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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1955

Page

5

Junior Class Play Committee Details At Cory Area High

Committees for the Junior Class Play Hillbilly Wedding are in place with rehearsals underway. The play debuts March 31 and April 1 at 8 pm in the Cory Area High School auditorium. Publicity chairs are Miss Mary Lou Splesman and Miss Donna McCaslin.

Nemore Hillbilly Weddin New Cory Area High School Mary Lou Splesman Donna McCaslin Charles ‘Wood Frank Paloncey Allan Betag James Powers Home Room

Captain Edward Williams Named Erie Police Chief

Captain Edward Williams, heading the juvenile division, is reported to be appointed Erie police chief next week. Mayor Gardner has not confirmed but sources indicate the decision is made. Williams would replace William Donahe, who resigned. George Purvis from Pittsburgh is to finish interviews, with a quick appointment seen as likely to minimize political delay. Williams brings nearly 20 years in the department and a strong record.

BRIE Edward Williams Erie Police Department Arthur Gardner Williams Police Department William J. Donahue George Purvis Pittsburgh Police Department Cardia Gardner Trlenda Purvis Tong

Concord Community Club Dinner Meeting at Community House

The Concord Community Club held a dinner and meeting at the Concord Community House. Mrs. Sam Stultz Mrs. Ladd Lewis and Mrs. Donald Gates led the dinner. Web McCray, president, led a routine business session. The April 15 gathering will feature Elmer Simpson presenting colored slides.

Concord Community Club Concord Community Sam Stultz Ladd Lewis Donald Gates Web McCray Howard Blakeslee Velma McCray Cora McCray Elmer Simpson Erie County

Remodeled St Thomas Church Opens Sunday

The renovation relocates the confessionals to boost seating, updates the choir loft with painting and decorative trim, and preserves the organ. Furnishings including statues and two altars were donated. A new Italian marble main altar features a pelican bas-relief symbolizing spiritual feeding by Christ. Side altars mirror the simple, contemporary design.

Miss Marilyn Ingram Hosts St Patrick's Party

Miss Marilyn Ingram of Grove street hosted a St Patrick s party Thursday evening at her home. The Grove Street guests included the Austons Works office crew who enjoyed social games and refreshments. Awards went to Mrs Robert Foley Miss Judy Smith and Miss Shirley Hall with Mrs Henry Bulley taking the door prize as a green carnation bouquet graced the centerpiece.

Marilyn Ingram Grove Street St. Patrick's Aestons Works Office Robert Foley Judy Smith Shirley Hall Henry Bulley

Mrs Earl Henry Honored At Afternoon Refreshments

Mrs Earl Henry was feted with gifts from friends as refreshments of ice cream cake and candy were served late in the afternoon.

Violet Show Planned At Marvin House Jamestown NY

African violet enthusiasts will exhibit plants at a Jamestown show hosted by the Marvin House African Violet Club. Nationally trained judges will evaluate entries, attracting Corry residents and violets fans. Local residents may contact Mrs. John Barrett for entry details. visitors are invited March 26 at the Marvin House.

Marvin House Jamestown New York Pennsylvania Corry John Barrett Dewey Place

Birthday party honors five year old Marcia Stahl

Mrs Jack Stahl of West Pleasant street hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Marcia turning five. Little guests attended with games and television as entertainment. Favors were mint baskets and cake ice cream and chocolate milk were served. Marcia received many gifts from friends.

Marcia Stahl Jack Stahl West Pleasant Latreet Marcia Brabl Tuar

Westmoreland County to Get $80,000 Industrial Plant

The Mount Pleasant Industrial Real Estate Co, a non profit community entity linked to Permall Ltd., plans an $80,000 plant on a 15 acre tract near a Westmoreland County community. The facility via Perm Mall Co will employ about 200 workers when completed.

Westmoreland County Mount Pleasant Industrial Real Estate Co P. Permmall Co Permall Ltd

St Patrick's Day Party for CGG Club at Mrs Needham's

Mrs J F Needham hosted CGG Club at her Maple Avenue home on Thursday evening for a St Patrick's Day party. Bridge games yielded awards to Mrs Donald Nantes Mrs James P Sullivan and Mrs Milton Van Dresar. Birthday honors for Mrs Alfred Morrison and Mrs Sullivan included gifts and corsages. Refreshments featured birthday cake ice cream and coffee with shamrocks and flowers as decor. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Morrison as hostess.

CGG J. F. Needham Maple Avenue Donald Nantes James’ P. Sullivan Milton van Dresar Alfred M. Morrison Sullivan

Good Samaritan Class Hosts at First Methodist Church

The Good Samaritan Class of the First Methodist Church met at the Dodds’ home in R D 2. Rev. Howard Stull led devotions, Donald Cady presided at a short business session, and charades entertained. Robert Marsh won the door prize as refreshments were served by the Cady Bennetts and others. The Dodds received a housewarming gift from the group.

M. Dodd First Methodist Church Merle Dodd Howard Stull Donald Cady Robert Marsh Cady B. G. Bennett Dodd W. B. Stowe

Spencer Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Omar Crowell Home

Spencer Ladies Aid met Thursday evening at Mrs Omar Crowell’s home. President Mrs Earl Bailey conducted a brief business session and members voted to contribute 10 to the Crippled Children's Fund. A Tupperware demonstration followed with sandwiches salad cookies and coffee served. The April 21 meeting will be at Mrs Bailey’s home.

Spencer Ladies Aid Omar Crowell B. D Earl Bailey Crippled Children’s Fund Bailey R. D

Miss Jungfleischt Capped At Rochester Nursing Ceremony

Miss Joan Jungfleischt was capped as a student nurse at St Marys Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester Tuesday. Her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Jungfleisch of 550 West Washington Street and sisters Marilyn and Inicille attended the ceremony.

Joan Jungfleischt Rochester Joan Jungflelsch St ‘Mary's Hospital School of Nursing Miss Jungfleisch Joseph Jungfleisch West Washington Street Marilyn Inicille

Hi Neighbor Club Meets At Cutting Hi Neighbor

The Cutting Hi Neighbor Club met Thursday with Mrs. Raymond Ohmer as hostess. Seven members attended a 1:30 p.m. tureen dinner. President Mrs. Vernon Humphrey led the business session. Members worked on quilt blocks for the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21 at Mrs. Glen Iffs.

Hi Neighbor Club Cutting Raymond Ohmer Vernon Humphrey Glenifs

West Hempstead Music Plan Brings Free Training and Concerts

West Hempstead Symphonic Society organizes no cost music education for students focusing on reading and performing symphonic works. Concerts will raise funds for scholarships with key supporters including Joseph Ements, Archie Bleyer, Samuel Gardner, and Lieutenant Herman Vincent providing their services free. Sweden grants citizenship to 9,235 foreigners in 1954.

West Hempstead Herman Vincent First Air Force Mitchell Air Fores Base

Church Remodel Highlights Statues and Symbols of Faith

The church displays doves for the Holy Spirit above the left and right altars with statues of the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph. A Sacred Heart statue and St. Therese adorn shelves near the altars as a St. Ann shrine rises in the transcept. A crucifix dominates the center altar with Evangelist symbols circling the wall cross. Indiana limestone St. Thomas statue stands outside, while the canopy and ceiling add sacred imagery. Robert Stickle and Associates led architecture, with Rambush decorating and Paull DeSanti crafting the crucifix.

St. Yoseph St. Therese St.Ann St. Ann Mary St.Thomas Robert Stickle Erie John DeSanti Francis J. Graves

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