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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1953

Page

7

Washington School PTA hears Miss Gladys Canfield on West Coast trip

Washington School Parent Teacher Association met yesterday at 3 pm with 21 members attending. Miss Gladys Canfield spoke of her West Coast journey and receiving a new seeing eye dog. Members included Mrs. Arthur Martin. devotion by Mrs. R. R. Mertiman. reports on membership 99 and Girl Scout Troop 19. Christmas party planned for December 17 at the school.

Washington School Pta Gladys Canfield West Coast Washington School Parent-Teacher Association Arthur Martin Canfield R. R. Mertiman Olin Simmons Duard May Robert Johnson Mary Falworth

John Street Elected President of Lutheran Adult Fellowship

John Street was elected president of the Lutheran Adult Fellowship at a meeting held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand. Ross Bailey was named vice president and Shirley Larson secretary treasurer. A Christmas decorations committee was formed with Dr. Joseph Furst as chairman and Raymond Seastead as a member.

John Street Lutheran Adult Fellowship Alton Dehlstrand Bush Smith Street Ross Bailey Shirley Larson Dahlstrand Joseph Furst Raymond Narey Yenehak Gus Rider Raymond Seastead Street

Wheelock Aid Presents Christmas Gift Making Instruction

The Wheelock Community Aid held a full day meeting at Mrs. Wayne Hopkins home with 29 members and children. Demonstrations on holiday armaments and gift ideas were led by Mrs. Legon VanTassel Mrs. James Babcoth and Mrs. Howard VanTassel. Declarations of devotion opened the session and plans were made to pack Thankful Flying baskets for the holiday. A December 3 meeting at Mrs. Edwards home will feature an Erie County Extension Office representative on pressed cookery instruction.

Wheelock Aid Wheelock Community Aid Wayne Hopkins R. D Legon VanTassel James Babcoth Howard ‘VanTassel Leon VanTassel Leonard Edwards Frank Harvey

Successful Festival at St Edward’s School Ball

Co chairs Mrs Nick Marty and Mrs Albert Ross report a financial success for last evening’s festival at St Edward’s School Ball. A large turnout supported the PTA event. Frank Anthony won a $25 bond and door prizes went to Mrs James O’Brien and Mrs Santo Leone. Proceeds fund a new main altar for St Thomas Church.

St. Edward's School Nick Marty Albert Ross Parent-Teacher Association Frank Anthony James O'Brien Santo Leone St.Thomas Church

Mrs. Howard Dingfelder Hosts Local Card Club

Mrs. Howard Dingfelder of 404 West Washington entertained her ommasti club on Wednesday evening. Winners for card play were Mrs. Eugene Jones and Mrs. Lawrence Joyce. The hostess served salad date nut bread and coffee, next party planned with Mrs. Donald Chay of North Center street on December 3.

Howard Dingfelder West Washington Street Eugene Jones Lawrence Joyce Donald Chay North Center Street

CGG Club Meeting At Mrs Cragg’s Home

CGG Club members met last evening at Mrs Harold Cragg’s West Smith Street residence. Bridge prize awards went to Mrs Donald Nertes Mrs Donald Hall and Mrs M H Van Dresar. Angel cake with whipped cream and strawberries followed the game. Mrs James P Sullivan to host on December 3rd.

CGG Club Harold Cragg West Smith Street Donald Nertes Donald Hall M. H. van Dresar

Mrs Frank Heath Hosts NF Club Holiday Sewing Evening

NF Club members enjoyed a pleasant evening of sewing and embroidery at the home of Mrs. Frank Heath on Franklin Street. Salad refreshments were served, and the group adjourned until December to meet with Mrs. Al Merker for the Christmas program.

NF Club Frank Heath Franklin Street al Merker

Presbyterian Bazaar Realizes About $500 for Missions

The Presbyterian Women's Association bazaar last evening realized roughly $500. The event was an outstanding success with funds directed to missions, not the local church.

Presbyterian Presbyterian Women's Association

Bridge Club Fetes Mrs R G Tunnell Hosts Prize Winners

Mrs R G Tunnell of West Park Place hosted a bridge gathering last evening. Prize winners were Mrs Harry Hall and Mrs T B Kelsey with a special award going to Mrs Howard Ross. Hostess served light refreshments before departure. The group plans to meet again with Mrs Kelsey on December 1.

