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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1959

Page

5

Frayed records hint at gathering of notable names

Ledger fragments mention Earl Legt Snipe, Everet Rheber Thompson, Wayde, Mrs Minnie Wardes, Helen Gravik, and Ken Ti as participants in a Thursday assembly. The garbled OCR preserves hints of a local social or community event with several individuals named across a rough list.

Fray Iam Wyters Earl Legt- Snipe Jebergen Ars Everet Rheber Thomp- Wayde Minnie Wardes Helen Gravik Alved

Fragments Hint at Movements In Local Affairs

Disjointed OCR reads suggest movements or officials shifted roles with mentions of Thompson and Mrs. or Mr. Thompson. The garbled text implies a local administrative change or a captioned image noting position changes, but details remain unclear.

Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Sno Ball Plans and Meetings

Irysh DeWiso of the Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary led last evening’s meeting in the nurses dining room. Reports from visiting, volunteers, and purchasing committees were given. the group discussed a hospital cafeteria, the Sno Ball dance, and upcoming torpid events with committees named for auditing and nominating.

Irysh DeWiso Corry Memorial Hospital Elwin Puller Hospital Board of Directors Clyde Keith Edgar Alexander O. W. Bracken Arthur Pledger Northwest District of Hospital Titusville Downs Pred Schwab Elizabeth Rogers Pledger Schwab Ann Baress Dale Webster John Wilson Gertrude White George Hagger Cochairmen Moose Home Mary Higgins Frank Frisina J. Fred Beebe J.P. Needham

Chinese Christians Topic For WSCS Circles

The Orpah Circle of the WSCS at First Methodist met at Mrs Edward Rossbacher's home with Mrs Frank Anthony in charge. Devotions, a lesson by Mrs Floyd Webb, and a playlet on Relocated Chinese Christians were featured for 15 attendees. Next meeting December 7 at Mrs Carl Stump with gift offerings and small exchanges. Esther Circle opened with devotions led by Miss Dahlstrand. plans were made to serve next WSCS meeting, with dessert social to follow. Next meeting December 7 at Mrs W B Stowe’s East Street home.

WSCS Orpah Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Edward Rossbacher Frank Anthony George Gordon Floyd Webb Webb Preston Anthony Paul Meerdink James Cogan Willard Gibson Marvin Millspaw H. D. Slaughter Harold Armitage Carl Stump Esther Circle Stanley Nichols Franklin Street Jeannie Nichols Ruth Dahlstrand W. B. Stowe East Southtreet

Mrs Bertha Stockton Hosts Readers Club Luncheon

Mrs Bertha Stockton entertained the Readers Club in Columbus with a dessert luncheon. Two guests attended as the president led the meeting a program on Cooperstown a Village of Culture. Mrs F B Sullivan spoke sharing notes on the Hall of Fame and Cooper’s town heritage. Next meeting slated November 16 hosted by Mrs Willis Brown.

Berlinswenwa Readers Club Columbus Lillian Galbreith Helen Stockton Rall Vas F. B. Sullivan Cooperstown Hall of Fame New York State Historical Association James Fenimore Cooper Willis Brown West Church Street

Elgin Beaverdam Ladies Plan Rummage Sale and Dinner

At the Elgin Beaverdam Ladies Auxiliary meeting Mrs Charles Swan presided in the fire hall with 15 members. They scheduled a rummage sale Friday November 6 from 8 to 9 pm on West Main at the former Corry Wallpaper and Paint Store and a chicken dinner Saturday November 7 from 5 to 8 pm at the fire hall. Mrs Merrill Wade and Mrs Swan will chair. A skating party was also proposed to raise funds, with the next meeting set for December 7.

Elgin- Beaverdam Ladies Auxiliary Charles Swan West Main Street Corry Wallpaper

Baby Shower Honors Gregory Lane Baldwin at Home

Mrs. Donald McCaslin and Mrs. Homer White helped host a baby shower for Gregory Lane Baldwin infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Baldwin at the Baldwin home on Summer Street. Twenty ladies attended and prizes were given to several guests. Decorations featured yellow and white with a refreshment table offering molded fruit salad Waldorf salad brownies cakes tea and coffee.

Gregory Lane Baldwin Donald McCaslin Homer White Myand Vernon Baldwin Baldwin Summer Street H. Ray, Harris William Hull Howard Bycroft William Halfast Menit

Masquerade Birthday Party At Wattsburg

A Halloween themed masquerade party drew 116 skaters to Rainbow Rink Wattsburg Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Lout Schoenfeldt hosted in honor of their son Thomas 1th birthday. Judy Johnson Wattsburg won best costume, Terry Combs Wattsburg the funniest. Betty Proctor Beaverdam won the door prize. Refreshments and a Halloween decorated birthday cake capped the evening.

