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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1955

Page

5

Red Cross Seeks Support and Posts for Columbus Swimming Program

The North Center Street Red Cross chapter met with 15 directors discussing a Columbus swimming program and reported 254 in donations. Plans for a Corry Country Club golf tournament to aid the Red Cross were announced, with proceeds going to the national blood program. A July delegation, hospital cooperation, and June 26 officer elections were noted alongside routine home service reports.

American Red Cross North Center Street George N. Orcutt Red Cross Columbus Orcutt Corry Country Club Olin W. Bracken Jr Jamestown Leo Hoylen Led Rhynard Harmot Hospital Erie Harley Johnson Scott Fund Drive Norman Turbell Atlantic City Norbert Bachomer Kenneth Burr William Durham William Kafferlin George Orcutt Don Williams

Past Grands Hold Meeting of Lady Franklin Lodge

The Past Grands of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met at TOOF Hall for a regular gathering last evening. Members wore old fashioned dresses, with contests yielding prizes to Mrs. Fred Hoenes Mrs. Lavina Mapes and Mrs. Harvey Loveland. Hosts Elof Dahl and Dorr Clark served ice cream and birthday cake for Mrs. Howard Loveland. Next meeting on June 25 will be hosted by Mrs. Howard Loveland and Mrs. William DeHaven with a planned picnic.

Lady Rebekah Lodge Lady Franklin Rebekah’ Lodge Toof Hall Ronald Carter Fred Hoenes Lavina Mapes Harvey Loveland

Instantaneous candlelit glow on skin described in ad copy

A fragmentary ad style line praises skin appearing touched by flattering candlelight. The text includes odd phrasing and a stray token but centers on a beauty tone. No clear person, place, or organization is specified.

Penelec Cook School Draws Large Corry Crowd

A Penelec cooking demonstration led by Grace Osborne and Bonnie Gordon drew nearly 160 residents from Corry and nearby areas to Corry Area High School cafeteria. The event showcased quick meal ideas with three complete dinner menus and featured door prizes including an electric frying pan and cookbooks for attendees.

Pennsylvania Electric Company Corry Corry Area High School Grace Osborne Penelec Bonnie Gordon Miss Osborne John B. McLaughlin Fred Young Louis Sexton Roy Grindes Frank Anthony Elsie Alles Florence Culver Ross Mead H. J. Decker Belle Colegrove Penelec Company Persort

Mrs Ray Berdine Feted At Mead Park Party

Mrs Ray Berdine of 1B West Church Street was honored at a Sunday party in Mead Park described as a Wiener roast. Attendees included Miss Mary Lou Emerson Mrs Leslie Upperman and family Mrs Henry Davis Sr and family Mr Robert Howe and son Miss Katherine Romanosky Mrs Mildred Davis and Miss Rachel Harvey. The group later traveled to Russell to visit Mr and Mrs Paul Wade.

Ray Berdine West Church Street Tucson Arle Mead Park Mary Lou Emerson Mildred Davis Rachel Harvey Russell Paul Wade

Dance Plans at French Creek Center Sponsored by St Matthias

The Rosary Altar Society of St Matthias Church announces a dance at the French Creek Center on June 4. The round dance will be held from 9 p m to 1 a m with music by the Trailblazers. The public is invited.

French Creek Center

Calvin Circle Meeting Plans Presbyterian Circles Program

Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association met at 110 East Irving Street hosted by Mrs Pan Shah NOM. Miss Marion Smith chaired the circle with prayer. Mrs Delbert Robison led devotions. plans were made to staff a July 6 service at the Erie Presbytery. Mrs John Kennedy reported on the recent Presbyterial at Franklin. next meeting will be July in Mrs Orlo E Wittig's home. Desserts were served by the hostess with Mrs Wildlund Shreve and Miss Sari Machines J assisting.

Calvin Circle Paul Shannon Calvi Cirele Presbyterian Women's Association Pan Shah East Irving Street Cirele Marion Smith Delbert Robison Seventh Chapter of Hebrews Gener Erie Presbytery John Kennedy Franklin Orlo E Witig Tollowe Widlund Shreve Sari Machines

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Session on North Center

Members of the Legion Auxiliary met last evening for a routine business session at rooms on North Center Street. Mrs. Everett Elm quits conducted the meeting and a salad lunch was served by the hostess committee Glennis Warnes, Charles Henry and H land Taylor. The next meeting will be in two weeks.

