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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1956

Page

5

Be Socially Active Girl Scout Troops in Local Event

The Intermediate group of Girl Scouts and Brownies from local units gathered for a paper tepee craft and nut activities while the Junior group leaders organized a bead and hike themed event. Leaders Mrs Coletta Bontwell Loyd Merny and Alive Hun liaised with parents to schedule meetings and rank progress for Beall pins. Local news notes attendances, troop committees, and upcoming regimental gatherings.

Conehwiy Beto Mob Galvin Forest Gates Margaret Rose Sd Chaeticman Totmpediites Arl Wuward Coletta Bontwell Loyd Merny Mra Met Winde Wtvenel Childern Son

DAR Luncheon at Kolstee Home Details Chanter Meeting

The Stokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a regular meeting yesterday afternoon at Homer Kolstee’s home. Sixteen members and four guests attended, with reports from committees, a successful food sale, and a clothing drive to Kate Duncan Smith School. A program featured short talks on “What We Did” by Mrs. Howard Loveland, Charles Cronin, and Mrs. James MacInnes. The next gathering is set for November 1 at Mrs. James MacInnes’s home, with Curtis Shell as guest speaker.

Uwech Sussron Wils Homer Kolstee Stokenstraw Valley James Sinore Howard -Oreland Glen Middleton Mae Raymond James Kolstee John Kolstee Wns Charles Cronin James, MacInnes James MacInnes East Park Place Curtis Shell

Spring Creek Ladies Aid Meeting Reported Thirted

Spring Creek Ladies Aid met in church with thirted members and two guests present. Mrs Frank Kassorlly Openme presided as Mrs Walth Maxwell assisted. treasurer reported over $100 from the turkey dinner. Mrs Roy Tiltie was appointed to gilt for the Wat East can lead UU lace in “Ghisiihis befineéonnde Hii.” Mrz Hindiey WA Einadwes, wrestime of tue et portenices at thie spritul rptrest attended at Camp Center Milroy Py.

Kast Eveninie Wan Coudvetn LY Mra Frank Wat East Arthur Brudige Tiny Milroy

Lillian Guild Sets Tureen Dinner and Meeting

Lillian Guild hosts a Tuesday afternoon tureen dinner and meeting at the Emmanuel Church parish hall. Mrs Lois Morrow and Mrs Reed chaired the discussion with plans for a sewing effort and civic projects. Members were told to assemble Friday afternoon October 1 at 2 o'clock at Mr W W Hammond’s home to sew for the benefit.

Lillian Guild Momaliere Mtu AlRner Busters Une Deerott Emmanuel Eplacopat Hammond Mr 5 Reed Lois Morrow W.W. Himmond

Sophomore Club Holds First Meeting In Room One

The newly formed Sophomore club convened with one member present. Miss Mary Flowers served as president as Mrs Lewshaw oversaw the meeting. Plans for various projects and activities were outlined for the coming year.

Mary Flowers Qlimes Lewshaw

Mission Society Meets At Nazarene Church

The Nazarenes Foreign Mission Society held its weekly gathering at the Nazarene Church. Prayer opened the meeting led by Scott Batley. A chorus and lesson on the Philippines followed with several members reading and leading prayers. A brief business session concluded with a treasurer's report.

Nazairene Foreign Mission Society Church of Nagaréne Scott Batley Wis Ihoust Mary Ann Dingfeldir Marlene Hebels Ruth Merri- Hull Gary Dingfildir P. M -Ander Son CM. Bailey Les Baker Ben Saw Lewis Hebels Philippines Treaaurer Mis Ha Merrisson Mérciman

Mrs David Bensink Hosts Wheelock Aid Meeting

Mrs David Bensink hosted the Wheelock Community Aid meeting at her home on R Day with Mrs Harold Bensink. President Mrs Charles Kennedy opened proceedings followed by devotionals led by Mrs Robert Williams Mrs Merle Patterson and Mrs Merle Williams. A social period featured contests won by Mrs Celand Grossout. Mrs Jan Howard reported on a Home Extension session in Erie and demonstrated dress finishings. Hostesses served potato salad rolls tea and coffee. Mrs Leonard Edwards will entertain October 18.

S. Divinensiin Harold Bensink Wheelock Community Aid Charles Kennedy Robert Williams Merle Patterson Merle Williams Ation Frederick Bowes Celand Grossout Jan Howard Erie Leonard Edwards

WOTM Planning Public Barbiene October 20th alae

A local news note details the WOTM planning public Barbiene with an event on October 20th from 6 to 7 p.m. Activities include a chicken carver, table arrangements for a Halloween motif, and community social items. Milas Rosemarie Malek attended as a winner. next AYOTM meeting set for October 18th at 8 p.m. A Methodist Youth Fellowship box social at McCray Church is planned for tomorrow evening at 6, with boxes packed to raise funds for the church.

