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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1955

Page

5

International Festival and Community PTA Girl Scout Event

The MNUULY MEIU Columbus PTA and the Girl Scouts hosted an International Festival at Co- Hamp Community Church with over 150 attendees. The program featured costumes from several countries and performances by Troops category including Indian, Dutch, Swedish, and Irish dances, plus songs and a display of world articles. After the event, refreshments were served and local families traveled to Harrisburg and Warren for related activities and celebrations.

Mnuuly Columbus Parent-Teacher Association PTA Girl Scouts Co- Hamps Forwig Robert Devine Flix Nava Kenneth Shrimper Erie George McCumber Wesleyville Jordan Christensen John Willis Penny Fox Frank Kasper Russell Moore Herbert Dahl James Donaldson Dan Taughart James Kasper Couric Hanmond Susan Beriink Girl Beast Mansel Gretel Sundin Jukes Warlo Mortis Warren Jolla

Blakelys Honored by Friends Before California Move

Mr and Mrs W S Blakely of First Avenue were honored at a surprise farewell party by the Friendly Birthday Club and friends. About 27 attended at their home for a turkey dinner, moving pictures, bingo, door prizes, and a cake with coffee. The couple received a white Bible and a purse of money.

Si Blakely First Avenue Friendly Birthday Club Glenn Comb- Yin Robert Hunt Mtr Mattie McIntyre Fulla Coyle Harold Gale Robert Hin

Helping Hand Club Sews For Meadville Home

Members of the Helping Hand Club met Saturday at the IOOF Hall for an all day event. They sewed blouses pajamas and quilts for the Meadville Orphans Home. Mrs Glenn Bidred chaired the dinner and Mrs Loretta Belden presided at the afternoon business meeting. The next meeting is scheduled in two weeks.

Meadville IOOF Glenn Bidred Loretta Belden

Knights of Columbus Sponsor Radio Drama Broadcast

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council presents The Foundations of Our American Death a radio drama series episode sponsored by Corry Council 425 over WOTR at 1:45 p.m. Sunday. It portrays ancient Rome before Christian teaching and links American rights to Christian ideals as explained by Grand Knight Alfred J. Pievrdl.

Foundations of Olr Americar Tdeath Supreme Council Knights of Columbus Corry Coutcil WOTR Rome Mer Grand Kniht Alfred J Pievirdl ILA Jefferson Ifelfernon

Marks 100th Birthday Celebrated in New York

Ale Melifdis Teivlinnds marks her 100th birthday in GGUVERNEUR NY with Nome-cooked meals cited for longevity. Lewis Cornell, her confidant, comments on her wish to stay in a hotel or restaurant in Nertife amid a peculiar crackling sound associated with a distant memory of food preparation.

Melifdis Teivlinnds Meale Nertife Lewis Cornell

Honor Charles Ploss On 12th Birthday Party

Charles Mixar, aged 12, celebrated his birthday with family and friends. The gathering included games, cake, pumpkin baskets, and party favors provided by relatives. A small purse of money was given to the honoree, with several relatives assisting in the celebration.

Charles Ploss Cepa Catite Seni Fista Ned Charles Mixar Hurley Berdi Ollock Pibbe Perveral Othe Bincoe Mire Daniels Phyllis Mix Gates Pielard Henry Dorsis Chaarles

Daughters Born to Messina and Tomehick Couples

A daughter was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Anthony Messina of 158 Ohio Street. Another daughter was born yesterday morning at Wie Coury Motors Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph Tomehick of Union City. Mrs Tomehick is the former Betty Powers.

Floyd Martin Garol West Frederiake Street Harrisburg Martin Vincent Memorial Chute Usquaqua’ Creek Corry Christin Itd Missionary Alliance Church Sunbury Mr Simple Pransylvania State University Penn State Navy Ant FL Langdon Rowe Wayne Street St Petersurg Fla Corryllen University Past Low Misina R. Bruce Suuntuet Viley Brulee Smith Norman Edinger Robert Watik Irey MacDonnild Witershed Tutt Qurniurat Lawrence Ny B. Hunt Fort Dix N. J Laine Gisett West Main Street Joseph Cardiie Ison Joey Linwood Bahuye Cardi Siater Robert. Forrester Rost South Steel Forrester Robert Gardile Tonirraw West Coast Aero ‘Supply Mic Co Chiles Rage W. Brune Hilsworth Etromt Simttle Prince Corry Memorial Hospital Anthony Messina Ohio Street Joseph ‘Tomehick Union City Wie Coury Motors Hospital Tomehick Betty Powers

