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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1957

Page

5

Conelway PTA notes Girl Scout events and upcoming meetings

The Conelway School Parent Teacher Association held a Tuesday meeting with an invocation led by Rev Kenneth Snyder and a flag ceremony. Troop 364 and Brownie Troops 218 478 37H performed while officers and committees were announced. An upcoming spring conference March 16 Mercer May 4 and a BTA Council dinner April 10 were noted. The next meeting April 16 will include officer elections and fathers night. An excellent program evaluation by the State PEA Council was reported plus ventriloquist act by Miss Diane Sawyer and Waldo.

Conelway School Rupert Morris Merrill McCray Raymond Root Royntdd George Harmon Robert Clark Walter Dingfelder Willian Lore Calvin Swarm Laurence Wade Robert McCray Conelway State PEA Council Diane Sawyer Waldo Brownie Walter Fields Brownie Troop Sheyla Hassan Raymond Sourman Linda Bottwall Judy Hum

Dorcas Class Meets At First Methodist Church

Dorcas Class gathered at the First Methodist Church last evening with 21 members. Mrs. L. A. Johnston led devotions from Matthew 26 38 46 and the meeting included a poem read by Mrs. Rockman a skit by Mrs. Skinner and a traveling basket fundraising plan for the treasury. A salad lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Lopus Mrs. Hinman and Miss Ola Young. Next meeting April 17 at Mrs Paul Meerdink’s Wright street home.

Lester Lopus East Frederick Street Dorcas First Methodist Church L. A. Johnston Henry Rockman Rockman William Rieck Frank Shrader Treasury Benjamin Skinner Lopus Lucy Hinman Ola Young Paul Meerdink Wright Street

Odd Fellows Lodge To Attend North East Meet

Members of Jonathan Lodge No. 85 IOOF travel to North East tomorrow evening for a visit with Lake City Lodge. The third and fourth degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates. They will meet at the IOOF Hall at 1.00 p.m. and urge all eligible members to attend.

OOF North East Jonathan Lodge No. 85 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Kuesta Lake City

Pie Social and Card Party Planned at Spring Creek

Announcement states plans for a pie social and card party sponsored by the Spring Creek Sportsman's Club to be held Saturday evening in the West Spring Town Hall. Public invited to attend.

Spring Spring Creek

Introducing Knox at Corry Memorial Hospital

Yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital, a baby named Knox was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Harold Messinger of 671 East Columbus nyernie. The birth adds a new member to the Messinger family amid local community joy.

Knox Corry Memorial Hospital Harold Messinger East Columbus Nyernie

Humes Host Rehoboth Sunday School Class Event

Mr and Mrs Glenn Humes of West Smith Street hosted fifteen members of the Rehoboth Sunday School Class of Evangel United Brethren Church for an evening session. Ivan Downey led the business meeting with prayer by Delman Lundgen and devotions by Harold Carlson. A relish tray sandwiches and coffee were served. No meeting in April due to revival. next session planned for May with time and price to be announced.

Glenn Humes Rehoboth Evangelical United Brethren Church West Smith Street Tvan Downey Delman Lundgen Harold Carlson Luhdeen Vernon Welch

Mrs Ernest McMichael Hosts 500 Club Meeting

Local 500 club met at Mrs Ernest McMichael's Essex street home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs Harry Paulson Jr, Mrs Joseph Baressi, and Mrs Robert Hunk. A lunch featured tiny tarbits on toast, relishes, chocolate nut pudding and coffee. The next gathering is set for two weeks with Mrs Batess hosting in Columbus.

Ernest McMichael Essex Street Harry Paulson Jr Joseph Baressi Robert Hunk Batess Columbus

Mary-Martha Class Meets at Mrs Florence Amy Home

The Mary M artha Class of the First Presbyterian Church met at East Main street home of Mrs Florence Amy last evening with 19 members. They opened with hymn The Old Tugged Gross and devotions led by Mrs Nellie Merker using Lenten meditations and prayer. A short business meeting was conducted by Mrs Douglas Rozelle St class president. Entertainment in games and contests followed, arranged by Mrs H B MacLees and Mrs James W Johnston. Plans for April 17 call for a tureen dinner at the church replacing the annual Master bonnet party. Hostess with help served lime jello salad cheese balls wafers coffee tea and candies in keeping with St Patrick's Day.

Florence Amy Mary-Martha First Presbyterian Church East Main Street Nellie Merker Douglas. Rozelle

Mrs Keck Hosts Knox Circle Meeting in April Plans

Mrs R W Keck entertained the Knox Circle of the Presbyterian Womenat the North Center Street home Tuesday afternoon with about 16 members present. Mrs Ivan Smith assisted. Devotions by Mrs Paul F Bauer used War and Peace as the theme. Mrs J H Heerlein presided and announced March 26 family night dinner at church with Maryville College Choir program at 8 pm. Program led by Mrs H W Taggart with several assistants. Discussion included current Hong Kong study. Next meeting April 16 to be hosted by Mrs Leon Root on Wright Street with MrsOsler assisting.

