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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1959

Page

5

Identified Person Named Near Amity Doh

A news item notes a person near Amity identified with initials in a report. The fragment provides limited context about the individual’s role or actions and does not reveal further specifics.

Wright PTA Focuses On Geography And Citizenship

The Wright School PTA discussed world citizenship education at last evening's meeting led by president Porter Auer. Members approved funding for a TB bond and continued support for the Cul Scout Pack while planning a Christmas treat and handcraft scrap materials drive for special education classes.

Wright Pta Wright School Parent- Teacher Association Porter Auer William C. Seltz Ann Baresi Cul Scout Pack Arthur Cohen William Rodemeyer Glenn Middleton

EUB Classes Hear Speakers On Missions

Evangelical United Brethren Church Ambassadors Class met 45 members in the church basement for a social dinner at 6 30 hosted by Mr and Mrs Everett Kasten. Mrs Shoteberger shared color slides from African missions and plans for a Christmas party were set for December 1 at the Kettl home.

Everett Kasten Evangelical United Brethren Church Lyle Chase Samuel Shotzberger Mt. Gretna H. Ray Harris Rehoboth

Baptist Ladies Meet With Mrs Peiffer in November Gathering

The Baptist Ladies Fellowship met at Mrs Foresl Peiffer's Fifth Avenue home with 20 members present. Mrs DeBoer led opening prayers, Miss Princes Stone of Philadelphia sent greetings, and Bible study from John was led by Mrs Mary Raymond. The group sang, prayed, and a salad course with nuts and coffee was served before adjourning to meet again.

Carl McTntyre Theorld Chideen Danny Kaye Richard Blount Thomas Rothrock Gear Hager Everett Bynce Thomas Robert DeBoer Baptist Fores DeBoer Richard Miller A Lester John Maay Raymond Thanrs Rex Voet Testi Lamburt Eva Kepler

New Officers Conduct Plank Road Meeting

New officers led a Plank Road Club meeting at the home of Walter Casler on December 2. Roll call noted attendees. plans were set for a December 1 program at Ginnie's Calpiello with committee members Lawrence Miller Walter Hill and James Kolstee arranging the event. Hostess served refreshments as 18 members and nine children attended.

Cea Oinier The Plank Road Clik Walter Casler RE. D Laie Raymond Alfi Lawrence Miller Walter Hill James Kolstee

Xi Beta Phi Discusses Life Experiences Evening Meeting

The Xi Beta Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday at Mrs Alfred J Morrison's East Main Street home with President Mrs Robert Holdy presiding. Members voted to purchase bond plans and planned a November social at the Curtis home. A group discussion on life experiences led by Mrs Eddy and Miss Julia Piccard, followed by dessert and later lunch hosted by local families.

Xi Beta Phi Beta Sjema Phi Sororty Alfred J. Morrison East Main Street Robert Holdy Charee Bath Robert Curtis Eddy Julia Piccard

Mary Mary Martha Class Holds Monthly Presbyterian Meeting

The Mary-Martha Class of First Presbyterian Church met at the West Pleasant Street home of Mrs. Clarence Wallace with 1 member present. Alma DeHaven led devotions on Thanksgiving. Douglas Rozelle Sr. presided over a short business session and entertainment followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be in December at Mrs. Robert A. Olt Sr. residence.

Rehoboth Harold Carlson Allen May John Hansen Pleasant Street Vernon Welch First Presbyterian Church West Pleasant Street Clarence Wallace Alma DeHaven Douglas Rozelle Sr Ross Fehlmat Ralph Vanderhoff John Sheehan Glenn Steadman Robert A, Olt Sr Whight Street

Monthly Master Point Winners at Corry Bridge Association

Five tables of Howell movement produced an average score of 54 at VEW Post home last evening. First place went to Mrs Dorothy Sheplow and James West, both of Erie, with 67 points. Ted Majeroni of Erie and Dr Robert Terao of Warren were second with 63 points. their recent Buford regional win earned Majeroni life master status.