R. G. Tunnell R. G. Tunnel West Park Place Harry Hall Kelsey Howard Ross

Spencer Ladies Aid Elects New Officers

Spencer Ladies Aid met at the president Mrs. Carl Fullom’s home for a fast day session and a noon tureen dinner. Elected were Mrs. Earl Bailey president, Mrs. Niels Sorenson vice president, Mrs. Carroll Crowell secretary, and Mrs. Robert Bailey treasurer. A December 17 Christmas party and gift exchange are planned. Members should send gifts for Quinty Orphanage to Mrs. Robert Clark by December 15.

Spencer Ladies Aid Carl Fullom Earl Bailey Niels Sorenson Carroll Crowell Robert Bailey Sid Quinty Robert Clark

Neighborhood Club Honors Mrs Henline at Elgin Gathering

Mrs Joseph Henline was honored on her birthday during a Neighborhood Club Jest gathering at Mrs Harry Fitch home in Elgin. Secret sister presented a gift and Miss Myrtie Akam and Mrs William Haenel won awards. A light lunch was served.

Neighborhood Club Joseph Henline Harry Fitch Elgin Binga Myrtie Akam William Haenel

Newborns at Corry Memorial Hospital

A boy named Gon Giacoma was born early today at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Giacoma of 202 Fairview Street. Helen Stupal Giacoma is listed as the mother. Another birth, Alan Kysor, arrived yesterday at the same hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Kysor of R D 3 Union City.

Corry Memorial Hospital Richard Giacoma Fairview Street Giacoma Helen Stupal Alan Darrell Kysor R. D-3 Union City

All Day Meeting of Women’s Relief Corps Held at T O O F Hall

An all day Wo men s Relief Corps meeting was held at the TOOF Hall with Mrs Mary Love, president, in charge. A tureen dinner served at noon served 35 members and five guests from North East, including Mrs Alice Peck and Mrs Lucille Shampoe. Business and social time followed, with next meeting set for December 3.

Women’s Relief Corps Women's Relief Corps Toof Hall Mrle Love Chinege North East Alice Peck Lucille Shampoe Clara K. Peck Helen Weed Mary Jones

BPW Club to Sponsor Card Party Monday

The BPW Club will sponsor a card party Monday evening at the TOOP Hall. The event starts at 8 o clock with 500 canasta and bridge and door prizes plus prizes for wards. Mrs Bertha Darwin is general chairwoman and proceeds go to the club treasury. Tickets available at the door.

BPW Club TOOP Bertha Darwin Genesa Art Dour

General Dean Named Deputy Commander of 6th Army

Maj. Gen. William Dean has been appointed deputy commander of the 6th Army based in San Francisco. He will assume the post in January, succeeding Maj. Gen. Frank H. Partridge who retires at year end. The Military Sea Transport Service carried nearly two million passengers in 1952.

Dean Washington Willam Dean 6Th Army San Francisco Odlay Frank H. Partridge Military

No ruling for tax deductions in Pennsylvania

The Internal Revenue Service drops plans to provide a yardstick for deducting state sales tax from federal income tax. A spokesman says the policy will not give official standing to any rule guiding deductions. He notes the problem of proportional tax burdens and clarifies official charts will not be official guidance.

Associated Press Philadelpica Internal ReVenue Saith Bureau Vnst Bureau Dub

Woman's weight saved her after hotel window fall

A Philadelphia woman, Betty Green Raskin, fell from a skylight at a hotel but landed in a seated position that doctors say cushioned the impact. Despite multiple injuries including cracked vertebrae and broken ribs, doctors credited her body with dampening the shock as she recovered after hospital care.

Associateur Reso Philadelphia Jefferson Hospital Betty Green Raskin

Greyhound Talks In Progress To Avert Strike

Negotiations in Washington with union and management reps aim to head off a strike at Pennsylvania Greyhound Bus Co. A system wide working agreement for the Greyhound Corp divisions was drafted in Chicago. Pennsylvania Greyhound employees were the only group to withhold approval. AFL Street Railway and Motor Coach Employes were represented by Herbert Syme. Greyhound spokesman Earl N. Cannon, and government mediators Clyde Mills and C Russell Turner attended.

Greyhound Waseeington—Fi Pennsylvania Greyhound Bus Co Greyhound Corp Chicago Pennsylvania Greyhound AFL Street Electric Railway Herbert Syme Philadelphia

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