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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1956

Page

5

Miss Sartéfra Blakeslee Weds James R Young in Spartansburg

Miss Sartéfra Blakeslee daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Blakeslee of Spartansburg and James Russell Young son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Young of Union City united in a morning ceremony at Lady of Victory Chapel Spartansburg officiated by Rev Francis J Graves. Bridesmaid Miss Berry Dempsey wore blue net over taffeta with silver accessories. Reception followed at Grange Hall. The couple will reside in Spartansburg R D 3.

Sartéfra Blakeslee James R. Young Spartansburg Lady of Victory Spartanabiire Joan Blakeslee Sita Paul W. Blakeslee James ‘Russell Youngs Clifford Young Union Cty Francis J. Graves Adeline Ross Gerry Marbinge Miss. Blakestoe Beiteeroom Berry Dempsey Carry Paul J. Blakestow Donald Young Brothers Gringe Mike Botte Vandertoot Nmass Spaytansburg Spiritbulture High School Hilishand Clymer High School A. F. Youle Hardware Company Kon City Greenwood Bultulo Niagara Falls Clymer Dilwell, Mich Townville and Cony

Brownie Troop Holds Meeting at Concord School

Brownie Troop meets at Concord School for Halloween craft, making paper bag masks. Next Wednesday host Halloween festivities, then a break until November. Mrs Darwin Wolcott, troop leader, asks for volunteer mothers to assist. contact details requested.

Vigny Prownes Concord School For

Spring Creek Grange Plans Installation and Meeting

Spring Creek Grange No. 236 held a routine meeting at the West Spring Creek Town Hall chaired by Worthy Master William Graybill. Plans were made for the installation of Spring Creek officers at East Bronch on November ath with the Columbus Grange installing team in charge. Mrs. Bernard Porter was elected lecturer replacing Mrs. Raymond Briggs. Diane Sawyer entertained with a ventriloquist performance. sandwiches, pickles, and coffee were served at closing.

Spring Creek William Graybill West Spring Creek East Bronch Columbus’ Grange Bernard Porter Raymond Briggs Diane Sawyer

Erie tour by PBX operators group attended by Mrs Weldix

A fourfold group of Toc PPX telephone operators toured the Erie office last evening under the supervision of Mrs Ann Weldix. The visit included a guided look at the building and a social gathering followed by dinner with the General Telephone Company hosts.

PBX Erie Toc PPX General Telephone Company Tiny Ann Weldicx Forth

Missionary addresses Methodist Women at First Church

Mrs Sproul of Grove City, a former missionary to Shansi China and Hyderabad India, spoke to the Woman's Society and Mid-Week Prayer Service at First Methodist. She urged prayers for Christians in China amid missionary restrictions. The event opened the Week of Prayer and Self-Denial with hymn by Mrs Riseau Clap and others. Benediction followed by Rev. George A. Myers.

Sproul Grove City First Shania China Hydérabad India St Paul's Roger Brown Riseau Plinisty Charles Correll Trvin’ Yoling Jesus

Local Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Russell Brant in Frederick

Mrs Russell Brant of East Frederick Street entertained her bridge club last evening. Two tables played with prizes won by Mrs H Martin Keppel and Mrs Dr A Hillstrom, while traveling prize went to Mrs Arthur Treat of Union City. Hostess served lunch before adjournment to meet in two weeks with Mrs Joseph Furst of Wright Street.

Mary Scholer Los Angeles Calif Robert al Olt Sr Wrightshirel Phil J. Moore Ool Andrew Pexky Yancy Philadelphia Moort Arthur Miller R. D Austin Studd Wright Street Port Ewen Jack Short David Johnson Columbia D. C Ry Ree Merringtt Worth Street Arnold Johnson Paul F. Bauer Chestnut Street Erie A. Hillistrom H. Marlin Keppel Arthur Shumbue Ashtabula EW. Ingram Hobson, Tid Arthur V Cochran East Frederick Street Russell Brant Bridge Club H. Martin Keppel Dr A. Hillstrom Arthur Treat Union City Joseph Furst

Bridge Club Hosts Guests and Prizes Highlight Irving Street

Mrs W Bruce Ellsworth hosted a local bridge group on East Irving Street last night. Prize winners in the two table mitrom vair were Miss Ruth Hennett and Mrs T S Kelsey. Mrs Robert G Tunnel received a special sword. The club will visit Mrs Turinell on November 8. Before adjournment the hostess served a delicious dessert course.

