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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1955

Page

5

DAR Meeting Highlights Indian Program and Defense News

The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter DAR held a March meeting at Mrs. E. C. Barnes home with Mrs. I. W. Whitehead presiding. An Indian program featured Ralph Blakeslee of Spartansburg and included an Indian drum and artifacts. A parody on Hiawatha and Indian language prayers closed the session as the nation’s aid to American Indians was noted.

DAR Brokenstraw Valley The Daughters of the American Revolution E. C. Barnes North Center Street I. W. Whitehead L. Simmons James Patton National Chaiman of the Nations Defense Committee Spartansburg Walter Peake National Society Homer Kalstee James Sinare Merrill O. Lillie Foster Davis

Mrs. VanDresar Hosts CGG Club Dinner Night

Mrs Milton VanDresar hosted CGG Club members for a dinner with all attending. Chicken was served and prizes awarded to Mrs J P Needham Mrs Alfred Morrison and Mrs VanDresar. The group celebrated Mrs Donald Hall's birthday and Mrs FW Dey hosted the following party with gift. Needham to entertain March 17.

Paiyon Vanoresar CGG Club J.P. Needham Alfred M. Morrion van Dreeartly Donald Hall FW. Dey

Neighbor hood Club Hosts Evening At Mrs Clarke Home

Members gathered at Mrs Thomas Clarke home on West Frederick Street for games television and visiting. Awards went to Mrs Jennie Akam and Mrs Edna Drake with Mrs Edna Willama receiving the door prize. A light lunch preceded the adjournment to meet again in March with Mrs Akam as hostess.

Thomas Clark West Frederick Street Thomas Clarke Jennie Akam Edna Drake Edna Willama Akam

St Edward PTA Holds Routine March Session

St Edward's School PTA met Wednesday evening with president Mrs Ernest McMichael in charge. Members planned a bake sale for March 19 at the Corry Jamestown office starting 9 30. A $50 savings bond raffle was announced with tickets from members. The group will aid church cleaning then, with next month’s committee named and next meeting set for April 6.

St. Edward's School Edward Brigham Jack Walsh Rose Linsier

Bridge Group Hosts Mrs Ernest McMichael’s Club

Mrs Ernest McMichael of Essex street entertained her bridge club last evening at her home. Two tables were in play with awards won by Mrs James Lundy and Mrs Joseph Pitcavage. Late in the evening almond tuna scallop, hot rolls, relishes, French donuts, tea and coffee were served. In two weeks Mrs Joseph DeMarte will entertain the club at her home.

Ernest McMichael Essex Street James Lundy Joseph Pitcavage Joseph DeMarte

Bethany Bible Class Holds Monthly Meeting

The Bethany Bible Class of the First Baptist Church met on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Gary Bennett of West Smith Street for a tureen dinner and meeting. Sixteen members attended as they tied a quilt, with Miss Helen Westley giving the Scripture and lesson. Mrs. Brice Thomas of South Second Avenue will host the group next on April 6.

Bethany Bible Class First Baptist Church Gary Bennett West Smith Street Helen Westley Brice ‘Thomas South Second Avenue

Local Nurses Cap Six Young Women at Hamot Ceremony

In Erie 42 student nurses were capped at Hamot Hospital School of Nursing ceremonies. Dr Bong Hak Hyun delivered the invocation and benediction while Rabbi Randall Fan spoke. A Hamot Ald Society reception followed to honor parents and friends. Cap recipients from Corry area included Coletta Scott Janet Graybill Mary Ann Scholton Roxana Hansen Helen Rehnberg and Beverly Warner.

Hamot Hospital School of Nursing Erie Bong Hak Hyun Randall Fan Hamot Ald Society Corry Coletta Scott Beverly Warner Charles Warner

Three Newborns Reported From Local Families

A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Millard Bartlett of Spartansburg R D 3. A daughter arrived yesterday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goons of R D 1. Susan Gall was born this morning at Staunton General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schooley of Staunton Virginia. Eva Lon Crowell is the former name. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. O R Growell of A D 3.

Millard Bartlett J R. D Spartansburg Albert Goons Corry Memorial Hospital Susan Gall Staunton General Hospital Paul Schooley Staunton, Va Eva Lon Crowell O. R. Growell

Rainbow Girls Plan Reception and Activities

The Rainbow Girls met Wednesday at 7:30 in Masonic rooms with Miss Margaret Warner presiding. Petitions were ballot on for new members to join March 16. Diane Beardsley and Janet Nichols to handle baby doll contest prizes. Rummage sale plans discussed and dime cards to be turned in by March 18.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Rooms Margaret Warner Diane Beardsley Janet Nichols

Harbor Half Ladies Aid Meeting at Lindstrom Home

The Harbor Half Ladies Aid met all day at Mrs Arthur Lindstrom's home with thirteen members and families. President Mrs Oscar Vance opened the business session after a 1 p.m. dinner. Devotions were led by Mrs Louis Jewell. a guessing game awarded prizes to Mrs Jewell and Mrs Guy Fralick. Members sewed quilt blocks and were reminded of the April 7 meeting to read a Bible verse on love and to bring an Easter article. the meeting place will be announced.

Harbor Half Aid Lindstrom Harbor Half Ladies Aid Arthur Lind Strom Oscar Vance Louis Jewell Guy Fralick

Mrs Frank Kafferlin Hosts Spring Creel Ladies Aid

Mrs Frank Kafferlin entertained the Spring Creel Ladies Aid at her home yesterday afternoon. Pastor B T Lines led the de Vollons and routine business was transacted with Mrs Kafferlin presiding. Members were asked to bring gifts to the next meeting at Mrs Walter Maxwells on April Th. Lois Sickler led the program. Pastor Lines and Mrs Fred Smith won prizes. Dessert refreshments were served to 15 members by the hostess and Mrs Harry Johnson.

Frank Kafferlin Spring Creel Ladies Aid B.T. Lines de Vollons Kafferlin Walter Maxwell Lois Sickler Pastor Lines Fred Smith Harry Johnson

Slayer Indicted in Slaying of Would-Be Peacemaker

Winterbottom faces Allegheny County grand jury after coroner's jury cites murder in the shooting of Willer Henry 49 as he attempted to separate Winterbottom from Lorraine Rodgers 20 at the Lang Hotel Homewood. Stanton 22 drove Rodgers into a car. Rodgers later testified Stanton exited the vehicle.

Pittsburgh Russell Winterbottom Allegheny County Winterbottom Willer W. Henry Turtle Creek Henry Lorraine Rodgers

Severance Pay Awarded to 169 Truck Helpers

Pittsburgh unions report severance totaling about 21000 for 169 truck helpers left jobless by AFL Teamsters strike against five downtown stores. Payments were issued even as union drivers’ deliveries remained halted and a small group refused to cross picket lines at one warehouse. Severance varied from 300 to 1500 dollars based on service length.

Associated Preay Pittsburgh AFL Teamsters Teamsters

Out of Moscow comes U S diplomat priest Rev George Bissonnette

The Rev George Bissonnette of Central Falls Rhode Island, chaplain of the U S diplomatic corps and the only American Roman Catholic priest in Moscow, was ordered to leave Russia with no reason given.

Russia George Bissonnette U. S Moscow Father Bissonnette Central Falls R. 1

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