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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

5

Mother-Daughter DAR Party Highlights Local Officer News

The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter DAR hosted a mother-daughter event at the regent’s home with a bonnets theme and a bountiful tureen dinner. Mrs. Whitehead was appointed delegate to the Harrisburg state conference with Mrs. James Sinare as alternate, and members were urged to attend the June 4 Flag Day luncheon in Erie where Mrs. Ashmead White will speak. The chapter received an honorable mention citation from the Continental Congress for notable achievement. A program featured Miss Beatrice Bensink singing, Miss Ann Bates on a history talk about the flag, and Mrs. Eva Phillips delivering a Poland WWII lecture titled Fear or Freedom, earning top National League of American Penwomen awards. Concluding songs included Somebody Bigger than You and I and A Smile Will Go a Long Way.

DAR Brokenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution The Regent Mra T. W. Whitehead East Pleasant Street Whitehead V. E. Orn Robert Garfield Raymond Bachemer Harrisburg James Sinare Erie County St. Paul’s Parish House Erie Ashmead White Maine Continental Congress Beatrice Bensink Galway Bay Ann Bates Eva Phillips Off City Phillips National League of American Penwomen You Miss Bensink Albert Sandburg

Women of the Moose Elect Officers and Plan Picnic

The Women of the Moose observed a meeting with 30 members at the lodge rooms. Katheryn Kirin presided as senior regent, with new officers elected including Mrs Peter Glavis as senior regent and Julia Zepka as junior regent. A July 13 picnic at Mead Park was set, and a community health survey cooperation was announced.

Peter Gravis William Prine Kirin Mead Park WOTM Joseph McConnell Andrew Hansen Dorothy Estes

A D A Addresses Kiwanians on Erie Gambling Scandal

Herbert Johnson Erie County assistant district attorney spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry about his Erie experiences with gambling scandals and bribe conspiracies. He noted police and city official bribery was stopped and described working with the vice squad to convict guilty parties.

Herbert Johnson Erie County Kiwanis Club Corry Frank McKnight Johnson Erie Robert Bracken Findley Lake Leo al

Wheelock Aid Meeting At Mrs Harvey Home

Mrs Frank Harvey of R D 4 hosted Wheelock Community Aid with daughter Mrs Harold Dougherty as co host. Mrs Charles Kennedy led the business meeting after a devotional by Mrs Robert Williams. Prizes went to Mrs Leland Crosscut and Mrs Harold Bensink. Next gathering June 16 will be an outdoor picnic at Mrs John Krasa R D 2.

Wheelock Aid Frank Harvey Wheelock Community Aid Harold Dougherty Charles Kennedy Robert Williams Harvey Leland Crosscut Harold Bensink John Krasa R.D

Wattsburg Skating Party Honors Baroth as Rink Takes Over

A large crowd attended a Wednesday skating party at the Wattsburg roller rink celebrating Mr. and Mrs. John Baroth of Corry taking over management. The event also served as a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peard of Union City, former owners. Skating and refreshments followed the festivities.

Wattsburg John Baroth Corry Paul Peard Union City

Mission Society Meets At Nazarene Church

The Mission Society gathered at the Nazarene Church with Mrs. Louis Hebets leading prayer and fasting. Mrs. Hebets opened by singing two hymns, scripture was read, Rev. Mer riman spoke on prayer, and routine reports were given by Mrs. Allen Foote and Mrs. R. R. Merriman. The study on India was led by Mrs. Arlo Munsee.

Tc Encle Mission Society Ev Ning Louis Hebets Hebets C. M. Batley Hebers R. R. Merriman Allen Foote India Arlo Munsee Frank Lita Jr

New Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Donald McCaslin

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corty Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCaslin of 212 West Main. The Treon Society of St. Paul Lutheran Church met last evening with 23 members, devotions by Mrs Earl Bailey, plans for Children's Day June 12, and a fall bazaar or banquet discussed. Treon project this summer is selling all occasion cards and stationery. contact available through members. Hostesses served pecan pie and coffee.

