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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1956

Page

5

DAR Meeting Hosts Indian Program in Brokenstraw Valley

The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its March meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert Garfield with an American Indian program. Highlights included a display of a five by eight foot flag, slides of Bacone College and St. Marys High School for Indian Girls, and readings on Indian affairs. Guest invitations to the Continental Congress and a note on April meeting plans were announced.

Dar Brokenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Robert Garfield West Washington Street E. L. Simmons T. W. Whitehead Carroll Kearns Continental Congress Kearns Sheraton Park Erie Crawford Mercer Capitol George Washington Bacone College Muskogee Oklo St. Mary's “High School Springfield S. C W. W. Graham George Boyd Robin Brown Clark Johnston Raymond Bachomnex Howard Loveland Clark Johinston Union City

Mrs Eugene Radecki Feted At Farewell Dinner

Mrs Eugene Radecki will move to Erie soon and was honored at a farewell dinner in Columbus. Frank and Vergin's Restaurant hosted the event with 22 associates from the Carly-Jamestown office attending. African violets adorned the tables as the group presented a personal farewell gift.

Tio Aupene Umoucuny Erie Frank and Vergin Columbus Carly-Jamestown Radecki Witt

Women's Relief Corps Holds Dinner and Meeting at Grange Hall

Thirty two members attended the meeting at the Grange Hall yesterday. A fifteen dinner was served with Mrs Mae Clark and Mrs Walter Pier on the hostess committee. Mrs Clifford Dundon led the afternoon lesson as president, with attendance noted by Mrs CA Pin. The Hexh corps meeting will be held in two weeks.

Women’s Relief Corps Grange Hall Hoon Mae Clark Walter Pier Clifford Dundon Mra. CA

Benefit Card Party Hosted by Mrs Harold Carr

Mrs Harold Carr of East Congress Avenue entertained last evening at her home with a finishing card party for the Hospital Auxiliary. There was one table in play and Mrs Lotte Jensen was the winner. Afterward guests enjoyed refreshments and dessert before leaving.

Harold Carr East Congress Aireet T Ho Jiny Anid Lotte Jensen Ourid Cours Veer

Family Dinner At Presbyterian Church Hears Bible Talk

February family dinner in the Presbyter ian Church recreation room featured a tureen dinner for Geneva Circle members with Mrs Walter Auer as chair and Miss Pat Keppel in charge of the nursery. The program included a film The Living Word and a Bible discussion led by Rev Paul Bauer with a Q A. A Bible display was arranged. The next dinner is set for March 2 at 6 30 p m followed by Maundy Thursday communion at 7 30 p m.

Presbyterian Church Hugh Geneva Circle Walter Auer Pat 1 Keppel Paul Bauer

Monthly NFMS Meeting At Nazarene Church

The NFMS held its monthly gathering last evening at the Church of the Nazarene with Ray Merriman leading singing. Mrs. R R Merriman directed, reading John chapter 1 verses 1-19, and Delbert Croscutt along with several others offered prayers.

NFMS Nazarene Church of the Nazarene Ray Merriman Saylour Shep R. R. Merriman John Delbert Croscutt A. W. Munsee Pauline Lindstrom C. M. Baleley Vicia Allen Foote Merriman Scott Bailey

Births Reported at Carry Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Harry Clubbate of RD 1. Another daughter was born yesterday afternoon at the Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Leon Maxson of Spartansburg.

Carry Memorial Hospital Harry Clubbate Leon Maxson Spartansburg Corry Memorial Hospital

Market Day Nets $275 For Concord School PTA

The Concord School Parent-Teacher Association announced that 275 dollars was realized from the annual Market Day affair held Wednesday afternoon at the school. The money will be added to the PTA treasury. Many parents and friends assisted the sale, with several donations signaling the event's success. Local merchants including Loblaws Widmann and Tesh A & P Woolworths Cony Pharmacy Seas Drugs F I Baresi Model Dairy Carrolls Gift Shop and Al's Clothes Shop donated. Mrs. Charles Weston chaired the event with Mrs. John Williams as co-chairman, helped by PTA mothers.

Concord PTA Concord School Parent- Teacher Association Corry Loblaws Widmann and Tesh Woolworth’s Cony Pharmacy Seas Drugs Baresi Model Dairy Carroll's Gift Al's Charles Weston John Williams

Harbor Half Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Fralick Home

Mrs Gordon Pralick hosted the Harbor Half Ladies Aid meeting with a 1 o clock tureen dinner for about 80 members and families. Mrs Neil Gates led the afternoon business session as 12 members reported birthday articles. Devotions were by Mrs Lewis Jewell. Two contests followed including a family history quiz won by Mrs Lyle Chelton and a St Patrick's Day quiz won by Mrs Arthur Lindstrom. The group quilted during the work period and decided to donate a finished baby quilt to a Spring Creek family whose home burned. Next meeting set for April 5th location to be announced.

Harbor Half Aid Gordon Fralick Gordon Pralick Harbor Half Ladies Aid Neil Gates Lewis Jewell Lyle Chelton Arthur Lindstrom Spring Creek

Mrs. Hillstrom Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs. C. A. Hillstrom entertained her bridge club at home on Wayne Street. Two tables played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Bruce Summerville and Mrs. Russell Brant, the traveling prize to Mrs. Martin Keppel. Guest Mrs. Lawrence C. Nichols attended. refreshments followed. Next host will be Mrs. Joseph Purst in two weeks.

