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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1956

Page

5

PTA Discusses Summer Playground Plan At Harding Meet

Harding PTA last evening hosted a discussion on a summer playground program. First Ward parents urged closer play opportunities near home while surveys by Mrs. Page Louderback and Mrs. Louis Morrow showed broad interest. Dr. L. M. Douglas and E. P. Betes outlined procedures and urged representatives to attend the Corry School Board meeting on April 6.

PTA Harding Parent- Teacher Association Page Louderback Harding Pta Louis Morrow Concord Pta First Ward Fourth Ward Center Street L. M. Douglas E. P. Betes Corry Ruth Dahlstrand Louderback Eugene Peters Olga Pitch Gerald Fish Charles Williams Ralph Morris Leslie Messenger Charles Hall John Wellenhofer

Calvin Circle gathers for circle meeting in Columbus

The Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women held its third meeting at Mrs. Merle Page's Columbus home with 17 members and one guest, Mrs. Urban Fox. Mrs. William Gumbleton chaired. devotions by Mrs. Hasbrouck featured Ephesians and the Indian Psalm. Miss Helen Johnson led the program. discussions covered rehabilitation, Indian language and life, government policy, and Indian problems. The group noted Beatrice Stewart's birthday with a plant. A dessert was served by Page, Stewart, and McLaughlin.

Calvin Circle Merle Page Presbyterian Women’s Association Columbus Urban Fox William Gumbleton Allan ‘Hasbrouck Helen Johnson Arthur Laurell Paul Miss Johnson Cleo Haight Hasbrouck Johnson Beatrice Stewart Page Stewart John McLaughlin

Westminster Circle Met With Mrs Percy Corbin

The Westminster Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association met last evening with Mrs. Percy Corbin of 130 Wright street. There were 12 members present and Mrs. Howard Hammond presided. Devotions were given by Mrs. Delia Bernard. A film strip Strangers In Their Own Land was narrated by Miss Marlon Smith. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Lyle Shreve and Mrs. Willard Shreve. Mrs. Stanley Anderson with fertain next at her home on April 10th.

Westminster Circle Percy Corbin Presbyterian Women’s Association Wright Street Howard Hammond Delia Bernard Land Marlon Smith Lyle Shreve Willard Shreve Stanley Anderson Withfertain

Mrs Keener Feted At Stork Shower In Union City

Mrs Sam Catalin entertained 23 guests at a stork shower for Mrs Thomas Keener of Union City formerly of Corry. Prizes went to Mrs John Catalfu and Mrs Margaret Matteson. door prizes to Mrs Kerry Dennison and Mrs John Catalfu. A late supper featured macaroni salad Jello salad and coffee. Lovely gifts were presented to the honoree.

Thomas Keener Sam Catalin Sherman Street Union City Corry John Catalfu Margaret. Matteson Kerry Dennison

Golden Links Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Church

Twenty three members of the Golden Links Class of First Methodist Church met last evening with Mrs. Charles Amy of Worth Street. Devotions drawn from Galatians were given by Mrs. O A Johnson who discussed Fanny Crosby and read hymns. Mrs. Arthur Barton read The Use of St Patrick and led a shamrock quiz. Hostess committee members served salad rolls and coffee. Decorations echoed St Patrick. April 1 meeting details to be announced.

First Methodist Church Charles Amy Worth Street O. A. Johnson Fanny Crosby Arthur Barton Myrna Peterson Zuella McElroy Andrew Paulson

Fly Tying Hobbyist Speaks at Rotary Meeting

John Liebegott, Corry Area High School industrial arts teacher, spoke on his fly tying hobby at the weekly Rotary Club gathering last evening at the Hotel Corry. Arnold Seustead introduced him. Liebegott displayed several fishing flies he crafted as 37 members listened while Edgar Alexander led group singing with William A. Leiby at the piano.

Hobbist Hotel Corry John Liebegott Arnold Seustead Liebegott Edgar Alexander William A. Leiby

Allhiser-Jackson Engagement Planned for April Wedding

Announcement states Miss Peggy Joyce Allhiser daughter of Mrs Havel Allhiser Meadville will wed Philip A Jackson son of Mrs Emma Lee Centerville. A Townville High School graduate and Meadville City Hospital employee she and Mr Jackson a Corty worker with three years in the U S Marine Corps plan an April wedding.

Allhiser-Jackson Peggy Joyce Allhiser Havel Allhiser Meadville Philip A. Jackson Emma Lee Centerville Townville High School Allhiser Meadville City Hospital Jackson Corty Townville U. S Marine Corps

Columbus PTA Plans School Poster Contest

The Columbus Parent-Teacher Association met at Dean School with Mrs. Frank Kasper leading devotions. They planned a poster contest with first and second place prizes per room, appointed a nominating committee led by Mike Savko for new officers, and noted Girl Scout Week activities. Attendance prize went to Miss Colegrove's third grade. A wiener roast and litterbug poster judging were planned for upcoming PTA activities.

