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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1956

Page

5

St Patrick Day Social Hosted by Miss Pat Kinney

A St Patrick Day party for Miss Pat Kinney and classmates was held Saturday night in Columbus at Frank and Verna's restaurant. Guests enjoyed green decor, shamrock boutonnieres, dancing, games, prizes for attendees, and a buffet lunch. Chaperones included the hostess's parents and other relatives.

Pat Kinney Frank and Verna John Mowrey Robert Lloyd James Aquilino Marlene McIntyre Karolyn Lind-sey Oscar Kinney Lloyd Sargent James Shaver

Spring Creek PTA Plans April Talent Show

At the monthly Spring Creek Township PTA meeting led by President Mrs. John Logan, planning committee members were appointed for an April 13 event. Devotions by Mrs. Victor Morris, songs by Mrs. Briggs, and a hobby display by children and parents followed. Constance McMillan from Corry presented slides on the British Isles with narration and personal experiences. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mrs. Albert Imhoff.

Spring Creek Pta Spring Creek Township Parent-Teacher Association John Logan Raymond Briggs Paul Mitchell Thomas Felton Victor Morris Briggs Constance McMillan of Corry British Isles Morris Mitchell Albert Imhoff

Mrs Burgess Hosts Y Auxiliary Meeting Night

Mrs Arthur Burgess of East South street entertained Y Auxiliary members last eve ning. Devotions by Mrs EH Bettes on Man's Security With God. Miss Mary Jane Hillstrom spoke of her trip to Paris and YMCA World Conference. Announcement of retreat after Easter and a Wake Sale in April. Birthday honors for Mrs Bea Stewart with cake and coffee. Roscoe Keck to host April 16 at 1078 North Center Street.

Arthur Burgess East South Street Bettes Mary Jane Hillstrom Paris Easternt State College Bea Stewart Donald Stewart Roscoe Keck North Center Street

Mentor Club Meeting Held At Auer Home

Ten members attended the Mentor Club meeting at Mrs. Porter Auer’s East Congress street home. Dates for the final two sessions were changed to April 9 and April 30 with the 30th marking the annual dinner. Miss Ann Baressi and Mrs Maude Barnes led a program on Boston.

Mentor Club Porter Auer East Congress Street Louise Williams Ann Baressi Maude Barnes Boston Boston, ‘Both Miss Baressi

Area Sewing Class To Be Formed Here Friday

The Corry area will form a sewing class with its first meeting Friday March 23 in the educational building of the Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs. Rachel Hogan of the Erie County Extension office will lead the sessions, which start at 1 p m. and run weekly. Enrollment is open to all Corry area women with no charge for instruction.

Corry Area Corry

Navy Mothers Club Routine Meeting Held at TOOF Hall

Navy Mothers Club met at TOOF Hall last evening with Commander Mrs Carl Higby presiding. Members voted to send an Easterly to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie. Social time followed with Jello salad cheese balls wafers tea and coffee. Next meeting slated for April 2.

Navy Mothers Club Carl Higby To Toof Hall Soldiers and Sailors Home Erie Royal Messenger Douglas Rozeller

Lois Jane Porter Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Miss Lois Jane Porter marked her ninth birthday with a family party on St Patrick's Day. Guests included Bernard and Lois Porter, Lois Sickler, Grayton Damon, Robert Damon and daughter Rebecca, James Sickler and family, Kenneth Whaley, and Clay Damon family. A birthday dinner featured daffodil decor and a cake from Brie. The guest of honor received many gifts.

Lois Jane Porter St. Patrick's Day Bernard Porter Spring Creek Lois Sickler Grayton Damon Fice Robert Damon Rebecca Corry James Sickler Martha Kenneth Whaley Warren Brie Clayton Damon

Newborn son reported at Corry Memorial Hospital

A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Rodney Edwards of Clymer. Grandparents are listed as Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kluge and Mr and Mrs John Sullivan of East Smith Street, with the DeGraff Hospital birth noted for another family connection in North Tonawanda, N Y.