Pian Wayne Street Bruce Summerville Russell Brant Martin Keppel Lawrence C. Nichols Hillstrom Joseph Purst Wright Street

Junior Class Play Draws Large Corry Area Crowd

A large audience filled Corry Area High School auditorium for the Junior Class three act comedy Scared Stiff by Robert St Clair. The student cast delivered a well rehearsed performance earning praise from parents and friends with pre show music by Jack Dahlinger and Corry singers. A matinee was held yesterday and tickets remain at the door for tonight’s show at 8. Proceeds fund the junior-senior banquet and spring profit.

Corry-Area Junior Glass Robert St. Clair Jack Dahlinger Corriders Ruth McCoy Dackle Paulson Sandra Cochran Doris Matteson Janet Stroup Donna Stutzman JoAnne Volk Robert Tunnel Craig Seastead Jon Miller Carmen Merritt Jim Swarm

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Rexford Henton in Concord Street Event

Mrs Eugene Buesink and Mrs Frank Anthony hosted a stork shower for Mrs Rexford Henton of Coudersport, formerly Corry, at the host home on Concord street. Fourteen friends attended a social evening with games. Mrs Bernard Graham won the door prize. A party lunch of dainty sandwiches, baby bootie cakes, relishes, and coffee followed as Mrs Henton received many lovely gifts.

C. Rexford Henton Eugene Buesink Prank Anthony Concord Street Rexford Henton Coudersport Corry Bernard Graham

Informal Initiation At WOTM Meeting At Moose Lodge

The Women of the Moose at the Moose Lodge on East Washington Street held an informal initiation led by senior regent Mrs. Peter Gravis. Eighty two members attended as Hew Members joined the defending circle and were welcomed. The session closed after business with refreshments and prize awards given to Virginian Grow and Bertha Darwin.

WOTM Women of the Moose Moose Lodge East Washington Street Peter Gravis Hew Carty Henry Davis Moosehaven Virginian Grow Bertha Darwin

Spring Creek Ladies Aid Meeting Reported

The Spring Creek Ladies Aid held a regular meeting at Mrs. Walter Maxwell's home with 14 members present. Mrs. Frank Kafferlin led the business session and members approved buying a new hot water tank for installation in the church basement. Mrs. Lillie gave the reading Enterprises of Faith. Light refreshments were served and the aid will meet again on April 9.

Spring Creek Ladies Aid Walter Maxwell Roy Lillie Frank Kafferlin Lillie Maxwell Arthur Brundage Jnoh Ald Aptitath

Bracken Hosts Bridge Party for Corry Memorial Hospital

Mrs. D. W. Bracken Sr. entertained a small card party to aid the Ladtor Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital. Two tables of bridge were in play with awards going to Mrs. R. C. Anderton and Mrs. Don Kincaid. The hostess served a calnd lunch to guests after the game.

Jae D. W. Bracken Sr Ladtor Corry Memorial Hospital R. C. Anderton Don Kincaid

Wheelock Community Aid Holds All Day Patching Session

Mrs. Kenneth Harvey hosted Wheelock Community Aid at her home with Mrs. Frank Harvey assisting. President Mrs. Charles Kennedy led a business meeting after a noon tureen dinner. Chaplain Mrs. Leonard Edwards led devotional time and members spent the afternoon patching and learning patching techniques. Next aid meeting is March 1 with location to be announced.

Kenneth Harvey Wheelock Aid Wheelock Community Aid R. D Frank Harvey Charles Kennedy Leonard Edwards

Pennsylvania School Bill Clears Committee

The Education Committee reported approval of a bill to reorganize Pennsylvania county schools. Governor Lender called it long overdue and bipartisan sponsors aim to study district mergers via the State Council of Education, potentially reducing districts from 67 to 30–40.

Serite Committee of Education Pennsylvania Meéamire State Council of Education Austen

Westinghouse Headed Talks With Meany On Strike

Washington—Gwilym A. Price, president of strikebound Westinghouse Electric, met secretly last night with AFL-CIO President George Meany. Discussions reportedly covered the 198-day AFL-CIO IUE strike, relations with other AFL-CIO unions, and a five-year contract plan including annual wage increases and pension improvements. The IUE contends Westinghouse proposal lags the GE pact in some areas.

Washington Gwilym A. Price Westinghouse Electric Corp Apl-Cig George Meany Tll Westinghouse Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers TUE CTO

Children Honor Pope On Birthday By Associated Press

Vatican City children worldwide sang and danced around Pope Pius XI to mark his birthday and the 17th anniversary of his election. The main observance will be a Pontifical Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday March 11, the day before the coronation anniversary. The gathering in the Consistorial Hall was the first audience with a pope by children, with the pontiff smiling as Italian youths presented a cake with candles and candy flowers.

Vatican City Pius XI St. Peter's Basilica Vatican Palace Vatican

Truck Crash Kills Wheeling Man at Pittsburgh Crossing

A power truck crashed into a safety island at Wen wel and Liberty Avenues early today, killing William Wingrad, 35, of Wheeling West Virginia. Wingrad was pinned in wreckage and died after arrival at South Side Hospital. He was employed by a local Pittsburgh firm.

Wen~wel Liberty Avenues William Wingrad Wheeling W. Va Wingrad South Side Hospital Pittabuigh Noth

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