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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1957
Page
5
A partial and garbled obituary fragment mentions individuals tied to Superior and Parker. It references Mrs. Adam, Mrs. Mason Kathleen, and a divorced woman in California, with unclear connections and misread words.
The Conelway Parent-Teacher Association met at the school with Rasselas Brown leading the flag salute and Rev. Richart Hostetler delivering devotions on gratitude. Reports, a prize presented for attendance, and discussions on Cub Scout leadership followed, plus plans for a Corry Area PTA Council dinner and a Conelway library project for rural area readers.
Miss Milo Hardy of the Philippines told Erie Rotarians about her homeland with slides and films showing Manila life and customs. Jerry Davis introduced the speaker. Allan Hasbrouck led group singing with William Leaby on piano. Directors meeting followed the regular session.
Seventy six senior and intermediate youth attended the second annual youth banquet at the First Methodist Church. Hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service and the church Official Board, with teachers and department superintendents present. A Thanksgiving themed dinner preceded a musical program and devotional address delivered by Rev. Arnold Ohl of Wesley Methodist Church Wesleyville Pa. The male quartet H Lynn Rice Robert Marsh Russell Clark and Charles Correll performed and Correll sang a solo while Mrs Clark accompanied.
Mrs. Cleve Morton of 135 Park street entertained last evening for her bridge club. Winners were Mrs. John Mooney Mrs. William Spreaman and Mrs. Earl Haight. Visiting was enjoyed and a dessert course was served. Mrs. Edward Kinley will entertain next in two weeks on December 3.
XI Beta Phi of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Ernest Simmonson’s home in Co Joma. President Mrs. Robert Curtis led a business session, discussed furnishing plants for the lounge planter at the YMCA, and planned a December 3 meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert Gleason. Guest speaker Miss Jackie Paulson, society editor for The Journal, spoke on writing. articles and tips followed.
Mrs Thomas Clark noble grand for the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge presided over last evening’s meeting in the 100F room with members present and business conducted.
The Mentor club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. £. C and Lil- Mah Barnes on North Center street to observe National Book Week. Mrs. Potter Auer librarian spoke on Opera Hon Library and outlined federal grant funding for public libraries noting Corry’s need for more space. The meeting ended with a salad course and Miss Leora Stranahan announced a December 2 program on the U. S. Congress at 215 East Smith Street.
Mrs Ivis Messinger hosted a stork shower in Columbus for her daughter in law Mrs Thom as Messinger Jr assisted by Mrs Edward Nelson. Fifteen guests from Corry Columbus and Westfield attended enjoying games and visiting. Mrs Anson Dennison of Westfield won the door prize and dessert was served with favors including baby baskets.
The Women's Association sponsors a bazaar at First Presbyterian Church ground floor rooms from 10 a.m. to evening with booths featuring baked goods aprons fancy work and novelties. Volunteers wear costumes for United Nations Christmas theme. Junior High Westminster Fellowship presents a puppet show The Wicked Old Witch of Neewoliah at 4 p.m. Kitchen serves barbecued ham sandwiches chili cake and ice cream downstairs from 11 a.m.
Clarence Commandery No. 51 Knights Templar held its regular meeting at the Masonic Fall on North Center street last evening with a dinner served by the Commandery Auxiliary. The next session is scheduled for December 17. Tito’s Health Improving Belgrade Tito has received successful medical treatment for scute Jumbago per Tanjug last night.
Candy Girard cried as she said her prayers were answered when her husband Specialist 3 William S. Girard escaped prison for the killing of a Japanese woman. She told reporters at Camp Drew that she is happy the trial is over and hopes for life in America for them both.
In Louisville a 16 year old boy was arrested and charged with delinquency after he allegedly aimed a .22 caliber rifle at dog catchers, who were attempting to recapture an oily dog that had escaped. Police report the dog escaped during the incident.
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