Betsy Ross Lookalike Photo Featured In Bicentennial Exhibit
A 13 year old Corry girl Betsy Ross appears in a framed portrait on display at the Erie Public Museum bicentennial exhibit. The photo shows her in 18th century style attire with a replica flag painting by Stevan Dohanos for General Telephone. The scene profiles the local youth alongside a touring exhibit of historic sights and a museum photo taken last fall.
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Betsy Ross
Harold Ross
East 6Th Street
Corry
Erie Public Museum
Betsy
General Telephone
Young Betsy
Stevan Dohanos
General Telephone and Electronics Corporation
Community activities on Sep 13 and heritage show highlights
Public square dancing lessons begin September 13 in Columbus Biueiay sponsored by Beaver Squares with an open house free admission. Mothers of Wright and Concord School join a 7:30 pm meeting at Concord School to organize Brownies and Junior Girl Scout troops. Mina Heritage Day at Findley Lake Fire Hall drew 34 exhibitors from several towns. crafts and hobbies showcased from dolls to basket weaving and woodwork. A St Elizabeth's Guild dinner meeting and a senior citizens luncheon at the Salvation Army Citadel are also planned with attendance and transportation details.
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Martha Briggs
Ann Baresi
Audrey Blakeslee
Corry
Florence Colegrove
Columbus
Mount Rushmore
Yellowstone National Park
Black Hills
Butte
Montana
Seatley Wash
Victoria
Butchart Gardens
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canadian Rockies
Columbian Ice Fields
Banff
Lake Louise
Winnipeg
Thunder Bay
Saulte Ste. Marie
Locks
Mackinac Island
Frankenmuth, Mich
Bavarian Inn
Erie
Columbus Biueiay
Aepemhonyi
Beaver Squares
Western Square Dance Club
Brownies
Concord School
Wright School
Edna Craker
Findley Lake
Theda Forker
Mary Cooper
Fredonia
Ashville
Jamestown
French Creek
Clymer
Sherman
Mayville
Alma Robinson
Patty Neckers
Ada May Brown
Marion White
Bernice Kehrli
Madelyn Weitzel
van Barden
Salvation Army Citadel
West Washington Street
Citadel
Alverna Black Honored At Shower Card
Miss Alverna Jack urige elector Lewis Hellyer was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Sandy Komenda Miss Mary Van Winkle Mrs Jeff Haenel and Mrs Darlene Black. Prizes were won by several guests. The couple plan to marry September 18 at Columbus Community Church of Christ.
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Alverna Jack
Urige
Lewis Hellyer
Sandy Komenda
Mary van Winkle
Jeff Haenel
Darlene Black
Sally Hellyer
Betty Robbins
Nancy Theuret
Marty Hulings
Colleen Amy
Miss Black
Mr. Hellyer
Columbus Community Church of Christ
Warren County 4-Hers Win Show Awards
Warren County 4-H dairy youths earned blue ribbons at the Northwestern Pennsylvania 4-H District Dairy Show held at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. Julie Loomis and Ken Loomis claimed both master fitting and master showman honors, with Pam Curtis, Larry Curtis, and Bradley Johnson also winning master showman awards. Over 220 animals representing five breeds were shown, with Jersey group placing second and Holstein fifth in county group standings. Curtis, Loomis, and Johnson will compete at the Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show in Harrisburg on September 20.
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Warren County
Pennsylvania
Crawford County Fairgrounds
Pamela Curtis
Columbus
Julie Loomis
Sugar Grove
Bradley Johnson
Russell
Julie
Ken Loomis
Ken
Pam
Larry Curtis
Lee
Larry
Tim
Mark Curtis
Pam Curtis
Harrisburg
Stranahans Mark Anniversary At Graduation
Mr and Mrs Lyle W Stranahan of Spartansburg observed their 45th wedding anniversary recently while attending graduation services of their son at Penn State University State College Lyle is a 49 year alumnus of Penn State Their son William L Stranahan is project engineer at the Homestead plant of United States Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh He received his master's degree in industrial engineering at the 1976 summer graduating exercises He previously received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering before becoming employed with United States Steel Also in attendance were his wife the former Martha Mako her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Mako of Munhall and his brother Roger Stranahan of Spartansburg Penn State president John W Oswald noted that it took 100 years to graduate the first 100 000 students and just 11 years for the second 100 000 graduates The 200 000th graduate received a diploma during the nation's 200th year A daughter Sara Ann was born on Sunday September 5 1976 to Ensign and Mrs Robert Scherer of Virginia Beach Va Mrs Scherer is the former Jill Judge Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Judge of Carry Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Scherer Sr of Port Allegheny Pa A daughter was born Tuesday September 7 1976 to Mr and Mrs Larry Halfast of ALD 3 Spartansburg Mrs Halfast is the former Trudy Howell House for Sale Try the Classifieds
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Lyle W. Stranahan
Spartansburg
Penn State University
State College
Lyle
Penn State
William L. Stranahan
Homestead
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
United States Steel
Martha Mako
Paul Mako
Munhall
Roger Stranahan
John W. Oswald
Sara Ann
Ensign
Robert Scherer
Virginia Beach
Scherer
Jill Judge
James Judge
Carry
Robert Scherer Sr
Port Allegheny, Pa
Bear Lake Fair draw draws 12000. Corry units win prizes
More than 12,000 people attended the four day Bear Lake Community Fair. The event culminated in a parade, an auction and fireworks on Labor Day. Winners in the parade included numerous local students and clubs from Bear Lake and surrounding areas.
