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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

5

Installation of Corry Rainbow for Girls officers

The Corry Order of the Rainbow for Girls installed its officers at 7:30 pm in the Masonic rooms. Roberta McElroy became worthy advisor as Marlene McIntyre led a ceremonial program with music, flowers, and a Bible presentation. Guests included out of town visitors and relatives. after the ceremony, refreshments followed a large gathering of parents and friends.

Corry Order of the Rainbow Masonic Rooms Mies Marlene McIntyre Margaret Ann Warner State of Pennsylvania William Leaby Jill Bartholme Carol Mulvin J. Donald Watson Diane Beards- Jeg Barbara Ruffner The Order Roberta McEloy Nancy Or Sue Kinley Charity Cynthia Williams Hope Sue Follett Sally Follett Margaret Warner Sandra Cochran Janice Nichols Rhoda Cohen Mary Capwell Sandra Nichols Flora Ann Ross Ann Corblts Fidelity Nancy Davis Bandra Devereaux Sharon Zaleneck Inner Observer Nancy Shreve Outer Observer Judy Meerdink Marlene McIntyre Jack Stahl Connie Dahl Camille Waterhouse Cuude Helen Johnson Clare Capwell Howard Ross W. W. Waterhouse Dorothy Kerstetter Margaret Keppel Cleo, Hight George Gould Bert Williams Willard Gibson Merle McIntyre Jill Bartholine Roberta McElroy Judy Jerome Miss McElroy Carol Mulgin Marhoeffer 1-A Jane Marhoeffer L-A Ann Crandall Erie 8 Lora Webb Erie Borel Mann Lillian Cushman Olive Pulling Ruth ‘Wallace North East Richard Ahrens Sandy Kkebler Kathleen McCray Harborcreek

Postnuptial Shower For Mrs Michael Bailey Event

Mrs Michael Bailey formerly Mary Lou Nelson was honored at a post nuptial shower hosted by Miss Kay Proctor and Mrs Leslie Upperman for 18 guests at 200 West Frederick Street. Pirate bingo and listing drew prizes to Miss Ruby Smith, Miss Murlaning Savio, Miss Crystal Carrier and others. Miss Chira Parker won the car prize.

Michael Bailey Mary Lou Nelson Kay Proctor Leslie Upperman Proctor West Frederick Street Ruby. Smith Murlaning Savio Crystal Carrier Sherry Upper Nui Betty Lou Craker Richard Christensen Irene Chaffee Lito Craker Chira Parker Mix Audrey Warner Batley Ruby Smith Bon Take Find Kenneth Jaquith Mim Charles van Winkle Columbuk

Bridge Group Meets With Mrs Joseph Baressi

Mrs Joseph Baressi entertained a two table bridge club last evening at her Fourth avenue home. Awards for the contract game went to Mrs Ernest McMichael Mrs Robert Hunt and Mrs Harry Paulson Jr. The next meeting will be at Mrs Frederick Ahl on Chestnut street in two weeks. A lunch of tuna casserole hot rolls salad relishes graham cracker pie and coffee was served.

Joseph Baressi Fourth Avenue Ernest McMichael Robert Hunt Harry Paulson Jr Frederick Ahl Chestnut Street

Bridge Winners Named in Master Point Tourney at K and H

Five and one half tables of Howell system play were observed at the Corry Bridge Association weekly gathering at the K and H Restaurant. Winners: Theodore Hubley pair first, Israel and Vetera second with 62 percent, Morgan Beverly pair third with 52, Bob Larson and Joseph Hendrikson fourth with 51. Mrs J Fred Kinley will take reservations for next week’s game.

Howell Corry Bridge Association Theodore Hubley Israel Vetera Warren Morgan Beverly Bob Larson Joseph 1 Hendrikson Jamestown J. Fred Kinley

Mrs Philip Wade Hostess to Plank Road Club

Mrs Philip Wade of R D 2 entertained yesterday afternoon for the Plank Road Club meeting. Seventeen members five children and one guest Mrs Gene Hasbrouck attended. President Mrs Glenn Davis opened with prayer and business. Mrs Murray Raymond led contests with prizes to Mrs Lawrence Miller and Mrs John Hansen for finding Mrs Arthur Miller. Hostess served strawberry short cake and coffee and Mrs Davis will host next on February 15.

Philip Wade Plank Road Club Philip Wate R. D.2 Gene Hasbrouck Glenn Davis Murray Raymond Lawrence Miller John Hansen Arthur Miller Davis Ees

World Day of Prayer Planned by Corry Church Women

The Corry Council of Church Women met at Mrs. Gerald Bagley’s East Irving Street home to organize the World Day of Prayer Service. It will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Friday February 17 at 2 p m. Rev. William Turner, a missionary at the Tridian reservation near Salamanca, will speak and the offering will aid his work among Indians. Mrs. Bagley was elected president and Mrs. Bergman secretary for the coming year.

