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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

5

Noon Mother and Daughter Banquet at Wayne Valley Church

The Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church held its annual Mother and Daughter Banquet with a Spanish American theme. About 100 attendees enjoyed a dinner of Spanish rice and desserts, and a full program of songs readings and skits followed.

Wayne Valley Church Wayne Valley Theodore Vanderhoff Elgin Harold Tanner Glenn Davis Dan Wright Juanita Shirley Hall Tngrid Ryland Patricia Branigwynne Merrill Wade Richard Lewis Walter Proctor Mansion Over the Hillto Jacquelin Maneval Phyllis Jansen WSWS J. Leon ‘Muneral

Wash ington School Homecoming Farewell to the little red house

A large crowd gathered for Wash ington School Homecoming as about 300 attended the farewell program before the building closes at term end. The event featured students, former staff, PTA remarks, musical numbers by The Troubadors and orchestra, dances, reminiscences, and a reception with snapdragons and red roses.

Little Red Schoolhouse Washington School Helen Johnson Concord School H. Lynn Rice Estella Wells Troubadors Harry Lamb James Tomer Sandra Jukes James Clark Susan Holcomb Sandy Aikens Bill Tunnell Lena Cohen Robert Tunnel Paul Dwyer Judy Dwyer Francis Dyer Rice Charles Correll PTA Johnson Charles Warner M. S. Reed Harold, Lloyd

Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y Wiener Roast at Mead Park

Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y held a Wiener roast at Mead Park last evening with hot dogs marshmallows chips and soft drinks. Afterward softball and other games entertained members and guests. Miss Sue Griffith Miss Mary McMahon and Miss Gilnoy Deuvall attended.

Tri-Hi-Y Tri-Hi Mead Park Sue Griffith Mary McMahon Gilnoy .Deuvall

Women Of The Moose Hold Meeting With Nominations Planned

Mrs Alfred Cone senior regent led the session last evening as officers were nominated for election next meeting. Leland Wilcox reported a cookbook sale as successful and the group pledged groceries and canned goods gifts for a needy family. New Horizon certificates were awarded to eight committee chairmen for monthly meeting achievements. An annual July picnic is planned and evening awards went to Mrs Paul French and Mrs Bashline.

Moose Alfred Cone Wom Leland Wilcox New Horizon Henry Davis, Jr Peter Glavis Herman Pantie Bertha Darwin Dean Bashline Lester Hepler Dorothy Estes Harry Morris War Paul French Bashline

Lutheran Fellowship Met At Bailey Home

Mr and Mrs Ross Bailey hosted the Lutheran Fellowship at 608 West Church Street. Devotions were by Mrs John Street and business led by president Mr Street. The group agreed to take charge of local used clothing twice yearly for the Lutheran World Action drive.

Lutheran Fellowship Ross Bailey West Church Street John Street Street Lutheran World Action E. A. Ortner St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Concord Girls 4 H Club Plans Summer Activities

The Concord Fresh Air Cookers 4 H Club held a planning meeting at the home of Mrs. Howard Hammond with Nadia Hamilton from the Erie County extension office. Members were divided into three groups for summer activities. The next session on June 8 with Miss Patricia Brangwynne at 5 20 pm will feature outdoor cooking and nature reports.

Concord Girls Concord Fresh Air, Cookers Howard Hammond Nadia Hamilton Erie County Extension Office Patricia Brangwynne

Mrs. W. R. Jordan Hosts Garland Party for H. Arthur Graves

Mrs. W. BR. Jordan of 27 East Frederick street hosted a gathering at the Garland Community House last evening honoring H. Arthur Graves. Cake and coffee were served as attendees sang, played bingo, and visited. Graves, visiting from Denver, Colorado, was welcomed by former schoolmates and plans to return next week.

W. R. Jordan W. BR. Jordan East Frederick Street Garland Community House H. Arthur Graves

Miss Barbara Lord Feted In Evening Shower

A misc shower for Miss Barbara Lord was hosted by Mrs. L. P. Baker and Mrs M. Cobbett at the Baker home on East South street. Guests included Mrs. Leo Haylery Mrs Nellie Dunlap Mrs Laurence Andersen Mrs John Miselli Mrs Harry Paulson Sr Miss Janiece Meerdink Mrs Loyd Meerdink and Mrs Leslie Carlisch from Union City. The basement room was decorated with spring flowers and a buffet featured candelabra with lilacs and snapdragons. A dessert course of dainty sandwiches tem coffee and wedding bell and heart cookies followed. The bride’s gifts varied widely as the evening concluded.

