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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1958

Page

5

Sophomore play Of the Track delights at Corry High

A socially lively audience enjoyed a humorous mystery comedy as Corry Area High School seniors staged Of the Track. The derailed train setting brings a diverse cast including Stationmaster John Morgan Ronnie Shank and several others led by student director Linda Tarbell. Proceeds support the high school organ fund with hopes of annual future productions.

Corry Area High School Fred Schwab Linda Tarbell John Morgan Ronnie Shank Silas Dobbins James Earle Flickie Joan Betty Barbara Weicht Roberta Pain Catherine Kelley Guaring Antonia Lucy Picciriilo Elsie Hunt Bil Lindsay Tan Joe Taggart Mike Blair Oscar Potenby Willie Woodson Evaline Bumpass Stephen Hutzelman Judy Nichols Reginald Vanderverster Anne Fenstermacher Pidgie McDougal Judy Messencer

Local residents plan Florida vacation and return home

Dr and Mrs N Troy Gillette of Turnpike Road R D 3 left yesterday for Florida to vacation with friends and relatives. J L McFadden has returned to his home at 726 East South Street from Bushline Hospital Grove City after spinal surgery. Mr and Mrs R J Fogle of 164 Wright Street left for Daytona Beach Florida to spend the winter months.

N. Troy Gillette Turnpike Road R. D Florida J. L. McFadden East South Street Bushline Hospital Grove City R. J. Fogle Wright Street Daytong Beach Fin

Catholic Daughters Plan Parcel Post Sale and Meetings

Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No. 35 held a session led by Mrs. John Hornick. They planned a parcel post sale for January 2 and sought volunteers to staff a breakfast for Knights of Columbus on January 19. February is Catholic Press Month and members were asked to bring Catholic publications to February 1. Refreshments were served by committee members.

Catholic Daughters of America John Hornick Harold Scholton Hornick Knights of Columbus Norbert Bachemer Cochairman Reymond Bachemer Robert DeMauri R. A. Dykes Frank Gentile Leo Heberlein Margaret Laird Genevieve Maloney LaVerne Miller Carl Peterson P. B. Bonoski Donald Tate Don ‘Wharton Walter Sweet

Foremen's Club Speaker Praises Corry Grid Power

Edwin Paulie supervisor at Ol Well Supply in ON City spoke at the Aero Supply Fore Men's Club meeting in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post home. A Pittsburgh native and former Swissvale schools athletics director, he praised Corry teams' football strength northwest of Pittsburgh and discussed human motives in his talk There but for me go I.

Pittsburgh John Wilson Paulle

Daughter Born to Manley and Wife at Corry Memorial

A daughter was born early today to Mr and Mrs Manley Moore of RD 4 at Corry Memorial Hospital. The happy family resides in the surrounding area and welcomes the newborn, a sister for their existing children.

Manley Moore Corry Memorial Hospital

George Sample Honored On Sixth Birthday

Thirteen young friends of George Sample Jr. helped him celebrate his sixth birthday last evening at a party given by his parents Mr and Mrs George Sample of 220 East Pleasant Street. Games were played with prizes won by Sally Muckinhaupt Jimmy Clark Mary Bennett and Tarry Hasbrouck. Refreshments of birthday cake ice cream and chocolate milk were served along with favors of squirt guns party horns and candy. The guest of honor received several gifts.

George Sample George Sample Jr East Pleasant Street Sally Muckinhaupt Jimmy Clark Mary Bennett Tarry Hasbrouck

Officers Named For Wheelock Community Aid

Wheelock Community Aid members plus Mrs Merle Patterson met at RD 4 with 15 present. New officers for 1958 were elected: Mrs Jan Howard president, Mrs Robert Williams secretary, Mrs Wallace Mick treasurer, Mrs Frank Harvey chaplain, Mrs Merle Williams flower fund chair, and Mrs Kenneth Loveland reporter. Mrs Kennedy won the contest and will host the January 23 meeting.

Wheelock Community Aid Merle Patterson Frank Harvey Chapel of Prayer United Nations New York City Mark Kenneth Harvey Jan Howard Robert Williams Wallace Mick Merle Williams Flower Fund Kenneth Loveland Raymond Root Charles Kennedy

Birthday Party Honors Robert McCray at Home

Mrs Richard McCray entertained 18 youngsters Saturday at 389 Marion Street for a birthday honoring Robert McCray, age six. Games and prizes went to Brian Beebe Sharon Skales Kenny Brown and Terry and Rodney McCray. ice cream and chocolate milk were served alongside many gifts.

Robert McCray Richard McCray Oh Robert McCray Marion Street Brian Beebe Sharon Skales Qenny Brown Terry Rodney McCray Robert

Tuesday Date For Hospitality Luncheon

The women’s auxiliary club will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a tureen luncheon at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post home. Mrs. Harold Gilbert will present a book review and Mrs. H. J. Wilcox is in charge of arrangements. Attendees are asked to bring their own table services and a tureen.

