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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1956

Page

5

Legion Auxiliary Donates To Korean Fund

The Legion Auxiliary voted a donation to the Korean Orphans Education Fund at last evening’s meeting led by president Mrs. Richard Orn. Plans were disclosed for a bake and cookie sale on January 20 at Sears from 1 p m. to close, with luggage and address sticker fundraisers also offered through members or via Mrs. Ivan Smith. After business, Mrs. Smith and committee served refreshments. Also noted were travels of local residents: Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Holt and daughter Linds visited California. Mr. and Mrs. Harman hosted guests from Orlando. and Harry Barach returned from Chicago after the American Furniture Market.

Legion Auxiliary Richard Orn Sears Treasury Auxiliary Ivan Smith E. W. Holt Linds North Center Street California W. Smery Holt Donald Winship North Hollywood Daniel Harmon Rhea Kate Dianne Orlando Fla Spring Street Harry Barach Chicago

Lutheran Women Gather at Mrs Hawkins Home

The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church met at Mrs E E Hawkins Wayne street with Miss Powell assisting. They planned a bake sale, a dish cloth sale, and noted January church dinners. Officers were elected including Mrs Raymond Burr president and Mrs Carl Gustafson vice president. An In Memoriam tribute for Mrs Gust Swanson was given. Next meeting Feb 8 with hostesses listed.

E.E. Hawkins Ladies Aid and Missionary Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church E. E. Hawkins Treon Society Raymond Burr Carl Gustafson Bernard Shaw H. L. Bowles Henry Wold

Reservations Due For Hospital Dinner Meeting

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital are reminded of the annual dinner meeting on Monday at 6 30 p m in the Garden Room of the VFW Post home. Reservations should be made with Mrs. Cleo Haight or Mrs. L O Nichols by Saturday. Betts Catering Service will serve the dinner and officers will be installed after the meeting. Past presidents will be honored and a social evening will follow. All members are invited.

Ladies Auxiliary Corry Memorial Hospital VFW Cleo Haight L. O. Nichols Betts

EUB Ladies Aid Meets With Mrs Robert Davis

Mrs Robert Davis of Meadavennt hosted 19 members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Ladies Aid for their regular meeting. Mrs Clare Walker gave the devotions, Mrs Harley Banks led the business session, and the group worked on quilt blocks for local needy families. Dessert and coffee were served by the hostess and Mrs Lynn Fleming. Mrs E E Bish of North Center atreet will host the January 25 meeting and quilts will be started.

EUB Ladies Aid Robert Davis Meadavennt Ladies Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Clare Walker Harley Banks Lynn Fleming E. E. Bish North Center Atreet

Mrs Robert Moore Honored By Friends Before Move

Robeyt Moore headed to Greensboro North Carolina with family when friends hosted a coffee party at 10 30 at 135 Park street. Mrs George Gould hosted a group of 14 with assistance from Mrs Joseph Fort and Mrs J Robert Grice. A garlanded corsage was presented to Mrs Moore.

Robeyt Moore Greensboro N. C George Gould Park Street Joseph Forat J. Robert Grice Russell Brant. Pourea Moore

Baptist Ladies Fellowship Delivers Films On French Equatorial Africa

Members met at the church for January session with group singing and prayers led by Mrs. Gary Bennett Mrs. Ralph Austin and Mrs. Richard Miller. Mrs. Miller presided as president and Miss Eva Kepler and Miss Ann Baress presented two films on French Equatorial Africa. Refreshments were served by the committee and the next meeting is scheduled for February 8.

The Baptist Ladies Fellowship Gary Bennett Ralph Austin Richard Miller Miller Eva Kepler Ann Baress French Equatorial Africa Ralph Carroll Harry Hibokle Aurelia Cosma

Farewell party for Linda Moore held at Grice home

Miss Linda Moore was honored with a farewell party at the home of Mr and Mrs J R Grice of Park Street last evening before she leaves for Greensboro North Carolina. Guests included Michael Allyn Ronnie Ray and Brenda Dahl as the group enjoyed a dinner and television and a farewell gift was presented.

Woich Seve Grice

Evangeltcal United Brethren Class Meeting at Reagle Home

The J.O.Y. class of the Evangetical United Brethren Church met Thursday evening at the Grand street home of Mrs. Betty and Rowena Reagle. Miss Betty Reagle led devotionals and the class business was led by teacher Mrs. Keith Henton. Ice cream cookies and hot chocolate were served at the close.

O.Y Reagle J.O Evagetical United Brethren Church Betty Rowena Reagle Grand Street Betty Reagle Keith Henton

Centerville Couple Announce Jean Holcomb Engagement

Centerville announces the engagement of Jean Ann Holcomb to Keith B. Hamilton. Jean Ann is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Holcomb of RD 3 Centerville and a 1955 Townville High School graduate employed by Joh Shyrock Company in Meadville. Keith is a Bloomfield School graduate (1954) and a farmer. No wedding date set.

Centerville Raymond Holcomb R. D Jean Ann Keith B. Hamilton Edward Ham Mon RD. 3 Holcomb Townville High School Joh J. Shyrock Company Meadville Bloomfield School

Mrs Mohr Hosts Local Bridge Club Social Evening

Mrs John M Mohr entertained the bridge club at her Wright street home with Mrs Bernard Graham substituting. The two table game was won by Mrs James Lundy and Mrs Ray Mulvin. Guests enjoyed salad after play and the club schedules another meeting in two weeks at Mrs Arthur Shamburgs East Congress street home.

John Mohr John M. Mohr Wright + street Bernard Graham James Lundy Ray Mulvin Arthur Shamburg East Congress Street

Norcrosses Welcome Daughter At Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Norcross of 120 Eust Pleasant Street. The birth adds a new member to the Norcross family.

