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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1947

Page

5

P T A Council Met For Dinner And World Affairs

The P T A Council met at Pairview School last evening with 34 members attending a tureen dinner at 8:30. Miss Mary Anderson led in prayer and new member installation. The treasurer's report was read in the treasurer absent. A policy urging P T A units to fund only benefits was recommended. A panel on world affairs featured Patsy Skinner and several others. piano solos closed the program. Next meeting set for Concord school. date to be announced.

P.T.A P. TA Corry P.T. A H. Lynn Rice Mildred Denton Patsy Skinner William McElroy Jean Marie Johnston William Zafiropulos Ruby Hildebrand James Clifford Iris Bogert F. Lowe Edwards Defiton Concord

Sunday School Leaders Meet at Cochran Home

Sunday School leaders and officers of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Cochran on East Frederick Street. Merrill Patterson presided and reported Thanksgiving services and a $65 Restoration Fund offering. Plans for a Christmas program and party were discussed with committees appointed. A December 14 officer election was noted, and the January meeting scheduled for 19 West Frederick Street.

Presbyterian Sunday School Tde A. Y. Cochran East Frederick Street Merrill Patterson Patterson J. Fred Kinley G. L. Boyd Wallace Walter Hi. Scott Rev. Boyd Sara and Jean MabInnes West Frederick Cochran William Leaby J. Donald Watson

Columbus Grange Holds Regular Session at Columbus Town Hall

Columbus Grange No. 875 met at 8 30 PM with 20 members present. Master N E Dodd presided as David Curtis reported on the National Grange convention in Columbus C on November 13 1th. The group planned to participate in Grange Go To Church Sunday on December 7 at 11 16 o'clock morning worship at Columbus Community Church. The next meeting December 20 will be the annual Christmas party with 25 cent gift exchange and Miss Bess Lamona in charge of entertainment.

Columbus Grange Columbus Grange No. 875 Columbus N.E. Dodd David Curtis National Grange Grange Columbus Community Church

Exchange Club Plans Christmas Party With Guests

Vice President William Armitage chaired a dinner session at the Corry Room Hotel Corry. President Wellington Wheeler was absent. The club set a Christmas party date to be announced, with wives of members as guests. Arthur Fitch, William Randall and Keppel Tiffany named to a committee. Next meeting December 16 at Hotel Cory. two upcoming Monday evenings canceled due to hunting season.

Exchangites William Armitage Exchange Club Corry Hotel Corry Wellington Wheeler Ang Arthur Fitch William Randall Keppel Tiffany Hotel Cory

Dull Knives And Safe Cutting Surfaces

Advice on preserving knives by avoiding cutting on metal porcelain or earthenware surfaces. Recommends using a cutting board under all materials to be cut to prevent dulling and prolong blade life.

Surprise Shower For Mrs Clair Cobb

Mrs Clair Cobb of East Main Street was surprised last evening by about 20 relatives and friends who gathered at her home for a stork shower. Hostess Mrs Jack Proper provided pink and blue decorations and served salad and desserts as guests presented useful gifts.

Clair Cobb East Main Street Jack

Youngsville couple wed in church ceremony

Lois Walter daughter of Clarence and Lois Walter Youngsville and John Gustafson son of Arno and Ruth Gustafson Youngsville were married November 19 at Youngsville Lutheran Church. Rev Earl Carlson officiated. Bride attendants included Ruth Carlson maid of honor Beverly Adams Irene Goodwill Lois Rosendale. Best man Howard Gustafson. ushers Arno E Gustafson Jr Herbert Gustafson Raymond Walter. Over 100 guests attended the reception at the bride's home. Both families reside in Youngsville. bride employed at New Process Company Warren. groom in trucking. couple to live at 315 Worth Main Street Youngsville.

Youngsville Lutheran Church Howard Gustafson Arno E. Gustafson, Jr Herbert Gustafson Raymond Walter

Robert Bailey 6 Is Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs. Charles Bailey hosted a party Saturday afternoon for her son Robert Bailey age six. About 30 children attended from 1 to 4 o clock. Prizes were won by Maxene Dundon Jean Beckwith Bobby Johnson Judy Palmer Jimmy Palmer Terry Carroll and David Cox. Helpers served ice cream birthday cake and pop. favors were candy baskets and Robert received many gifts.

Robert Bailey Charles Bailey Robert Maxene Dundon Jean Beckwith Bobby Johnson Judy Palmer Jimmy Palmer Terry Carroll David Cox Bailey John Kolanieski Helen Loretta Nichols

Miss Betty Holmes Honored At Monday Bridal Shower

Miss Betty Holmes of Saintes and Stuntington Mills, soon to marry Raymond Tanner, was honored at a Monday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Tracy W. White of East Pleasant Street. Twelve attended, enjoyed quilt piecing, received a recipe book and table lamp, with pink and silver decor and an out of town guest Mrs. G. H. Gustin of Cincinnati.

Beny Saintes Stuntington Mills Raymond Tanner Tracy W. Whitehead East Pleasant Street Miss Holmes G. H. Gustin Cincinnati, O

Bond Selling Drive Planned by Treasury

Associated Press reports Treasury plans a large peacetime bond selling drive to reduce the national debt. Serre ity Snyder testifies before the House banking committee urging high taxes to fund this effort and to finance a new government bond push to individuals. He contends high revenues over a balanced budget will steadily reduce debt, with a substantial budget surplus anti inflationary in 1948.

Associated Press Washington Serre Ity Snyder Treasury Truman House Banking Committee Snyder Congress

Coudersport Slayer Sentenced to Death

George H L Chapman an 87 year old woodchopper in West Bingham Pa pleaded guilty to murder in a one room cabin killing of his wife Minnie 37. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair by Potter county judge Robert R Leyris. Chapman plans an appeal to the state supreme court. Deputy Butler testified the killer shot his wife after she refused to say pretty please.

Associated Prey Coudersport George HL Chapman Woodchoppey Minnie West Bingham Chapman Robert R. Leyris Potter County James Berger Pennsylvania State Supreme Court Sherif Carl H. Butler Ratie Walter Wells

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