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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1958

Page

5

Women's Civic Club Elects Roster for Year

Mrs. Bert Welden remains president with Mrs. Davis as vice president and other officers re-elected. Club plans a $50 YMCA contribution for child memberships. Social activity included pirate bingo and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Eugene Davis at 429 East Washington. Local residents Abel, Oyer, Catlin, and Capwell attend events and engagements noted. Corry Boat debut shown. engagement of Patricia Kay Cooklis announced. wedding date pending.

Women’s Civic Club Eugene Davis East Washington Street Women's Civic Club Bert Welden Davis John Long Charles Tanner W. E. Phillips YMCA Patricia Kay Cooklis Frank Perino Jr Michael Cooklis Blaine Street North East Stella Beardsley South Center Street Corry Corry Area High School

Cutting Circle Met With Mrs George Imhoff for Friendly Circle

The Friendly Circle of the Cutting Sunday School met Wednesday evening at Mrs. George Imhoffs home. Eleven members attended the Bible quiz and readings led by Mrs. Arthur Wallace. The group formed a circle for singing and devotions by Mrs. Walter DeShazer. Letters were written to members in Florida. A salad and dessert luncheon followed. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Arthur Wallace assisted by Mrs. Myra Cherry and Mrs. Imhoff.

Cutting Circle George Imhoff Cutting Sunday School Arthur Wallace Walter DeShazer Frank Hulett Ray Stutzman Merton Bemis Davitt Fussett Gordon Shampoe Umder Lewis Bemis Lawrence Redding Neil ‘Thompson Florida

Rainbow Girls Public Installation at Masonic Temple

Rainbow Girls will hold an open installation for Corry Assembly No. 73 at the Masonic Temple Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Miss Sandra Devereaux of Union City will be installed as worthy adviser, assisted by Connie Dahl Flora ann Ross and others with social refreshments to follow. public formal dance planned at YMCA in February with details to come.

Corry Assembly No. 73 Order of the Rainbow Masonic ‘Temple Mothers Club Sandra Devereaux Union City Connie Dahl Flora Ann Ross Roberta Pain Hope Rhoda Cohen Camille Waterhouse Sharon Laurell Nancy Hecker Howard Ross Bert Williams Susan Kinley Key Ann Cassett North East Assembly YMCA

YMCA Art Display Entries Arriving for Show Next Week

The YMCA art show committee announced that amateur artists from local and surrounding areas are submitting works for judging and display in the all purpose room on North Center Street. Entries accepted until 9 am Tuesday, with judging Tuesday at 7 pm and public viewing Wednesday and Thursday. Prizes in two age classes are funded by the P and M Store, plus a public vote prize. Entry fee is 1 dollar for the first piece and 50 cents for each additional piece, with no limit on entries. Proceeds support the YMCA as the event aims to become annual.

William Corbin Jeff Baldwin John Sweet Pennsylvania State University Alice Ellsworth Marton Street Corry Memorial Hospital Serenity Manor Union City Edward Oyer Mead Avenue Francis Oyer Westerville Ohio Emiga Auxuliaty Toulmattee North Center Street MyStore YMCA

Helping Hand Club Hosts Birthday Meeting At IOOF Hall

The Helping Hand Club met Thursday at the IOOF Hall on North Center Street with president Mrs Glenn Eldred in charge. Eighteen members made quilt blocks for Meadville Children's Home. A brief business session followed. Mrs Fred Hoenes and Mrs Harvey Loveland led the committee for a tureen dinner. Tables were decorated for the birthday of Mrs Fred Mixer, who received a birthday game. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13.

Fred Mixer Helping Hand Club Regilar IOOF North Center Street Glenn Eldred Meadville Fred Hoenes Harvey Loveland

Nazarene Youth State Dinner Opens Youth Week

The Young People's Society of the Church of the Nazarene plans a ham dinner at Corry Grange Hall on Tuesday January 28 at 6 30 p m to open their annual youth week. Rev Milton Clark of Martins Ferry Ohio will speak daily at 7 45 p m on Essex Street. services conclude February 2 with a singspiration hour at 2 45 p m.

The Young People’s Society of the Church of the Nazarene Corry Grange Hall Park Street Tuessday Marlene Hebers Neil Chelton Frank Lite Eastern Nazarene College Milton Clark Martins Ferry Ohio Essex Street Clark Eastern Nusrene College Quinncy Mass Kellogsville Ister Kenmore

Bing Crosby Announces Son Dennis’ Engagement to Showgirl Pat Sheehan

Bing Crosby said his 23 year old son Dennis will marry showgirl Pat Sheehan in a few weeks. He did not specify the wedding time or place. Sheehan, a blonde, was Miss San Francisco in 1951.

Bing Palm Springs Calif Bing Crosby Dennis Pat Sheehan Miss Sheehan San Francisca

Weather Halts Thor Missile Test Amid Stormy Conditions

Weather disruptions halted the Air Force Thor missile test and clouded prospects for early launches of other long range weapons. Technicians worked on the Vanguard preparations as lights signaled activity on the launch tower. Army officials hinted at soon testing Jupiter C satellites while capping public discussion. Atlas missile program continues with grooming for future firings despite earlier limited range successes.

Air Force Vanguard Army Brucker Hole Armed Services Committee

Jet Loses Engine Sets Seaplane Speed Record

The Navy Tradewind crashed on Alameda causeway during a training flight from Alameda Naval Air Station but 17 aboard were uninjured. Despite the loss of one engine after a propeller detached, the seaplane clocked a new Honolulu Alameda speed record for seaplanes, beating the prior mark by about four minutes. Lt. Homer C. Ragsdale piloted the craft, which slammed into the breakwater near San Francisco Bay after shedding a propeller and tearing a hole in the hull.

Vaaland Unu Alameda Naval Air Station Honolulu Alameda San Francisco Bay Homer C. Ragsdale Navy

Lewistown Man Sentenced 60 Days for Assault on Officer

Joseph Miller, 30, of Lewistown, received a 60 day sentence in the Allegheny County workhouse after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer.

Pittsburgh Joseph Miller Lewistown Allegheny County

Two Injured In Newspaper Fire at Venango Plant

A blast at the Venango Newspapers plant injured two workers, with Arthur Watson suffering burns and Shirley Plyler experiencing fumes related shock. The fire began in a Fairchild engraving machine, ignited plastic sheets, and triggered the plant’s sprinkler system before firefighters arrived.

Wes Venango Newspapers, Inc Derrick Franklin News-Herald Arthur 8. Watson Mise Shirley Plyler Fairchild Watson News-Herald of City Fire Department

YMCA Calendar Week Of January Twenty Seven

Calendar of YMCA events from Monday to Saturday listing board meetings club sessions art exhibits and swim meets. Includes Corry Jamestown Meadville Baptist Young People's group and Teen activities with special note delaying 8 and 9 pm groups due to high school meets.

Board of Directors College Women's Club Corry Jamestown Baptist Young People’s Group Delia Hi Meadville Evangelical United Brethren Youth Fellowship

Polio cases drop to new low in Pennsylvania report

Harrisburg reports polio incidence in Pennsylvania at a record low of eight cases in 1957, down from 85 in 1938 and 2181 in 1916, attributed to Salk vaccine. The health secretary notes Asian flu cases appeared in 43 counties and 1,000 lab confirmed in Allegheny County. October 1957 pneumonia and influenza deaths reached 734. Union City livestock prices listed for January 23, 1958, including hogs, sows, cows, calves, lambs.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Health Department Charles L. Wilbur Jr Wilber Commonwealth Allegheny County Union City

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