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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1961

Page

5

Barb Wickwire Named BPW Girl Of Month

Barb Wickwire, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Wickwire of Columbus, was chosen by the Business and Professional Women's Club as its March Girl of the Month. A Corry Area High School senior in commercial general, she serves as student manager of thieves at CAHS and member of the Senior Trim-Hi, Beaverettes drill team, and senior class play cast. She plays accordion, enjoys swimming softball and basketball, and attends Columbus Community Church where she sings in the church choir. She is in office practice at Raymond Division and aims to become an office employee after graduation.

Barbara Wackwire Warren Wickwire Columbus Teneval Business and Professional Women's Club Birbh Corry Area Thieves CAHS Beaverettes Barb Cliss Slaler Columbus Community Church Elured Raymond Divison

Luncheon Held for 99th Birthday Visitor at Worth Center

Mrs Hubert Vaughn hosted a luncheon at her Worth Center Street home yesterday for her mother Mrs Florence Colyer celebrating the 99th birthday. The event drew nine guests and featured spring flowers a decorated cake and thoughtful gifts. Visiting continued through the afternoon as the fete honored the elderly guest with warm remarks and the usual social details.

Hubert Vaughn Worth Cemter Street Florence. Colyer Colyer Central Bridge Vaughn

Birthday Club Meets At Mrs Rozelle Home

Members of the Hivitay club were entertained at the home of Mrs Rozelle on Fyrst Main street. The birthdays of Mrs Russell Briggs and Mrs Rozelle were celebrated with gifts. Guests viewed travel pictures and enjoyed tea, relishes, rolls, cookies, and coffee. Mrs Arthur Gordran will host the next meeting on East Fredericl Street on April 20.

Hivitay Lab Arthur Gordran East Fredericl Strees

Y's Men Club Formed At Local YMCA Involves Service Work

The Y's Men Club organized at the local YMCA elected Carroll Crowell as president Frank Sturgis as vice president Gloria Porter as secretary Al Cornish as treasurer Fred Marsh as membership committee chairman and Frank Lunia as attendance chair. Meetings occur on the second and fourth Thursdays with an 8 o clock dinner. Mrs Lawrence McCray prepared last night’s dinner and Atty Douglas Rozelle spoke on Europe. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13.

Sye Hamed Carroll Crowell Frank Sturgis Gloice Porter al Cornish Fred Marsh Frank Lunia Lawrence McCray Douglas Rozelle Europe

Mrs. Frank Harvey Hosts Wheelock Aid Meeting

Mrs. Frank Harvey entertained Wheelock Community Aid at her home on A. D. 4. Twelve members attended with readings on Lent by Mrs. Loveland who led devotions. Entertainment included a blackboard project won by Mrs. Raymond Flagultas Lelig. Refreshments featured decorated cupcakes tea and coffee. A spring dinner is planned at Mrs. John Erien’s home in Spring Creek on April 13.

Frank Harvwiy Nostess Wheelock Community Aid A. D Kenneth Lovilind Wis John Erien Spring Creek

Lenten Meal Held by WSCS at McCray Methodist Church

The WSCS group met at McCray Methodist Church with 15 members and guests. Mrs. Webb McCray presided as roll was taken and nominations discussed for April. A spring retreat is set for April 20 at Codhninton, and a coffee hour in Corry on April 10 will feature missionary Morence McKay Bain. Special Lenten services followed with readings by several members and a duet performance.

Worhas Chris Uian Codhynnton First Methodist Corry Morence McKay Bain Africa Dose McCray Merle McChay Willard McCray Rupert Morris Morris Wax Hostilss Bhvon McCray Mas Donna Moris Kathy Gates Lawrence Moneeley Spartansburg

Aldo Gremese To Speck VFW Auxiliary

Aldo Gremese, a foreign exchange student from Udine Italy, will be guest speaker at the College Women's Club meeting on Monday March 27 in the YMCA all purpose room Bodock. The hospitality committee was reorganized with Mrs Robert Damon as chairwoman. Installation of VFW Ladies Auxiliary officers will follow at the Post home April 13 with Mrs Clyde Reynolds installing.

Aldo Gremese Speck VFW Gremese VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post Home William Roehrig Helen Porter Raymond Grabowsti Hazel Shuss Clyde Reynolds Roan McElroy Eva Arnold Maurice Porter Alma Slagle Roger Grape Mildred Sorenson Russell Mallory Alfred Cone James Keppel Herman Pantle Eleanor Hudson Dora Daye Eleanor Swarm Grace Blymiller Cone

Milkmaid Committee Heads Area 7 Contest

Kenneth Prassen names Kenneth L. Brown as Area 7 Miss Milkmaid committee chairman with 28 committeemen. Judges include Rachel Hogan N Dudley Jewell and Bob Sutherland. April 14 at 8 pm at Fort LeBoeuf High School. winner to Bedford Springs and Pennsylvania finals May 10 11. prize includes mink stole robe and trip to Atlantic City. Entry blanks from local duties or Dairy Institute of the Erie Area. Deadline April 1 in Harrisburg.