Corry Memorial Hospital Victor Norcross Eust Pleasant Street

Terry Upperman Birthday Party Honored Boy Turns Six

Mrs Leslie Upperman hosted a birthday party on a West Pleasant Street home for her six year old son Terry. Ten boys attended with games television and party favors including masks watches and noise makers. Terry received many gifts while guests enjoyed assorted sandwiches jello decorated Coke and chocolate milk. Attendees included Jack Radeaki Ricky Hunt James Bruce Laurie David Buell Tommie Tinko Eddie Day Shiel David and Dennis Upperman.

Terry Upperman Leslie Upperman West Pleasant Street Terry Upperman Sherry Upperman Jack Radeakl Ricky Hunt James Bruce Laurie David Buell Tommie Tinko Eddie Dayséhiel David Dennis Upperman

Dessert bridge hostesses evening honors Eve group

Mrs John Dey of Eve hosted dessert bridge at her mother Mrs Earl Haights East Smith street. After lunch the group played bridge and prize winner was Mrs Conrad Monroe. In two weeks the club will meet with Mrs Raymond Blynt.

John Dey Eve Earl Haight East Smith Street Conrad ‘Monroe Raymond Blynt

Fourth Bridge Session of Winter Series Held

The fourth winter tournament session of the Comy Bridge Association met at K and H Restaur on South Center street. Using the Howell system with seven and one half tables the average score was 72. Winners were Joan Blatt and Philip A. Zalaneck with 91, M. B Cobbett and Moran Beverly with 74, Mrs Beverly and Theodore Hubley with 86.14, and Mrs Zalaneck and Mrs John Foster with 85. Next week at the usual time will be master point night.

Comy Bridge Association K and H Restaur South Center Street Howell Joan Blatt Philip A. Zalaneck Beverly Theodore Hubley Zalaneck John’ Foster

Wayne Valley Men Meet At Parsonage

The Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church Men’s Brotherhood met Monday evening at the parsonage in Beaver Dam. Ort Gibbons opened the business meeting led by president Glenn Davis with Rev. J Lean Maneval giving the prayer. After routine business a period of visiting followed as Mrs Maneval served light refreshments.

Wayne Valley Men's Brotherhood of the Evangelical United Brethren’ Church Beaverdam Ort Gibbons Glenn Davis J. Lean Maneval

Congressmen face election plans in Keystone State

In Pennsylvania 23 of 27 House members are on the likely to run list with four undecided and one vacancy from Rep. Buchanan's death. Rep King has said he will not run to focus on King Farms. Green Jr. of Philadelphia is talked about as a potential Senate candidate, with filing deadlines and dates noted for petitions, primaries set for April 24.

Associateu Rress Washington Pennsylvania Congress Keystone Buchanan McKeesport Jone Rep King Bucks County King Farms Morrisville Green Jr Democratic City Committee Philadelphia Green U. S. Senate

Bradshaws Released From Red China Arrive Home

Dr and Mrs Homer V Bradshaw U S missionary couple freed by Red China reached Honolulu last night en route to Pittsburgh. They are due at Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco tomorrow before continuing home.

Skawshaws Hawaii Honolulu Homer V. Bradshaw U. S Pittsburgh Travis Air Force Base San Francisco

Hatchet Slay Suspect Bound For Grand Jury

Pittsburgh murder case centers on Eugene Gromer 63 accused of slaying his wife Annie in their home on December 7. Allegheny County coroner's jury ordered Gromer held for the grand jury after detectives testified he admitted liking his wife but cited years of estrangement and separate bedrooms.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Coroney Willum McClelland Today Allegheny County Eugene Gromer

Fog Lifts At Erie Planes Fly Again

Fog shrouding Port Erie eases this morning as Capitol and Allegheny Airlines resume service. A Capitol flight to Atlanta arrived around 7:30 A.M. and an Allegheny plane headed for Cleveland followed shortly after. Humidity dropped from near 100 percent to about 80 percent, improving ceiling and visibility.

Erie Port Erie Capitol Allegheny Airlines Atlanta Allegheny

New Scholarship Fund Established at Penn State

Mrs. Snyder of Rochdale New York helped create The John G Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund at Pennsylvania State University to aid students in the College of Mineral Industries. The fund, named for Mr Biger's father, opens with a 3000 initial grant and will be supported by investment earnings to award scholarships annually.

Suveneis Canny Pa College of Mineral Indutries Pennsylvania State University Harry Snyder Rochdley John G. Miller Biger Dubois Area Ren Kota College Snyder King

Governor Won't Decide on Teacher Pay Raises Yet

Gov. Lender said no final decision on extra teacher salary raises approved by the legislature. He noted the $31 million appropriation for temporary boosts for this year and next year, but said final funding depends on related legislation and state mental health priorities. Democrats say further raises could total about $150 this year and $200 next year, atop $200 already provided. a bill to authorize payments is stalled in committee.

Hankisburg Lender Hous Appropriations Heston O Reachey Wate Pennsylvania State Education Association

Food Fair Cuts Coffee Prices Nationwide in 12 Month Low

Philadelphia based Food Fair Stores Inc announces price reductions across its coffee lines. Lady Fair bagged coffee drops to 83 cents per pound while Food Fair vacuum packs fall to 89 cents per pound. Effective immediately in Pennsylvania Connecticut New York New Jersey Delaware and Maryland.

Philadelphia Food Fair Stores, Inc Food Fair Pennsylvania Connecticut New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland

County to Move Inmates From Morgan to Thorn Hill and Gumbert

Allegheny County officials plan to transfer most inmates from the Pennsylvania Training School at Morgan to two county facilities Thorn Hill and Gumbert.

Pittsburghm Allegheny County Mosy County Pennaylvania Training School Morgan#0 Thornill and Gumbert

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