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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1959
Page
5
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Gil Scout Sunday kicks off National Girl Scout Week with over three million Girl Scouts in the United States and 30 000 foreign troops. Catholic, Protestant and Episcopal churches schedule services, with Troops 180, 317 and Brownies 468 and 2 among those attending at St Thomas Church Emmanuel Episcopal and First Presbyterian, assembling at 9 30 a m and 10 48 a m respectively. Other items note United Presbyterian Men forming the Corry Chapter, reports from the National Coins meeting at Statler New York, and a Long list of Cub Scouts earning badges at a Bine and Gold dinner at the American Legion Hall with about 100 in attendance.
Voller Gempu, a foreign exchange student, was guest speaker for the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the YMCA. About 20 members attended starting at 2 30 p m as a nominating committee was named. Gempt compared life in West Germany to the United States and his talk was well received. The group plans to meet again on April 2 with location to be announced.
Area Aid members met yesterday afternoon at the chaired parlors with Mrs Chandler Mason and Mrs Paul Kafferlin as hostesses. Twelve members attended a short business session led by president Mrs Frank Kaffertin. A dedication service for a self-devoted gift, led by Mrs Arthur Brundage, announced a $23 total gift to be sent to the mission field. The service closed with prayer, and refreshments followed. The next meeting will be April 2 with the plate to be announced.
Dorothy Roe reports Christopher Herold winner of the 1959 National Bank Award for Mis tress to an Age, a biography of Madame de Staël. He argues Staël shaped French history through lovers and wit, wielding power by influencing men who shape events. Herold, born in Czechoslovakia, educated in Switzerland, and now in California, notes her charm over political and literary figures and her lasting impact beyond mere beauty.
The Friendship Club met with Mrs. Clifford Lawson of West Frederick yesterday afternoon with nine members present. President Mrs. Roy Swart led the meeting, opening with the Lord's Prayer. A dinner party is planned for March 19, with the place to be announced later. Hostess served potato salad, hot rolls, relishes, fruited gelatin, cookies, and coffee. Mrs. Eugene Powers received the mystery prize. awards went to Mrs. Swart, Mrs. Bertha Warner, and Mrs. Joh Decker. Next meeting led by Mrs. Harry Jaquith on March 26 was announced.
A reception will be held tomorrow from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post home Garden Room to honor William Klinger and Miss Helen Hauser who will wed tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the First Methodist Church. The public is invited to attend.
The JOY Class of the First Presbyterian Church met at Frederick Street hosted by Mrs. Thomas Burset. Mrs. George Burt led devotions on Peter Marshall’s “A Grove In The Garden” and Mrs. Bruce Ellsworth presided over the business session.
The Columbus Parent-Teacher Association will observe Father’s Night at the Den School on Tuesday at 8 p.m. An informative film on tuberculosis will be shown and a panel discussion on Dealing With Discipline moderated by P. Lowe Edwards. Mrs. Thomas Messinger and a committee will run the social hour as parents with youngsters are urged to attend. a Girl Scout group will care for children.
Luther G. Rogers left more than $600000 to Lucille Hoppe Wasleff a longtime secretary who rose to vice president and part owner of Rogers & Hall Co. The 92 year old widower died February 16. Mrs Wasleff received 300000 outright and 20 percent of the residue after other bequests.
The WRC held a regular session with members of the Grand Army of Lathe Weoh in attendance. Discussions covered hospital aid donations from veterans groups, birthday notices, and Valentine’s Day observances. The next meeting will feature a Magillithe dinner and a noon meal.
The Columbus Grange plans to confer third and fourth degrees for members at the hall on an evening session. Members who wish to receive these degrees are invited to attend the meeting with a stated allowance noted for the session.
Missive from Harbor Half Ladies Aid reports Mrs L Swanson presiding yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Peatiuk. Six present enjoyed a tureen dinner as Mrs Bernice Fralick and Mrs Dorothy Chelton attended. Mrs Chelton read from the Gospel and the group planned their next meeting for April 2 with location to be announced.
Samuel Goldwyn hails Peter Ustinov for chiding talk and enriching cinema as Hollywood honors actors and performers at the Globe Awards. Goldwyn notes Ustinov’s wit and impact while Bohemians like Sophie Tucker and Millie Chevalier join a star studded evening with Susan Hayward David Niven Rosalind Russell and more receiving top acting and television awards.
Jayne Mansfield complains that her film work has been mostly comedies as she plans a dramatic turn. She recalls studying at the University of Texas and UCLA and mentions a role in The Burglar and a stage run with Mickey Rooney at the Tropicana. She plans a dramatic future opposite Tony Curtis and stresses study to prepare.
Bob Thomas recalls directing The Buccaneer and notes Douglas Fairbanks Sr set a unique mold. He says the film should have fit Anthony Quinn’s style and Henry Wilcoxen as producer, but wound up trying a DeMille approach that no one else could replicate.
MEADVILLE Laval 564 General Teamsters Union announced last night that members are prohibited from using drugs like goof balls and bennies to stay awake. Business agent PL Alexander said members voted to fine or expel anyone who uses these or any other drugs to drive. He cited accidents caused when drugs wear off and said the measure is aimed at highway safety.
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