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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1955

Page

5

PTA Discusses Old High School To Become Museum

Concord PTA members gathered at the school for a lively session proposing to convert the old high school on West South street into a museum and YWCA. Mrs. J B Cogan led the program while Mrs Frederick Ahl presided over the business meeting and Mrs John Gilmore supervised devotions.

Concord Pta YWCA West South Street Concord Parent-Teacher Association J. B. Cogan Frederick Ahl John Gilmore Norman Tarbell N. L. Bogden Paul Campbell A A. Culver B. G. Bennett Laurie Baker Milton Cherry Dean Houser Charles Mack Boston PTA

Women's Christian Temperance Union Meets At Haenel Home

The January WCTU meeting was hosted by Mrs Alfred Haenel on Wright Street with Mrs G A Mountain absent. Devotions by Mrs O A Johnson featured scripture reading and a program on legislative and Christian citizenship. Members discussed rights of youth, home recreation, and the Lillian Stevenson fund, planning a sewing bee and a February 22 gathering, with pie and coffee served to 18 attendees.

Alfred Haenel WCTU Women's Christian Temperance Union Wright Street Eva Spicer Lillian Stevenson Haenel Floyd Johnson America C. A. Johnson Donald Armitage

Wheelock PTA Reports Monthly Meeting

Wheelock Parent-Teacher Association met at the school with 16 parents present. President Mrs Niels Sorenson led the session. committees named were Raymond Root for program and Mrs Sorenson with Mrs Stanley Radecki for refreshments. Mrs John Rose gave an address on adjusting children to school changes. Refreshments included Jello cupcakes and coffee. The next meeting is February 23.

Wheelock Pta Wheelock Parent-Teacher Association Niels Sorenson Raymond Root Sorenson Stanley Radecki John Rose

Corry Boys 4 H Club Meets At Stultz Home

The Corry Boys 4 H Club held a meeting at the Stultz home last evening. A swimming party is planned for February and members are asked to bring friends. The group will meet at Joe McCray’s home at 6 16 p m with driver arrangements through Mr McCray. James McKeehen, assistant county agent, showed a wildlife film. Refreshments of cookies, ice cream and hot chocolate were served by Mrs Stultz. The next meeting is set for February 28 at Paul Labowski’s home.

Corry Stultz Joe McCray McCray James McKeehen

Office Party Honors Mrs. Paul Shannon

Corry Jamestown office staff hosted a farewell event for Mrs. Paul Shannon at Frank and Verna's Restaurant in Columbus. Twenty eight women attended, enjoying swiss steak dinners and a new sterling silver gift presented to Mrs. Shannon.

Corry Jamestown Paul Sharon Frank and Verna Columbus Shannon

Form New Committees At Calvin Circle Meet

The Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association held its first meeting at Miss Jean Mack Thnes home with 18 members and one guest Mrs E Skelton Louderback present. Officers named include Miss Marion Smith co chair and Miss Hazel Merker treasurer. The group planned monthly meetings and a dinner for the church youth on February 3. A program on India followed. Mrs Robinson to host next on February 2 with a salad course served.

Calvin Circle The Presbyterian Women's Association Jean Mack Thnes E. Skelton Louderback Chris Christensen Harold Patterson Marion Smith Cochairman Paul Shannon Hazel Merker Page Louderback Christensen Sara MacInnes Adele McCray Ralph Bailey Delbert Robinson Jean MacInnes Housekeeping Association India Page Louderbuck Robinson Miss Smith Don Kincaidd

Baby Shower At Charles Munn Home For Mrs Amoroso

Mrs Edward Roach Mrs Richard McCray and Mrs Charles Munn entertained at Springs street home for Mrs Joseph Amoroso and her infant daughter Joan Playing bingo and watching television were enjoyed Awards were won by Mrs William Bases Mrs John Amoroso Mrs Eugene Munn and Mrs Thomas Keener Door prize went to Mrs Roach A party lunch of sandwiches macaroni salad jello cupcakes and coffee was served Miniature diaper favors with candies given to each guest The group gave many gifts to Mrs Amoroso

Charles Munn Edward Roach Richard McCray Spring Street Acres Joseph Amoroso Joan William Bases John Amoroso Eugene Munn Thomas Keener

Hold Variety Program At Hospitality Meeting

Mrs Estella Wells presided over a Hospitality Club meeting in the Garden Room of the VFW Post home. Mrs J F Needham chaired the month with committee members serving a nine salad course and beverages. Contests awarded to several members. next meeting set for February 5.

