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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1959

Page

5

Women’s Association Knox Circle hears report and plans

The Knox Circle of the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Auer’s Engst Smith street home with 44 members present. Devotions, led by Mrs. James Hileman, centered on Acts, followed by current church events. The group announced a sewing day for Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm and will host the Maundy Thursday tureen dinner on March 26.

Raymond Weber Knox Circle Womens Association First Presbyterian Church James Hileman Walter Auer Engst Smith Street Mire Mae Frost J. H. Patterson J. H. Heerlein Middle East Leon Root Wright Street A. Bruce Sith East Bond Street Hollywood Naples Pat James Mint Atlanta Richard Hunt Fort Sill Oklo Linn Hunt Olsen Herbert Triskel West Washington Street Harold Cragg West Smith Street Clearwater Fin Andrew .Johnson R. D Charles Honer Chestnuit Street Charles Hudson Wirrenelvenny Charles Haner Chesil Street Paul Gibson Youngeville Alma Dingtoleet Hamot Hospital Erie

Bennett's Style Show In Clymer

Bennett's sponsors a spring fashion event at Clymer Central School Cafeteria during the monthly Clymer Community Club meeting. Dinners preceded the program with models Joyce Bensink, Mary Ann Hogenboom, Marianne Christensen and others displaying spring wear while Mrs. Norman Hogenboom played piano and B G Bennett served as commentator. Separately, Gail Jane Williams of Clymer and Howard A Meyers Jr of Buffalo announce their engagement. both are local graduates with ties to Buffalo State Teachers College and Kensington High School. A dune wedding is planned.

Clymer Community Club Ben ‘Nett’s Clymer Lyle Kempton Clymer Central School Marteling Joyce Bensink Daddy Berkholder Mary Ann Hogenboom Marianne Christensen Gloria Berkerink Esther McC Robert X Willliams Gail Jane Howard A. Meyers Jr Howard A. Meyers Sr Roslyn Avenue Buffalo Miss Williams Clymer Central High School Buffalo State Teachers College Alpha Sigma Phi Sorority Kensington High School Aso

Columbus PTA Holds Father’s Night Panel Discussion

The Columbus Parent-Teacher Association met last evening with forty members attending. President Mrs. Philip Wade led the session as a tuberculosis film was shown and TB tests were announced to start in April. Kathleen Christen sen and Marie Sekarek led the flag salute, and “America The Beautiful” was sung with Mrs. Russell Moore at the piano. A reading by Mrs. Eugene Marrs entertained, the PTA booklet received high marks from the National PTA Council, and moderator F. Lowe Edwards led a panel on “Dealing With Discipline” with Merle VanCise, Mrs. Basil Pokosh, Mrs. Clifford Casler, and Mrs. Edward Kinley. Decorations featured St. Patrick’s Day motifs, refreshments were served by Mrs. Benjamin Skinner and first grade mothers, and the next meeting is set for April 14.

Columbus Pta Columbus Parent-Teacher Association Philip Wade Kathleen Christensen Marie Sekarek Russell Moore Eugene Marrs Columbus PTA PTA Council F. Lowe Edwards Merle VanCise Basil Pokosh Clifford Casler Edward Kinley Benjamin Skinner

Rotarians Hear Judge Flick Speak on Myths of the Law

Alexander Flick Jr. president judge of the 37th Judicial District of Pennsylvania was the guest speaker at the Corry Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Corry. He discussed myths in law dating from early days and cited cases showing belief in myths during trials. Thirty six members and guests attended, including Stewart Long John D. Whitehill and Frank G. McKnight. Group singing led by John Minor and Allan Hasbrouck with William Leaby at the piano.

Alexander Flick Jr 37Th Judicial District of Pennsylvania Corry

Six Members Of Emmanuel Episcopal Church Confirmed

Bishop William Critten den of the Erie Diocese administered confirmation at the 11 a.m. service to six parishioners: Coletta Ann Britt, Keith R. Britt, David J. MacKenzie, David M. MacKenzie, Donald J. MacKenzie, and Richard A. Neylon. Zaref B. Hagger and George F. Hagger were also received. A Lilian Guild reception followed, with cochairmen Mrs. Keppel Tiffany and Morsgimear Wassink. Tea table presiders were Mrs. Rene Couassa, Mrs. M S. Reed, and Mrs. Velma Moore. Troop 317 Girl Scouts served as aides. The confirmees will attend Holy Communion next Sunday, then a church undercroft breakfast.

Ahe William Crittenden Episcopal Diocese of Erie Emmanuel Episcopal Church Coletta Ann Britt Keith R. Britt David J. MacKenzie David M. MacKenzie Donald J. MacKenzie Richard A. Neylon Zaref B. Hagger George F. Hagger Cridence Lillian Guild Crittenden Keppel Tiffany Morsgimear Wassink

Volker Gempt Speaks At Local PTA Meeting

Volker Gempt, a German exchange student, spoke at the Harding PTA session as the west speaker. Mrs. Kenneth Pitt led devotions and the flag salute while President Mrs. Tony Stee ran the business portion, nominating committee appointed, plans set for a bakeless bake sale, and a TB awareness film shown by a county TB group.

Volker Gempt Germany Harding Parent-Teacher Association Kenneth Pitt Tony Stee Robert, Marsh Keith Orn Pitt Erie Laker Gempt America County Tuberculosis Association Manley Robbins Jr

Women Win YMCA Ladies Duplicate at Local Club

Mrs. James MacInnes and Mrs. Horton Davis captured first place at the weekly YMCA Ladies Duplicate event. Four Howell systems competed with an average score of 31 percent, the champions finishing at 50. A tie for second and third followed, involving Mrs. H Wilcox and others as the scoring concluded.

