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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1957

Page

5

Miss Mildred Halfast Feted At Sparta Dinner

Miss Mildred Halfast honored at Sparta merged School Board dinner with 57 attendees in Sparta High School cafeteria. Retiring after 40 years of teaching, she received a clock from the board president, a 1957 yearbook dedication, and an orchid corsage from fellow teachers. The event featured prayers, songs, and tributes by local officials and educators.

Siiuers Sparta Mildred Halfast Halfast Miss Halfast Dorothy White Titusville Peter Gall Mary Allee Hakes Mise—Hakes Floyd B. Peters Roland“. Putnam Miss Holfast Harold F. Schindwein Beshalf Miss Hulfast Sparta Grange

Mrs Jon Howard Hosts Calvin Circle Meeting

Mrs Jan Howard of R D 4 hosted the Calvin Circle of First Presbyterian Church on Monday evening with fifteen members and one guest Mrs John Kennedy present. The session opened with devotions by Mrs Helen Grisham on Plenty and Want from the study book. A lengthy business discussion covered fall boxing and Presbytery meeting notes. refreshments were served by Mrs Allan Hasbrouck assisted by Mrs John Rickers Sr and Mrs Raleigh VanTassel. Next session led by Mrs A McClintock set for Findley Lake at 6 90 p m.

Jon Howard Calvin Circle Jan Howard R. D First Presbyterian Church John Kennedy Helen Grisham Allan Hasbrouck Hasbrouck Howard John Rickers Sr Raleigh VanTassel A. McClintock Findley Lake Cutrate

Bon voyage party for Mrs. C. A. Hillstrom hosted at Carter Hall

Mrs. Clifford Buesink and Mrs. HO Mklin Képpel cohosted a bon voyage gathering for Mrs. C. A. Hillstrom who departs soon for Sweden. Bridge awards went to Mrs. Lo Hooks Mrs. Charles Williams and Mrs. James Lundy. The event featured bon voyage decorations and a salad course. Attendees included Mrs Arthur Treut of Union City and Mrs Norman Johnson of Jumoue Town presenting a Bit In Honor of the Olascian.

C. A. Hillstrom Clifford Buesink HO Mklin"Képpel Sweden Carter Hall Lo Hooks Charles Williams James Lundy Arthur ‘Treut Union City Norman Johnson Jumoue Town Hallstrom

Births at Corry Memorial Hospital Highlight Local Families

A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Finkpitian of 127 Gould Street. Another daughter arrived for Mrs Earl Baccus of 93011 North Center Street. Mrs Baccus is formerly Carol Hallast.

Corry Memorial Hospital End Fink Gould Street Earl Baccus North Center Street Baccus Carol Hallast

Golden Links Club Sees Year End Meeting at Essex Street

Mrs Myrna Peterson hosted the Golden Links class of the Fish Methodist Church for a year end session on Essex Street. Mrs W B Slowe opened with devotions and spoke on mothers from Bible references. Members answered roll call with Bible verses containing the word Mother. Vice president Mia Irvin Young led routine business planning a dinner on June 11 at 1 pm at the church. A social period followed with Mrs Stowe directing a closing lesson by Mrs Peterson, Mrs Charles Amy and Mrs Arthur Barton.

Nfs Ago Reussun Golden Tanks Fish Methodist Church Essex Street W. B.slowe Mia Irvin Young Stowe Peterson Charles Amy Arthur Barton

Girl Scouts Plan Camping Trip Program With Troop

The Senor Girl Scout Troop met yesterday with Mrs H Wade at Corry High School. They named scouts for camptune duties and hike planning. Mary Jane O'Hare Lindy Paige and Cathy Carter were named to camp. Susan Piles leads trips. Miss Garter plans hikes. Older scouts organize aid for Brownies at Mead Park this summer.

Mer Hil Wade Corry Area Mary Jane O'Hare Futound Lindy Paige Cathy Carter Susan Piles Miss Garter Mead Park

Bowl-Aire Ladies B League Banquet Held in Erie

The Bowl-Aire Ladies B League banquet was held at Angelotti’s in Erie with 87 members attending. Attendees enjoyed a plated dinner, name and average placards, and door prizes. Fogle Lumber Co won the top team event. other winners included Mrs. Rathbun for high single game 295 and Mrs. Hurlbut for high three game series 534. New officers were elected: Mrs. Wolus president, Mrs. Jackman vice president, Miss Zepka secretary, Mrs. Crapser treasurer, and Mrs. Smith sergeant at arms.

Erie Angelotti’s Ete Fogle Lumber Co Albert Wotus Don Williams Rich Rico Grapier Jr Donald Gibas Patricia Huerel Ronald Rathbun Richard Hurlbut Taylor Thompson Maple Rodney Angelotti Rathbun Hurdbut Juilia Zepka Joseph Niedomys Cloyd Cummings Charles Jackman Stanley Komen

Baseball Auxiliary Plans For Season

The Boys Baseball Auxiliary met at Corry High School led by president Mrs. Gerald Staples. They discussed a new popcorn machine to replace the old unit at Olln Bracken Little League field and voted to purchase it. Mars Vorn Group will operate the concession stand for the last week of the season and each team will assume a one week duty thereafter. The next meeting is set for June at Mead Park.