Estella Wells Hospitality Club VFW Post Home J. F. Needham L. M. Douglas Earl Haight Raymond Bacheter Wayne Arters Wells Needham Ollie McClintock James P. Sullivan

Good Friends Club Meets At Pier Home

The Good Friends Club gathered last evening at Mrs. Walter Pier’s Marion street home with Mrs. Martin Smith as hostess. All members attended and played 500 for prizes, won by Mrs. Homer Taylor and Mrs. Lawrence Aldrich. Next meeting set with Mrs. George Wood. refreshments served.

Walter Pier Good Friends Club Martin Smith Marion Street Homer Taylor Lawrence Aldrich George Wood

Corry Memorial Hospital Births Highlight Local Families

A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Curtiss of Sherman. The mother is formerly Shirley VanEarden. Earlier today a son was born to Mr and Mrs Bruno Spitman of 124 West Bond Street at the same hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Richard Curtiss Sherman Curtiss Shirley VanEarden A.son Bruno Spitman West Bond Street

Rotary Club Hears Reports at Forty Members Meeting

Forty Rotary members met last evening at the Corry Room of the Hotel Cory for a weekly session dominated by committee reports on the first half of the year and plans for the balance of the year ending July 1. The meeting marked Rotary International’s 80th anniversary with upcoming programs and a spring celebration by the Corry group. Visiting Rotarians included Charles Gooden Falconer W. W. Campbell Hollidaysburg Pa and Maurice Kolpien Wesleyville with Kenneth W. Thompson Warren Pa listed as a guest. The session closed with group singing led by Rev. Paul F. Bauer and William Leuby at the piano.

Rotary Club Corry Cory Rotary International Corry Group Charles Gooden Falconer W.W. Campbell Hollidaysburg Maurice Kolpien Wesleyville Kenneth W. Thompson Warren, Pa Paul F. Bauer William Leuby

Jolly Eight Club Meets At Mrs Clark Home

Mrs J B Clark of Fourth Avenue welcomed Jolly Eight Club members for an afternoon of 500 prizes awarded to Mrs C A Pier and the hostess. Lunch followed with sandwiches relishes cake and coffee then a social period before adjourning to meet again in two weeks with Mrs Pier hosting.

Jolly Eight Club J. B. Clark Fourth Avenue C. A. Pier

Red Cross Chapter Plans Fund Drive

The local Red Cross monthly meeting reported December aid to five active servicemen four veterans and seven civilians and financial help to three persons. Plans for the March fund drive were announced with Ray Weber as vice chairman. Leo Al leads the effort and will attend a Franklin meeting tomorrow. The bloodmobile will visit Corry on February 1 from noon to 6 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Red Cros Red Cross Robert Murphy Franklin Leo al Harley Johnson Murphy

Eddie Fisher Fan Club Meeting Reported

Miss Barbara Clark entertained Monday evening for the Eddie Fisher Fan Club meeting. Attendees enjoyed light refreshments and planned a slumber party Friday at Miss Sandra Krone’s home. The next regular meeting will be Monday at Miss Sally Crowell’s home.

Eddie Fisher Barbara Clark Eddie Fisher Fan Club Sandra Krone Sally Crowell

Plastic Hearts to be distributed in Erie County stores

William T. Stout announced from the 1955 Heart Fund Campaign that a selected Erie County Medical Auxiliary committee led by Mrs. Harry Eisenburg will distribute plastic hearts to stores clubs and other retail outlets across the city and county during the first week of February.

William T. Stout Heart Fund Erie County Medical Auxiliary Harry Eisenberg Eisenberg

U S Steel plans a stock split and dividend increase

United States Steel Corp moves into 1955 with a 2 for 1 stock split and a $1 per share dividend payable March 10 to February 4 record holders. The plan follows a 75 cent dividend since 1951. Chairman Fairless cautioned against pledging further dollar dividends. The 1954 earnings totaled $105.2 million or $6.45 per common share, up from 1953. The widow of ex senator Hiram W. Johnson, Mrs. te McNeal Johnson, dies in San Francisco at 85.

Associated Press New York United States Steel Corp New York Stock Exchange Benjamin F. Fairless U. S. Steel San Francisco Te McNeal Johnson Hiram W. Johnson U. S California

Twins born weighing record twenty pounds four ounces

Wanda Krylow of Cleveland gave birth to twins after a Caesarean at City Hospital. A boy weighed 11 pounds 5 ounces and a girl 3 pounds 15 ounces. Dr. Allen Barnes of Western Reserve University supported the claim of an unusual birth weight.

Associated Cleveland Wanda Krylow Ukraine City Hospital Allen Barnes Western Reserve University

Franco to send observer to United Nations

Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said Franco's government may obtain a UN observer. The request follows objections from the Soviet Union. Observers may use UN facilities and attend meetings but cannot vote or speak unless invited. No names or dates provided.

Ose U. N Spain U.N International Organization Dag Hammarskjold

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