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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

5

Powell hosts refined tea party at Corry Country Club

Mrs Harold F Powell of Cleveland entertained 175 guests for a Saturday tea at the Corry Country Club. Out of town attendees came from North East Warren Erie Jamestown Titusville and Philadelphia among others. Several local hosts poured with pink and white decor, while guests included Mrs Arthur Williams and Mrs Emil Gineill of Philadelphia.

June Waterhouse Bernard Graham Donna Douglas E. W. Holt Horton J. Davis Olin Bracken Sr R. C. Anderson Don Kincaid H. Langdon Rowe North East Warren Erie Prendeykas Point Jamestown Titusville Port Allegany Coral Gables Pine Mercersburg Buffalo Milwaukee Syracuse Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Concord Girls 4-H Club Meeting Reported

Concord Girls 4 H Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs Howard Hammond home R D 1 The girls answered roll call with a courtesy count and each member brought floral arrangements which were judged Plans were made for a group picnic Behrend Center on Wednesday July 14 from 4 to 9 pm All 47 club members and families invited The next session will be held at the same place at 9 30 am

Concord Howard Hammond R. D Behrend Center Veitiekr

Birthday Party Honors Douglas Hanks At Home

A late afternoon birthday gathering honored Douglas Hanks at 15 West Bend Street. Hosts Mr and Mrs Leon TenHuisen hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Hanke and family and Mr and Mrs Evetel TenHuisen. A picnic dinner and cake were served in the afternoon at the home with Minnie Meyerink of Clymars in attendance.

Douglas Hanks Leon TenHuisen West Bend Street

Cemetery Aid Meets At Harry Fitch Home

A Cemetery Aid gathering convened Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Fitch near Flint. Seventeen members attended the tureen lunch then held a business meeting with secretary Harry Alden presiding. Leon McCray led the prayer. next meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs John Foster of Westfield on August 13.

Cemetery Aid Harry Fitch Hie HuIttot Run Flin Harry Alden Leon McCray John Foster Westfield

Rebekah Lodge Plans Public Findley Lake Dinner

The Rebekah Lodge of Findley Lake announces a public home style chicken dinner at Findley Lake Fire Hall Wednesday evening. The event begins at 9:30 p.m. Committee members say a bountiful menu is planned and all are cordially invited to attend.

Findley Lake Rebekah Lodge

Britt Couple Host Card Sharks Club Night

Mr and Mrs Keith Britt of West Frederick Street entertained the Saturday Night Card Sharks Club at their home. Prizes for 600 went to Mr and Mrs Robert Devereaux Mrs Raleigh Shannon and Barley Reed. Refreshments included macaroni salad baked beans fishes sandwiches Jello cookies punch and Lea. Mr and Mrs Devereaux will host the next machine on Friday at their home on BD 1 Pittsfield.

Keith Britt Card Sharks Club Keli Britt West Frederick Street Robert Devereaux Raleigh Shannon Barley Reed

Miss Kathy Downey Celebrates 11th Birthday Party

Miss Kathy Downey 11, celebrated with a party at her East Pleasant home hosted by her mother Mrs. George Downey. Fifteen friends attended for a birthday dinner, games, prizes and television. The hostess noted Kathy received many nice gifts amid parents' and guests' good wishes.

Kathy Downey George Downey East Pleasant Atreat Morenee Dave Kathy

Mrs Pluma Chapman Feted At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Pluma Chapman was surprised at a birthday party held at Pilot Chapman Pipe Valley. Her daughter Mrs Donald Bennink attended with her husband and served a decorated cake and other refreshments. Mrs Chapman received many lovely gifts from the group.

Pluma Chapman Piliut Chapman Pipe Valley Chapman Donald Bennink

Postpone Ladies Day At Corry Country Club

Ladies Day activities at Corry Country Club have been postponed indefinitely per an announcement from the ladies chairwoman Miss SE Clur. The note mentions the kitchen start date under Mrs George Hoof and indicates details on the next Ladies Day will be announced later.

