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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1956

Page

5

Red Cross Directors Hold January Meeting and Quota Rise

The January Red Cross directors meeting saw eight board members present. Chapter Chairman Charles Clark announced a 548 dollar chapter quota increase for disaster fund drives starting March 1. Home service reported eight active servicemen two veterans and seven civilians assisted in December. Bloodmobile visit planned for April 10 with Jaycees sponsoring. A three-state council meeting in Pittsburgh February 6 will include a Nike installations tour. Resignation of K R Benson from the board accepted. Lights installed in the Red Cross reception room. Meeting adjourned to February 28.

Charles Clark American Red Cross Fund William A. Leaby Frank Dodd Home Service W. Bracken Jr Kenneth Burr Jaycees Don Williams Pittsburgh Nike Norbert Bachemer K. R. Benson

Wheelock PTA Opens January Meeting at School

Wheelock Parent-Teacher Association held its January session with Mrs Emory Coates reading the First Psalm. President Mrs George Harmon led reports from secretary and treasurer. Volunteers were asked to help move to the new Conelway School as patrol group plans were discussed. Movies of Germany England and Scotland were shown by Robert Clark. Seated 24 members the most in attendance. Refreshments were served before adjourning to meet again at the new school.

Wheelock Pta Emory Coates Wheelock Paient-Teacher Association George Harmon Conelway School Wheelock School Germany England Scotland Robert Clark

Mrs Curtis Hosts Benefit Card Party for Hospital Auxiliary

The first in a series of vanishing card parties for Corry Memorial Hospital was held at Mrs. Robert Curtis’s West Congress street home. Four tables played bridge and 600 with prizes awarded to Mrs. William Hammond Mrs. Ernest Simmonson and Mrs. Clarence Deyoe. Mrs. Euland Harvey won the door prize as Mrs. Lloyd Lundy helped serve lunch after play.

Robert Curtis Corry Memorial Hospital West Congress Street Curtis William Hammond Ernest Simmonson Clarence Deyoe Euland Harvey Lloyd Lundy

Mrs Arthur Shamburg Hosts Card Club Night

Mrs Arthur Shamburg of East Congress street hosted a bridge club gathering at her home last evening. Awards went to Mrs John Mohr and Mya James Laundry. Shrimp salad cheese puffs relishes and coffee were served. Mrs Ray Mulvin of East Main street will entertain next in February.

Arthur Shamburg East Congress Street John Mohr Mya James Laundy Shimburg Ray Mulvin East Mainstreet

Keck Addresses Rotary Club On Buyer Seller Relations

Ro tary Club members and guests attended the weekly meeting at the Hotel Corry with 38 present. Roscoe W. Keck manager of the Miller Shop spoke on buyer and seller relations and store adjustments, noting the rise of the Golden Rule. Rev. Paul F. Baer and Rotarians W. W. Campbell and Frank Gates attended as guests. Group singing was led by William Peiffer with W. A. Leaby at the piano. A directors meeting followed.

R. W. Keck Rotary Club Hotel Corry Lester Lopus Roscoe W. Keck Keck Paul F. Baer W. W. Campbell Hollidaysburg Frank Gates West Covona Calif William Peiffer W. A. Leaby

Legion Auxiliary Meets In New Location

The southly meeting of the ue Hon Auxiliary was held last evening in the Lindsley building on First avenue with Mrs. Richard Orn presiding. Plans were launched for a public card party on April 4. The next meeting is set for February 28 and will feature a kitchenware demonstration. A luncheon was served by Mrs. Ivan Smith and Mrs. Harry Burton. The article notes population comparison between New York City and pre‑Columbus North America.

Ue Hon Lindsley First Avenue Richard Orn Numeil‘ay Ivan Smith Harry Burton

Moffatt School PTA Holds Final Meeting

The Moffatt School PTA met for its last gathering as small schools consolidate into Conway School. Members thanked contributors including those who donated a television for Mrs. Inez Blakeslee. Mrs. Randall Harkless led a program. Mrs. Ralphi Lindsey won the contest. Refreshments were served.

Fue Alciences Wae Mausfalt Moffatt School Conelway School PTA Inez Blakeslee Randall Harkless Ralphi Lindsey

Friendship Aid Meeting Reported at East Smith Street Home

Warren Johnson hosted the Friendship Aid group of the Evangelical United Brethren Church with 14 members. Ruth Lyons led devotions and Harold Carlson presided over the business session. Ruth Proctor aided the hostess with refreshments. Next meeting set for February 1th at Bean McElroy's home.

EUB Friendship Aid Warren Johnson East Smithstreet Friendship Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Ruth Lyons Harold Carlson Ruth Proctor Bean McElroy West Coumbus Avenue

Kitchen Shower Honoring Miss Helen McCray

Mrs C T Anderson hosted a kitchen shower Monday evening at the East Main street home assisted by Mrs Floyd Smith of Bear Lake for Miss Helen McCray who will wed Charles McCray on February 11. Eighteen guests attended with prizes awarded to several guests in games.