W. Brice Ellsworth W. Bruce Ellsworth East Irving Street Ruth Hennett T. S. Kelsey Robert G. Tunnel Turinell

Dutton Library Club Meets At Mrs Vernelia Page Home

Mrs Vernelia Page of Columbus hosts the Dutton Public Library Club meeting with all members present. A discussion covered planned fall repair work including new roof for the library building. Librarian reports 232 books loaned to school children in the past six weeks. Next meeting set with Mr and Mrs Nathan E Dodd on November 20.

Vernelia Page Library Club Dutton Public Library Club Columbus Nathan Dodd

Family Dinner at First Presbyterian Church Delivers Business

The October church family dinner was held at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 6:30 PM with good attendance. JOY Church School Class served spaghetti dinner. a special congregational meeting then unanimously adopted changes to the church constitution. Robert A. Ott Jr. presented the tentative 1957 budget for discussion, followed by a film about the church’s work titled This High Calling.

Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church JOY Church General Assembly of The Robert A. Ott Jr

Friendship Club Meets With Mrs Norman Swart

Mrs Norman Swart of R D entertained yesterday afternoon for ten members of the Friendship Club and one guest Mrs Howard Van Tasse. A short business session was held then games and contests with prizes to Mrs Joseph Tonichick Miss Frances Sperry and Mrs John Decker. The door prize was won by Mrs VanTassel. The hostess served sandwiches pickles date bread apple pie ice cream and coffee. Miss Sperry will host the next meeting at her R D 2 home on November 15.

Friendship Club Norman Swart R. D The Howard van Tasse Joseph ‘Tonichick Frances Sperry John Decker VanTassel Miss Sperry

25 Women Attend Elks Ladies Day

Twenty five women attended the Elks Ladies Day luncheon at 1:30 yesterday afternoon. Card awards went to Mrs Horton J Davis Mrs Harold K Powell and Mrs J H Heer fein for bridge and to Mrs Alfred M Morrison for canasta. Next event planned for Thursday November 8.

Elks Ladies Horton J. Davis Harold K. Powell J. H. Heerfein Alfred M. Morrison Canasta

Masquerade Party Follows VFW Auxiliary Meeting

VEW Ladies Auxiliary meeting in the Garden Room of the VEW Post was led by Mrs. Alfred Cone with visitors Miss Olea Yonek of Farrell and district leaders from Greenville inspecting focal auxiliaries. The evening included a masquerade party and refreshments with next meeting set for November 8.

VFW VEW VEW Post Hone Alfred Cone Olea Yonek Farrell Sally Rut Greenville Siti Aretta Cullen Greenville Group

Junior High Tri-Hi Y Attends Rally and Plans Hayride

Junior High Tri-Hi Y members held a meeting Wednesday evening to arrange attendance at the Rally Bee in Edinboro on Monday evening October 29. They also discussed a hayride date, and a talk on good grooming was presented by Miss Roxanne Bridford.

Edinboro Jalen Roxanne Bridford

Atwood Baby Born At Bear Lake Early Morning

A son was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Atwood of Bear Lake. The family is reportedly doing well as they welcome the newest member.

Corry Memorial Hospital John Atwood Bear Lake

Dies Playing Gin Rummy In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh lawyer Louis Little, a noted criminal law attorney, died early today of a heart attack at the Bigelow Apartments. He was 64. Little collapsed while playing gin rummy.

Pittsburgh Louis Little Little Bigelow Apartments

Intermediate Scouts Hold Outing At Mead Park

Intermediate Scouts held a weekly meeting outing at Mead Park farm cook-out attended by ninety girls and leaders Mrs Colntta Houtwell Mrs Loyd McGhiy and Mrs Albert Hill. They decorated for Halloween and made a lantern to be given to Jerry Watrous whose sister is a member of the thtermedintet trecp.

Twyay Schuot Colntta Houtwell Loyd McGhiy Albert Hill Abbie Sooktabla Mead Park Farm Jerry Watrous Thtermedintet Trecp

Briskie Couple to Mark Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James Briskie plan an open house Sunday to honor the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joseph Briskie. Guests invited to attend from 2 to 6 in the afternoon and in the evening, with refreshments.

Joseph Briskie James Briskie Howrs

Cop Finds Out Crime Doesn’t Pay

In Sacramento a California highway patrol officer recovered several packages stolen from a car left unlocked in a shopping district. The officer’s monthly report included no names. The wife admitted buying the same items again after noting the theft, prompting the officer to remark on the lesson learned.

Sacramento Calif California Highway Patrol Jast

Briskle Home Invites Relatives and Neighbors to Visit

The Briskle home at 406 King Street invites all relatives friends and neighbors to call at their residence.

Briskle King- Street

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