Teaching Reading Techniques Highlighted at P T A Meeting
M B Merson spoke at the Junior High Elementary Parent-Teacher Association meeting on reading methods. He contrasted current approaches with those before 1900, urging parental involvement while cautioning against excessive force or worry. Ninety one attendees heard the talk, followed by prayers, a flag salute, and songs. A brief business session approved a $20 donation to Braynie Troop and honored hospitality volunteers. Richard Neylon visiting from Bainbridge, Maryland for a few days. Bliss family to spend winter in Florida with George Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Merson
Fion
Keith T. Henton
Kurt Teous
L. M. Douglas
Mershon
Paul Meer
Dink
Harold Wolfe
Brank Graft
America
Beautiful
M. Leeds
Braynie
Harold Flowers
Paull Auer
James Harper
Harrison Curtis
Merle ‘Dodd
Richard Neylon
J. J. Neylon
East Pleasant Street
Bainbridge
C.F. Bliss
Maple Avenue
Florida
George Sloan
Kinley to Lead Hospitality Club Officers
Mrs J Fred Kinley was chosen general chairman of the Hospitality Club at yesterday's officer election held at the VFW Gruden Room. Other officers named include secretary Mrs fetella Wells and treasurer Mrs Olin Wo Bracken. The meeting featured games, singing led by Mrs Needham, prizes to three members, and Halloween decor with pumpkins and candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Kinley
Chaiman
VFW Gruden Room
Fetella Wells
Olin Wo Bracken
J. F Needham
Needham
Jed
Groun
James Sullivan
R. G. Tunner
James Cassidy
Sullivan
Bracken
Harold Gilbert
Gr. Rainesale
Bess Wilson
Rudolph Bangert
Onelli Englebert
Inquisitors Club Opens 1953 54 Season at Legion Post
The Inquisitors Club met at the American Legion Post on North Center for its first 1953 54 meeting. President Peter Dubrosky led a brief session. Lou Hanna, athletic director, spoke on current football teams and future prospects with assistants N L Bogden and Victor Cragg Jr. Guests included Harry Held of Buffalo Cy James of Elgins Ohio and Frank Kamus of Youngsville. Coahes provided tuning commentary as Magies of games were shown. Light refreshments followed and a social period. The November 13 session will visit the Struthers Wells plant at Titusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquisitors
Inquisitors Club
American Legion Post
North Center Street
Peter Dubrosky
Lou Hanna
N. L. Bogden
Victor Cragg Jr
Hanna
Harry Held
Buffalo
Cy" James
Elgins
Frank Kamus
Youngsville
Struthers ‘Wells
Titusville
Rotary meeting hosts game official Elmer Simpson
Elmer Simpson of Union City spoke at the Rotary Club in the Hotel Cory about hunting safety and game laws, displaying a safety film. A. O. Burgess handled the projector as the club approved donations of 37 to light and battery needs for the Corry Area High School Band and 60 to the Corry Community Chest. Guests included Harry W. Jell and M. S. Cabbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Simpson
Union City
Rotary Club
Cory
Simpson
A. O. Burgess
Corry
Mrs John A McLaughlin Hosts Card Club Meeting
Mrs John A McLaughlin hosted the card club last evening at her South Center Street home. The hostess won the card game award and light refreshments were served. Farewell gifts were given to Mrs Charles Stewart who plans a West Coast trip. The group adjourned for two weeks with Mrs D Daugherty to host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. McLaugnin
South Center Street
Charles Stewart
West Coast
D. ©. Daugherty
Birth announcements from Corry Memorial Hospital
A daughter was born last night to Mr and Mrs Wilson Brown of Spar tansburg R D 3 at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Leonard Edwards R D 4 at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Arlan Donaldson R D 4 at Corry Memorial Hospital Mrs Donaldson is the former Audrey Sheldon.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Wilson. Brown
R. D
Spartansburg
Leonard Edwards
The
Arlan Donaldson
Red Cross Directors Hold October Meeting in Local Chapter
The October meeting of the local American Red Cross chapter on North Center street opened with a prayer by Rev Francis Whiteman. Nine directors attended. Mrs Charles Erwin resigned as staff aide chairman and Mrs Leo Rhynard was appointed. The home service chairwoman Marley Johnson reported 19 cases aided last month and 14 volunteer hours donated by welfare social workers. Speakers Joseph Lippincott of Pittsburgh and Francis Hertulg of Philadelphia spoke on claims and insurance. Blood drive noted 78 pints at Corry Memorial Hospital. 96 pints at the last bloodmobile visit. Staff nurses and volunteers donated 108 hours. A Sharon meeting Monday will discuss plans for camps and hospitals with Rev Whiteman and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
North Center Street
Francis White
Mat
Charles Erwin
Leo Rhynard
Home Service
Marley Johnson
Corry Memorial Hospital
Sharon
Whiteman
W. Be, Phillips
Don Williams
Hoylen
Concord PTA Meeting Highlights Evening Session
The Concord Parent-Teacher Association held its monthly meeting with about seven members present. Mrs. Stephen Brooks led devotions, Arthur Burgess directed songs, and Mrs. Lawrence Davison opened the business portion as mothers, fathers, and committee chairs were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Pta
Concord Parent-Teacher Association
Stephen Brooks
Arthur Burgess
Lawrence Davison
William Stright
Marguerite Nichols
Brooks
Lawrence Anderson
Ann Baressi
Frank Anthony
Miss Baressi
Room
Mary Tow Signorelli
Bridge Club Honors Card Award At Kincaid Home
A local bridge club met at Mrs. Don Kincaid’s West Congress street home last evening with guest Mrs. Chris Christensen. Mrs. C. W. Bracken received the card award and refreshments were served. Mrs. J. Lindsley will entertain the club in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Kincaid Home
Don Kincaid
West Congress Street
Chris Christensen
C. W. Bracken
J. Lindsley
WOTM Plans Card Party November 17th
The Academy of Friendship Chapter of the Women of the Moose met to plan a card party for November 17 in the Garden Room of the YFW Fast. Mrs. Dean Bashline chaired, with committees for kitchen, prizes, tickets, and tables. Several named members were appointed to lead each area. The general public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOTM
Academy of Friendship
Women of the Moose
Yfw
Dean Bashline
Donald Gates
Lawrence Hansen
Jessie Mason
Andrew Hansen
Frank Dotranice
Leland Wilcox
Charles VanTussel
Merle Brown
Lawrence Aldrich
Alfred Cope
Ruth Clark
Kathryn Kirin
Silo
Christmas Seal Sale Plans Considered by Corry Committee
The Corry Christmas Seal Health Committee met at The Corry Den to plan the 1959 seal sale. A Micrographic x-ray camera was installed at Corry Memorial Hospital on April 15 at a cost of 5010.25 with about 500 test x rays taken to date. Mrs. Arthur Lite resigned as chairwoman. D A Hillstrom was elected general chairman and holds multiple health board roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Corry den
Cory
Winters
Eric
Corry Memorial Hospital
Arthur Lite
Chanming
D. A. Hillstrom
Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Erie County
Sorority Plans For Halloween Party At Mead Park
Eighteen members of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Eyland Harvey’s North Center street home led by president Mrs. A. J. Morrizon. Plans were announced for a Halloween party Saturday night at Nicholy Lodge Mead Park for members and invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Phi
Beta Sigma, Phi Sorority
Eyland Harvey
North Center Street
A. J. Morrizon
Frank Laurie
Nicholy Lodge
Mead Park
Tharm
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