Helen McCray C. T. Anderson East Main Street Floyd Smith Bear Lake Forme Miss McCray Charles McCray Paul Shanahan Robert Wink Donald McCray Mary Helen Curtis Paul Baker Walter Watus Harold Akam

Kissel Couple Mark 25th Anniversary In Waterford

Mr and Mrs August Kissel of Waterford were honored at a silver wedding anniversary party held Sunday at the Wattsburg Grange Hall. Their daughters hosted the event for about 300 relatives and friends who gave gifts and a purse of money. A buffet lunch followed the open house reception.

August Kissel Waterford Wattsburg Grange Hall Donald Chaffee Hatch Hollow Nell Jones Union City John Shinks

Mrs. C. L. Henton Hosts WCTU Meeting

Mrs. C. L. Henton entertained 25 members and guests at her North Center street home for a Women's Christian Temperance Union meeting. Vice president Mrs. Guy Bennink led opening devotion. Mrs. C. A. Johnson read Psalm 127 and offered prayer. The event featured songs, a white ribbon ceremony with children, and a program on Responsibility. Out of town guests included Mrs. Clyde McCray, Mrs. Paul Baker, and Mrs. John Kane.

Women's Christian Temperance Union C. L. Henton North Center Street Guy Bennink C. A. Johnson Russell Clark Alfred Huenel Jann Chelton Gary Chelton William Clark James Clark Nancy Jewell Johnson Cal Clyde McCray Paul Baker Spartansburg John Kane Columbus

Miss Janet Graybill Feted At Bridal Party

Miss Janet Graybill and Richard Hall plan marriage on January 28. A day of the week shower hosted by Miss Margaret Warner and Mrs Tames Haslett brought together about 40 guests at a nursing home. Activities included painting fruit glasses and pen and ink work with awards to several attendees and a door prize won by Mrs Claire Porter.

Janet Graybill Richard Hall Margaret Warner Tames Haslett Jeanine Manley Donald Hall William Graybi William Mitchell Claire Porter

Past Noble Grands Club Elects New Officers

The Past Noble Grands Club met in the IOOF Hall for officer elections. Officers named: Mrs. Ronald Carter president, Mrs. Glenn Gates vice president, Mrs. Fred Hoenes secretary and treasurer. Entertainment prizes went to Mrs. Dort Clark, Mrs. Mae Clare, Mix Bertin Smith, Mrs. Fred Mixer, Mrs. Merle Akams, and Mrs. Esther Fargo.

Noble Grands Club IOOF Ronald Carter Glenn Gates Fred Hoenes Dort Clark Mae Clare Mix Bertin Smith Fred Mixer Merle Akams Esther Fargo Chrler Hoenes Ora Loveland Louie Atay

Concord PTA Plans Annual Market Day at School

At the Concord Patents'Teather Association meeting last evening the PTA outlined the Market Day set for February 20 with co chairs Mrs. Charles Weston and Mrs. John Williams. The session opened with the PTA Prayer led by Mrs. George Taylor and was led by president Mrs. Lows Mor Ton. A PTA Council dinner is announced for February 5 with Concord and Lovells PTA groups as hostesses. Dr. J. Guy Butters spoke on the Erie County Health Unit and its function. Light refreshments were provided by several members. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28.

Concord Pta Concord Patents‘Teather Association Charles Weston John Williams PTA George Taylor Lows Mor Ton Concord and Lovells Pta Heatresses Alan Dimmick J. Guy Butters Erie County Health Unit Joseph Wojciechowski George Kinney Richard Winans Charles Munn

Peron Building to House Argentina University Schools

Education Minister Arturo Dell Oro Mon announced the former Eva Peron Foundation headquarters in downtown Buenos Aires will become classrooms for the architecture and ancient studies schools of Argentina's university system. The move aims to relieve crowded facilities and provide space for university programs.

Claims Papers On Blacklist In State Advertising

Rep Tompkins says Gov Leaders office has blacklisted 256 Pennsylvania newspapers from state advertising. He cites a list of 247 approved papers and a Pennsylvania manual listing 509 papers. The claim alleges political advantages for the governor and spouse.

ETEK Harrisburg Republican House Leader Tompkins Cameron House Caieron County Pennsylvania

Governor’s press row over advertising blacklist list

Tompkins charged papers not cooperative with a Republican sales tax scheme to burden Democrats. Hodges denied blacklisting claims, saying ad placement is decided by the administration. Tompkins read names of Beaver Valley Times York Dispatch Bristol Daily Courier Pittsburgh Courier Wilkes Barre papers.

Thomas K. Hodges Tompkins Beaver Valley Times York Dispatch Bristol Daily Courier Pittsburgh Courier Wil

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