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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1955

Page

5

Corry High clubs plan United Nations youth program

Corry High School Junior and Senior Tri Hi Y clubs prepare for the Fourth United Nations Assembly program in Harrisburg, March 11 and 12, as delegates Milas Ruth Abbey Deanna Hoylen Adeline Ross and Margaret Warner represent the Corry Tri Hi Y groups. The statewide YMCA Tri Hi Y United Nations project aims to study U N development proposals and observe the assembly with U N officials and leaders in attendance.

U. N YMCA

Miss Nancy Mays to Wed James Rhodes at Spartansburg

Miss Nancy Joyce Mays and James Rhodes announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The wedding will take place April 9 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Spartansburg. Nancy is a Spartansburg High School graduate employed at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River. James, a Strong Vincent High School graduate, works at Robert Gair Company in Piermont. They will reside at the Missionary Training Institute in Nyack, where James will study music next September.

Nancy Mays Spartan Walter Mays R. D Spartansburg Nancy Joyce James Rhodes K. Rhodes Erie Christian and Missionary Alliance Spartansburg High School Lederle Laboratories Pearl River

Harding PTA Tackles Hobby as Stress Outlet Event

The Harding School PTA meeting featured a hobby program stressing hobbies as outlets for daily routine and tension. Special guests Mrs. Robert MacGregor and Mrs. William Peiffer, both “past time painters,” displayed oils, watercolors, portraits, and ceramics. President Mrs. Page Louderback shared paintings and her daughter's doll and stamp collections. Mrs. Tobias sent in pet drawings. Mrs. Kenneth Pitt’s room won the attendance award. a brief business session followed with committee members named.

Harding Pta Harding School Parent‘Teacher Association Robert MacGregor William Peiffer MacGregor Peiffer Louderback Everett Eastman Newell

Bridal Shower Fetes Mrs Edward G Crapser Jr

Mrs Edward G Crapser Jr was honored at a post-bridal shower for her daughter Angeline Marsh. Music and games entertained guests. prizes went to Miss Mary Hnatyczyn and Miss Ann Bachs, with Mrs Kermit Mewes winning a bouquet. Gifts were presented as the new Mrs Crapser cut a large bridal cake adorned with two white bells.

Peruim Vorwin Lead Avenue Edward G. Crapser Jr Angeline Marsh Mary Hnatyczyn Ann Bachs Kermit Mewes Darwin

Golden Links Class Holds March Meeting

Twenty four members of the Golden Links Glass of the First Methodist Church met last evening with Mrs. Earle Hasbrouck of 595 Liberty Street. Mrs. C. A. Johnson gave the devotional reading from Matthew 2 23 28. The subjects "These troublesome and the Pines that Jesus gives in" were discussed with comments and quotations. A business decision required each member to sign a small gift to the next meeting on April 12. Hostess committee Mrs. Myrna Peterson Mrs. Bertha Warner and Mrs. Mary Jewell served checkerboard sandwiches cherry tarts coffee and tea before the close of the session.

Golden Links First Methodist Earle Hasbrouck Liberty Street C. A. Johnson Jesus Myrna Peterson Bertha Warner Mary Jewell

Open House Assistance Appointed for Corry Area High

Beckwitsr and Mrs. Louderback were appointed to assist with the open house at Corry Area High School on March 15. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Eugene Peters, Mrs. Tony Stec and Mrs. Edward Jerome served light refreshments.

Beckwitsr Louderback Corry Area High School Eugene Peters Tony Stec Edward Jerome

Martha Circle Meeting At Davison Home

The Martha Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday evening at Mrs. R. Lawrence Davison's East Main Street home. Devotions by Mrs. Herbert Loveland used faith as subject with Scripture from First Corinthians. Officers years reviewed the book Under Three Flags with Mrs. Russell Merritt assisting hostess Tate served cake tea coffee and nuts. Members donated pennies equal to their ages raising ten dollars. Next meeting set for April 4.

Davison Martha Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church East Main Street R. Lawrence Davison Herbert Loveland Gladys McCloskey James Donaldson Russell Merritt Mary Frazier Tate L. A. Johnston Donaldson

Mrs Howard Ross Hosts Bridge Club In Raymond Avenue Home

Mrs Howard Ross entertained her contract card club with two tables in play at her Raymond avenue home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs J Fred Kinley and guest Mrs George Rumbaugh, with Mrs Percy Corbin winning the special award. A salad course followed and the club will meet again March 24 at Miss Ruth Bennett’s home.

Howard Ross Raymond Avenue J. Fred Kinley George Rumbaugh Percy Corbin Ruth Bennett

Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale Planned at Stewart Hat Shop

Legion Auxiliary members met at the North Center club Rodmis with Mrs Everett Elmquist presiding. A bake sale was announced for Saturday at Stewart Hat Shop. The group scheduled a March 2 birthday party with a tureen dinner at 6:30 p.m followed by a brief auxiliary meeting. Mrs Elmquist sold apron chances and praised paid obligations and a Red Cross donation. The Child Health Clinic is set for tomorrow at Municipal Building with the group meeting again March 12.