Donald McCaslin West Main Street Corty “Memorial Hospital John Mohr Lutheran Treon Society Treon Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church John Moher Wright Street Willam Miller Earl Bailey D. Armour Hillatrom Robert Catlin Richard Schneider Harold Powell Wether Dmorgasbord

Plan Bake Sale Tomorrow and Women’s Relief Corps Meeting

The Women’s Relief Corps held a meeting yesterday at the Grange Hall with 22 officers and members present. two new members were initiated. Plans were made for a bike sale tomorrow at Steward Hat Shop, and several members will visit Brookville Home next Wednesday. The group attended First Methodist Church last Sunday evening and had a luncheon then a Mead Park memorial service. Next meeting on June 23 will be a tureen dinner at noon followed by a business session.

Women’s Relief Corps Grange Hall Clifford Duntion Steward Brookville First Methodist Ross Mack Mead Park Dune

Spring Creek Ladies Aid Dinner and Meeting Held

The Ladies Aid of Spring Creek met yesterday at 1 pm at the Community House. A dinner was served followed by a white elephant auction incited by Rev. Bradley Lines. A retreat is planned for June 2 at Milroy, Pa, with a Father’s Day Sorbet event and a closing session led by Mrs. Lots.

Spring Creek Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of Bradley Lines Milroy

Columbus Men's Club Meeting Reported

The Columbus Men's Club met in Columbus Town Hall with 19 members present. It announced no signs designating the committees, notes the PH Columbus Dam project and a parade float for June 1. A demonstration of Tudthumn arrowhead and stone relief by Jordan Christensen was shown.

Columbus Men's Club Columbus Town Hall Columbus Dam Columbus Faemep Jordan Christensen Nell Glark Union City Hollis Tppermiien Tunich Harold Custer Law Stier Miller Arthur Lil

Birthday party honors Maela McElroy turning twelve

Mrs Harmon McElroy hosted a birthday party for her daughter Maela McElroy at North Center Street home. Guests included ten girls such as Helen McElroy and Judy Messinger. Food featured cake and ice cream, baskets with candy, and prizes were awarded to Judy Messinger and Kathleen McCray.

Marcia McElroy Harmon McElroy North Center Street Maela Helens Andy Aimer Wak oMix Walter McElroy Mins Ro Serta McElroy Judy Messinger Kathleen McCray UOUP Marcia

Mayer Widow Leaves Estate Worth About 1 Million

Los Angeles May 2 Mrs Margaret Mayer former wife of film magnate Louis B Mayer filed for probate amid an estate estimated at around one million dollars. The will provides about 600000 in bequests to friends, servants, and charities with specific gifts to several individuals and organizations.

Los Angeles Margaret Mayer Lous B. Mayer Hoy Thore Mayer Digd

Lydia Circle meets at Mrs Brown home in June

Mrs W E Brown hosted the Lydia Circle at 318 West Church Street on a Wednesday afternoon. New officers Gladyie McCloskey, John One Ibe Brean KC, Hixson, Miss Tha Ohrn. devotion by Mrs Royer. lesson by Mrs John Orin on minasions. salad lunch served by Mrs Brown, McCloskey, Stock ton. July 6 dinner at Millison's home. There are 319000 blind Americans.

W. E. Brown Lydia Circle Woman's Society of Chistian West Church Street Gladyie McCloskey John One Ibe Brean KC. Hixson Treamirer Tha Ohrn

Ladies Day Opens at Corry Country Club with New Chair

Twenty eight women attended the inaugural Ladies Day luncheon at Corry Country Club yesterday. Miss Jo St. Clair was named chair with Miss Lena St. Clair assisting. a year of committees will follow and Time 16th was chosen as the next date. Bridge awards were earned by Mrs. R. J. Anderson, Mrs. W. W. Hammond and Mrs. C. E. Rafter. In Redwood City California veteran actor East See Huntington, known as Earl a Lee, died yesterday.

Corry Country Jo. St. Clair Lena St. Clair R. 3. Anderson W. W. Hammond C. E. Rafter Teran Redwood City Calif Eas Huntington Earla Lee

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