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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1959

Page

5

Social Highlights Mrs Emil Samee Feted On 79th Birthday

Mrs Emil Samee of R D 3 was honored at a birthday party at Mead Park on her 79th birthday. The event, hosted by her daughters, featured fried chicken, salads, cake, ice cream and soft drinks for family and friends. Attendees included the Samee and Crawford families, Harb orcreek and Erie locals, with gifts and cards for Mrs Samee and several relatives traveling for the occasion.

Emil Samee R. D Mead Park Fred Crawford Alton Sperry Joseph Samec Edward Schindwein Harborcreek G. W. Bacon Union City W. E. Woollcott Katy Meville Melvin Crawford Fred Criwford Harold Crawford Betty Akam Dennis Rossey Corry Marjorie Robertson Erie Samee

Red Cross Directors Meet in Titusville for August Plans

The American Red Cross directors met with thirteen board members. James Aldyn led the session as plans were outlined for first aid instructors in Titusville on August 29 during the Centennial. Six June assistance cases were reported, including veterans and active service members. Blood program head James St George announced 51 pints donated, below the 125 pint target for bloodmobile visits. Next visit set for October 13. new officers and service chairmen were appointed.

Robert Catlin American Red Cross Prayree James Aldyn Titusville Catlin Home Service Active Services James St. George Blood Program Corry Allyn Robert W. Clark M. Agnes Lynch James St George Don Williams L. P. Baker W. S. Houghton Albert Cole Philip Segal Charles Clark J.P Needham Gray Ladies Robert Galbreath Red Cross Karl Haight Motor Service Thomas Jansen Nurses Aid Harold Messenger Olin Bracken Jr William Cochran

Rotarians Discuss Stocks At Session

Rotary members met at Hotel Corry with guest speaker George N. Orcutt on stocks and bonds. Al ten introduced Orcutt who explained stock market processes and definitions, followed by Q and A. Intercity meeting planned for August 19 with Horton J. Davis as chairman at Hotel Corry and Cony Country Club. visiting Rotarian Dr. Rufus J. Feriola attended.

Coaiirman Vance Alten George N. Orcutt Rotary Hotel Corry Mr. Orcutt Orentz C.K. McLean Cony Country Club Horton J. Davis Rufus J. Feriola Wellsley Mass Robert Damon W. Bruce Ellsworth William Leaby Harry Hickle

Mrs. John Lloyd Hosts Wiener Roast for Tampa Guest

Mrs. John Lloyd hosted a wiener roast on Shea Dy avenue in honor of Mrs. Charles Schulzz of Tampa Florida. Former Widmann and Teah Drug Store employees attended including Mrs. Schultz and her husband visiting friends. The evening featured television, cake ice cream and coffee, with gifts given to Mrs. Schultz.

John Lioya Shady Avenue Wiener Ross Charles Schulzz Tampa Fla Widmann and Teah Drug Store Schultz Lloyd William F. Shreve Florence Culver Gloria Lloyd Carolyn Lloyd Clayton Burkett Clara Dibble Elia Baumgrote

Steak Dinner at Baccus Cottage Hosts Award Recipients

Mrs E W Baccus hosted a ladies group at Co Wimbus cottage with a chaycoaled T bone steak dinner for 18 guests at seven. Mr Baccus grilled the steaks and a social evening of TV, visiting and cards followed. Awards went to Mrs Leo Heberlein Mrs L Nichols and Mrs Mary Sears.

E. W. Baccus Co Wimbus Mr Baccus Leo Heberlein L. Nichols Mary Sears

Two Newborn Sons Reported at Corry Memorial Hospital

A son was born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs Raymond Beta of 311 West Washington. A son was born last evening to Mr. and Mrs. P David Kafferlin of 27 North First Avenue at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Raymond Beta West Washington Street Corry Memorial Hospital P David Kafferlin North Pirst Avenue

Golden Age Club Meets at YMCA for Birthday Lunch

The Golden Age Club met yesterday at the YMCA with sixty members. Rev Richard Miller led prayers and shared Liberia slides from his Africa mission. Five visitors from Waterford and Long Island attended as Mrs Maude Barnes chaired the business session and birthday acknowledgments were given to several members.

YMCA Theresia Fernbeck Jessie Ross Richard Miller Matthew Maude Barnes Waterford Florida Long Island Pearl Neff Mead Park Miller Africa Liberia

Cemetery Aid To Meet At Spartansburg Saturday

Britton Run Cemetery Aid officials announce a Saturday meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Sherlock Spartansburg R D 3 A tureen dinner will be served at 12 30. A good attendance is urged.

Britton Run Frank Sherlock Spartansburg R. D

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Joan Aquilino

Miss Joan Aquilino was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Hammond on Nancy Hill Road. Eleven friends played games and awarded prizes to Dolore Aquilino Patricia Graham LeRoy King and Mary Louise Thomas. Janet Carroll won the door prize. The couple’s morning wedding is set for September 5 at St Elizabeths Church followed by a reception at Corry Country Club.