Elmquist

Reports Heard By Hospital Auxiliary at Carry Memorial

At the Ladies Auxiliary meeting for Carry Memorial Hospital $114.85 was from the rummage sale and a good sum from the card party. Mrs John Street chaired the rummage effort. Gerald Staples reported on the card party. Mrs James Sinare conducted the meeting in her absence. two new members joined. Mrs Perry Mead seeks more volunteers for hospital desk duties and announced the next meeting for April 4.

Carry Memorial Hospital John Street Gerald Staples James Sinare First View Anil Perry Mead

Engagement of Marianne Sayko to Roland Proctor Announced

Mr and Mrs Mark Sayko of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Marianne to Roland J Proctor son of Mr and Mrs Robert Proctor of 261 Essex Street The bride elect is a 1952 Corry Senior High School graduate and School of Business Detroit University alumna Employed in shipping at Aero Supply Mfg Co Proctor is a Countryside Senior High School 1950 graduate who served four years in the US Navy and is presently employed at Raymond Mfg No wedding date has been set.

Marianne Sayko Mark Sayko

Hospitality Club St Patrick Day Party at VFW Garden Room

The Hospitality Club held a St Patrick Day themed afternoon at the Garden Room of the VFW Post home. Tarbell Dance Studio students Sondra Jukes Jimmy Clark and Susan Holcomb performed Trish dances and specialty numbers with accompanist Mrs Alfred VanDresar. The month’s committee led by Mrs James P Sullivan served sherbet cookies tea and coffee from a green decor table. Door prize went to Mrs Wayne Arters as group singing followed with Mrs Sullivan at the piano.

Hospitality Club VFW Post Home Sondra Jukes Jimmy Clark Susan Holcomb Tarbell Dance Studio Alfred VanDresar James P. Sullivan J. F. Needham Harold Cragg F. W. Dey Milton VanDresar Wayne Arters Sullivan

Dr H L Offner Speaks At Rotary Club Meeting

Dr H L Offner dean of Edinboro State Teachers College gave an address on international service after World War II. He described his work with the U S government organizing schools in Germany and presented slides of Austria Italy Switzerland and other nations. Robert Dunlaney of Erle attended as a guest. Group singing closed the session led by J Donald Watson with L P Baker at the piano.

Ine Weemy Cor Ty H. L. Offer Edinboro State

Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Williams at 749 Shady Avenue

Mrs C A Williams entertained her bridge club at home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs William Gumbleton Jr, Mrs Charles Bracken, and Mrs Olin Bracken Jr. A dessert course followed. Next session will be hosted by Mrs James Allyn of Park Street.

C. A. Williams Shady Avenue William Gumbleton Jr Charles Bracken Olin Bracken Jr James Allyn Park Street

Ornithologist Herbert Brandt Dies at 10 in Cleveland

Herbert W. Brandt a noted ornithologist and author who studied birds in parks from Iceland to the tropics died yesterday in Cleveland. He was 10 years old and renowned for his extensive field studies and writings.

Homestead Fla Herbert W. Brandt Cleveland Iceland Tropics

Eddie Fisher Fan Club Initiation Planned at Monona Home

Eddie Fisher Fan Club held a Monday evening meeting to plan the initiation of two new members. The next gathering will be Monday at Miss Carol Cassett’s home, with discussion of upcoming projects and light refreshments served afterward.

Eddie Fisher Carol Cassett

Foreign Missions Team to Speak at City Church

The First Presbyterian Church Session plans a noon meeting at the Hotel Corry for men to hear a Foreign Missions Team led by Rev. Donald Smith. A second session at 2 p.m. at the church is for all other interested people with visiting speakers including Rev. Franz Von Hammerstein Dr. Claude Conley and Dr. W. F. Wishart who recently toured foreign mission stations.

First Presbyterian Church Hotel Corry Women's Association Foreign Missions Donald Smith Eastern Ares Franz von Hammerstein Germany Claude Conley Synod W. F. Wishart

Former Corry Resident McMahon Dies in Buffalo

Mary Schreck McMahon, longtime Corry resident who moved to Buffalo in 1945 after her husband Michael J. McMahon died in 1943, died yesterday in a Buffalo hospital. Survived by son M. George McMahon of Buffalo, niece Mrs. William Zaflopulos of Corry, and nephew Frank Burkhartneo of Corry. Friends may call Bracken Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon. Funeral Mass at St Elisabeth's Church Friday at 9:30 a.m. Interment in Pine Grove mausoleum.

Mary Schreck McMahon Corry Buffalo Michael J. McMahon M. George McMahon William Zaflopulos Jone Frank Burkhart Neo St Elisabeth's Church Pine Grove Cemetery

Princess Margaret to Wed RAF Pilot Townsend This Fall

A royal informant says Princess Margaret plans to marry 40 year old RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend this fall. Townsend’s ex wife and Margaret both avoid comment awaiting a formal statement. The marriage would require Margaret to renounce succession and would challenge the Church of England rules on remarriage after divorce.

London Margaret RAF Peter ‘Townsend Church of England

Royal intrigues loom over royal wedding plans

Fragmentary report hints at tension around Margaret Townsend marriage. Conflicting rumors emerge about royal permissions and potential obstacles, with unclear sources suggesting reconsideration and possible delays.

Housing plan proposed for Pennsylvania by Clark

Governor George M. Leader would back a General State Authority bond issue to finance about 7,000 housing units. The plan estimates carrying charges around 4.55 million dollars over 30 years.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania George M. Leader Clark General State Authority

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