Femmous Weeneaaoyiality Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Harold Gilbert H. J. Wilcoxs

VEW Auxiliary Plans For County Meeting

Mrs Harold Schiefer called to order the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary meeting at the VFW Post home. Tentative bake sale plans were set with Alfred Cone as chairman and a public card party planned for April 14. Northwest County Council dinner will be served by auxiliary members next month with Alma Slagle kitchen chair and Clyde Reynolds Eva Arnold cochairing. Hazel Shuss ticket chair and Cone dining room lead with James Keppel assisting. Mrs Reynolds received the special award. Cone served refreshments. Next meeting January 23.

VEW Harold Schiefer Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Alfred Cone Northwest County Council Alma Slagle Clyde Reynolds Eva Arnold Hazel Shuss Cone James Keppel Reynolds

Emmanuel Guild Officers Elected in 1958 Meeting

Emmanuel Guild met at the undercroft of Emmanuel Episcopal Church with 18 members present. President Velma Moore, vice president Harvey Croscut, secretary Don Williams, and treasurer Elizabeth Rogers were elected. The group planned magazine sales for Lent and adjourned to meet February 13.

Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Velma Moore F. B. Davis Harvey Croscot Don Williams

Expert Talks On Soil Quality

H. W. Higbee spoke to regional agricultural teachers on soil surveys and moisture holding capacity, stressing that soil depth governs water retention for crops like corn and alfalfa. He noted Crawford County maps are available and that field work in Erie County finished last year. data publication often lags.

Pennsylvania H.W. Higbee Agricultural Experiment Station Higbee Yotational Agriculture Teachers Erie Crawford Warren Forest Eli Counties J. C. Ondrey Edinboro Area Bruce C. Brown Cochranton Howard J. Hartshorn Wattsburg William T. Ellwood Harborcreek Walter Hess Department of Agricultural Education Pennsylvania State University T. R. Spensler Forest, Elk Warren Counties William McCullough Crawford County Brron E. Decker Erie County County Agricultural Agents Office Soil Conservation Service

Liquor Sales Hit New High In State Stores

State liquor sales reached a new annual high at $269,474,290, aided by a record December 24 figure of $4,403,200. The State Liquor Control Board chairs Pattick and Kerwin noted sales in 632 stores exceeded 1956 by over 14 million dollars, with December 24 helping set a month record of about $81,207,974 before final tallies.

Pattick & Kerwin State Liquor Control Board Kerwin

Air Force Fires 4th Atlas Missile Test at Cape Canaveral

The Air Force launched the Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile from Cape Canaveral at 10 45 a m after a delay due to weather. Pentagon officials reported the test as successful and confirmed the Atlas was developed by the Air Force and Convair as part of a series of intercontinental range and military missile tests.

Rae Welchers Washington Pentagon Defense Department Cape Canaversil Fla Department of Defense Atlas Air Force Convair

Cabinet quits triggers Venezuela junta speculation

In Caracas, the cabinet resigned to give President Marcos Perez Jimenez freedom to handle the post New Year military crisis amid rumors of a military junta. Armored cars and a tank at the presidential palace hinted at rising tensions as observers noted a potential shift in executive power and a continued military influence.

Caracas Venesuens von Marcos Perez Jime- Wne Perez Jimenez

Hi Neighbor Club Dinner Hostess Mrs Carl Marsh Plans Meeting

Mrs Carl Marsh will host the Hi Neighbor Club on January 16 with a tureen dinner at 12 30 p m. Numerous neighbors and relatives are recorded visiting calling and sharing events in Clymer and surrounding towns including Bemis Shinko Aikens Furman and Nakoski families with mentions of New Year visits and a 11th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Max Bemis.

Cutting Carl Marsh Paul Shinko Hatch Hollow Max Bemis Pearl Tewinkle Merle Tewinkle Clymer J. Wallace Beverly Aikens Donne Furman Jamestown Clifford Aikens Sr Leonard Evans Gordon Shampoe George Imhoff Christian and Missionary Alliance North East John Pythlora Erie Burr Yaple William Harold Bemis Gerald Bemis Mish Faith Marsh Dixie Carter Byron Nichols Corry Clifford Aikens Burr Yaple Waterford Burr Yaple Jr Max Bemis Cele Gary William Bemis Kenneth MuCray William Dahl Frank Wagner Jr Duane Bemis Buffalo Kenneth McCray Arthur Baccus Clyde Milton Courtright Louisville Joyce Wilde Buffalo Business College Theodore Nakoski Greene GLP Joseph Nakoski Nakoski

Killed by Car Near Home in Greensburg Incident

John Soolettes, a resident of Westmoreland County Home, was fatally injured last night while walking along Route 118 near Greensburg. Police reported the pedestrian fatality occurred on the road shoulder with no immediate details on a second vehicle.

Greensburg John Soolettes Westmoreland County

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