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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1950

Page

5

Eisenhower named Penn State head in shocking surprise

Milton Eisenhower, 61, brother of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, is elected president of Pennsylvania State College by the board of trustees. He will take effect about July 1. Salary details and housing arrangements are under discussion. Local and state finances show income trends amid taxation notes.

Milton Eisenhower Penn State Stover Eisenhower Kansas State College Pennsylvania State College Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe Bisenhower Ralph Dorn Hetzel James Millnlland Pittsburgh Penn State Board of Trustees Eisenhower Columbis University New York Harrisburg Jurne Manhattan Kans Declor Kansas State

Farewell Reception for Presbyterian Pastor Rev Boyd

About 400 members and friends attended yesterday afternoon’s farewell reception for Rev Gilbert L Boyd and his family as they depart for Andersonville Indiana where he will lead a church. The Presbyterian Women’s Association presented Mrs Boyd an electric mixer and the congregation funded a radio and record player. Members of the church, Mary Martha Class, choir and Sunday School hosted cake, coffee and punch, with refreshment chairs led by Mrs Harold Patterson. Guests from Erie and nearby areas joined the event as Rev Boyd preached his final sermon.

Presbyterian Church Gilbert L. Boyd Endallville Boyd Harry B. Smith Presbyteraa Women's Association Mary Martha Harold Patterson Presbyterian Women's Association C. F. Mc Cray J. B. Patterson George Thompson Ida. Linendell P.M. Nichols Leon Lindsley Erie Women’s Association

Farewell Party Tuesday For Pentecostal Pastor

A farewell party honoring Pastor and Mrs Herman E Yost and their daughter Bonnie Lee will be held at the First Pentecostal Church parsonage tomorrow evening in Bochete. Congregation members and friends are invited to attend as the pastor resigns to take the Calvary Tabernacle Church post in Wellsboro, with departure set for January 31. Mrs Eldred Roush and Miss Mary McElroy oversee arrangements.

Sey Herman E Yost Bonnie Lee First Pentecostal Church Bochete Calvary Tabernacle Church Wellsboro Yass Eldred Roush Mary McElroy

Loblaw Staff Party At Waterford Show Boat

Loblaw locally hosted a staff party Saturday at the Show Boat in Waterford. Twenty seven attendees enjoyed ham dinners and late dancing. Door prize went to Mrs Margaret Drobneck, a basket of trust and delicacies. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stewart Long, Mr and Mrs Egar Alexander, Mr and Mrs James Sheldon, Mr and Mrs Charles Rauscher, Mr and Mrs Stanley Malek, and Mr and Mrs G Blanchard.

Loblaw Waterford Margaret Drobneck Stewart Long Egar Alexander James Sheldon Charles Rauscher Stanley Malek G. Blanchard

Birthday Party at Franchina Home Hosts 10 Guests

At 629 Wayne Street, Franchina Franenina entertained 10 guests Saturday evening for her brother John Buell of Erie who turned five on January 20. The hostess served cake and refreshments, with townsfolk including Mrs. George Fleet and daughter Peggy, and Mrs. William Marsh of Els attending.

Sur Sepusnan Franenina Wayne Street John Buell Erie Olen George Fleet Peggy William Marsh Els

Large Crowd Attends No Bar Club Dance at Beau Lake

A large crowd over 150 attended the No Bar Riding Club dance at Cooper's barn on Beau Lake Saturday evening. Cooper's five piece orchestra played while Miss Mabel Godper called the square dances. Committee members Mrs. Albert Fox, Mrs. John Heminger and William Smith of Wounwsgils organized the event and plan another for February 4. Refreshments included sandwiches, cup cakes and coolies.

Cooper's Barn Beau Lake Cooper Mabel Godper Albert Fox John Hem=inger William Smith

Introducing a Con Raymond Davia Born in Erie

Raymond Davia was born at St Vincent's Hospital in Erie on Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Kidd of Corry Erie area. The parents, Mr and Mrs Kidd, are longtime residents of the area and celebrated the newborn in the local community.

Raymond Davia Mire Raymond Kidd Erle St Vincent’s Hospital Erie Kidd Corry

Weekend Visits Mark Warren Area Social Roundup

Mrs William Haenel of 276 West Frederick returned home from Warren after attending her niece Joannie Lindgrens wedding. Numerous Warren area residents and visitors are noted at events and travels including Barbara Bettes returning to Lock Haven State Teachers College and Harold Roberts visiting Buffalo for surgery.

William Haenel West Frederick Street Warren Joannie Lindgren Jay Patton East Street Cleveland A. Osterburg Washington D.C Arthur Colegrove Walter Schellhammer Luiz Robert Reynolds Kim Blanche Nichols Erie P.M. Nichols Disie Lee Nichols William Street Barbara Bettes Lock Haven State Techers College E. F. Bettes East Frederick Street Bernard Sotieski Michael Fits Oil City Homer Humphrey South Center Street New York Katherine Miami, Fla B, Fried James Carrig Patricia James B. Carrig Buffalo Ruth Kammerdeiner Ou City Jack Stahl West Pleas Ant Street Thomas ¢. McElroy Yale Oregon Gylf Yes~terday Walter de~ Jean Ridge Street Frank Johns Ripley Flora Benet Chautauqua Ann Hall Gerald McElroy Westie Stave William Moir Jack Walsh Edward Brigham Horace Heidt Gannon Auditorium I Erie Dwight McCreary Westminster Glenn Davis R. D Gail Davis Angola Indiana Lois McCray Helen Nones Belle Gates West Main Street Johnsonburg Joseph Price Harold Roberts 1St South Street Bullato General Hospital Robarts Ann McEvoy Arthur W. Fairchild Arthur, Jr Wayne Jages

Corry Grange Meets With Fifty In Attendance At TOGF Hall

Corry Grange No 69 met at the TOGF Hall Saturday evening with 50 in attendance. Worthy Master Roy Swart presided. New members Mrs Thad Gate Mr Ralph Heath Mrs Hila Phelps and Mrs Thelma Haus were initiated. Lecturer Mrs H D Haupin arranged a program including readings and a Pie quiz. Group singing featured Mrs Ruth Clark. An upcoming visit by Rachel Hogan is announced for January 25 with a short saw demonstration and potluck lunch for attendees.

