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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1955

Page

5

Election of Officers Highlights CDA Meeting

The Catholic Daughters of America Conception No. 35 held a meeting last evening with thirty five members in attendance. Officers were chosen for the 1955 56 term including Rev Francis Graves chaplain Mrs Leo Hooks grand regent and other posts. installation is set for June 8. Plans for the 50th anniversary celebration were announced with a reception tea Sunday at the VFW Post garden room. An executive meeting is slated for May 26.

CDA Conception No Catholic Daughters of America Francis Graves Leo Hooks Leo Hoylen Leo Rhynard Nick Marty Frederick Ahl Howard King Monitor James P. Sullivan Lena Sawdyn Mary McAvoy Joseph Mooney Sentinel James L. Allyn Mary Sears Arthur Pitts J. F. Needham Robert Sanders James Wharton VFW Post Home Mary Murray John M Gannon Raymond Sandburg George Mulderick Mary Higgins A. F. Carlburg Victor Cragg Jr Caroline Gorney Carl Moll Paul Suchar Amber Henry

VFW Auxiliary Reports Annual Contributions and Events

The VFW Auxiliary met in the Garden Room with Mrs. James Keppel presiding. They approved contributions to the Department Presidents Fund, the Patriotic Instructors Fund, and the District Presidents Fund. Mary Hoffman reported 21.50 raised at a mock bake sale sent to the Amelia Kane Tumor Clinic in Pittsburgh. The auxiliary will assist in selling poppies on May 27 and sent Mother’s Day cards to Gold Star mothers. An apron donated by Mrs. Clary Haight raised funds, and the next meeting is May 26.

VEW VFW VFW Post James Keppel Department Presidents Fund Patriotic Instructors District Presidents Fund Mary Hoffman Ameliaa Kane Pittsburgh Gold Star Clary Haight Treasury Clyde Reynolds

East Branch Grange Holds Regular Session

East Branch Grange No. 1262 met last evening in the Grange Hall with guests from Spartansburg and Eldred. Plans were discussed for the Spar ta Centennial where East Branch is invited to participate in the pageant. Home Day will be May 30. Mrs Broward Kean presented a program and refreshments were served. Next session is May 26.

East Branch Grange East Branch Grange No. 1262 Grange Spartansburg Eldred Sparta

Mrs James Hammond Hosts Bridge Club Final Summer Meeting

Mrs James Hammond of North Center street entertained her contract bridge club last evening with two tables in play. Substitutes were Mrs Merrill Patterson and Mrs George Maloney. Awards went to Mrs Rosario Caruso and Mrs Ernest McMichael. A light lunch followed. The meeting marked the final summer gathering. Mrs Angelo Frisina will host the first fall meeting in September.

James Hammond North Center Street Merrill Patterson George Maloney Rosario Caruso Ernest McMichael Angelo Frisina

J O Y Class Meets With Mrs Grindrod at Findley Lake

The J O Y Class of First Presbyterian met at Mrs Robert Grindrod’s East Frederick street home with Mrs Peter Gravis presiding. They voted 15 dollars to the conference delegate, held a white elephant sale, and drew awards won by Mrs Al Vanssens, Mrs Louis Ball, Mrs Philip Lucal, and Mrs Charles Clark. A June 9 picnic is planned at Kinley cottage Findley Lake.

Micuiwers J.O.Y First Presbyterian Church Robert Grindrod East Frederick Street al Vanssens Louis Ball Philip Lucal Charles Clark Grindrod Guy Sutton Glagis Bruce Ellsworth Kinley Cottage Findley Lake

Spring Creek Grange Meeting Reported

At Spring Creek Grange No 236 meeting last evening Worthy Master Bernard Porter presided at the West Spring Creek Town Hall. Members supported participation in the Rural Life Sunday service at the Brokenstraw Parish and the refreshments committee served sandwiches and coffee after adjournment.