Columbus Pta Columbus Parent-Teacher Association Dean School Frank Kasper PTA Kasper Mike Savko Norman Lewis George Sekerak Albert Fox Albert Sundburg Colegrove Warlo Morris Ross Mack Jordan Christensen

TV Schedule Fragments from Buffalo Station WBEN Channel 4

A scrambled TV route guide lists programs across channels with show titles like News and Sports Captain Kangaroo Arthur Godfrey and Parents and The Millionaire. It mirrors a late 1950s to 1960s grid with times, hosts, and serials.

Wben-Tv Buffalo Children’s Theatre Gene Autry Supermart Arthur Godfrey Will Rogers Jr Garry Moore Arthur ‘Godfrey Emily News Guiding Light Valiant Matines Playhouse Rabiat_Q. Lewis the Millers Bob Crosby Shaw Children's Theatre Patti Page Clvco Preston

Geneva Circle of Presbyterian Women Hosts Meeting

Mrs Walter Auer welcomed 14 members to the Geneva Circle at her home on Bua Gqulth street for a dessert lunch. Mrs Frank Prost and Mrs C J Auer assisted. Devotional led by Mrs William Leahy from Eph 1 emphasized God's eternal glory and resurrection. Announcements listed upcoming events and dates including a rummage sale April 20 21 the Spring Presbyterial at Covenant Church Erie May 20 Burlingame Annex dedication June 1 22 Bible School. Next meeting to be at Mrs Louderback's April 16.

Walter Auer Geneva Presbyterian Women's Association Bua Gqulth Street Prank Prost J. Auer William Leahy Ephresias Covenant Church Erie Burlingame Annex Bible School Page Louderback B. Russell Carter

Ten Boy Scouts Advance at Court of Honor

Ten Boy Scouts from Troops meeting at the First Presbyterian Church were reviewed and earned advancement. Named for first class are Bob Grice and Richard Cook. second class recipients are Rasselas Brown Van Barto Jim Miller Jim Hurlbut Ronnie Brown Robert Kensinger Arnie Tarbell and Karl Brooks. Court of honor and parent event planned for early May under Scoutmaster Harry Schremer.

Boy Scouts of Troops First Presbyterian Church Bob Grice Richard Cook Rasselas Brown van Barto Jim Miller Jim Hurlbut Ronnie Brown Robert Kensinger Arnie Tarbell Karl Brooks Teinderfoot Harry Schremer

St Baynard’s PTA March Meeting Details Dinner Plans

St Baynard’s School PTA held its March meeting in the school hall with President Mrs. Rosario Caruso presiding Rev Father Graves outlined plans for the PTA to serve a dinner on April 10 for visiting priests closing the Forty Hours at St Thomas Church Kitchen chairmen were Mrs Nick Marty and Mrs Albert Ross with dining room duties by Mrs George Koessner and several PTA members April meeting moved to the third Tuesday Coffee closed the evening served by the March committee including Mrs Ralph Chiricuzzo Mrs James Allyn Mrs George Downey and Mrs Howerd Lee

St. Edward's Pta St. Baynard Rosario Caruso Frencis J. Graves PTA St. Thomas’ Church Nick Marty Albert Ross George Koessner March Ralph Chiricuzzo James , Allyn George Downey Howerd-Lee

Local American Legion Auxiliary Observes 37th Birthday

Members voted to donate cash to the Red Cross fund drive. A picture of the sponsored Scot land Behood boy was shown. After the meeting, members toured the Legion club quarters on Fink Avenue. Refreshments were served at a party hosted by Mrs. James McFadden, Mrs. Mary Lott Taylor, and Mrs. Emmett Elmquist.

American Legion the Legion Auxiliary Red Cross Scotland Behood Wonielt Legion Fink Avenue The James McFadden Mary ‘Lott Taylor Emmett Elm- Iquest

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Catalfu at Home

This afternoon a birthday party for Mrs. Joseph Catalfu was held at her residence 236 Fairview Street. Relatives and friends attended, sharing cake, ice cream, and gifts in a warm, informal celebration.

Joseph Catalfu Fairview Street Mrs. Catalfu

Laird Named To Kilgore Seat In West Virginia

Charleston dispatch reports William R. Laird, a 48 year old Fayetteville Democrat and WVU classmate of Mars hland, named to fill the late Harley M. Kilgore’s seat. He will serve until a successor is elected in November and sworn in next January.

Laird Kilgore Charleston W. Va U. & Renate Hen Goy William William R. Laird Harley M. Kilgore Fayetteville Marshland West Virginia University

Mushroom disease research funded for Pennsylvania State University

Harrisburg notes the Senate unanimously approved a bill to appropriate $50,000 to Pennsylvania State University School of Agriculture for research into mushroom diseases and their impact on the industry. The measure passed 4-1 with Sen. Hyluska the sole dissenting vote and was sent to the House.

Harrisburg Senate Pennsylvania State University School of Agriculture Hyluska D-Cambria

New Censorship Law In Making In Pittsburgh

The NG and Supreme Court ruled the state motion picture censorship act unconstitutional in a 4-1 Pittsburgh vote citing vague wording and due process violations. After the decision, a Harrisburg committee approved a new bill giving the State Board of Censors authority to censor films deemed obscene or inciting violence or drug use.

Pitteburgh Supreme Court Pittsburgh Tion U. S. Supreme Court Sehiste Committee Harrishulle Fins House State Board of Censors

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