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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1958

Page

5

Clymer PTA Hosts Social Welcoming Teachers

The Clymer Parent Teacher Association met in the school auditorium with large attendance. Rev. Claude Groters led devotions and Mrs. Walter DeShazer presided as it was decided the group would sponsor Girl Scouts and Brownies. Various members received awards, refreshments followed, and many local residents were noted as visiting or traveling for events and meetings.

Clymer Diantha Babcock Richard Ingram James Gravink Gladys Vidal Frederick Vander Schaalf Board of Education

Hi-Y Club Elects Officers for Delta High Dance

The Corry Area High School Delta Hi-Y Boys Club met at the YMCA for officer elections led by advisor David Yard. William Tunnell was named president, Thomas Mowrey vice president, David Simmons secretary, Rudolph Silvis treasurer, Robert Palmer chaplain, and Robert Borstorff sergeant at arms. The group planned a school dance sponsored by the Hi-Y Club at the YMCA Saturday from 8 to 11 30 with three prizes to be awarded.

Corry Area YMCA David Yard William Tunnell Thomas Mowrey David Simmons Rudolph Silvis Robert Palmer Robert Borstorff

Mrs J H Hopkins Speaks To Society

Mrs J Harold Hopkins of Edinboro spoke to the Murray Society of Christian Service. She presented slides from the Fifth Assembly in St Louis May 10,090 attendees. The group planned a week of prayer starting October 28 with Spartansburg and Elgin guests and a next session October 30 at Mrs Elwin Ghelton home.

Murray Society of Christian Service Cora McCray R. D Lawrence Meneely Merle McCray J. Harold Hopkins Edinboro WSOS

Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Dey Home

Four women played two tables of contract bridge at the home of Mrs Fred Dey on South First Avenue. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Donald Hall Mrs Alfred Morrison and Mrs Dey with Mrs Dey also winning the door prize. Guest Mrs William Johnson attended and a dessert luncheon followed. The next meeting is planned for October 16 at Mrs Milton Van Drasar on West Pleasant Street.

He Ugg Liup Lash Fred Dey South First Avenue Donald Hall Alfred M. Morrison Dey William Johnson Milton van Drasar West Pleasant Street

DAR Hears Talk On State Museum

The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution opened its winter season with a luncheon for 80 guests at Vice Regent Mrs. Homer Kolstee’s home on Clymer road. Mrs. O. C. Taylor, state museum chairman from Monongahale, Pa., spoke about the museum’s history since 1890 and its relocation from Smithsonian to the Memorial Continental Hall south wing in 1950. The museum houses Revolutionary relics and pieces pre 1830. it is open to the public free weekdays. The meeting included reports and planning for the next session on November 5 at Mrs. Howard Gilbert’s home.

Brokenstraw Valley The Daughters of the American Revolution Homer Kolstee Clymer Road O. C. Taylor Taylor Monongehala Smithsonian Institute Washington, D.C Memorial Continental Hall Tracy

Obedient Pupils Drill At Kingsbury Show

Memphis Tenn A first rateacher proud of his new found ability to read obeyed pig he sayy It said Pull Principal John Crothers said 3 000 students at Kingsbury Show promptly marched out in their fist ire drill of the year.

Memphis Tenn John Crothers Kingsbury

JOY Class Gathered at Kinley Home for Fellowship

Mrs J Fred Kinley hosted the JOY Class of the First Presbyterian Church at her East Pleasant street residence with Mrs Lynford Chase assisting. Fourteen members shared a tureen dinner and a gift exchange after a brief business session elected 1959 officers Delia Bernard president Bruen Blisworth vice president L B Ball treasurer George Burt secretary Mrs Charles Clark won a door prize and the next meeting is November 1 at Mrs William Peiffler’s Congress Street home.

Kinley J. Fred Kinley First Presbyterian Chyweh East Pleasant Street Lynford Chase Delia Bernard Bruen Blisworth

Harvest Supper Planned By Spring Creek Ladies Aid

The Spring Creek Ladies Aid met at the church parlors with cohosts Mrs. Gerald Whaley and Mrs. Leslie Donaldson. Devotions from Colossians were given, a prayer held, and 18 members answered roll. Plans for a harvest supper were discussed and a Thursday October 5 meeting announced. Members were urged to finish quilts and attend the next meeting set for November 5.

Aid Spring Creek Gerald Whaley Leslie Donaldson Arthur Brindege MM Prank Kadferlin

Tureen Dinner Held for Women’s Relief Camps

The Women's Relief Camps held a dinner yesterday with Mrs. Wesley Willis Mrs. Eva Dundon Mrs. Mabel Brown and Mrs. Manley Robbing Sr on the committee. Mrs. Willis presided as 23 members answered roll call Auditing Papers were read and approved. A mystery package was received by Mrs. Henry Hill. Plans were made for a public barn dinner October 11 at the Grange Hall. Attendance award won by Mrs. Brown. next session October 16 after ham dinner.