G. E. Bennett East Smith ~ Street Ariz J.H. Castor Donald Chase Alvene Chase Spring Street Bremerton Wash Navy Walter Davis Hamot Hospital Erie Corry Memorial Hospital Rodney Edwards Clymer DeGraff Hospital North Tona Wanda, N Kenneth Kluge John. Sullivan East Smith Street

Methodists Hold Father Son Dinner at Corry Church

At the annual Father Son Banquet at First Methodist Church of Corry Dr A Culnter Schulte pastor of First Methodist Church of New Castle addressed the group reflecting on memories with his father and urging fathers to model Christian guidance. Curtis OShell acted as toastmaster while H Lynn Rice led singing Rev George Myers gave the invocation and a quartet of Clark brothers performed Davy Crockett as fossils were shown under ultraviolet light. The group enjoyed a Swiss steak dinner served by church ladies.

First Methodist Church George Myers Davy Crockett Riss Dave Jim Bill Clark Russell Clark Myers

Readers Meet With Mrs Howard Taggart

Mrs Howard Taggart of East Main street hosted the Readers group at her home yesterday afternoon. At 2 oclock they enjoyed a dessert luncheon then conducted a business session led by vice president Bertha Stockton in the president's absence. Members shared current events and discussed their news items with a lively discussion. Mrs Morris Honsteel will host next on April 2.

Howard Taggart East Main Street Bertha Stockton Ning Morris Honsteel

Rummage Sale Planned At Sisterhood Meeting

Members of the Beth Tunnel Sisterhood met at Mrs. Harry Barach's West Bend home to plan a rummage sale for late April. Mrs. David Evans, president, presided. Business was routine and a social evening followed with a salad course served. The group agreed to meet next with Mrs. Arthur Cohen.

Sisterhood Beth Tunnel West Bend Street Harry Barach David Evans Apri Arthur Cohen

Corry Grange to Host Square Dance at Grange Hall

Corry Grange No. 66 will hold a square dance Saturday night at 9 p.m. in the Grange Hall. Music by Bob Foley and his band. Worthy Master John Decker led a routine business session. Mrs Oscar Lindstrom chaired the social committee serving Jello sandwiches and coffee.

Corry Grange Cory Grange No. 66 Grange Hall Bob Foley John Decker Oscar Lindstrom Cate

Corry Area Bible Club Plans Rally May 6th

The Corry Area Bible Club Committee met at Beaverdam Mennonite Church with Miss Lucille Kimmey presiding. They discussed plans for a Bible Club Rally in Cony on May 6 with Miss Bernice Jordan of Erie as guest speaker. Rev. Kenneth Snyder led prayer and the group adjourned to meet April 16.

Corry Area

Birthday Party for Miss Marcia Stahl of West Pleasant

Mrs. Jack Stahl entertained at a St. Patrick's Day party in West Pleasant for her daughter Marcia six years old. Thirteen girl friends attended from 3 to 5 PM, enjoying games and singing. Each guest received a small party favor.

Marcia Stahl Jack Stahl West Pleasant Street Marcia

State Solons Look To Adjournment

The divided legislature faces ironing out kinks in the new 3 percent sales tax and closing a $2 million budget gap created by a plan to speed capital stock tax collection. Readinger proposes a faster method without objectionable sections, while Sen Kessler plans to oppose. The Highways Committee schedules a public hearing on local road aid rising to 30 million dollars annually, with cities vying for larger shares. The Senate GOP also moves for a vote on a million dollar industrial development plan to fund loans for distressed communities and spur new industry.

Jong House Readinger Pennsylvania Kessler Lancaster Senate Tinance Committee Sed Ate Highways Committee Chatman Wade R-Clumberland An & Plan Ncrease Tate Senate Gop Mahing Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Kewy

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