Spring Creek Rural Life Brokenstraw West Spring Creek Bernard Porter

Wheelock 4-H Club Meets At Bugbee Home

Wheelock 4-H Agricultural Club gathered at the Bugbee home in Wheelock last evening. William Urash demonstrated throwing tying and dehorning cattle. Six new members joined including two Gilbert sisters of Sciota Douglas Slye Marmis Christensen Jr James Bugbee and Donald Bubeorie. Mrs Bugbee provided refreshments after the meeting before plans for the next gathering on June 1 at Howard Van Tassel's.

Wheelock Bugbee Charles Bugbee William Urash Gilbert Sisters Sciota Douglas Slye Marmis Christensen Jr Janes Bugbee Donald Bubeorie Howard van Tassel's

Maedje Couple Welcome Daughter in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Robert Maedje of Columbus welcomed a daughter born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital. Mrs Maedje is the former Maxine Bennink.

Robert Maedje Columbus Corry Memorial Maedje Maxine Bennink

Initiation at Corry City Chapter No 17 Eastern Star

Corry City Chapter No 17 of the Order of the Eastern Star initiated new members at the regular Wednesday meeting in the Mason room. Worthy Matron Mrs T 5 Kelsey presided. A dedication ceremony introduced a new emblem. A special meeting was called for officer installation on May 26 with past matron Mrs Wilbur Rickers to install. Refreshments followed served by Mrs Arthur Cochran and committee members.

Eastern Star Corry City Order of the Eastern Star T. 5 Kelsey Wilbur Rickers Arthur Cochran Reader Longhurst F.lowe, Edwards William Hall Delbert Robbisat

WRC Enjoys Annual Mother-Daughter Fete At Grange Hall

The Women’s Relint Corps Mother and Daughter Banquet was held at the Grange Hall on Park Street. Thirty-two attendees were served a chicken dinner by the Grange home economics group under Mrs. ED Brown. A short program followed and next Thursday’s regular WRC meeting will be an all-day session with noon dinner. TV actor dies in Hollywood, Fravis Pierlot, 7, a television chorus on the Jack Canoh Show, had vaudeville and Broadway credits.

WRC Women's Relint Corps Grange Hall Park Street The Grange ED. Brown

Party Strength To Be Tested In State Young Party Test

Fragmented text reports upcoming political contest in Western Pennsylvania with candidates for sheriff mayor and council posts in multiple cities including Greensburg Sharon Titusville and Washington. Names Jo Chenispher D. Coivinge Walter J. Conway and others appear amid mentions of Democratic and Republican figures and county officials.

Southimea Westmoreland County Tull Lave Ton Netlin Riley Pui Mivetn Aliold Bradford Fume Greensburg NHN Mononewhola New Castility Sharon Titusville Victy Sharon Ua- Jolt Washington Arthur d Girdter Thomas W. Flatley WYO Carvdun Seth Storie Jutiinen Chives Herbert Mayer Aleliky County Werkivalian Wimatowy Walter Plese Datel Democrate A. Conway Aik Snell Aged

Two Cars Collide On Corry Street

Two cars collided on Corry Street near 6105 p m causing a total 100 damage to both vehicles. Eugene Powers 61 of RD 2 Gorey was traveling south when A Ross 24 of FR De 4 Corry pulled out from a service station. Police say Powers failed to judge distance contributing to the crash. No injuries reported. Powers car damage estimated 40 and Ross 55.

Suri Center Street Eugene Powers R.D.2 Damane Rose

Hit and Gallop Florence 5 6 Robert John

A collision occurred involving a horse and wagon driven by Robert John in Florence. Authorities fined Jonason $14 after the incident, with no further action against the horse. Vehicle headlights were knocked loose and the car suffered rear damage.

Florenge Robert John- OH Ben

Peninsula safety plan announced for summer access restored

Crews, with ample emergency funds, clear Lake Erie debris from March storms to reopen Peninsula beaches and roads. Within four weeks no public areas blocked, highway repairs advance, restoring safe access despite past washouts near Uphthouse.

Erie Lake Erie Peninsuin Anishhough Pertia Hipat Nahire

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