Council of Church Women Corry Salamanca Bagley GT Bergman

Mary-Martha Class Meets at Vanderhoff Home

Mrs. Ralph Vanderhoff hosted the January Mary-Martha Class gathering of the First Presbyterian Church on North Center Street with co-hostesses Mrs. William DeHaven Mrs. Louis Lundy and Mrs. Douglas Rozelle. Twenty-one members attended and enjoyed devotions, games, prize wins by Florence Amy Clarence Wallace Perry Nichols Robert Ott Sr. and Merrill O Lillie, with refreshments to follow. The next meeting is February 15 at Mrs. Wallace’s home.

Vanderhoff Ralph Vanderhoff North Center Street First Presbyterian Church Wiam DeHaven Louis Lundy Douglas Rozelle Rozelle Florence Amy Clarence Wallace Perry Nichols Robert Ott Sr Merrill O. Lillie Lundy Rovalle

Births in Corry and Portland Families Welcome Newborns

A son was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O'Day of 613 Liberty Street. A daughter, Meryl Lynne, born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. David J. Dimick of Portland Oregon. Mr. Dimick is a former Corry resident.

Corry Memorial Hospital Kenneth O'Day Liberty Street Meryl Lynne David. J. Dimick Portland Ore Mr.Dimick Corry

Laurene Crawford Is Honored On Sixth Birthday

Laurene Crawford turned six yesterday as her parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Crawford hosted a birthday party at 722 West Church Street. Twelve friends attended from 5 to 7 pm with games prizes and television. The group enjoyed hot dogs chips relishes birthday cake and ice cream. Party favors included snappers and candy baskets. Laurene received several gifts. Attending were Mary and Emerson Bigelow Candace Chirienzio Ted Bauer Terry Winans Jean and Jane Betts Mary Bosak Paul Adams Gayle DeMarte Harold Huffman and Harry and Mark Crawford.

Laurene Crawford Lawrence Crawford West Church Street Laurene Mary and Emerson Gordon Judy Bigelow Candace Chirienzio Ted Bauer Terry Winans Jean Jane Betts Mary Bosak Paul Adams Gayle DeMarte Harold Huffman Harry Mark Crawford

Dorcas Class Meets For Monthly Session

The Dorcas Class of First Methodist Church met at Mrs. Arthur Burgess's East South Street home with 16 members. Mrs. Anne Andrus led the business session, plans for a bake sale on February 7 were made, and a traveling basket drive was decided.

Dorcas First Methodist Church Arthur Burgess East South Street Henry Rockman Anne Andrus Burgess Ray Wolford Lois McCray Roger Brown

Women Study Class Meets at EUB Parsonage

The annual meeting of the Women's Society of World Service at the Evangelical United Brethren Church was held yesterday at the parsonage with Mrs. H. Ray Harris as hostess. The session, led by Mrs. Robert Shannon, discussed Spiritual Life Through Tithing as 27 members attended. a luncheon followed served by society officers.

WSWS Eub Church Women’s Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church H. Ray Harris Robert Shannon Harold Carlson Ruth Lyons Howard VanTassel Lloyd Harvey Society

Pack 181 Cub Scouts Hobby Show at Wright School

Pack 181 Cub Scouts held a hobby show last evening at 7 in Wright School rooms. Cubs displayed buttons stones planes and cars with several awards given. Plans formed for Blue and Gold Banquet during Scout Week February TH at the Lutheran Church and a March swimming party discussed. Mrs Ralph Perkins served night refreshments. Two 100 pound tombstones were stolen from a Denver business early yesterday.

Suc Morang Wright School Evie Ralph Perkins

Engagement of Naomi Burnside to Martin A Whiteley

Mr and Mrs Frederik S Burnside announce the engagement of their daughter Naomi to Martin A Whiteley son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Whiteley. Naomi is a Strong Vincent High School graduate and secretary in Spath Jarrett Ferrymon Real Estate Erie. Martin A Whiteley is a Gerty Senior High School graduate, a former US Navy serviceman, and now employed by Cory Instrument Company. An early spring wedding is planned.

Martin A, Whiteley Erie Frederik S Burnside West 14Th Sitet Naomi Gerald Whiteley East South Street Strong Vincent High School Spath-Jarrett-Ferrymon Real Estate Gerty Senior High US Navy The Cory Instrument Company

Olympic skating champ Tenley Albright injured in training

World figure skating champion Tenley Albright of Newton Centre Massachusetts, 20, was severely cut on her right leg today when a skate struck a hole in the ice during training for the 1956 Winter Games at Cortina d Ampezzo. Doctors reported no muscle or bone damage but a deep flesh wound.

Cortina Wu Noarezen Ily Tenley Albright Newton Center Maas Giuseppe Guaparini Mini Albright

Outstanding Speaker Addresses PTA Groups

The Wright School PTA meeting last evening featured Dr Samjiel Robbins of Erie as guest speaker on Homes That Build the Best Futures. Rev Ray Harris led devotions from Ephesians, with Rev Paul Bauer and Mrs Bauer aiding, and reports on the Christmas party and Cub Scout pace were shared. The February topic will be Who is My Brother.

PTA Wright School Parent-Teacher Association Rymnashim Highligheed Samjiel Robbins Erie Ann Baressi Robbins Ray Harris

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