Corry Country Club George Hoof Winninu

Cookettes 4-H Club Meeting at Spring Creek

A Cookettes 4-H Club meeting was held at the Community House on Thursday at 6 20 a m. Members discussed the upcoming annual 4-H event slated for July 18 to 22. Maxine Mitchell Mader Tym and Sharon Sickfer will represent the club at the convention. A free meal is planned for the next meeting on July 14 at 2 pm. Volunteers will prepare orangeade peanut butter cookies and pots for the snack.

Maxine Mitchell Mader Tym Sharon Sickfer Cnn Pliny Free Mide

Newborn Arrives at Corry Memorial Hospital Saturday

A baby boy was born Saturday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph Toptovich LR D 1 Columbus. The birth announcement notes the parents and location with standard hospital records.

A Diliahiter The Corry Memorial Hospital Mr.Mtoseph Toptovich Columbus

Family Party In Erie Honors Texas Relatives

A family gathering was held at the Joe McGronnell farm on Cluck Road to honor Mr and Mrs George McQuinston and their relatives visiting from Fortan Texas. Attendees included Ethel McQuiston Pride Coy McQuiston McQuiston Up tor McCullough and DeMuurl with refreshments enjoyed throughout the evening.

LeRoy Hoyt Louis Crowe Union City J. B. Clark Chester Fleck James Multer Fleck Titusville George McQuiston Dermie and Bolly Horton Tex Peiatives Annette Price Niagara Falls Biward Sterbank J Patrick and Erie Texas Joe McGronnell Cluck Road Amet George McQuinston Fentan Ethel McQuiston Hat Pride Floyd Coy Arthur McQuiston Harry McQuiston August DeMuurl Corry Joe McGonnell John McGonnell Arthur Uptor Andson Robert McCullough

Roanoke Man Heads National Elks Order

Roanoke, Virginia attorney Willker, 49, was chosen as the new exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks by the Grand Lodge in Philadelphia. Nominated by former Virginia governor John Battle, Willker was elected unanimously by attendees at the opening business session and will be installed Thursday.

Philadelphia Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Wohi Willker Roanoke Wilken John 3. Battle Virgil

Reading Girl Named Miss Pennsylvania

Chester Pa reading girl Pamela Aloul described her platform as representing the United States through Europe. The pageant featured five finalists from across the region, with Miss Pennsylvania chosen among them and set to compete nationally.

Reading Pennsylvania Chester Pam Al‘-Fuol-P Atlante City Ottleer Foul A. Witch America Europe Matic Lewis Allen Chalipa Ana “Tritt Dorris Ui Steiner Philad Tate Susan

HM HOR DISCOVERED GOS South Viet Nam A bout Was also covered

The fragmentary text notes various items including a wartime context in South Vietnam and references to billing, destruction, and mentions individuals such as William J. Jernick and a seven million dollar figure. The source is garbled and incomplete.

HM Hor South Viet Nam

Maxwell Dies In Electric Chair At Rockview

Maxwell Jr died in the state's electric chair at Rockview for a holdup killing of a Chester storekeeper 16 months earlier. He was the 38th person electrocuted there and third this year, despite a clemency appeal denial by the Pardons Board. His scheduled March 22 execution was stayed March 21 to allow appeals.

Bryas Maxwell Jr Chester Rockview Maxwell Gov. Header

Editor Rumor Sparks Chicago Mystery Maneuver

Howard Rushmore editor of a bimonthly magazine denied going missing and said publicity about his secret trip forced him to hide. He claimed he was in Salt Lake City seeking a top Communist leader, then went to Chicago to dodge rumors of his disappearance after missing a Friday appointment with Chicago detectives.

Salt Land City New York Howard Rushmore Rushmore Hutte Mont Missin Chicago Salt Lake City

Lightning hits four golfers on Hilltop course

A late day storm struck Hilltop golf course with lightning hitting four golfers. The front brought a rapid cool down from 60s to 50s, with showers and thunderstorms easing oppressive heat across central and southern counties. Rain ranged from a trace in Harrisburg to over 0.20 inches in Danville as the cold front passed.

Fennplait The Weather.Bureau Havelsburg Harrisburg Danville

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