Corry Grange Cory Grange No Togf, Hall Roy Swart Thad Gate Ralph Heath Hila Phelps Thelma Haus Depres H. D. Haupin Bertha Warner Thelma Long Ruth Clark Rachel Hogan Erie County Home Economics Extension Arvid Anderson Om R. DI Hogar Carry Grange Ralph Gates Roy, Swart Myra Tandsey

Centennial Observed by Erie County Medical Society in Erie

More than 500 attended the centennial dinner meeting at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie marking the Erie County Medical Society’s 100th gathering. Dr. John F. Hartman presided, Dr. James D. Stark was toastmaster, and Jennings Randolph delivered a keynote on democracy and government growth.

Erie County Corry Erie County Medical Society Erie Lawrence Hotel John F. Hartman James D. Stark Jennings Randolph Capital Airlines West Virginia Randolph United States

Miss Martha McIntyre Weds Richard Schneider at Ohio Church

Miss Martha Ann McIntyre and John Richard Schneider wed in a double ring ceremony at Central Presbyterian Church Portsmouth. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle McIntyre, wore blue satin with white orchid corsage. Groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. QR Schneider of Uhrichsville Ohio, works for Corry Excavating. A reception at the McIntyre home followed. honeymoon in Florida.

Martha McIntyre Richard Schneider Ohio Church Martha Ann McIntyre John Richard Schneider Merle J. McTtyre North Center Street QR. Schneider Uhrichsville Ohio Central Presbyterian Church Portsmouth Ariana V. Brite Frank Koegle McIntyre Joan Patterson Humoldt Stevenson Cleveland Schneider McIntyre Hone Briesiness College Erie Orginis St. Paul's Evangelical Lutherian Church Sehneider Uhvichsvile High School Case Show of Applied Sciences The Corry Excavating and Mining Company Out of Town Mele J, McIntyre Marlene Arthur Lindstrom H.R. Briggs This City Q. R. Schneider Markarek Schneider Harold Schneider Thomas Galdsworthy

Morton Fox Nuptials At Columbus Saturday

Roxanna Damon Fox and Herbert J. Morton wed in a single ring ceremony at the Columbus Community Church Parsonage. The bride wore a red blue Aylon dress and red roses corsage. maid of honor was Jean Morton and best man Leon Morton. The couple plans a short honeymoon and will reside at 19 Snyder Circle. Morton is a former Marine and works at Jamestown Mig Corp.

Hall Roxanna Damon Fox Gerald Damon Columbus Herbert J. Morton Mary Month RD. 4 Union City Jordan Cole Columbus Community Church Jean Morton Leon Morton

Birthday Party for Neil Gates at Home

A family birthday party honored Neil Gates Sunday at his RD 1 home. Sixteen relatives attended the dinner with a beautfully decorated cake for dessert. Favors were Valentine nut cups. Following the dinner Mr Gates received a number of useful gifts on the occasion.

Neil Gates RD. 1

Housewarming at Williams Home on Route 6

A group of 25 friends surprised Mr and Mrs C A Williams with a housewarming at their new Route 6 residence on Saturday evening. Games were played and refreshments included hot dogs and coffee. The hosts received a bridge lamp as a gift and out of town guest William Wilson of Pittsburgh attended.

Williams Home C. A. Williams Route 6

Reception Honored Mr. and Mrs. McEldawney Neda

A reception Saturday honored the recently married Mr. and Mrs. Layeme McEldawney. Parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Harland Thomson, hosted the event at their Ry D home to entertain 15 friends and relatives. The couple received many useful gifts as refreshments of wedding cake jello and coffee were served in the evening.

Layeme McEldawney Harland Thomson Violet Thomson Ry D

Local Crafts Workers To Attend State Meeting

Miss Bonelte Gordon and Frank Grice Jr. depart for Philadelphia for the Erie Guild of Craftsmen event in Bershey. Miss Gordon chairs the welcoming committee for Dorothy Liebes, a noted weaving expert, with Mrs Grice and Miss Dolgins assisting. The Erie Chapter and Harrisburg Chapter plan three exhibits and final meeting plans include business transacted and a Tuesday address by Liebes at the community building.

Bonelte Gordon Frank Grice Philadelphia Heisney Miss Gordon Erie Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Bershey Dorothy Livbes Whit Gordon Grice Mary Dolgins Harrisburg Mise Liebes Sale Guild

Treoh Bake Sale By Treon Society

The Treon Society of the Gut heran Church held a bake sale Saturday morning at the Gut Shop on North Center Street. Members realized a total of 27 dollars from the sale, with a fine offering of baked goods.

Treoh Treon Society of the Gutheran Church North Center Street

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