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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1958

Page

5

Senior class play to aid organ fund at Corry Area High

The senior class at Corry Area High School plans the comedy They Gave Him A Coed for May 1958 to raise funds for the school organ. Proceeds, about £1000 so far, may place an electric organ in the auditorium before graduation. Cast includes John Roberts, James Aquilino, Gail Wilcox, and others. tickets go on sale next week.

Corry Dean Brown Rei Linda Marrs John Roberts James Aquilino Charles Brown Gail Wilcox Gloria Judy May Una Eunice Hoffman Miss Howard Karolyn Lindsey Tone Peggy Felisiak Emily Pat Kinney Maree Janet Taylor Mabel Mary Beth Keppel Beth Chuck Willams Gary Car Clabbatt Cal Dave Carlson Chuck Stuart Ball Roland Joe Lloyd Jerry Lewis Herb

Presbyterians Meet in Evie Covenant Knox Hall

Dr George Frantz of Western Theological Seminary Pittsburgh addressed Covenant Chapter of National Council of Presbyterian Men in Evie at Knox Hall Church of the Covenant. A 6 30 turkey dinner preceded his talk What Is Right With The Church. Local guests included Rev Paul F Bauer Harvey Loveland Allan Hasbrouck Lawrence McCray and Ray Carey.

Ehe Presbyterian George Frantz Western Theological Seminary Pittsburgh Department of Hosiletics Covenant National Council of Presbyterian Men United States Knox Hall Church of the Covenant Evie Fast Presbyterian Church Paul F. Bauer Harvey Loveland Allan Hasbrouck Lawrence McCray Ray Carey

Miss Lolita Fox Honored At Personal Shower

Miss Lolita Fox was honored at a personal shower before her April 19 wedding to Frank Woodward. Hostess Mrs. Charles Patterson of 39 Hust Irving street led the event with assistance from Mrs. Alfred Haehet. Eleven guests played games. prizes went to Mrs. H. Ray Harris, Mrs. Elbert E. Bush, and Mrs. George Black, with Mrs. Martha McIntyre winning the door prize. Green and yellow decorations complemented refreshments, and gifts were presented to the honoree.

Lolita Fox Frank Woodward Charles Patterson Hust Irving Street Alfred Haehet H. Ray Harris Elbert E. Bush George Black Martha McIntyre

Silver Links Class Meets at Mrs. Walker Home

The Silver Links Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Clara Walker’s West Pleasant Street home for its 115th monthly gathering. Mrs. Maude Bennink presided as devotions and routine business were followed by plans to buy a memorial plant for departed members to be placed in the church on Easter Sunday.

John Babcock Mead Avenue

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Charlotte Proper in Honor of Niece

Mrs. Joseph Skales hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower at 432 West Smith Street for Miss Charlotte Proper, with cohostess Mrs. Milton Proper. Guests played games and prize winners included Miss Mary Conant and several Mrs. and Miss attendees. A pink and yellow theme featured sandwiches, cake, ice cream, and coffee, with miniature mint baskets as favors.

Charlotte Proper Joseph Skales West Smith Street Milton Proper Mary Conant Duane Troyer George Butchko al Nelson Jeannette Proper Nelson Walter Conant Wibe St. Thomas’ S Church

Sophomore Dance At Corry Area High School

About 100 students attended the Sophomore Dance in the Corry Area High School cafeteria last evening from 8:30 to 11:30. Dancing to records accompanied refreshments of pinch and cookies. Chaperones included William Miller the class adviser and Mrs Miller Mr and Mrs Peter Ginvis Mrs Jack Castor and Felix Muthivens.

Corry Area Willitam Miller Miller Peter Ginvis Jack Castor Felix Muthivens

SCVFD Auxiliary to Hold Open House Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department announced an open house in the Town Hall at 8 p.m. on Wednesday April 2. Carl Henton will present colored slides of California. Refreshments will be served and all interested ladies are invited.

Spring Creek

Sugar Social at Free Methodist Good Samaritan Class

The Good Samaritan Class of the Free Methodist Church met last evening at Mr and Mrs Donald Cady s home 676 Union Street with 28 members present. J Earle Bliley led the business session and Mrs Stella Beardsley read an article from Together. Refreshments included maple sugar wafers nut breads sandwiches relishes coffee and tea. Biblical bookmarks were given by the organizing committee. The next meeting will be a family dinner on April 23.

Free Methodist Church Donald Cady Union Street J. Earle Bliley Stella Beardsley Cady Richard Ohrn Carl Swanson Richard Frve

Quilt Tying At Women’s Civic Club Meeting

Seven members of the Women’s Civic Club met yesterday afternoon at the Red and Gun Club on East Washington Street. President Mrs Bert Welden led a routine business session and the group spent the rest of the day tying a quilt. The next meeting will be April 25 at the same venue.