Wesley Willis Eva Dundon Mabel Brown Manley Robbing Sr

Crusader Class Attends Nazarene Meeting in Spartansboro

The Crusader Class of the Church of the Nazarene met Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hebets of Spartansboro with about 20 attending. They played games, Hebets read scripture and led prayer, and officers were elected at the business session. A luncheon followed. The next gathering was planned as a Halloween masquerade party at Mr. and Mrs. David Ehrhardt’s home in Spartansburg.

Crusader

Aunt Jemima Pancake Day Returns for Veterans Benefit

The Military Order of the Cooties and its auxiliary the Cootiettes meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home to organize a community pancake day featuring Aunt Jemima returning for a second year. Event runs October 10 from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m. proceeds aid hospitalized veterans with Alfred Cone as general chairman and a team handling tickets publicity kitchen and leadership roles.

Jemima Military Order of the Cooties Cootiettes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Alfred Cone Mary Syratok Cochairman Hazel Shsant William Roehtigg James Keppel Cooties Gootietias

Unemployment Claims Decline and Ford Foundation Chairman

The Bureau of Employment Security reports continued unemployment claims fell two percent while new claims rose 12 percent for the week ending September 26. Continued claims totaled 233,195, down 4,082 from the prior week, with initial claims at 33,781 the highest in two months. Layoffs for style changes in the appliance industry drove new claims, and 20,922 claims were filed for extended benefits under federal temporary unemployment programs. John J. McCloy, former high commissioner in Germany, is named chairman of the Ford Foundation board.

Anomsbuas Bureau of Employment Security Apptel Lsc Ford Foundation New York John J. McCloy Germany

Senator Green at 92 Sees Long Senate Run Ahead

AP reports Theodore P. Green of Rhode Island, oldest senator, marks his 92nd birthday with a two mile daily walk, family party, and numerous telegrams. In a radio interview he questions U.S. obligation to defend Quemoy and Mars, dodges on recognizing Red China, and jokes about serving until 100 while running again in 1960 if he chooses.

Providmen Sen Theodore Punnell Green D-Ri Congress Grean Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Quemoy Mars Red China Lis State Department Formosa Ching Green

Masked Gunmen Strike Two Firms for $2601

Two masked gunmen robbed the Winningman’s Building and Loan Association of 2071 and the adjoining Raymond Keyser Insurance Co 580, tying up manager Harry Richardson and secretary Betty Jenkins with clothes line and handkerchiefs. Florence Lecce was also bound. Richardson freed himself in about 15 minutes and alerted police.

Allgeuupa Mintes Workingman's Building & Loan Association Raymond Keyser Insurance Co Loan Association Harry Richardson Betty Jenkins Insurance Florence Lecce Loan Company Sie Richardson

World Churches Plan Communion Sunday Services Around Globe

An association announces World Communion Sunday observed for years by major denominations. Vigil events begin Sunday morning in the Pacific and extend worldwide, promoted by the Nations Council of Churches of Christ in America’s Tyungeliam department, with many churches participating.

Ht Corry Ministerial Association Lammunign Segyiegs Wlantha Pacific Department of Tyungeliam The Nations Council of Churches of Christ I America

Pentagon Moves To Curb Secrecy Declassification Order Issued

The Pentagon ordered declassification of almost all stamped top secret and confidential documents before 1946, dating to World War I or earlier. The plan, signed by Steward Keene and Neil McElroy, begins a phased schedule removing secrecy from many records over years while exempting intelligence, counterintelligence, and personnel files.

Pentagon Swifty Steerkay Berens Neil McElroy Lash Rink

Dayton Pool Hall Theft Report Cites Pocket Concent rat ion Evidence

Police say Elwood Bkagus concentrated on gas pockets of a pool table until a seventh pocket cue led him to a suspect. Skamgs, 27, allegedly indicated a theft after being told to check a rear pocket and claimed another man cut a wallet containing $140.

Dayton Ohio Elwood Bkagus

Crosby clan grows as Bing talks fatherhood and career

Hollywood highlights profile of Bing Crosby discussing his newborn son and family life at Pebble Beach. He reflects on sons pursuing show business, noting mixed success and pride in Phillip and Sandra Drummond’s Las Vegas wedding. Crosby smiles about diaper duty and singing to his two month old, contrasting Los Angeles heat with cooler California air. He mentions his four older boys steering toward or away from showbiz amid family dynamics.

Hollywood Bing Crosby ABC Harry Lillis Dry Kald Kathy Grant Pan Bing Pebble Beach Los Angeles Crosby Phillip Las Vegas Sandra Drummond Papa Crosby Gary Dennis

Two Die, Two Hurt In Route 711 Crash Near Ligonier

In Polk Township near Ligonier Route 711 two cars collided killing Donald Pritts 20 of Ligonier who rode alone. Charles M Wigle 68 of Jeannison City was hospitalized in critical condition with possible internal injuries. Thelma Dudley 56 of Irwin suffered abrasions contusions and possible concussion and was left in fair condition.

Ligonier Wentmoreland County

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