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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1959
Page
5
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Curtis O'Shell is president, David Ward vice president, Leora Stranahan secretary, and Gerald Bagley treasurer at the Cory Area High School library meeting. Funds for a student exchange program are discussed including a pond purchase plan to raise 1200 dollars. The event also features talks on economics, a Murray Metcalf bill review, and several local visits.
The First Presbyterian Church hosts a family night dinner this Maundy Thursday served by Knox Circle with Mrs. Ray Weber chairing. All congregants are urged to attend and bring their own table service and a tureen to share. Afterward a Communion service in the sanctuary will receive the Communicants Class into church fellowship.
Tuesday afternoon women’s duplicate play at the YMCA concluded with Mrs Gerald Lane and Mrs J Pred Kinley taking first place with 30 points, Dorr Clark and Ivan Wickwire second with 29, and Al Vanssens and Danner McCray third with 24. Average 25. A three table Howell movement used. Next week will be a regular game.
Mrs. Carol Sanden, Jamestown china painting teacher, will hold a two session workshop at the YMCA on Wednesday April 1. Morning session starts 9 o clock, afternoon 1 o clock. A five lesson weekly course may follow if enough interest. Contact Mrs L Q Nichols North Center Street for more information.
Robert Jolley announced a meeting for boys aged 14 to 18 who wish to become Explorer Scouts. The undercroft of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will host the session on April 6 at 7 30 p.m. James Kelsey will advise the group and a committee includes Everett J. Phillips William M. Halfast Robert Jolley Frank Grice and William Brooks Jr. Jolley said non scouters may join and the Emmanuel Episcopal Church vestry sponsors the organization.
The EUB Ladies Aid met in the church parlor with 16 members present. Mrs. Harley Banks hosted, devotions led by Mrs. Clara Walker, and prayer by Mrs. H Ray Hurtis. President Banks led the business session and a letter from missionaries Mr and Mrs Eugene Westley in Africa was read. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for April 8 in the church parlor with Mrs. Harris Watrous and Mrs. John Babcock as hostesses.
Fifteen members of a women s Missionary Council of the Assembly of God Church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Donald Engle of Columbus. The group read Scripture and offered prayers. The president led the business session and the group packed an Easter box for Theron Roush a student at Southeastern Bible Institute in Lakeland Florida. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for April 28 at the parsonage on North Center street.
Mrs E Craig Moore of East Smith street hosted a vanishing card party for the Hospital Auxiliary with two tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Ronald Rathbun, Mrs Gordon Bigelow, and Mrs Richard Blount. Decorations followed a saison motif. salad rolls and coffee were served. Attendees included Mrs Theodore Amoroso, Mrs Edward Heckman, Mrs Frank Frisina, Mrs Leon Cole, and Mrs Marvin Millspaw ers. Cole will host a future card party.
The Neighborhood Association of Gl Scouts gathered at Mrs. Robert Jolley’s West Pleasant Street home for a training session. Mrs. James Dewart spoke on the new troop annual report due by end of May. Camp folders went to all leaders. cookies will be delivered April 1 and 2. girls to collect orders and start deliveries April 3. Next meeting set for April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA with Volker Gempt as speaker. all scouts and adults invited.
The Corry Bridge Association wrapup shows Mrs. Robert Tunnell first with 57.82 average. William Smyers duo tied for second and third at 57.06, Dr. James Hileman fourth at 56.46, J. Fred Kinley fifth at 55.90, Philip Zalzneck sixth at 55.69, Arthur Cohen seventh at 54.49, P. H. Bartholomew eighth at 54.22, Morgan Beverly ninth at 54.20, and Mrs. J. Fred Kinley tenth at 63.59. The final session used six tables Howell system with Mrs. Gerald Lane and Amy Jackson leading eight? players at 87.5. Next week’s schedule includes regular and newcomers games at 8 o’clock at the VFW home.
The Good Samaritan Class of the Methodist Church enjoyed its annual Sugar Social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wank Meftin on Bis cogul street. Mrs WB Stowe led the business session in the absence of President Frank stur, with Mrs Hugh Crabbetedt giving devotions. A social hour followed with games and maple sugar candy, refreshments, and planned next gathering a class banquet on April 26. The location will be announced later. Emperor Haile Selassie to visit the USSR. The invitation was accepted. dates not announced. The event occurred at the VFW home on April ath.
The Conyaseeuttly of God Chavet on West Pleasant Street will launch a seven week Sunday School attendance campaign led by Rev. Wiley with help from Charles Bowman. The program features subthemes such as Rolly Goll Day Youth Day Baby Day and Family Day as a focus on inviting all ages to participate culminating in certificates for faithful attendees. Everyone is welcome to join the drive and partake in the weekly events during the campaign.
Solon battles a tax measure as lawmakers debate an extension of sales and property levies. The Democratic led House faced Republican opposition and internal splits over tax provisions including trade in and beer exemptions, with a potential revival after Easter recess.
Funeral services were held at Arnold Funeral Home for Almon Ames 89 of 656 East South Street Corry. He wed Elin McCammon in 1894 in Grand Valley. Burial at Cheney Cemetery followed. Survived by children Arthur Ames Corry Claude Stearns Corry Albert Ames Pleasantville Fussell Ames Titusville Loren Ames Titusville a daughter in Hyde Park 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A son Burl died in World War I. He was a lumber man and noted checker player in the region.
A son was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell of R D 3 at Corry Memorial Hospital A daughter was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Bembi of Way Wayne Street at Corry Memorial Hospital He declined to comment on Worseys pledge to solicit sold GOP opposition.
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