Barbara Lord L. P. Baker Cobbett Baker East, South Street Leo Haylery Nellie Dunlap Laurence Andersen John Miselli Harry Paulson Sr Janiece Meerdink Loyd Meerdink Leslie Carlisch Union City Rampos

Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Barbara Spiesman Bride Elect Downey

The Garden Room of the VW Post home hosted a bridal shower for Barbara Spiesman, bride elect of James Downey. Hostesses Mrs. George Sample, Mrs. Bruce Summerville and Mrs. Charles Luddy served strawberry shortcake, tea and coffee to 27 guests, with a bride theme centerpiece and shower gifts. Out-of-town visitors included Mrs. Ann Farley and Mrs. Harry Matthews of Titusville.

Barbara Spielman VW Post Home Barbara Spiesman James Downey George Sample Bruce Summerville Charles Luddy Mary Tou Spiesman Mary Lou Haight Richard Muckinhaupt Raymond Bachemner Edmund Barr Ann. Farley Harry Matthews Gerald Matthews Titusville Spiesman

Spartansmerge High School Joint Dinner Highlights Class Leaders

Sparta Juniors and Seniors held a joint annual party at The Carry Den with Leo Burlingame as toastmaster. Speakers included Peter Gall senior class advisor Richard Praetzel junior class advisor Roland Putnam supervising principal and William Morton senior class president. The program included humorous gifts to each graduating senior. Twenty one seniors and seventeen juniors attended. Mrs Pruetzel and Mrs Putnam attended as guests.

Sparta Spartansburney Carry den Leo Burlingame Peter Gall Richard Praetzel Roland Putnam William Morton

Piano Recital Monday At Spartansburg Church

The pupils of Mrs Marguerite Skiff present a piano recital Monday evening at Spartansburg Methodist Church. Participants include Diana Steadman Karen Decker Sharon Lincoln Debbie Fish Cindy Witmer Emma Jane Jones Elaine Winans Judy Oryle Patsy Maker Chery Lithgow Linda Morton and Barbara Fish will perform organ pieces. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Spartansburg Church Mra Marguerite Skiff Spartansburg Methodist Church Diana Steadman Karen Decker Sharon Lincoln Debbie Fish Cindy Witmer Emma Jane Jones Elaine Winans Judy Oryle Patsy Maker Chery Lithgow Linda Morton Barbara Fish

Miss Norma McCray Milks Plans Wedding Tomorrow

Norma McCray Milks will wed Bernard Wilton tomorrow. She was honored with a soirée shower last evening hosted by Miss Mary Proctor of Elgin, assisted by Mrs. Harry Proctor. Guests included Mrs. Robert Long, Mrs. Clarence Proper, Mrs. Judy Smith, and Mrs. Lloyd Lundy, who won awards and the door prize. A decorative table featured mint-filled baskets and yellow and white accents as refreshments of salad, rolls, bridal cake, tea, and coffee were served.

Norma McCray Bernard Wilton Mary Proctor Elgin Harry Proctor Robert Long Clarence Proper Judy Smith Lloyd Lundy Lundy Benneath

Mrs Mary Jourdet Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Mary Jourdet entertained the Mead Avenue bridge club last evening with prize winners named as the hostess and Miss Ruth Bennett. Mrs T Kelvey received the special award. A salad course followed and the group set to meet again June 10 at Mrs J Fred Kinley’s summer cottage at Findley Lake.

Mary Jourdet Mead Avenue Ruth Bennett T. &. Kelvey J. Fred Kinley Findley Lake

Saturday TV Schedule Highlights and Cartoon Lineup

The listing shows a Saturday lineup featuring sport spotlight at 8:40 and Annie Oakley at 7:00 followed by Art Linkletter at 7:40. News airs at 11:00 with late morning cartoons and Joe Palooka at 10:00. A Philco children’s program and Space Patrol are listed with various time slots and a film at 10:00.

Annie Oakley Art Linksetter Westher Mr. Peepers Adolph Menjo Joe Palooka Calldren Philco Ffalo Bill Hickok Kit Carson Weather Ui Playhouse ‘Earth Admiral ‘Vision Boy

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