Women’s Civic Club Women's Civic Club Red and Gun Club East Washington Street Bert Welden

Paul Bernard Sonoski Jr Honored on Birthday

Paul Bernard Sonoski Jr was honored by friends on the occasion of his sixth birthday at his home on North Center street. The day featured games and birthday cake refreshments. Guests Peter Mc Latghlin Joseph Mc Latghlin and William Muckinhaupt gave gifts to the honoree.

Paul Bernard Sonoski Jr North Center Street P. B. Sonoski Master Sonoski Peter and Joseph McLatghlin William Muckinhaupt

Birthday Supper for Mary Lou Garfield at Garfield Home

Mrs Robert Garfield hosted nine young guests for Mary Lou Garfield's sixth birthday at their West Washington Street home. A dinner with a decorated cake and ice cream followed by games and prizes for Debby Bachemer and Kay Simmons. Mary Lou received several gifts from friends.

Mary Lou Garfield Robert Garfield Mary Lou Garfield West Washington Street Debby Bachemer Kay Simmons

Missionary Family To Address Westminster Fellowship Meeting

The Junior and Senior High Westminster Fellowship groups at First Presbyterian Church will meet together tomorrow evening at the church. The missionary family will speak about their work as missionaries to Brazil. A social with refreshments will follow. All young people are urged to attend per Rev. Paul F. Bauer.

Westminster First Presbyterian Church Raymond Pittman Brazil Paul F. Bauer

Farewell Party for Miss Teresa Mooney

Miss Teresa Mooney was honored with a farewell party hosted by Miss Theres Amoroso at the Amoroso family home on West Church Street. Eight guests attended, they played games and watched home movies, stayed the night, and shared a paricake breakfast and lunch before proceeding to the YMCA. Attendees included Miss Mooney, Miss Amoroso, and Mary Jane McCloskey, Mary Jo Shira, Patty Lyn Gleason, Ellen Hooks, Laura Jane Neckers, and Phyllis Hillock.

Teresa Mooney Delaware Theres Amoroso West Church Street Theodore Amoroso Amoroso YMCA Miss Mooney Miss Amoroso Mary Jane McCloskey Mary Jo Shira Patty Lyn Gleason Ellen Hooks Laura Jane Neckers Phyllis Hillock

Yeggs Crack Safe and Steal $2000 from Thrifty Store

A supermarket manager was forced at gunpoint to open the safe at Thrifty Supermarket. The robbers, described as Negro men, forced him into the car after obtaining the money, then drove away and released him unharmed in a spot outside the city. The raid yielded more than $2,000.

William Whiteford Whiteford

May 20 Primary Opens with Window Lettering Evidence

Workers laddered outside Democrat state headquarters as it opened for the May 20 primary. Onlookers watched Lawrence’s running mate and campaign team as lettering appeared on the windows signaling the start of the race.

Democrat Lawrence

Sportsmen Outline Plan To Conserve Water Resources

The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs outlined a long term plan to boost water conservation. A key item opposes water use without consideration of future generations. The PFSC with 163000 members vows to oppose commercial exploitation of Commonwealth waters that harms fish and wildlife resources. A committee was set up to tighten water laws with conservation in mind.

WU. WW Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs PFSC Ill Act PFSG Commonwealth

New Births Reported at Local Hospitals

A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Homer White of 108 Concord Street. A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Clarence Cox Jr at Doylestown Emergency Hospital in Doylestown Pa. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Cox Sr of 249 West Frederick Street.

Corry Memorial Hospital Homer White Concord Street Clarence Cox Jr Doylestown Emergency Hospital Doylestown Clarence Cox Sr West Frederick Street

Women's Taste In Liquor Change But Why Is Anybody's Guess

New York bartenders report a shift in women’s drinking, with more opting for male type beverages and higher consumption. The survey notes women now order about five to six of 85 drinks, mirroring men's choices, and drinking more quickly. Explanations range from advertising to a desire to imitate men, with a local woman citing fewer calories as a reason.

New York Menfolle

Showgirl Quiz Winner Marries New York Executive

Barbara Ann Hall, a Washington County showgirl who won 64 300 on a national quiz show, married Tucien Verdoux Jas in Bethel Borough. The couple now lives in New York. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Hall of Peters Township.

Plisoniun Washington County New York Barbara Ann Hall Bethel Borough Ray D. Hall Peters ‘Township

Jury Locks Up In Cinder Fraud Trial

Harrisburg jury hears case against Victor Prep and Philip J. Price over alleged $20,000 defrauding of the Commonwealth through shortweight cinders. State accountant Bar J Melman testified about misrepresented trucks and 490 claim checks linked to cinder deliveries in Lancaster County. Price signed slips. Betty Jane Kise admitted procedural lapses in the Highway Department office.

Harrisburg III Daupalit Homer L. Kreider Munner Lezun Victor Prep Frackville Oinder Philip J. Price Lancaster County State Justice Department Bar J. Melman Melman Price Prep Construction Co Frackville Prep Betty Jane Kise Lancaster Kise Arthur Goldberg

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