Princess Meg Townsend Wedding Sparks Privacy Plea

Britons read of Princess Margaret and RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend reportedly arranging a quiet courtship amid privacy pleas. The palace press secretary denies a fixed date, while British papers weigh the possibility of a royal wedding as Elizabeth II faces public interest. Townsend, a decorated World War II air hero and now a diplomat, appears central to the unfolding romance narrative.

Associated FI Binfield England Jet Peter Townsend Townsend Windsor Forest Hunlly Clarence House London Elizabeth Marmze Margoaret Margaret Enaibeth Murey Townsend Britain Pir Brussels

Behrend Center to Offer Public Speaking Course

Behrend Center at Erie will run a 16 week public speaking course at Corry Area High School beginning next Tuesday. Classes meet once a week at 8 p m in the Chorus Room. Registration is at the first meeting night with a $10 fee and the textbook charge. The course title What to say how to say it aims to help students acquire speaking skills through practice.

Behrend Erie Corry Area

Bandit Steals Payroll From Messenger on City Street

A bandit jumped into a car with a messenger and stole a payroll of 2600 dollars plus a 1600 dollar payroll delivery. Charles Hostler 17 of Wilkinsburg said he drove a bank vehicle to Havel Electric Co when the robber ordered him to turn and then fled on foot after taking the money on the Lawrenceville side of the 40th Street Bridge.

Po . Lee Charles Hostler Wilkinsburg Trin North Slide Bank Havel Electric Co Ks Cat Mulley Lawrenceville 40Th Street Bridge

Charges Dropped in Pennsylvania Liquor Raid Case

Three charges against Edward J, proprietor of Mickey's Café, were dropped in district court yesterday after prosecutors said the case likely would not go to trial. The drops followed a Liquor Control Board raid on taverns including May May. Separate larceny charges against Stanley Salewski and others connected to the parolee car theft were also dropped.

Edward J i Mickey's Damian McLashlin Ges Mividel Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Dau Ary

Four Point Farm Plan Urged by Midwest Leaders

A four point program to bolster farm prices was adopted at a Midwest conference led by Gov. Leo Hogh. Attendees included governors from eight states and officials Earl Butz and Fred Seaton. The plan calls for state farming committees to improve sale channels and a national soil conservation policy to preserve soil fertility for future needs.

Midwest Leo Heogh Town Ala8 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Congress

Koen Drops Prosecution Against Defendants in Funds Case

Alessi does not want prosecution and Ronald Matthews, charged with taking 27 dollars from Mrs. Ann Koen, had charges dropped by Mrs. Koen.

Alessi Doesmt Ronald Matthews Ann Koen Koen

Stevenson Ready to Decide on Democratic Nomination

Former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson said he has made up his mind on whether he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination. He indicated he would accept if offered, but expects not to be, and promised to reveal his stand soon. Stevenson is in Kingston to receive an honorary degree from Queen’s University.

Stevenson Associated Press Kingston Ont Adlai Stevenson Ofllinois Chicago Queen University

Election Planned at St. Marys Plant of Pure Carbon Co

The National Labor Relations Board schedules a collective bargaining election at Pure Carbon Co in St. Marys Pa for October 20. About 280 employees are eligible to vote on whether to be represented.

ST. Marys National Labor Relations Board Pure Carbon , Co., Inc

Robbed jewelry salesman loses up to seventy-five thousand

Simon Dienstag a New York salesman testified that a smoothdressed bandit entered a Hill District jewelry store owned by Robert Kiss and Rudolph Sokol after a sale, forced the trio to the rear with a nickel pistol, and stripped Dienstag of his coat trousers and cash and diamonds worth up to 75 000 dollars. The robber warned the owners to look away or face death.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Simon Dienstag New York Hill District Robert Kiss Rudolph Sokol Dienstag Dien Sokol GIO International Union of Electrical Workers

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