James MacInnes Horton Davis YMCA MacInnes Davis H. Wilcox

Elect Officers At Golden Age Club In Corry

New officers were elected for one year at a Golden Age Club meeting with 87 members at the YMCA. President Maude Barnes, vice president Perry Mead, and secretary treasurer Ruth Hoenes were chosen. Committee chairmen were re-elected and refreshments were provided by several members. A talk on Corry’s origin by Maude Barnes was recorded. Tea ladies invited for weekly sessions starting at 1 oclock Tuesday afternoons.

Golden Age Club Corry YMCA George Myers Maude Hutchin Pred Ross Maude Barnes Perry Mead Ruth Hoenes Bertha Derwin Arden Baldwin Ora Loveland Fred Mixer Fue--Wynn Allen Banks Florence Hasbrouck Hazel Eldred Luella Gates Emma Gates Millie Pier

North Clymer GLP Holds Dinner Meeting for Members

North Clymer GLP conducts a dinner meeting at Pronk and Verna's Restaurant with Mr and Mrs Louis Groters Mr and Mrs Merle TeWinkle Mr and Mrs guttard Wiltse Mr and Mrs Fruman Vroomay Mr and Mrs Raymond Furdink and Edward Linslet present Willie elected committee chairman. A discussion on farmers' future followed the session.

North Clymer Gle GLP North Clymer Glp Pronk and Verna’s Louis Groters Merle ‘TeWinkle and Myx Guttard Wiltse Fruman Vroomay Raymond Furdink Edward Linslet Willie

Bridge Club Fetes Mrs Shamburg at Regular Meeting

The Bridge Club honored Mrs. Arthur Shamburg at their regular meeting last evening at Mrs. Clif Ford Ruiesink's Wayne Street home with 10 members present. Prizes went to James Lundy, Mrs. Lawrence Nichols, and Mrs. Pred Killer. Gifts were given to the hostess. Mrs. H Martin Keppel assisted with shrimp salad, rolls, coffee, and cheesecake with strawberries. Next meeting set with Mrs. C. A. Hillstrom on Wayne Street on March 34.

Bridge Club Arthur Shamburg Clifford Ruiesink Wayne Street James Lundy Lawrence Nichols Pred Killer Shambure H Martin Keppel

DeAngelous Club Meeting at Miss Scholton's Home

Miss Sue Scholton hosted the DeAngeloos club meeting at her West Pleasant street home. A discussion covered a hayride sponsorship and admitting new members. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Thursday March 19 at Miss Carol Betts' home on West Pleasant street.

Deangeloos Sue Scholton West Pleasant Street Carol Betts

President Hudson Presides At Legion Meeting

A large attendance marked the American Legion Auxiliary No. 365 gathering at the post home on First Avenue. President Mrs. Eleanor Hudson led a routine business session and Mrs. Ar Anderson won the evening contest while Mr. Jessie Haenel served refreshments to the group.

Hudson Legion Meet American Legion Auxiliary No First Avenue Eleanor Hudson Ar Anderson Jessie Haenel

Nab Suspects in Jewel Theft No Loot Found in Raid

London police raided two London gang leaders and Rollson & Southampton street homes but found no trace of Lady Norah Docker’s jewels valued at 420000. Detectives, aided by searches of doors, chimneys, and water tanks, found no prints or jewellery. A 42000 reward was offered by an insurance firm.

Londrn Pak Scotland Yard Thorpy London Norah Docker Southampton Port City Rolle Royce Norah Sir Bernard Docker Une Rollson & Southampton Jeomle

Senate Confirms Aviation Chief in FAA Nomination

The Senate confirmed Elwood R. Quesada retired Air Force general as first administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency after debates led by Ben Engle. Engle questioned appointing a military officer to a civilian post, urging impartiality toward airlines and military alike. Quesada had been acting FAA head pending confirmation since March.

Weormngion Senate Elwood R. Quesada Air Force Federal Aviation Agency Ben. Engle D-Calif Quesada PAA Engle California Air Force Reserve FAA

Lenten Meditations and Easter Reflection by Corry Area Ministers

Lenten meditation notes discuss John 11 7 3 7 and the meaning of Jesus weeping. The author argues Jesus wept for deeper reasons beyond losing a friend, including sorrow over Martha and Mary and Jerusalem. The piece ties to Easter life in Christ who is the resurrection and the life. Also noted is the death of Robert M Hanes a 68 year old retired banker and former American Bankers Association president.

Jesus Mary Martha Jess Jerusalem Garden Gethsemane Winston-Salem N. C Robert M. Hanes American Bankers Assocation Hanes Fla

VFW Nominates 1959 Officer Slate

Corry Post 204 Veterans of Foreign Wars members nominated a 1959 officer slate at the regular meeting. Emory Benson was named commander Malcolm McGinnis senior vice commander Lawrence Nichols junior vice commander and Stewart Houghton trustee. Fred Morrison Jr declined the senior vice nomination. Delegates to conventions will be appointed later. Members urged continuation of public service programs amid a recent session that drew limited attendance.

Corry Emory Benson Malcolm McGinnis Lawrence Nichols Btowart Houghton Jefred Morrison Jr

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