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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1956

Page

5

Mrs Tarbell elected district director of BPW Club

Mrs Norman Tarbell of Corry Business and Professional Women's Club was elected district director of District 1 at the annual spring meeting held Saturday at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie. She succeeds Josephine Taft of Tinsville. Other officers installed included Helen Moxley, Elizabeth McFate, Florence Trugden, and Mrs Clinton Pratt. The gathering marked District 1's fifth anniversary with past directors honored. Dignitaries included Mildred Whitby. Gerald Lloyd and Allan Canfield returned from Houghton College for Easter. W. W. Hammond and family returned from a month in San Miguel Arizona after visiting relatives in Los Angeles.

Norman ‘Farbell Corry District 1 Inez Fitch Rath Agnes Lynch Pennsylvania Federation of Bpw Clubs Mildred Whitby Olyphant Katherine Remiler Gerald Lloyd Harold Lloyd East Irving Street Allan Canfield Eugene Canfield East Street Houghton College W. W. Hammond West Frederick Street San Mgflael Ariz Thomas Tuck Tuck Col Richard Shoop Los Angeles

Bridal Shower For Miss Dolores Hosier Before Wedding

A pre nuptial shower honored Miss Dolores Howler who will wed Daniel Johnson of Grant Valley on April 14. Hosts were Misses Lois Nollinger Shirley Coons and Janice Hosier with thirty guests attending at Frank and Verna's in Columbus. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Robert White and Miss Joan Kopnitsky, door prize to Miss Evaline Hasset. Refreshments included sandwiches jello cake punch nuts and candies. The bridal party received many linen and kitchen gifts.

Dolores Hosier Dolores Howler Daniel Johnson Grant Valley Frank and Verna Columbus Vusses Lois Nollinger Shirley Coons Janice Hosier Foster Robert White Joan Kopnitsky Evaline Hassett

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Samuel A Smith

A stork shower honoring Mrs. Samuel A Smith was hosted by Mrs George Swack Sr of West Smith Street. Sixteen guests played cards with prizes awarded to Kay Proctor and Mrs Thomas L Smith for cootie and to several guests for canasta. A lunch of jello salad and coffee followed, and gifts were arranged under a pink and blue umbrella. Other attendees included Mrs Michael Bailey and Mrs George Swack Jr among others.

Samuel A. Smith George Swack Sr West Smith Street Kay Proctor Thomas L. Smith Harry Miles Thomas P. Smith John McMahon Kenneth Jaquith Michael Bailey Alice Wilcox W. T. Willams Donald L. Willams George Swack Jr Robert Hand Everett Elmquist

Corry BPW Club Hosts Monthly Social Evening

The Corry Business and Professional Women's Club held its monthly social in the IOOF Hall dining room with a nine dinner. Hostess committee members were Miss Julia Ficcardi chairwoman Mrs Henry Bailey and Mrs Lucille Church A nominating committee was named to propose officers for the April 5 business meeting.

Corry

Pre-Nuptial Party Fetes Miss Lillian Zojone

Miss Lillian Zojone was honored at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Steve Zajac and helpers from Clymer Dunkirk and Corry. Guests from North Clymer and nearby towns enjoyed games with prizes and a buffet lunch for 22 attendees. Miss Zojone will marry on April 14.

Lillian Zojone Steve Zajac East South Street Carl Gincott LaVerne Pitch Betty Lou Croker Richard Trisket Floyd Cady John Grden Glen Bland Zojone Frank Zojone Clymer North Clymer Dunkirk Corry

Mrs Jennie Akam Hosts Neighborhood Club Meeting

Eight members of the Neighborhood Club met with Mrs. Jennie Akam of West Washington street. Entertainment included games and television, prizes awarded to Mrs. Thomas Clark, Mrs. Edna Drake, and door prize to Mrs. Harry Fitch. Lunch of Spanish rice, rolls, pie and coffee served. Exter gifts given to Mrs. Harry Fitch and Mrs. Joseph Henline. Next session set with Mrs. William Haenel on April 23.

Jennie Akam West Washington Street Thomas Clark Edna Drake Harry Fitch Akam Joseph Henline Wiliam Haenel West Frederick Street

Miss Sandra Cochran Hosts Slumber Party and Easter Sunrise Service

Sandra Cochran daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur V Cochran of East Frederick Street entertained at a slumber party last evening at her home. Sixteen girls attended and this morning they joined the annual Easter sunrise service at Corry Area High School where a breakfast was served.

