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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1956

Page

5

Local Social Highlights Report At Meeting And Observance

Social highlights describe a community gathering last evening focusing on a Memorial Day observance. The event included planned activities, fundraising efforts, and plans for fund collection to support clothing drives and a table of details about the observance. Local committee members and church figures attended and spoke about future events and services.

Jackie Paulbon Pivaldenit Vais Sofynin Suvorm Lisinwe Guision Couel Buverty Lee Slater Hue Meloy Lie Phyllis Moses Count 4

Mrs Theodore Root Feted At Stork Party

A store shower held in honor of Mrs Theodore Root last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs John Hansen 443 Mott Street. Twenty seven women attended playing games with prizes awarded to Ardell Newton Crosby Bush Joseph Frankowila Folmar Neilsen and Wililint Tish won the door prize. Hosts served cake ice cream and coffee after the activities with several helpers listed.

Theodore Root Everett Benson John Hansen Mott Street Ardell Newton North Fast Crosby Bush Joseph Frankowila Centerville Folmar Neilsen Union City Wililint Tish Erie Root Wis Pitts Clarence Coons Neilsen Murry Beardsley Pamelia Chelcote Janice Jones Cambridge Springs

Corry Juvenile Grange Social Planned in Corry

A late evening juvenile Grange social is planned to raise funds for activities. The event will be held at the Corry Grange Hall on State Street with a bake sale and coffee for 10 cents and 40 cents respectively. Proceeds go to support juvenile group activities.

Corry Ory Heth Street

Mrs Walter Auer Hosts NF Club Meeting

Mrs Walter Auer hosted the NF Club, entertaining members with a social afternoon. Mrs Nellie Merkt greeted attendees, and Mrs AIUEL Miike was presented with a gift. The next session is scheduled for two weeks on November 2, hosted by Mr Frank Heal of Franklin Street.

Walter Auer Nellie Merktt Miike Boruihud Frank Heal Franklin Siren

Me Elmor A Ortner and the Annual Charity Sale

A list of attendees and organizers outlines the annual charity event. Mrs Blof Stiiat Clark and Mes. AN Phy are appointed to oversee duties. A dinner and social program are planned with a purse auction and a note of items to be sold. The event includes a 4 PM host reception and customary refreshments.

Enoytfing Collis Blof Stiiat Clark Phy Woulloie Beunilter Will Halieth Altides Uve Wrenn

Stork Shower for Mes Jack Armitage Fetes Guest of Honor

A stork shower held at Frante and Verna's Rest honored Mes. Jack Armitage with guests including Mrs. Bornths Lancia and Miss Anna Shictile Ath. Prizes were awarded to attendees such as Peak Wawsnski and Miss PAGlice Rasiya. Homemaking details included a decorated table, refreshments, and baby gifts from relatives and friends.

Armitage Triste Tire Frante Verna Thich Bornths Lancia Anna Shictile Ath Peak Wawsnski Paglice Elnora Mlernin Monies Anetie Etient Hontr Bis Aymoe Plist Siren Eloffew

Methodist WSCS Plans November Meeting at First Church

The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held a November gathering at First Methodist Church with 35 members attending. Mrs Irvin Yoling led devotional on Praise and Thanksgiving, and a play High Hurdle by Mrs Trobere Tubbs was performed, presented by Mrs Paul Meerdink and a cast including Mr Mierdink Miss Paula Meerdink and others. Refreshments followed, hosted by the Mary Circle. The next meeting is set for December 10 with the Mary Circle as hostess.

Paula Meerdink Charles Cortell Lister Orpah Circle Charles’ Correll Tekl Mary

Birthday party honors Patrick and Patricia Wotus

Mrs. Robert Wotus of West Washington street hosted a birthday party Saturday for her twin children Patrick and Patricia aged four. Sixteen children and mothers attended from 2 to 4 PM. Girls received bubble gum and jumping ropes, boys received toy guns as favors.

Patrick Patricia Wotus Robert, Wotus West Washington Street Patricia August DeMauri Albert Wotus

BPW Club Meets In Regular Session

The Business and Professional Women's Club met at JOOP Hall for their regular meeting led by Mrs. Charles Thompson. Treasurer Mrs. Clinton Pratt reported on proceeds from the October 22 card party. two new members were voted in and Mrs. Mary Sears won the attendance award. The next dinner meeting is set for Monday November 26 with a fruit cake, toffee, and tea served to members.

Joop Hall Charles Thompson Clinton Pratt Mary Sears

Newborns Arrive at Local Homes and Hospitals

A daughter was born yesterday morning at C 2 East Main Street to Mr and Mrs Edward Boges of 304 West Washington Street. A daughter born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital. Erik Arnold born this morning at Armstrong County Medical Center in Kittanning Pa to Mr and Mrs Robert Seastead of Vandergrift Pa. Arnold and maple avenue Seasteads are the new parents.

Edward Boges West Washington Street Corry Memorial Hospital Ann. Erik Arnold Armstrong County Mediotal Hospital Kittanning Robert Seastead Vandergrift Arnold Seastead Maple Avenue

Lou Hanna Speaks at Kiwanis Club Meeting

Eyal coach at Corry Area Fish School was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club dinner in Hotel Corry. Robert Emmeriing introduced Mr Hanna who contrasted this year’s team with the 1953 squad, showed film of 1950 players and Meadville Johnsonburg Titusville games, and noted outstanding plays. For the next meeting Donald Walter will be guest speaker with local physicians invited.

Sikinna Hanna Donald Walter Treasury Department

Covenant Circle Concludes Final Business Session

The Covenant Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association held its final meeting at the North Center Street home of Mrs. Wilbur Rickers with assistants Mrs. Kenneth Burr and Mrs. Benjamin Calderone. Fifteen members discussed committee reports and plans for the church bazaar Thursday. Devotions were led by Mrs. Elmer Sharer and the son study was presented by Mrs. John Rossbacher. Hostesses served dessert to close.

Govenant Presbyterian Women's Association North Center Street Wilbur Rickers Kenneth Burr Benjamin Calderone Elmer Sharer John Rossbacher

Miss Carol Ross Weds James E. Coates at Titusville

Miss Carol J Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Ross of Titusville and James Edward Coates son of Carl Coates of Spartansburg were married at 7 pm Friday at West Methodist Church Titusville in a ceremony by Rev Ralph S Findlay. Guests numbered about 50 at the Ross home reception. Coates is stationed in Shepard AFB East and Mrs Coates is a 1954 Titusville High School graduate.

Carol J. Ross James E. Coates Ciyal June Ross Raymond Ross Titusville James Edward Coates Carl Coates Spart Ansburg West Methodist Ralph S. Findlay Roger Peebles Don Booth Gene Shorts Marlene, Burchfield Persmniny Ross Jeanette Huber Coates Titusville High School The Struthers Wells Corp Cor~ Fy

Missing Girl Brisellia Whitcomb Vanishes From Smith College

Federal officials pursued leads across the Northeast as Brisellia Whitcomb, a sophomore from Northampton, disappeared Friday from Smith College. U S Attorney Louis G Whitcomb said the FBI traced possible feuds and a suspect, Richard Thatcher, an ex convict with a Navy discharge, who had been seen near her dormitory and later claimed to be married. A warrant was issued for Thatcher’s arrest after a car rental dispute and authorities continued to search Meredith New Hampshire area and beyond.

Springs Eld Vermont U.S Louis G. Whitcomb Brisellia Smith College Northampton Mass State Reformatory New York City Whitcomb Thitcher Hin Northwestern University Thatcher Meredith N.hl

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