Legion Auxiliary North Center Street Everett Elmquits Dangh Glennis Warnes Charles Henry Harland ‘Taylor

Dempsey Daughter Born at Cory Memorial Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. John Dempsey announce the birth of a daughter at Cory Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon. The couple reside at 60 Snyder Circle.

John Dempsey Snyder Circle Cory Memorial Hospital

Spring Recital At Tiffany Studio Features Local Piano Students

Spring recital by Whe Elementary piano students held last evening at Tiffany Studio on East Smith Street. Parents attended as students performed solos and duets including Salute to the Colors, The Levee, From Pole to Pole, Hawaiian Love Song, 1812 Overture, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, and At The Fiesta among others.

Keppel ‘Tiffany Tiffany East Smith Street Arthur Tarbell Rasselas Brown Terry Parker Mr Tiffany Carlton Wassink Agnes Taggart Jeffrey Brown James Bugbee Tommy Varassa Rangers Edward Fenstermicher Willer Sorensin Janet Wilkinson Cary Longhurst Phyllis Jaggi Dan' Perous Barry Bushes Marie Sarko Walter Crouch Merry Widow Walta Rebeca Sandra Moore Amenea Mike Sayko Lanny Langhurst Wally Crotch Mast Janet Armitage Tey Parker Hidalgo Valse Brilliante Teresa Shark Mery Farmer Donnatou Shoop Mr. Tiffany

Columbus Grange Meeting Details and Local Civic Notes

Columbus Grange No. 875 held a routine session with officers present and discussions on rural life and civil defense. Members were treated to a luncheon by Mrs. Delvist Mindley and Mrs. Albert Soils, with remarks by visitors including a representative of the local militia. next meeting date is May 14.

Columbus Tesi D. P Hi Rural Life Cohinbis Molagen Mitlymnent Fin Erle Hiechony Melocur Wys Lester Howles Delvist Mindley Albert Soils

Rotary Club Dinner Features Roast Turkey Menu

Rotary Club hosts weekly dinner with a celebrity roast of a ToLoy Chub member as the group enjoys turkey. Cobbett, program chair for May, previews a film titled The Great Adventure, marking six decades of history, with Arthur O. Bu Wes and M- Glener from St. Marys visiting as Rotarians.

Rotary Club Eioyer Grvile Cobbett Priegraui Fim Wis Arthur O. Buwes Jains Arthur O. Buwes Jains M- Glener St. Marya Wis Insteve Aiyes

Miss Colleen Cragg Fetes Fifth Birthday At Home

Miss Colleen Cragg was honored at a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Thomas Cragg at 601 West Pleasant Street from 1 o'clock to late afternoon. Neighborhood children attended and played with toys while hats and favors were given. Birthday cake ice cream and Kool Aid were served, and Colleen received many gifts with assistance from Mrs. Creighton of Diamond and Mrs. Frolik of Spartanburg.

Colleen Cragg Thomas Cragg West Pleasant Street Colleen Pitts Hove Cragg John Creighton Dimond Keith Frolitk Spartansburg

Presbyterians Vote on Segregation Issue

Los Angeles report on the General Assembly’s action urging churches to abolish segregation in practices. The Standing Committee on Social Education and Action calls vigilance on schoolteacher restrictions and rights, warning against political idolatry and party loyalties influencing faith.

Los Angeles City of Vie

Don’t Be A Litterbug Campaign Proclaimed in Corry

Mayor Earl T. Cherry proclaims May 25 1955 to June 10 1955 as Dont Be A Litterbug period in Corry urging business and industry leaders to join the beautification effort. The Garry Business and Professional Women's Club backs the initiative as a chamber of commerce endorsed project.

Garry Business & Professional Women's Club Business and Professional Women’s Club Niine Gorty Business and Professional Women's Club Corry Campaan T. Cherry City of Earl T. Cherry

Polio Vaccine Mixup Cleared in Conn Distribution

In New Haven the mystery of 140 missing Salk polio vaccine vials was resolved. It shows 130 sent to Meriden and 10 accounted in New Haven. Meriden, one of 29 communities served by New Haven, received 345 vials instead of 215.

New Haven Conn Focal Health Department Meriden

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