Sandra Cochran Arthur V. Cochran East Frederick Street Corry Area High School

Kiwanis Club Hears Interesting Speaker

Kiwanis Club met at the Hotel Corry with guest speaker George Sharpe of E. R. Squibb Co. addressing drug stores and antibiotic advances. A moving picture accompanied his talk, followed by group singing and news of transporting the physically handicapped to Union City next Tuesday evening.

George Sharpe Kiwanis Club Hotel Corry Sharpe Narey Yenchak E. R. Squibb Co James Harper H. Lynn Rice Howard Hutzelman Angie Carbone Frank Anthony Walter Crouch Union City Bruce Summer Ville East Columbus Avenue

Max Darone Speaks at College Women’s Club Meeting

The Col lege Women’s Club held a March meeting at Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft. Max Darone director of the Erie YMCA gave an illustrated humorous talk with slides of his cartoons. Mrs. L. M. Douglas introduced him and Mrs. Roger Brown led a brief business session. Dessert buffet followed.

Max Darone College Club College Women's Club Erie Ymca L. M. Douglas Darone Roger Brown Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Birthday Fete for Linda Jane Curtis Nine

A birthday party for Miss Linda Jane Curtis nine was hosted by her mother Mrs Robert Curtis at their West Congress street home Saturday from 1 to 4 PM. Fourteen friends joined in games with prizes for Carol Clark Linda Anthony Mary Dundon Margaret Cool Anita Carlson Wanda Henry and Bonnalee Dyer. Mrs Curtis and her mother Mrs Louis Landy served birthday cake ice cream and Kool Aid. Paper hats and Easter party favors were given to guests. Linda Jane received many nice gifts from friends.

Linda Jane Curtis Robert Curtis West Congress Street Carol Clark Linda Anthony Linda Jane

Dinner gathers 84 at Wayne Valley church event

Eighty four persons attended the recent congregational dinner at Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church. A bountiful chicken dinner was served under the chairmanship of Mrs. Clyde Maynard and a short program followed. The dinner replaced the summer Sunday School picnic.

Wayne Valley

Birthday Parties Held At Wattsburg Rink

Two birthday parties were held at the Rainbow Ring in Wallabung over the weekend. On Friday Cathy Estes celebrated her birthday and on Saturday Ellen Phillips was honored. Both events were hosted by the guests parents who provided cake and refreshments after the skating.

Wallabung Cathy Estes Ellen Phillips

May Step Up Propaganda Plan Faces House Review

Washington USIA proposes boosting propaganda by over 50 percent to counter Soviet actions. Director Stretbert asks lawmakers to fund 135 million dollars for next fiscal year, including VOA expansion, a carrier tour with Cinerama, and free phonograph distributions to 27 Near and Far Eastern nations. He predicts greater use of diplomacy and aid alongside psyops as military tensions rise.

Washington U. S. Information Agency Russia USIA Theduave O. Stret Bert House Appropriations Congress Streibert Voice of America America Near Far East UW. 8 U. S

Lancaster challenges school code on annexation power

Lancaster argues Section of the State school code granting the State Council of Education authority over school district annexations is unconstitutional. In Superior Court the city contends the council acts arbitrarily, offers no factors for review, and lacks accountability in decisions on annexations such as Manheim Township.

Associated Press Philadelphia Lancaster State Council of Education Manheim Township Robert H. Miter Harrisburg Maurer

Assembly Powers Delegation Cited Under State Constitution

A political figure argued that the General Assembly may delegate some powers but when doing so must delineate clear standards governing the recipient's operation. The remark highlighted the constitutional limits on delegation and the need for definable criteria.

General Assembly

TWU Asked To Postpone Strike Against PRR

The National Mediation Board asked the Trapisport Workers Union to postpone indefinitely a strike against the Pennsylvania Railroad that was set for midnight tomorrow. The dispute centers on alleged avoidable costs at Altoona shops due to planning and scheduling. The board seeks time to help reach an amicable settlement and officials expect the union to agree to delay the walkout.

TWU PRR Washington National Mediation Board Trapisport Workers Pennnsylvania Railroad Altoona

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