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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1959
Page
5
fragmented OCR notes indicate discussion of committee amendments to sections and a 1960 vote tally. reference to potential 06 votes and a plan for seating with possible further voting on Tuesday and next steps. unclear names, dates, or places persist.
Ricardo's In Erie hosted the Bowl-Aire Ladies B League banquet with 7 pm dinners of steak spaghetti ham and chicken. Dorothy Wotus led the session announcing officers for the past year and new officers for the coming year including Teresa Hajec Julia Zepka and May Steadman. Door prizes went to Katy Kirin Barbara Casper Charlotte Stockton and others. Seasonal shifts included travel updates from East Frederick street and a winter stay in Tucson for Mr and Mrs Mervyn Nast.
Harding School PTA concluded its final meeting with devotions at the school. President Mrs Tony Stec announced the Mead Park picnic on June 3 as a family event with Miss Ruth Dahlstrand in charge. New officers were installed by Miss Ruth Dahlstrand.
Beta Sigma Phi Xi Beta Phi chapter held at Mrs Alfred Morrison Jr on East Main Street. Eleven members and one guest Mrs Fred Raymond of Newark Del attended. Vice president Mrs Frank Wise presided. Plans made for May 19 dinner at Deer Head Inn. Dr James Hileman showed cancer films. Dessert served after program.
Xi Beta Phi Chapter members Mrs Krankwise, Mrs Jovert Curtis, Mrs Ernest Simmonsen and Mrs Euland Harvey attended the Beta Sigma Phi 28th Founder's Day Dinner and Dance at the Sacred Heart Ushers Club in Erie Saturday. Mrs Simmonsen participated in the program. Guest speaker was Miss Joan Shepard linked with the Erie Civic Ballet.
ApuDAC spaghetti supper was planned at a No Bar Riding Club meeting to be held at the club house in Columbus Saturday evening. The horse show season opens May 24 with a non point practice show in Erie sponsored by the Pony Associated Club. Trail Riders show in Hydetown on May 31 accompanies the season, with the No Bar Riding Club show in Columbus on June 7. The local club will host a dinner on May 1 for the association.
Coutiette Club held its regular meeting last evening. The annual gift to the supreme grass back was presented. Mrs Mildred Sorenson and Mrs Havel Shuss were elected delegates to the grand meeting in Altoona Pa. Alternates are Mrs Dora Quinlisk and Mrs Maurice Porter. Mrs James Keppel was elected supreme delegate and Mrs William Rocrig as alternates. Mrs Alfred Corie received a special award and the gift award went to Mrs Peter Glivis.
Mrs George Rhodes was elected delegate to the Grand Lodge meeting in Pittsburgh in June at the regular meeting of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge. Plans were made for memorial services at the northwestern meeting in Farrell Pa on May 18 conducted by the local lodge. Mrs Lillie and guests attended and a light lunch was served. The next meeting is May 19.
Women of the Moose held a meeting with 30 members present. Mrs Alma Slagle announced a card party on May lith at 8 pm at the Moose Home with prizes and refreshments. Mrs Jessie Mason won a special award and attendance honors went to Slagle, Palmer, and committee members.
The Erie County Ladies Auxiliary met at Five Hall with three representatives reporting on the Lawrence Park gathering. They will assist the firemen’s card party at the Fire Hall this Saturday at 8 o’clock. A white elephant sale was discussed and contact names given for site donations. Clothing donations can be sent to local designees and a men’s spaghetti dinner is planned for Maynard at the Fire Hall.
Corry Grange No 55 met with 29 members present in the Grange Hall. A program honoring all mothers featured readings, songs, poems, a skit, and corsage awards for oldest and youngest mothers and those with most descendants. Next meeting set for May 18 with pie and sandwiches served.
Mrs. James Sinare of West Columbus avenue hosted 21 Esther Circle members and guests Mrs. Florence Colyer and Mrs. George Myers at her home. Mrs. Hubert Vaughn led the business session and prayers, with readings including a poem. The group planned the mother and daughter banquet and discussed the flower fund. Mrs. Donaldson led the program titled Chris Vanity's Second Chance.
The Lydia Circle of the First Methodist Church met at 2:30 PM with devotions by Mrs Henry Rock Man who read God At Work. The nominating committee chair Mrs Fred Ross presented a slate electing Mrs Rockman as president Miss Ida Obrn as vice president Mrs Willis Brown as secretary and Mrs Loveland as treasurer. Miller was named chair of the devotional committee. A resolutions committee was formed in memory of Mrs Lila Foster. The program featured an article by Jack H Whittington Hospital Is People. The next meeting will be with Mrs Loveland on East Main Street.
George Sample of The Journal spoke to the Rotary Club at Hotel Corry on The Automation Of Newspaper Printing. Duane Fogle introduced him. talk covered offset and color printing and edict-type composition. A May 19 Ladies Night at Motel Corry was announced with a simlergasbord, group singing, and refreshments.
Miss Doldres Aquilino of North jCenter street hosted a test evening for Epsilon Phi Chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. The group discussed the Pennsylvania State Convention at Eagles Mere on June 20 and 21. Attendees included Miss Shirley Miller Mrs Richard Mason Miss Aquilino Mrs Douglas Rovelle and Mrs Edward Past. The next meeting is set with Mrs Clifford Wright May 1. A bake sale followed the program. Officers installed were Mrs Pass president Mrs Harry Schiemer vice president Mrs Richard Mason secretary and Mrs Wright extension officer. Treasurer Mrs EB Moore was absent. The hostess served fruited salad wafers tea and coffee.
Forty five Brownie Scouts from Troops 405 and 407 of Wright School and Troop 452 of Concord School enjoyed a nature hike and nosebag supper at Carter Hill woods. They practiced trail signs care of a jackknife and preparing for Tenderfoot advancement. Leaders and helpers included Mrs. Clifford Buesink Mrs. Marvin Millspaw Mrs. Robert Jolley Mrs. Everett Judy Millspaw Mrs. John Bosnk and others. A fly up and investiture ceremony is set for Monday evening May 16 at 7 30 in the Wright School gymnasium.
Eddie Fisher announced plans for a two ceremony wedding with Elizabeth Taylor in Las Vegas next Tuesday. Michael Todd Jr will be best man. Rabbi Max Nussbaum will perform the Jewish rite after a civil ceremony.
Hollywood AP reports teenage fans will be interested as 17 year old Canadian singer Paul Anka, famed for eight gold records including Diana, confronts school problems while in the spotlight.
In Texas, a man and father of a local police officer confessed to killing two women with a rifle at an apartment house. Alpha Bell Hill, 49, a nurse’s aide, and Elsie Hutstutler, 43, died. The suspect, Thomas Jefferson Jones, was held without bond after police were alerted by his daughter, who said he claimed responsibility. Jones was arrested at his daughter’s home about an hour after the shooting.
The New York Times reports Washington officials are debating a possible Khrushchev visit this year to open the Soviet exposition at the Coliseum in New York City set to begin June 20. Some officials would invite him if he shows interest amid cautious enthusiasm.
Hollywood Highlights outlines Paul’s rise from Ottawa teen singer to international star in "Girl Town" while navigating California underage education laws. He left high school mid junior year, travels the world for songs like Diana, and complies with daily three hours of studio schooling until age 18. His family roots trace to Lebanon and his journey includes forming the Bobbysoxers and recording with ABC Paramount.
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