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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1955

Page

5

Catholic Daughters Plan Invitational Card Party

At Court Conception No. 45 Catholic Daughters of America monthly meeting tentative arrangements for an invitational card party were discussed. The date is January Mth at 8 p m in the lodge rooms over Murphys with Mrs Leo Hooks presiding as grand regent.

Catholic Daughters Court Conception No Catholic Daughters of America Murphys Leo Hooks James Wharton Irene Dippel Leo Hoylen Leo Rhynard C. T. Anderson J. F. Needhat Harold Cragg Ann Baress Anna Shields August DeMauri Robert Wotus

Mary Elizabeth McChesney Turns Ten At Mead Avenue Party

Mrs Warren McChesney hosted a birthday for her daughter Mary Elizabeth age ten on a Wednesday evening in Mead avenue. Guests Judith Wiggers Susan Drace Lynn Simmons and Cathy Downey enjoyed games television and prizes. A spaghetti supper birthday cake ice cream and mint favors complemented the blue and yellow theme with several gifts given to Mary Elizabeth.

Mary E. McChesney Warren McChesney Mead Avenue Mary Elizabeth Judith Wiggers Susan Drace Lynn Simmons Cathy Downey McChesney Inis

Long Distance Shower Honors Mrs Paul Schooley

Mrs Earl Bailey and Mrs Car Soll Crowell hosted a long distance baby shower for Mrs Paul Schooley of Staunton Virginia at Crowell home on R D 3 The group called Mrs Schooley by telephone and played games with prizes awarded to Mrs Arthur Crowell Mrs John Lloyd and Mrs Ralph Bailey Gifts were wrapped for shipment and refreshments of salad rolls mints nuts and coffee were served.

Paul Schooley Earl Bailey Carsoll Crowell R. D Staunton Eva Lou Crowell Schooley Arthur Crowell John Lloyd Ralph Bailey

Mrs. Frank Dodd Heads Columbus Ladies Aid

Mrs. Frank Dodd was elected president of the Columbus Ladies Aid at a Community Church meeting last evening. Officers named include Mrs. Paul Trisket as vice president, Mrs. J.A. Thompson secretary, and Mrs. J. H. Beagle treasurer. Geraldine Johnston represented the Warren County Home Extension Service and offered decorating tips for the church kitchen. A light lunch was served, and the next session is planned for February 10 at Mrs. Leslie Dodd’s home.

Frank Dodd Columbus Ladies Aid Aid Paul Trisket J.a.thompson J. H. Beagle Geraldine Johnston Warren County Home Extension Service Clifford Casler Donald Walters Thompson Leslie Dodd

Interesting Program At J O Y Class Meeting

The J O Y Class of First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Paul Bauer’s West Park Place home. President Mrs. Peter Glavis led the business meeting after devotional by Mrs. Paul Bauer. Mrs. Robert G Tunnel presented a heraldry and genealogy program with coats of arms painted by Mrs. Edith Tunnel of New York City. Prizes went to Mrs. Della Berard Mrs. Louis Ball Mrs. Alta Bauer and Mrs. Charles Clark. Next meeting set for February 10 at Mrs. Robert Sprague’s home. Salads rolls relishes and coffee were served.

J.O.Y First Presbyterian Church West Park Place Paul L. Bauer Alta Bauer Peter Glavis Paul Bauér Robert G. Tunnel Edith ‘Tunnel New York City Della Berard Louis Ball Charles Clark Robert Sprague Guy Sutton Robert. Grindrod Glavis

Emmanuel Guild Holds January Session at Episcopal Church

The Emmanuel Guild met yesterday afternoon in the undercroft of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Mrs. Velma Moore presided and Mrs. Mor ria Bonsteel led devotions. Mrs. Arthur Creighton read from Out of My Life and Thought by Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Bonsteel and Mrs. Charles Kromas. The next gathering is set for February 10 with Mrs. Creighton and Mrs. W. A. Redman on the committee.

Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Velma Moore Morria Bonstee Albert Schweitzer Arthur Creighton Charles Kromas Creighton W. A. Redman

Mrs Lyle Bemis Feted With Baby Shower

Mrs Lawrence Redding and Mrs Carl Marsh entertained Wednesday at the Marsh home with a stork shower honoring Mrs Lyle Bemis. Seventeen ladies attended and enjoyed games, puzzles, and making paper baby bonnets. Awards were given to several guests and gifts placed in a bassinet.

Lyle Bemis Lawrence Redding Carl Marsh Marsh Roy Stutzman Walter DeShuzer Fred Wallace Frank Hulett Roy Redman Sr Harold Bemis Gordon Sham

Housewarming for Mr and Mrs Harold Jackson

A surprise housewarming was held last evening at 277 West Columbus Avenue for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson. Guests included Norris Chapin and others, with a lovely dinner and a house gift for the couple.

Harold Jackson West Columbus Avenue Norris Chapin Union City Albertus Himrod Ben Dempsey Leo Mulderick Esther Jones James Sinare Julia Clark Ruth Downey Walter Blair

Smiths Welcome Son At Corry Memorial Hospital

Introducing a son born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Floyd Smith Jr. and his wife of Bear Lake.

Corry Memorial Hospital Floyd Smith Jr Bear Lake

Spring Creek Grange Confers Degrees and Reinstates Member

At Spring Creek Grange No 236 last evening three candidates received second degrees. Raymond Briggs and Mr and Mrs Richard Sickler were honored. Mrs Raymond Briggs was reinstated from Andover Grange. Fourteen members and one visitor attended as routine business was conducted. A motion to sponsor the proposed Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department was approved. Cookies and coffee were served at the close.

Spring Creek Grange Raymond Briggs Richard Sickler Andover Grange Spring Creek Grange Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Holds Routine Session

James Keppel led the regular business meeting in the Garden Room at the VFW Club. Members read thank you letters for Christmas donations and planned to sell Peperell sheets to boost the treasury. Donations of yarn for the Erie Veterans Hospital therapy room were requested. A lunch was served and the next meeting is January 27.

James Keppel Vvfw Ladies VFW Club Treasury Veterans Hospital Erie

New Officers Elected For Helping Hand Club

The Helping Hand Club held an all day meeting at the IOOF Hall with quilting and a noon dinner served by Mrs. DeJean Gates and Belden. Officers elected were Mrs. Belden president Mrs. Gates vice president Mrs. Loveland secretary and Mrs. Beall treasurer. The group will reconvene in two weeks.

Helping Hand Club IOOF Walter DeJean Ralph Gates Loretta Belden Glenn Gates Belden Harvey Loveland Fred Beall

Ike Backing Draft Extension and Military Pay Boost

President Eisenhower wins quick bipartisan support in Congress for a four year draft extension and higher pay for career servicemen. Vinson strongly backs selective pay raises and broader fringe benefits while skirmishes arise over a new VP power program and reserve service rules for youths.

Solons Vinson Washington Eisenhower Congress House Armed Services Committee

Lawmakers Gauge Draft Extensions and Military Pay Proposals

Senate and House leaders weighed extending the draft and extending selective service for doctors and dentists due to expire June 30. They noted mixed views on universal military training and reserve expansion. Excerpts quote Russell Arends Saltonstall on pay raises, reserves, and building trained forces.

Congress Russell Senate Armed Services Committee Rep. Arends House Armed Services Committee Sen. Saltonstall R-Mass

Final Rites Set for Anne Sutter in Washington

Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Mrs. Anne Sutter of Washington, former vice director of Duquesne Light Co.’s Utility Hall. She died yesterday at Washington Hospital.

Washington, Pa Anne Sutter Prvice Duquesne Light Co Washington Hospital

New Brain Surgery At Erie Uses Sonic Lobotomy

Erie doctors perform a pioneering lobotomy using ultrasonic energy to cut frontal brain fibers. The patient remains in good condition at Hainot Hospital, with claims the method reduces harm and may open new approaches to pain control. Dr. Peter Lindstrom of Pittsburgh’s Veterans Administration Hospital led the procedure.

Erie Erie Hainot Hospital Erie Peter Lindstrom Veterans Administration Hospital Pittsburgh

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