Kenneth Prassen Dairy Institute of the Erie Area Kenneth L. Brown Area 7 Brown Russell Yaple Adrian Sharp Walter Fromknecht William Vollmer Sunida Rachel Hogan Agricultural Extension Association N. Dudley Jewell Chamber of Commerce Bob Sutherland Erie Bunday Times-News Fort LeBoeuf High School Frasier Bedford Springs Corryny Pennsylvania Competitton Msgs. Mi Mald Atantic City Dairynstitute Erie Harrisburg

Clymer PTA Group To Meet Monday Evening

The Clymer PTA will hold a Monday meeting in the school cafeteria at 8 o'clock. The nominating committee will present Crescott's slate for upcoming offices and voting will occur. The program includes five cooperative board teachers hosting an interactive question and answer period with special music and refreshments served.

Clymer Pta Crescotts

Candidates Named for Tulip Queen at Clymer Festival

The Clymer Tulip Festival announces Queen Candidates chosen by organizations. Diane Humphrey, daughter of Vernon and Mrs Humphrey, sponsored by FFA. Johann Beckerink, daughter of Howard and Mrs Beckerink, sponsored by Clymer Dairymen's League. tea Ton, daughter of Gilbert and Mrs Ton, chosen by the American Legion. Karen Habink, daughter of Glenn and Mrs Habink, chosen by the Clymer Firemen. Donna Spence, daughter of Donald and the late Mrs Spence, Findley Luke, representing the P T A. Mrs John White chairs the Tulip Queen Committee. Klompen Dancers have practiced for four weeks.

Clymer

AF Offers Program For Graduates

The Air Force announces a new program for high school graduates in the Corry area. It offers an all expenses paid trip to Pillsbury for applicants from Curry Area High School to preprocess for possible service in the Air Force, with training in missile guidance, radar, weather, and traffic control. Interested teens should contact the Air Force recruiting office in the Federal Building, Erie, by next Wednesday for reservations.

Aero Space Age Air Force Richard Fetzer U.S. Air Force Perimiter Erie Xehoots Pillsbury Curry Area High School Tome Air Force Fetzer Corry Area

Toronto to Add Fluorides to Water Province Bill Moves Toward Law

Ontario plans to empower municipalities to add sodium fluoride to drinking water after a royal commission backed fluoridation as public health. The bill awaits third reading and royal assent but could allow referendums if petitioned by 10 percent of electors. eight Ontario municipalities already fluoridate.

Lukania Ont Ontario Royal Commission

Dancers Kept in Condition for Social Dance

Mrs. Frank Baker and Mrs. Clarence Taft serve as the adult instructors ensuring the dancers are prepared for the upcoming social event. their guidance focuses on technique, posture, and coordination to maintain readiness for the dance.

Frank Baker Clarence Taft

US Airborne Ready to Drop Paratroops Into Laos

General Clarence I. White says the United States could drop 1,500 paratroopers into Laos within hours if needed. He notes 400,000 service members on call in the Pacific, 3400 planes and 400 ships, with forces from Okinawa and Hawaii prepared for quick action. Kennedy warns Communist forces in Southeast Asia as Marines depart Hawaii for maneuvers.

Hunululu I. D. White United States Red Laos White Okinawa Hawaii Navy Air Force Pacific Kennedy Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station California

Rites Held For Mrs. J. H. Darling

Last rites for Mrs. J. H. Darling were held from Bracken Funeral Home yesterday at 2 pm with Rev. Earl C. Docherty and Rev. G. J. Bersehe officiating. Interment followed in West Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, with bearers Irwin Crane Richard Fox Roy Mather and George Carnicke. Out-of-town attendees included Walter Brunbeck Williamsport PA Rev. and Mrs. Philip Darling Hackensack NJ Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baum New Castle PA Mr. and Mrs. Harry Darling Warren OH Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Berchie Pontiac MI Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brown Bear Lake and others from the area.

Mars Arene Darling N. J Robert Baum New Castle Harry Darling Warren Ohio G. J. Berchie Pontiac Mich Ernest Brown Bear Lake

Letter to the Editor criticizes misleading heavy equipment ad

A Corry PA reader denounces a nationwide job training advertisement "earn while you learn" as a false promise. He details a $975 enrollment, $675 course costs, and placement doubts, calls the outfit a scam, and urges FBI investigation. The Journal refers ad to the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association.

Miami Fis Busisl0 Roan Buffalo Chicago Altoune Buflary FBI Corry Maen~ Frony The Journal Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association

Whisky Goes Down Drain at Camp Blanding Seizure

In Starke Florida a wartime whisky seizure finally ended after 1943. Bradford County dry enforcement and Army storage at Camp Blanding led to disposal by Sheriff P D Reddish. Seals broken, remaining liquor poured into a sewer totaling 114 fifths 150 pints and 273 half pints.

Starke, Fla Blanding Bradford Starke P. D. Reddish County Commission

Robbery at Wellsville National Barn in York escape

Three men robbed the Wellsville National Barn in York pa escaping with 3600 dollars. State Police captured the trio within 25 minutes.

York Wellsville National Barn

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