Corry High School Gerald Staples Olln Bracken Elks Mars. Vorn Group Mead Park

Covenant Circle Meets With Mrs C S Wallace

Mrs Clarence Wallace hosted 11 Covenant Circle members of First Presbyterian Church in West Pleasant Street. De votions by Mrs L M Douglas used Jesus' Teachings on Citizenship. A Philippines program by Mrs Wallace and Mrs William DeHaven followed. Meeting closed with prayer. next session September 10 in Spartansburg with Mrs Glenn Steatman.

Covenant Circle C. S.wallace Clarence Wallace West Pleasant Street First Presbyterian Church Philippines Wallace William DeHaven Glenn Steatman Spartansburg

Presbyterian Circle Holds Final Meeting

The Westminster Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met last night with 12 members present. Mrs. Merle Page led a prayer to open, decisions included a bake sale on May 25 at The Gift Shop and a June 4 picnic at Roadside Rest.

Presbyterian Circle Westminster Circle of Presbyterian Church Chris Christensen Wright Street Merle Page Christensen Hazel ‘Merker Glenn Middleton Philippines Beatrice Stewart John A. McLaughlin Page Columbus

Harding PTA Art Exhibit Tour Draws 25 At School

Harding PTA met last evening with 25 members present at the school. Miss Ruth Dahlstrand’s room won the attendance award as the group toured displays by students. John Gage led accordion selections for guests Mrs Dorothy Keay and Mrs Carl Hstump. The business session opened with The Lord’s Prayer by Mrs Stump and a salute to the flag by Mr Pitt. A gift was presented to Mrs Stump for her work, and Mrs Messenger welcomed preschool mothers. Installation was led by Mrs Page Louderback. A picnic is planned for June 4 at Mead Park for members and families.

Harding Parent-Teacher Association Ruth Dahlstrand Dahalstrand Kenneth Pitt John Gage Dorothy Keay Carl Hstump Stump M Pitt Besiddit Mead Park

Witherspoon Circle Meeting Reported at First Presbyterian

Seventeen members of the Witherspoon Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met Monday evening with Mrs. Arthur Laurell of Random Road. The session opened with prayer and devotions led by Mrs. Harold Wolfe and John Rossbacher. A program on the Philippines was presented with assistance from Mrs. Walter Loveland. Mrs. Harold Mishler, chairman, reported at the Erie Presbytery meeting. Later, Mrs. Max Brown and Mrs. Clyde Keith helped serve a dessert lunch. The next meeting will be a picnic for members and families at Mesd Park on June 10 at 6 p.m.

Witherspoon Presby Rian Church Arthur Laurell Random Road Harald Wolfe John Rossbacher Walter Loveland Philippines Harold Mishler Erie Max Brown Clyde Keith Mesd Park

Settlement Reached Over Paint Can Injury in Tarentum Store

Mrs. Dillian Thine, 40, of New Kensington, who claimed a severe foot injury after a falling paint can struck her, yesterday accepted a $16,900 out-of-court settlement from the G. G. Murphy Co. The mishap occurred in Murphy's Tarentum store in 1952.

Pittsburgh Dillianthine New Kensington G. G. Murphy Co Murphy

PTA Meeting At St Edward's School Hosts 40 Members

About 40 members attended the St Edward's School PTA meeting last evening in the school hall. A tureen dinner was served at 6 30. Announcements noted 315 people signed for Good Luck margarine and a $955 39 school improvement fund balance. Graduation is set for June 2 in St Thomas Church. Nominating committee not formed. Next meeting June 11.

PTA St. Edward's Francis J. Graves Margaret Herberg George Koestner St. Thomas’ Church John Wels James Allyn John Walsh Ohn Weis James Hammond Ralph Chiricuzio Victor Wojciechowak

Father Son Banquet Planned By Altar Guild

The Altar Guild of St. Pauls Lutheran Church met at 44 Raymond avenue to plan a father son banquet on May 26. Chairmen include Mrs Rowgit Clark for kitchen Mrs Ray Cathers for dining room Mrs Gerald Staples for tickets and Mrs Ghirencehireh for program. A Mead Park picnic on June 10 was announced for the next meeting.

Altar Guild St. Paul's Lutheran Church Richard Mason Raymond Avenue Quentin McCray Elof Dahl Elmer Ortner Rowgit ‘Clark Ray Cathers Gerald Staples Ghirence-hireh Mead Park

Spring Creek 4 H Club Holds Regular Session

West Spring Creek 4 H Club met at Grange Hall with 17 members present. Officers elected include Larry Johnson president Miss Mary Jean Mitchell vice president Miss Lucille Malek secretary treasurer Miss Margaret Logan song leader Douglas Mitchell. Officers training for all club leaders set for May 7 at 7 30 p m at Ts and Park Youngsville. Next meeting scheduled for Monday with sweet corn distributed to members.

Spring Creek West Spring Creek Grange Hall West Spring Larry Johnson Mary Jean Mitchell Lucille Malek Margaret Logan Douglas Mitchell Tsand Park Youngsville

Beck Stole Funds Says Kennedy Continued on Page Five

Kennedy alleges Beck stole funds amid IRS scrutiny of 1953 income tax returns. Burke notes uncertain filing of a financial statement missing Beck's salary and benefits, which Beck downplays as his life work. The hearing shifts to Beck and aide Frank W. Brewster in a major Teamsters insurance dispute.

Beck Kennedy Internal Revenue Service Burke Frank W. Brewster

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