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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1956

Page

5

Landauer Engagement Is Set For Peggy Jean Landauer

Mr and Mrs Joseph Landauer announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy Jean to Maurice Aldrich son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Aldrich of RD 3 Union City No wedding date has been set Peggy Jean is a East High School Erie graduate and Maurice Aldrich is a 1955 Corry Area High School graduate employed at the Fibre Glass and Holt Factory in Union City Also notes visitors Raymond Bower Youngsville Alma Dingfelder and William Wykolf with Morton’s Children’s Shop business update.

Joseph Landauer East Avenue Erie Peggy Jean Maurice Aldrich Lawrence Aldrich R. D Miss Landauer East High School Aldrich Corry Area High School Fibre Glass and Holt Factory Union City William Wykolf North East Clevel Morton Cleveland

Calvin Circle Elects Officers At First Meeting

Mrs. William Gumbleton hosted the Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association at her West Irving street home. Sixteen members attended and elected officers including chairman Mrs. Gumbleton and co chairwoman Mrs. Paul Shanney. Devotions were by Mrs. Douglas, program by Mrs. Alfred Morrison on the History and Life of Indians, followed by a dessert lunch. The next meeting on February 11 will be hosted by Mrs. Shannon.

William Gumbleton Calvin Presbyterian Women’s Association West Irving Street Gumbleton Paul Shanney L. M. Douglas Merle Page Raymond Carey Robert Clough John A. McLaughlin Marion Rumbaugh William Stright Douglas Ephesians Alfred Morrison Morrison Rumbaugh Shannon

Columbus Grange Regular Meeting Recap

Columbus Grange met in the Town Hall Monday evening with Worthy Master Lawrence Miller presiding. Harold Casler presented a lecture program, opening with group singing. Members discussed entry in the Sears Roebuck town improvement contest and planned a play. The group also promoted mille consumption and closed with “Blessed Be The Tie That Binds.” Lunch for 20 followed, served by N. E. Dodd, Eugene Mars, and Harold Curtis. Next meeting set for January 23.

Columbus Grange Town Hall Lawrence Miller Harold Casler Gaslerhen Sears Roebuck Company Grange Ienth N. E. Dodd Eugene Mars Harold Curtis Grange Mall

PTA Hears Curtis O'Shell Talk On Juvenile Delinquency

Curtis O'Shell Corry Area High School guidance director spoke at the Harding PTA meeting on juvenile delinquency. He outlined five guidance roles including vocational and curricular work and warned that eight year olds with school trouble signal concerns. He cited broken homes and working mothers as factors and noted about five percent of youths are “fuents” costing the government about 20 million dollars to manage. He named hot rodders as Corry’s main offenders and ended with discussion and light refreshments.

PTA Curtis O'Shell Corry Area Harding Parent-Teacher Association O'Shell Corry

Friendship Aid meeting draws 23 members at Borsterff home

The Friendship Aid Society of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Ed win Borsterff’s Raymond avenue residence with 23 members and friends in attendance. Mrs. Kyle Phase led devotions on Things To Do, followed by a War business session chaired by president Mrs. Gertrude Grover. Hostess and Mrs. Vernon Welch served a lunch of salad, hot rolls, coffee and tea. The group noted the January 24 meeting will be at Mrs. Warren Johnson’s East South Street home.

Friendship Aid Friendship Aid Society The Evangelical United Brethren Church Raymond Avenue Edwin Borsterff Kyle Gertrude Grover Vernon Welch Warren Johnson East Sonth Street

Golden Links Class Meets At Stowe Home

Mrs. Bryan Stowe of 221 Beat South Street hosted the January social for the Golden Links Class of the First Methodist Church. Mrs. Zuella McElroy led devotions and Luke Chapter five served as the theme. O A Johnson led several quiz contests for entertainment. The next meeting is set for February 1 with Mrs. Ernest Royer of East Main Street.

Stowe Bryan Stowe South Street First Methodist Church Zuella McElroy Jesus Man Luke A. Johnson L. 8. Hixson Glenn Sanderson Edith Drake Benter Warren Ernest Royer East Main Street

Geneva Circle Holds Luncheon With New Officers Named

Nineteen members of Geneva Circle of the Presbyterian Women gathered at Mrs. J. H. Heerlein’s Wright street home for a 1:30 luncheon and devotional on Ephesians. Mrs. Walter Auer, co-hostess, announced new year officers including Mrs. Heerlein co-chairman and Mrs. Page Louderback secretary. calendar plans include Erie Presbytery dinner January 24 and a February 14 meeting at Mrs. Leuby’s home with Indian relics display and a program on Indian American culture.

Geneva Circle Presbyterian Women’s Association J. H. Heerlein Wright Street Walter Auer Paul F. Bauer Auer Heerlein Page Louderback Glenn Steadman William A. Leaby Bauer Barold Wolfe Nellie Merker I. B. MacLees Frank Frost Geneva Knox Erie Pate Tauby

Hospitality Club Meeting Postponed Announcement

Announcement states the Hospitality Club meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon has been postponed. The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday January 26 at the Garden Room of the VFW Post.