Wray Wertwe Adsussiol Corry Bridge Association VEW Post Howell Dorothy Sheplow James West Erie Ted Majeroni Robert Terao Warren Israel David Cropp Colletta Dressler Mead- Wille Howard Ross Harold Gilbert Thore

Dorcas Class Christmas Donation Drive At First Methodist Church

Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church held a December gathering at Mrs. Rh. Bamies north center street with 18 teachers attending. Devotions were led by Mes Ale Andnns citing Acts chapter 8 and several verses. discussion followed on donating to the Edw Thirst Home in Georgia for Christmas. Members were asked to send contributions to Mrs KS Duruty by December 1. Hostesses Mrs Jouer Bruner Mrs Justin Bilt eos and Mrs Rew Warner served a course. The event planned a Christmas program at the church in December.

Dorcas Rh. G Bamies North Center Street Georsi Chestinas KS. Duruty Jouer Bruner Justin Bilteos Rew Warner Elureh

Oil City Electors Seek Recount Of Narrow Win

Three Seventh Ward electors petitioned Verangs County court to reopen two ward precincts for a recount alleging fraud or error. The petition names T. J. Perrine Joan E Bodner and Ruth Bodner with a cash bond of 100 dollars. Officials show John E Macintosh defeating Morris Goldstein by two votes 120 to 110 in each precinct.

Seventh Ward Oi City Verangs County T. J. Perrine Joan E. Bodner Ruth Bodner Hindeason John E. Macintosh Bent Morris Goldstein

Birthday Club Honors Mrs Arthur Cochran in Home Evening

Birthday Club members gathered Tuesday at East Frederick Street home to honor Mrs Arthur Cochran with a gift. Visiting entertainment plus salad and dessert capped the evening. Next gathering on December 10 plans dinner then Christmas party at Mrs Clarence Wallace’s West Pleasant Street home.

Arthur Cochran Hiwes Lonw Merker East Frederick Street West Pleasant Rome Clarence Wallace U.S

Mead Park Sees Big Summer Use And Improvements

About 70 000 people visited Mead Park over the summer with skaters using the pond 44 days and roughly 6 600 total rink users. Reservations matched nonresidents, two large picnics filled all tables, and a children’s fishing program ran April 15 to September. The playground hosted 1 200 in June to August, tennis ran May 1 to October 15, and 98 renewals were already filed for next year. Nichols Lodge received exterior painting and new restrooms, grounds improvements were made, roads gravelled, wood stockpiled, and the pond stocked twice by state and once by federal authorities.

Corry Mead Park Apri Lonj Nichols Lodge Fedor

Election of Directors and Park Development Notes

The article records the annual meeting and election of directors with re-elected members Walter Sweet Estella Wells Walter Windahl Howard McMulin Jr and Hazel Merker and new directors Albert Young Sr Byron Nichols and Joseph Hand. It notes park work including erecting a wail painting tables and cement foundations and a summer acquisition of ducks while six turtles were destroyed. Norman Edinger Nor man Edinger named president Al Vanesens vice president Miss Merker secretary Roy Reed treasurer.

Mehnwy Dane Walter Sweet Estella Wells Walter Windahl Howard McMulin Jr Hazel Merker Albert Young Sr Byron Nichols Joseph Hand Carlton Smith Howard Lee

Fire damages storage building at Canonsburg plant

A $40,000 fire damaged the Threeho Wite storage building at the Porbes Steel Corp. plant in Canonsburg. No injuries were reported.

Canonsburg Threeho Wite Porbes Steel Corp

Edsel Discontinued By Ford Amid Compact Car Battle

Ford announced immediate discontinuation of the Edsel after disappointing sales. Introduced two years ago, about 100,000 were sold. production in 1960 around 2,800 cars, with over 30,000 in 1959. Edsel assembled in Louisville, Ky, with the Mercury Edsel Lincoln division becoming Lincoln Mercury. The note ends by recalling New York City’s first elevated railroad in 1868.

Detroit Ford Louisville

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