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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
5
Readable fragments show a church youth group with sections labeled nursery, junior, senior, scouts, and teen helpers. Names such as Cate, Eder, Mrs. Junior, and Mr. Vest appear among scattered references to church activities, Sunday school, and Easter programs.
A Tuesday evening social honored Mrs. Donald Eshelman of Clymer. Guests included Mrs. Howard Bycrott and Miss Arlene Groscutt of Corry and others from North East Union City and Columbus. Prizes went to several members, and a lunch of Jello salad, wafers, shower cake, and coffee followed.
The St Edward's 6 School Parent-Teacher Association meets to prepare a card party at the Moose Club on Tuesday May 201. A musical program starts the evening followed by table prizes and door prizes. Refreshments will be served and reservations urged for absentees. General chairman Mrs Ernest Meclichael with co workers in charge of tickets reservations refreshments prizes publicity tallies and entertainment.
The YMGA Auxiliary will hold its annual directors meeting and dinner next Monday May 19 at 6 p.m. The program includes the film The Shortest Way Home. Attendees are asked to bring a fifteen and their own table service.
The Columbus Brownies No. 68 entertained their mothers at a tea in the Town Hall yesterday. Each mother received a decorated plant container made by the girls. Plans for a Girl Scout Camp were discussed. the girls sang several songs. Refreshments included cupcakes and Kool Aid, with Mrs. Walter Casper and Mrs. OIA Casper pouring.
Mrs Milton VanDresar entertained the CGG Club and guest Mrs Willian Johnson at her West Pleasantt street home. Prizes went to Mrs James Sullivan, Mrs Harold Cragg, and Mrs Johnson, with Mrs Donald Nantes winning the special prize. Refreshments included strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, candy and nuts. The May 20 meeting will be at Mrs F Dey's home on South First avenue.
Wheelock Community Aid met at Wheelock Church with guests including Merle J. McIntyre interior decorator presenting a home decor film. He showed Grapery samples floor tiles and cover materials while distributing literature on paint. The meeting set June 6 as file date and next host Mrs John Krasa plans June event.
Twelve members of the Bethany Bible Class of First Baptist Church met in church parlors with president Mrs. Winnie Pierce leading. They scheduled a June 3 picnic at Horaias Rest replacing the regular meeting and noted a quilt gift from Mrs. Paver. Mrs. Bruce Thomas led devotions and Mrs. Lloyd Sherlock Sr. read an article on honoring mothers.
The Junior Choir of the First Presbyterian Church held a plush party at the YMCA last evening from 6 to 7. Guards at the pool were Mrs. Robert Galbreath and Mrs. William Gumbleton, assisted by Mrs. Robert Curtis. A Wiener roast followed at Mead Park with 21 choir members present, assisted by Mrs. Wiland Harvey and Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy.
Mrs Henry Kennedy and Mrs Charles Patterson will host the upcoming church session. The announcement outlines their duties as hostesses for the event and invites congregation members to participate.
Nancy Williams was honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs. Frank Sturgis and others on Wayne street. Sixteen guests enjoyed games and visiting with prizes awarded for bingo and door prizes. She will visit Delaware this weekend and then attend college in Georgia in September.
Brownie Troop No 424 of St Edward School held its final meeting of the year with A Wiener roast at Mead Park yesterday afternoon. 33 members and guests attended. Six girls earned Girl Scout wings Barbara Hopkins Linda Burrows Mary Mc Closkey Kathryn Donoghue Elien Hooks and Margaret McQuiston. Cynthia Chillock won the pie prize Barbara Hopkins sold the most cookies. Each scout received a Girl Scout key chain from the leaders and a decorated cake was served.
The Erie Chapter of the National Association of Accountants will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday May 20 at the Kabkwa Club Erle. Roger Gross of Merrill Lynch will be the principal speaker discussing Our Investment Outlook.
The Women’s Relief Corps held an all day session at Corry Grange Hall to prepare for the May 23 Mother-Daughter Banquet. A tureen dinner served to 26 members. Mrs Wesley Willis led the committee. Mrs Henry Hill Sr chairs the dinner. a sunshine basket for Mrs Mike Marconi was planned and gifts requested. The quilt was won by Mrs Tf Jones of Grand Street. corps to attend Salvation Army services on May 2.
Bernice Travis, 22, broke into tears as a Clearfield County jury acquitted her of murder in the January 29 shooting of her father Benny Travis, 68, at their home. She testified the gun fired accidentally during a struggle with her 13 year old brother over the weapon after hours of deliberation.
A dispute between Loblaw Inc. Food Stores and Local 240 Teamsters remains unresolved after efforts to settle. The union opposes Loblaw plans to close its Pittsburgh warehouse and open a new facility in Youngstown Ohio. A Thursday proposal to set the matter aside was rejected.
The Appropriations Committee reduced the Commerce Department budget to 06,581,000 from 982,721.00 requested, with aims to fund weather and maritime programs, civil aviation, and labor arbitration concerns, subject to House action next week. Notable earmarks include 22,250,000 for the Census and 41,050,000 for the Civil Aeronautics Administration, plus subsidies tied to Great Lakes shipping.
A House Armed Services Committee session moved behind closed doors to vote on provisions of a defense reform bill. Expectation favored approval of a measure granting the president streamlined, direct command via the secretary of defense, though Eisenhower may receive less than his preferred administrative changes. The panel appeared to hedge concessions on separate administration of armed services, seeking to keep congressional control of military funds and the services’ roles. Chairman Carl Wilson Det cautioned the committee might not finish today.
A self service style dining spot open daily for families and groups. Offers mar dishen meat vegetables salads and home baked goods in prompt service. Describes as ideal for family dinners and parties with quick seating for children.
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