Chizenge Rii Jared Sandybles Milas Rosemarie Malek Glirenok Fyrtington Methodist Youth Fellowship McCray Methodist Church McCray Intt

Friendship Club Afternoon Meeting Recalls Hostess and Prizes

The Friendship Club held an afternoon gathering yesterday at the home of Mud Elgine Powers with White River guests. Prize winners included Mrs. Charles Mullitup, Mrs Gifford Lawson, Mrs Marry Daquith, Mrs Bertha Warner, and Mrs Norman Swart, as future hostesses and planners were noted.

Aumenice Union Friendship Club Mud Elgine Powers Charles, Mullitup Gifford Lawson Marry Daquith Bertha Warner Norman Swart Swart

Nichols Lodge Club 15 Meeting at Mead Park

Twelve members and two guests attended a Nichols Lodge Club 15 meeting at Mead Park. Mire. Bryce Leek entertained the group. Prizes were awarded to several members, and a birthday celebration for Mrs. Claude Boke was noted. The next meeting will honor Mr. Albert Shaffer's birthday at Mrs. Lawrence McCray's home with the date to be announced.

Suchiempers Giun Nichols Lodge Mead Park Bryce Leek John Weis Larry Johnson Claude Boke Stoke Weis Johnson Fred Taenel August de Mauri Robert Sandberg Leek Lawrence McCray Albert Shaffer

Mrs Lyle Shreve Hosts Neighborhood Club Luncheon

Essex street hostess Mrs Lyle Shreve welcomed Neighborhood Club members to a luncheon at her home. Guests included Mrs Delma Steadman Mrs Nellie Ingalls and Mrs Leah Conner. Awards went to Mrs Joseph Henline and Miss Myrtle Akam who also won the door prize. Akam and Mrs Jasper Drake received gifts in honor of their birthdays.

Lyle Shreve Essex Street Delma Steadman Nellie Ingalls Leah Conner Joseph Henline Myrtle Akam Jasper Drake Miss Akam Llub Gladys Palmer

Public Dinner Boosts Relief Funds at Corry Grange Hall

The Women's Relief Coins held a public dinner yesterday at Corry Grange Hall that drew good attendance and raised a substantial sum for relief treasury. Twenty five members attended the afternoon session led by Mrs. Earl Munn, with plans set for October 18 when a 13 dinner will be served at noon. Mrs. Manley Robbins Sr. won the attendance award.

WRC Corry Gringe WRG Earl Munn Manley Robbins Sr

Harbor Half Ladies Aid Meets for Dinner and Plans

The Harbor Half Ladies Aid held a routine meeting with a 12:30 dinner for members and families. Mrs Pred Lindstrom and Mrs Larry Swanson served on the table committee. Mrs Neil Gates led a short business session, with 12 members and several visitors present. Plans were set for a dinner at the Paul Tabowski farm tomorrow and a quilt tying event on November 18.

We Harbor Half Ladies Aid Pred Lindstrom Larry Swanson

Sylvania Breaks Ground on New Multimillion Dollar Plant

ALTOONA Pa Officials said Sylvania Electric Products, Inc will build a two story facility offering 190000 square feet of space. The plant aims to consolidate operations from two other Sylvania plants in the area with limited planned employment growth.

Sylvania Altoona Sylvania Electric Products, Inc Sylv Ania Oll

Adlai Wins Warm Harlem Reception in Civil Rights Push

Adlai Stevenson drew an estimated 10,000 in Harlem as he campaigned toward Brooklyn for the second World Series game. Supporters hailed his Civil Rights stance and assailed Republican attempts to claim progress, amid a largely friendly outdoor rally. He reiterated support for the Supreme Court school desegregation ruling and cited Eisenhower on the decision.

Adlai Stevenson Harlem Brooklyn White House Stevenson Supreme Court Lawus Eisenhower

Stevenson Endorses Ike Citing National Leadership Role

Stevenson argues Eisenhower has a chance for strong national leadership in civil rights. He says Eisenhower has been virtually silent and criticizes Truman era orders that ended military segregation as not fully decisive.

Stevenson Eisenhower Truman

Insurance Agents Organize Union in Washington

In Washington four Metropolitan Life Insurance Co and Insurance Workers of America agents have agreed on a contract covering about 5,000 agents in Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey. The deal runs until March 31 1959 and awaits member ratification likely within five weeks. Details will be withheld pending ratification. Negotiations were reportedly completed earlier this week in New York.

Yoy Ou Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Insurance Workers of Ameren Pennsylvania New York New Jersey

Man in Texas Stabs Self to Be With Wife in Hospital

In Wallville a 19 year old Harry Thompson stabbed himself in the chest to reach his wife in the hospital. He drove the knife into his chest then went to police with the blade still in place. He remained briefly with his wife before leaving for hospital care. The newborn three pound baby is in an oxygen tent. A second item reports Officer B G Caffey missing his stock of blank traffic tickets from his patrol car.

Man Self Walldville Harry Thompson Thomp

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