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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1954
Page
5
Fire was viewed as an element in the Middle Ages, though studies refuting such beliefs date back to the Fourth Century BCE or CE, according to historical scholarship.
The January meeting of the Concord Parent-Teacher Association was held at 8 p.m. at the school with devotions by Rev. Howard Stull and business by president Mrs. R. Lawrence Davison. Plans for Market Day February 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. were discussed and tickets will be distributed in advance. A Study Group will meet next Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Davison’s home. all parents urged to attend. The theme was Visual Aids in the School with Lincoln studies by student Fred Diemer and a movie shown by Mrs. William Stright. New PTA purchases were demonstrated, and a strip film on the flag shown. Attendance award went to Miss Signorelli’s fourth grade. Sandwiches and coffee served. Next session February 28 with Penn State visitors midsemester. Paul Hartman returned from Philadelphia after furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dominessy go to Java, N. Y., following the death of Mr. Dominessy’s father, accompanied by son Charles, a UB student. Large turnout at Junior High PTA session with a sound movie “A Criminal Is Born” about neglected youths and a discussion on parental neglect. Coffee hours hosted by hospitality committee. Attendance award to Miss Ola Young’s first grade.
Mr and Mrs Paul Lines hosted a farewell party at 315 South Center Street honoring Rev Francis G Whiteman and his wife. Sixteen guests attended with two readings by Mrs J Donald Watson and late refreshments. The group presented an electric clock as a gift from the attendees.
The Hospitality Club met yesterday afternoon in the Garden Room of the VFW Post home with 25 members attending. Cards, visiting, and dessert were enjoyed, with refreshments served by Mrs. E. F. Bettes, chairman, and committee members Mrs. Maude Bonsteel and Misses J Jean and Sara MacInnes.
Beta Sigma Phi Eperson Chapter raised 25 from a skating party to aid the National Endowment Fund for Cancer Research. The event was hosted by Mrs Alfred J Morrison on East Main Street with Mrs Ernest Simonsen assisting. Plans for a February 8 card party and a February 9 meeting with Mrs Frank Laurie were announced.
A housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne VanGuilder was held at their new home 429 Marion Street with 36 guests. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bagley arranged games and visits while Rev. H. Ray Harris and Rev. Cecil Ross led a dedication service. The couple received a table lamp and gifts as friends attended.
A film titled What Happens to Your Clothes at the Dry Cleaners was shown as the program. Clare Capwell of Superior Cleaning Co. spoke after the film. Attendees included Dr. J. C. Hoshauer of Cambridge Springs and D. K. Severn of Norwich, with local Rotarians C. A. Hillstrom and W. K. Shindledecker. A board of directors meeting followed the regular session at Hotel Corry.
The Friendly Birthday Club met at Mrs. Harold Gale's home on South First avenue with Miss Mary Morrison hosting. Honorees Mrs. Gale and Mrs. Lyle Shreve received purses and birthday cards, while prizes went to Mrs. W. F. Blakely and Mrs. Henry Bass and a door prize to Mrs. John East. Light refreshments followed as the group planned to meet February 23 with Mrs. Chester Fleek.
Mrs D O Daugherty entertained her canasta club at her North Center street home. Prize winner was Mrs Maude Keefe. The birthday of Mrs John A Mc Laughlin was observed and she received a gift. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and will reconvene in two weeks with Mrs Mc Laughlin hosting.
Local American Red Cross Chapter directors met in chapter rooms for the monthly session chaired by Rev. Paull F. Bauer who resigned as chapman. Berhard Porter also retires from the board. New committee spots filled and December aid tallies reported including 21 cases and 166 pints collected by the bloodmobile.
Mrs. Marvin Millspaw hosted a surprise birthday party for her daughter Jane on White Street from 4 to 7 p.m. Seven friends attended and prizes went to Sharon Rhodes Carolyn Burkess and May Houser. Other guests included Judy Loveland Linda Mullick Diane Smith and Susan Millspaw.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Alfred Haenels 226 Wright street. With president absent Mrs Irene Mountain Mrs Floyd Johnson led a routine meeting. Devotions by Mrs Oscar Johnson used John 14. Ice cream tea and coffee were served before adjournment. The next meeting is set for February 23 at Mrs Frank Whiteleys home for a Valentine party led by Mrs Lise on Tenhulsen.
A son was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Buetikofer of rural route four.
Mrs Walter Pier entertained the Good Friends Club at 315 Marton Street. An evening of 500 Was games yielded prizes for Mrs Homer Taylor and Mrs George Wood of Erie. Mrs Martine Smith was elected president for the coming year. Refreshments included potato salad crackers pickles cookies and coffee. Next meeting set for February 5 at Mrs Smith's home 226 South First Avenue.
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