Hospitality Club VFW Post

Television Schedule for WBEN Buffalo NBC Channel 4 Tonight

TV listings show children’s theatre, Gene Autry, Superman and humor shows from 5 to 11:15 pm with news and sports interludes, late night drama, and 11:30 theatre. The following Thursday slate adds morning and daytime programs including Captain Kangaroo, Garry Moore, You and Your Family, Search for Tomorrow, The Guiding Light, Matinee Playhouse, Bob Crosby Show, and News and Weather.

Wben-Tv Buffalo Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey Matinee Playhouse Johnny Roert Q. Lewis Bob Crosby Children’s Theatre Gene Autry Patt! Page Cisco Kid Preston of

Briges Welcome Daughter at Garland Corry Memorial

A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Briges of Garland. The newborn adds joy to the Briges family as they announce the arrival.

Corry Memorial Hospital Francis Briges Garland

Westminster Circle Hosts January Meeting at Miss Marion Smith's

The Westminster Circle of the Presbyterian Women’s Association met at Miss Marion Smith’s home, 1037 North Center Street, for the January session. New officers were introduced, including Mrs. Howard Hammond as chairman and Miss Marion Smith as co-chairman. devotions, a study on Ephesians, and refreshments concluded the evening.

Westminster Circle Marion Smith Westminster Presbyterian Women’s Association Marion Marion Smith North Center Street Howard Hammond Claude Blanchard Hazel Merker Clarence Wallace Lawrence McCray Adele McCray Robert Forrester

Rotary Club Speaker Urges Corry Building Fund Support

Arthur O Burgess executive secretary of the North West District YMCA spoke to the Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry last evening. Introduced by A M Lite, he urged financial support for a proposed new building to serve as a community center and discussed the ongoing fund drive. Thirty one members attended along with Kiwanis president Howard Hutzelman as a guest. M S Cobbett led singing and William A Leaby accompanied on piano.

Arthur O. Burgess Rotary Club North West YMCA Hotel Corry A.M Lite Burgess Corry Howard Hutzelman Kiwanis Club M. 8 Cobbett William A. Leaby

Negro Entertainer Joseph Grey Dies in New York

Joseph W. Grey a 77 year old Negro voice writer and entertainer died Monday in New York Born in Salt Lake City he wrote the 1922 song Run n in Wild which became a long time favorite His death marks the end of a noted era in early American popular music

New York Joseph W. Grey Salt Lake City

Installation Of Officers For Branch 5 LCBA

Branch 5 LCBA installed officers at Ms. Mary Murray and Mrs. Helen Brown home 15 West Church Street. New officers include Rev Francis Graves spiritual adviser and Mrs Helen Brown president. A ham sale fundraiser planned within two weeks with Mrs John Mooney as chair. Next meeting scheduled February 14.

LCBA Luiles Catholic Benevolent Association Mary Murray Helen Brown West Church Street John Mooney Mooney Francis Graves Peter Hinnd Anna Bachomer William G Swan Murray Fred Han‘tan Agnes Dempsey Stella Barry Mary Dempsey James Maloney Margaret McCarthy Kathryn Connors

St Edward’s PTA Plans Shake Sale After Meeting

The January PTA session led by president Mrs Rosario Caruso in the school hall set plans for a Sunday shake sale with location to be announced. A committee including Mrs Jatin Horj nick, Mrs Tony Tucei, Mrs Walter Burrows and Mrs George Hopkins was formed. A Tupperware demonstration followed the session with refreshments served by Mrs Leo Hooks and others.

St. Edward's Pta St. Edward's School Rosario Caruso Jatin Hor Jnick Tony Tucei Walter Burrows George Hopkins Leo Hooks Robert Sullivan James Hammond Fred Housman

Three Youths Held For Church Thefts In Pittsburgh

Police report three youths confessed to stealing about $1,000 from strong boxes in parish houses across five Pittsburgh churches. They were apprehended after being seen breaking a strong box on Southside Street. One suspect had $105 in a shoe and wore a Cathy ring.

Pittsburgh Pittsbugh Southside Street

Widow wins big on CBS The $64,000 Question

Mrs Mabel Morris a 74 year old London born widow reliant on Welfare won 33 000 on a TV quiz about Charles Dickens and will return next week to try for further winnings on The $64,000 Question or stop at 92 000. A miss would mean a Cashed-In.

Associated Press New York Mabel Morris Welfare Department Charles Dickens CBS

Grounded Basilone Escort Destroyer Floated Free

NORFOLK Va The escort destroyer Basilone grounded off Cape Henry since early last Thursday was floated this morning and pulled clear The salvage tug Seneca remained about 100 yards away The Navy hopes Seneca could be pulled off today Basilone was blown aground last Thursday and Seneca grounded Saturday during the fourth attempt to free Basilone

Associated Press Norfolk Basilobe Cape Henry Seneca Navy

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