Wattsburg Lout Schoenfeldt North East Thomas Bite Judy Johnson Terry Combs Wattshore Watt Betty Proctor Beaverdam

Talk On European Trip Highlights Grange Meet

Corry Grange No. 55 members met at Park Street Grange Ball led by Worthy Master Charles Mulligan. Officers announced the GLF banquet November 16 at the Moose home. Mr and Mrs T R Sorenson will report on the State Grange meeting. Lecturer Mrs LeRoy King introduced Mrs Lester Datiner and Mrs Leah Reed who shared slides from a 1958 Europe trip. Thanksgiving theme set for next meeting November 16 with refreshments served.

Pomona Grange Chandlers Valley Chandlers Valley Grange Warren County Merley Schweitzer Thelms Porter Chandle Valley Grange Ruth Reiff Floyd Martly EUB Church Robert Young Warren United Nations Rita Quigley Franklin and Olive Huft Brokenstraw Grange Youngsville B. Lee Johnsson Isa Indice Bi Chantlers Valley Grange Guange Hall Grange Corry Tast Park Street Charles Mulligan GLF Moose Home T. R. Sorenson State Grange Bedford Springs LeRoy ‘King Lester Datiner Leah Reed Europe Denmark Holland England Germany Belgium France Scotland Velma Long John Decker Clara Hill Mae Clark

Britton Run Cemetery Aid Hosts Meeting At Britton Run

Mr and Mrs Clyde McCray of Britton Run hosted the Britton Run Cemetery Aid gathering Saturday. A 1 o clock tureen dinner was served to $2 members. a $20 collection was raised for cemetery care. The next meeting is December 5 at the Union City home of Mr and Mrs Harry Alden with a Christmas exchange planned.

Cemetery Aid Clyde

Arson Arrest Of Findley Lake Woman In 1958 Fire

Mrs Gladys Bemis 43 of Beecn Hill Road Mayville was arrested by the County Sheriff's Department on a second degree arson charge. The arrest followed a October 8 1958 fire at her North East road Findley Lake residence. Fire discovered about 1 a m by Stanley Cook of French Creek. Her three children were visiting relatives in Saginaw Mich. She was arraigned before Peace Justice A Roy Perkins and given an adjournment to obtain counsel. Committed to county jail without bail. Sheriff praised investigators and co operation of Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Department led by Chief George Bradley.

County Sheriff's Department Gladys Bemis Beecn Hii Road Mayville Bemis Merle Campaign D. Robert Edwards Hazel Edwards North East Road Pindley Stanley Cook French Creek Saginaw Mich A. Roy Perkins Tomtor County Jeil Charles C. McCloskey ,Jr Officrs Findley Lake

Woman Tells Of Coaching On Strike It Rich

A Richmond woman recounts being coached to reveal answers and bet amounts on the CBS program Strike It Rich in 1955. Dorothy Waller Heppert says she and others were told to travel to New York, given questions and answers, and that the show offered limited meals but no transportation reimbursement while she needed money for her deaf children’s hearing aids.

Richmond CBS Dorothy Waller Heppert Highland Springs Alr Warren Hull Cerremonies Ms. Heppert New York

Dismantling Cost Cut for VFW Jet Display Plan

Corry VFW post inches toward permanent jet fighter display with costs dropping. A Thursday Olmsted Air Force Base visit reduced planned dismantling price from about 400 to roughly 200 dollars as Air Force personnel confirm plane electronics stay intact. The club seeks a hangar at Laurence Airport to assemble the 9000 pound jet and move it via street, aiming for November 15 with trucks loaned by locals to support the move.

Corry VFW Post Olmsted Air Force Base Harrisburg Seal Air Force Base Winien Air Force VFW Thorns Cragg Covty Airport Authority Laurence Airport Center Street Washington Street Duane Troyer Lawrence Nichols Crage Samuel Baressi

Van Doren Testimony Aligned With Earlier Statements

New York DA Frank Hogan said Monday’s testimony by Chwies Van Doren in the Twenty One quiz rigging case conformed to information supplied about ten days earlier. Hogan noted Van Doren appeared voluntarily and that substantial changes were made to prior statements. He expected more witnesses to come forward to correct earlier testimony, and said a decision on potential perjury prosecutions would come later.

van Doren DA New York Manhal Frank S. Hogan Chwies van Doren Hogan Gaia Joel Rith

Van Doren Admits Deceit Over TV Quiz Scandal

Charles Van Doren, once a respected Columbia professor, resigns after admitting to taking part in the rigged Twenty-One show. He cites remorse and a shift to honesty as he faces possible perjury charges and recalls pressure from producer Albert Freedman to enhance public respect for the intellect.

Washington Charles van Doren Columbia University van Doren Fregal Congressional Committee

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