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Bear Lake Fair
Corry
Bear Lake
Carol Messinger Weds Randall Gray in Jamestown Ceremony
Carol Messinger and Randall Frank Gray exchanged vows at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Baptist Church Jamestown New York with Rev. John Soneson officiating. The bride daughter of Mrs. Mary Messinger and John Messinger and the groom son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray. Attendants included Mrs. Tardif of Santa Ana Calif Matron of honor and bridesmaids Mrs Vincent Sheldon Debbie Berg Mrs Lee Peterson and Bornie Stenstrom. Best man Lee Peterson and ushers Thomas Messinger Rick Walker Bob Gray Rick Cusimano. Flower girl Jennifer Eckstrom. Ring bearer Terry Gray. Reception at Lavern Carlsons Frewsburg. Honeymoon planned in Virginia. Carol a 1976 Falconer High School graduate and employed by Soup n Stult Restaurant. Gray a 197% Frewsburg High School graduate and conserv ation class. he manages Frewsburg Minute Man.
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Carol Ann Messinger
Randall Frank Gray
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Jamestown
N.Y
John Soneson
Mary Messinger
John Messinger
Bear Lake
Gray
Frank Gray
Frewsburg
Joel Tradif
Santa Ana
Calif
Jameston
Tardif
Vincent Sheldon
Debbie Berg
Lee Peterson
Bornie Stenstrom
Jennifer Eckstrom
Thomas Messinger
Rick Walker
Bob Gray
Rick Cusimano
Terry Gray
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McCray Ladies
McCray Ladies Aid
McCray
Lois Gravlin
Lyn Middleton
West Smith Street Plaza
Corry Area High School
Joyce Nichols
Nichols
Moose
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
Chris Haenel
Birdie
St. Elizabeth's Guild
St. Elizabeth's Church Guild
Bertha McMicha
Alverna Black
Goes
Coinsport
Colborne
Ont
Chris Scapillato
Tom
Chris
Stranahans
Corry Memorial Hospital
Larry Halfast
Ald, 3
Halfast
Trudy Howell
Mr. and
Mrs
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Sano Swion Sonikelles
Tunior
Ion Baal
Fist & Morgan
Upg
Calurbus
Dru Forsee
Manwaring
Paul Paeloond
Charieasawaing
Panama
Seca
Barbara Triste
Nares
Remars
Davis
Horn Com
Econ
Craig Damon
Corey Single
Pata
Brian Nagel
Ney Ale
Atl
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Ana Aver
Diane Bude
Io ‘Wasinga
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Howard
Dana Ano
Russel Seaware
Ed Able Knead
Everett Blysiene
Ceftane
Ane
Seal Tune
Monica White
Melly
Kim Newark
Ieee
Enheran
Pete
Lyon
Pin Teen Care Aly
Wweein
Mili
Gots
Whale
Hea Bras
Eueanes
Toauele Swanton Ainings
Jay Youngs Alining
Cathy
Hoste Eccupeak
Ney San
Paile Paioing
Andy Black Sling
Jackal Sanay
de Pam Osman
ABC Lovee
Roberts Seaman
Ara Yiniteleg
Rovinaan
Gan
Gio Thomas
Deris Pot
Croemefed
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Ron Crandall
Taalley
Hazel Ludwick
Anderson
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Ray Colbert
Jet Heck
Health Erant
Fiat
Seta Isa Mierda
Irs
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Thir
Steverd Coit Leana
Rogney Smi Mistache
Roger Gourley
Ankand
Ban Epueston
Beard
Epes
Secind
Neemen Kighlingyr
Siewarns
Ipa
Rem Eppleston
Dale Buon
Geo Righ
Wi Ba
Berkey
Carol Messinger
Randall Gray
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Pura Bus
Your Tire, Service and Furniture
Cory
Batt To
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