Etree Knox Circle Presbyterian Women's Association R. W. Keck North Center ‘Street Ivan Smith Paul F. Bauer J. H. ‘Heerlein Cerirate Maryville College H.W. Taggart HL. B. MacLees Bauer Fiszel Weeks Roger Osler Hong Kong Leon Root Wright Street Mrs. Ofler Cogang

Master Point Winners Listed At Bridge Game

The March master point duplicate bridge tournament was held at the Garden Room of the VFW Post home with seven and one half tables. Winners include Mr and Mrs J Fred Kinley, H Erie, Johnson of Harrisburg, Mrs Hazel Gustin of Erie, Robert Larsen of Jamestown, and Mr and Mrs Morgan Beverly. A newcomers night is planned next Wednesday at 8 p m with free refreshments. reservations with Mrs Kinley.

VFW Post North Sind South J. Fred Kinley Erie H. Johnson Harrisburg Hazel Gustin Robert Larsen Jamestown Morgan Beverly Jamies West John Israel Warren Robert Tstel D. L. Vetera Jotn A. Blatt T. A. Hubley Hi J. Wilcox

Wright School PTA conducts March meeting outlines book fair

Wright School PTA held its March meeting with Vice President Arthur Laurell presiding. Reports noted 124 Mobile Book Fair purchases, a school visits program, and a call for more Girl Scout leaders. Nominating committee named. attendance award shared. refreshments served.

Wright School Pta Arthur Laurell Wright School Parent-Teacher Association Ano Baressi Corry George A. Myers F. Dean Miller Roger Brown Louis Morrow Keith Henton Gert McIntyre Merrill Wade Girl Scouta Alice Welmar Ole Young

Post-Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Gail Garber Jr

A bridal shower was held at the home of Miss Linda Willdalion RD1 honoring Mrs Gail Garber Jr Branch the former Roberta Wyrm. About twenty guests attended with dancing and games. Prizes went to Judy Catlin and Deanna Veltenburg. White and yellow decor featured chick en baskets with mint. Refreshments followed and gifts were received by Mrs Garber from friends and relatives including Mrs William Crane, Mrs Arch Wynn, Katherine of Spring Creek, and Mrs Carl Garber Sr. Connie of East Branch assisted.

Carl Garber Linda Willdalion Rd.1 Gail Garber Jr Faut “Branch Roberta Wyrm Judy Catlin Deanna Veltenburg Leslie Wilkinson William Crane

Mrs Allen Foote Hosts Shower at Home

Mrs. Allen Foote of 01 Worth Street hosted a shower for her sister in law Mrs. Larry Johnson of Jamestown and her infant son Randy Nell born March 18. Fifteen guests attended with prizes awarded to Mrs. Bryce Leek Mrs. Everett Webb Mrs. George Rhodes and Mrs. Edward Combs. Door prize went to Mrs. Leek. Gifts were opened by Mrs. Johnson's mother Mrs. Albertsstruffer. Refreshments included cheese sandwich loaf cake with green and yellow booties and coffee. Out of town guests included Mrs. Robert Nagcotte and her daughter Connie of Guys Mills.

Allen Foote Worth Falooé Larry Johnson Jamestown Randy Nell Bryce Leek Everett Webb George Rhodes Edward Combs Leek Johnson Albertsstruffer Foote Robert Nagcotte Connie Guys Mills

Mrs. H. Martin Keppel Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs. H. Martin Keppel of East Columbus avenue entertained her bridge club last evening with Mrs. Lee Hooks and Mrs. Oryilla Twoisted of Union City as substitutes. Two tables of contract were in play and awards went to Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. J. Robert Grice, and Mrs. Arthur Treat. The hostess served a salad course before guests planned to meet again at Mrs. Joseph Furst’s home.

H. Martin Keppel East Columbus Avenue

Girl Scout Troop Holds Skating Party at Corry Rollerway

Fourteen members of Girl Scout Troop No 480 of St Edward's School enjoyed a skating party Tuesday evening at the Corry Rollerway. After church services they met in the school hall, conducted flag ceremony and Girl Scout Promise, then made pin cushions. Dodge ball followed and the meeting ended with a group sing of When Day Is Done.

St. Edward's School Corry

Vogue editor Edna Woolman Chase dies in Florida

Edna Woolman Chase, longtime Vogue editor for five decades and mother of actress Tika Chase, died yesterday in Sarasota Florida. Born in Ashbury Park New Jersey she built Vogue into a leading fashion authority through much of the 20th century.

VOGUE Sarasota, Fla Edna Woolman Chase Vogue Magazine Tika Chase Asbury Park N. J

Area Child Dies In Home Fire Continuation

A mother could not locate her other child as flames trapped occupants in a rural home. She saved two infants and improvised warmth from hay and bags before rushing to summon help. Neighbors lacked phones, so a 15 year old sought aid from another neighbor to contact the Slymer fire department amid a winter storm.

Sheme Bernard Sayers Juanita Nelgbor Alex Wroblewski Mr. Garutis

Fire Claims Life of Local Boy Born 1965 at Corry

A fire at a local residence in Erie County killed a boy born May 4 1965 at Corry Memorial Hospital. Investigators theorize matches sparked the blaze which gutted a bedroom and left the ceiling collapsed. The victim, found on a bed, was survived by his parents two siblings and multiple grandparents. Funeral services are set for Bracken Funeral Home at 2 30 p m.

Mattison Corry Memorial Hospital Thad Aister Lynn Susan Edward James James Yotpolis R. D Clymer Gertrude Smith Jamestown Emer P. ‘Smith Erie Bracken Funeral Home Row

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