

Coach Victor Cragg Jr Addresses Kiwanis Club

Victor Cragg Jr the local high school varsity basketball coach spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry last evening. Program chairman Richard Frye introduced him and Cragg outlined season prospects and named each player’s abilities. Members asked questions as Lynn Ricé led group singing with Mrs. Rice on piano. Angie Carbone noted handicapped transport to Union City with Rev. William Seils and Chris Christensen assisting last Tuesday. President Robert M. Bracken announced Lt. Gov. Frank Geiger will attend next week to install new officers.

Victor Cragg Jr Kiwanis Club Hotel Corry Cragg Richard Frye Mr. Cragg Lynn Ricé

Bridge Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Corbin on Wright Street

Mrs Corbin hosted the regular meeting of her card club at Wright Street home. Prize winners were Mrs J Fred Kinley and Mrs Mary Jourdet with Mrs T S Kelsey taking the special award. The club plans to meet again January 19 at Mrs Howard Ross's home. The hostess offered a delicious salad course.

Percy Corbin Wright Street J. Fred Kinley Mary Jourdet Kelsey Gain Howard Ross

Ladder Truck Stolen During Boston Night Club Fire

A ladder fire truck was stolen from a blaze at a night club in Boston's theatrical district as firefighters battled the fire early today. The thief abandoned the vehicle after it crashed into a Boston Common area barrier. the blaze caused about $40,000 in damage to the State Bar, ruled accidental and linked to a discarded cigarette.

Boston Boston Common State Bar Dist John Flanagan

Seek Court Order To Produce Appraisals At Byers Co

Pittsburgh Allegheny County Common Pleas Court was raked to order A M Byers Co to make available appraisals of its physical properties and financial records. Sydney Newman a Byers director and NY theater figure filed the petition to bring in independent appraisal experts to establish the real book value of Byers stock amid reports officers are negotiating with General Tire for a sale. Newman contends the stock’s book value of 86 50 is far below current value and that fair value must guide any sale. Court hearing date not yet set.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County Common Pleas Court A. M. Byers Co Sydney Newman Byers New York Newman General Tire and Rubber Co

Prominent Writer Christopher La Farge Dies in Rhode Island

Prominent writer Christopher La Farge, 68, died after a cerebral hemorrhage at Jane Brown Hospital in Providence. The native New Yorker, once an architect, authored best selling works including The Sudden Guest Enoch to the Other and The Budden Guest about the 1938 hurricane, selling more than half a million copies. He left architecture for writing in 1932 and lived in Rhode Island's South County.

Providence Christopher la Farge Jane Brown Hospital Enoch the Wilsons Bust By Southwest Mesa Verde Beaty Budden Guest Rhode Island South County New York la Forge

Inaugural Runs Of Lightweight Trains Reported Successful

New GM Aerotrain trials in the East and Midwest show two lightweight 10-coach units, aluminum and steel, running Chicago to Detroit and Washington to Philadelphia. Eastern 181 miles in 2 hours, Midwest 268 miles in 6 hours 69 minutes, with top speeds near 90 mph. Officials caution no high-speed tests. ride reported rockier than conventional trains but deemed workable. Pennsylvania to run 439 miles NY to Pittsburgh starting Feb 6 on loan from GM. Central plans service Chicago to Detroit. Budd-built lightweight train due April or May as a traditional purchase.

Asgouldson Press New York East Midwest General Motors Corp Chicago Detroit Washington Philadelphia New York Central Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central Boriston Pennsylvania New Yorke Pittsburgh Central James Mc Symes Pennsyvania Pennay Aerotrin Pennay Actuilly Budd Co

Grace Kelly to wed Prince Rainier after Easter

Philadelphia report on Grace Kelly announcing plans to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco shortly after Easter. Expresses Hollywood surprise and public jubilation in Monte Carlo with celebrations, champagne toasts, and new concerns about Monaco’s succession and tax status.

Philadelphia Grace Kelly Prince Reinier Monaco Hollywood Riviera Rainier Monte Carlo Serene Miss Jelly Aha

Man Fatally Hurt In Portage Township Crash

Johnstown PA Charles Vincekevich age 61 of Portage RD was fatally injured yesterday when struck by a car in Portage Township State Police named the driver as Joseph W Nolan 20 of Martindale who told them Vincekevich stumbled into the car path.

Johnstown Charles Vincekevich Portage, RD Portage Township Joseph W. Nolan Martindale Vincekevich

Chile Under State Of Siege in Chile

Chile declared a state of siege as nationwide strikes and anti government action rose. President Thomas� government froze wages and pensions to curb inflation while labor leaders warn of hunger. arrest rounds target prominent union figures amid protests in Santiago. Military units were reinforced to ensure order and work rights.

Santiago Chile Car Jog Thanies Congress Central Labor Union CUT Senti‘go Clotario Blest GOT Horacio Gamboa Bantiago Girtigon

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