Joan Aquilino Robert Hammond Nancy Hill Road Aquilino Dolores Aquilino Patricia Graham LeRoy King Mary Louise Thomas Janet Carroll William Deutschlander St. Elizabeth's Church Corry Country Club

Miss Judy Lindholm Hosts 4-H Club Meeting

The Happy Bakers 4-H Club met with Miss Judy Lindholm of R. D. 3 and 19 members plus one guest, Miss Diane Carnahan of Manders, Pa. A casserole and salad were prepared, led by Mrs. Joseph McCray. Vice President Miss Sharon McCray conducted the business, and Donna Fralick of R. D. 1 is set to entertain next on August 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Happy Bakers 4-H Club Judy Lindholm R. D Diane Carnahan Manders Joseph McCray Sharon McCray Donna Fralick

McCray Church Homecoming Set for August 1 2

The 15th annual homecoming of McCray Methodist Church will be August 1 and 2 with the Jones Family in charge of services Saturday evening and Sunday at 10 am and 2 pm. Sunday School meets at 11 am. A Sunday noon lunch at Community Hall offers rolls potatoes beverage and meat. attendees should bring dishes and table service.

McCray Methodist Church Jones Family

Church Aid Meets With Mrs Glenn Humes

Twenty members of the Friendship Aid group of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and guests held an outdoor wine roast at Mrs. Glenn Humes’s West Smith street home. Mrs Allan May led devotions titled Friends and President Mrs Marshall Sherwood led the business session. A banquet committee was formed for September. The session was led by Miss Helen Bush and Mrs Dorothy Babcock. They adjourned to meet August 25 with location to be announced.

Friendship Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church West Smith Street Glenn Humes Allan May Marshall Sherwood Helen Bush Dorothy Babcock

Maynard Family Attends 67th Reunion at Spar Town

Maynard family gathered for the 67th reunion at Harland Wiedner home in Spartansburg with 43 attendees. Harold Metcalf was elected president and Earl Maynard vice president, while Lulu B Jones continued as secretary treasurer for 20 years. A marriage of Sandra Wetherbee and Tony Lamendola occurred on July 11, and a death, Adelaide Maynard of Harrisburg, was reported on April 18.

Harland Wiedner Spartansburg Harold Metcalf Five Corners Earl Maynard Wesleyville Lulu B. Jones Centerville Jones Sandra Wetherbee Danahtar Mme Car Ald Wetherbee Tony Lamendola Adelaide Maynard Hanisburg

Bill would require review of state tax valuations

Harrisburg AP reports senators propose a bill to require the State Tax Equalization Board to submit substantial market valuation changes for review by the Joint State Government Commission before certification. The measure targets changes over 5 percent from prior year values and bans all three board members from the same party.

Harrisburg State Tax Equalization Board Senate James 5. Berger R—Potter Paul Wagner R—Schuyhall Berger Demorats

Bridegroom 72 Found Shot and Hacked to Death

William Schweitzer aged 72, married 3 times and just 29 days before, was found shot and hacked in his apartment living room. His 90 year old bride Dora Keck was charged with murder. A knife, ax, and a hidden .32 revolver in a loaf of bread were found at the scene. Keck told investigators the husband attacked her during a violent argument. Schweitzer, Austrian-born, had moved from Wisconsin three months ago. he had a divorced wife in Oshkosh and his first wife died 35 years ago.

Linauveiun William Schweitzer Dora Keck Schweitzer Branchland W.va Austria Wisconsin Oshkosh Wis

Reunion Held At Ida and Erle Home In Cyclone Centerville

The oldest present Ira Maynard and youngest Sammie Handley aged one celebrated at a family reunion on July 25 in Centerville near Five Corners. Relatives came from Florida to the home of Mr and Mrs Ida and Erle Cyclone. Harold Metcalf attended from Five Corners. The next reunion will be held in the same area.

Spartansburg Ira Maynard Sammie Handley Flor Ida Erle Cyclone Centerville Harold Metcalf Five Corners

Designer Scales Down Bust and Waist in Paris Show

AP reports designer Crahay's latest collection for Nina Ricci features reduced bust and waist emphasis with bell skirts and weighted hems. Elbow length balloon sleeves and a palette of black gray brown and red dominate. Jacques Griffe presents a Gothic line with chasuble sleeves and an overlaid tube sleeve and a longer waist with wide leather belts.

Dules Crahay Nipa Ricco Crahay Jacques Griffe Griff

Three Escapees From Reformatory Nabbed After Car Theft

Police captured three escapees from the Philadelphia boys reformatory after they fled in a stolen station wagon. The group included Roy Hagen, Joseph Widdis, and Victor Wonyetye, fled from Phoenixville area and were pursued through Muhlenberg Township before Kutztown police took them into custody.

Raving Philadelphia Staton Roy T Hagen Wimber Somerset County Joseph C Widdis Victor G. Wonyetye South Fork Camber County Boysley Phoenixville Montgomery County Maiday Bearlin Muhlemberg Township Visitatei Kutztown

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