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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1955

Page

5

Red Cross Directors Meet In Corry Chapter

Charles Clark chaired the monthly Red Cross meeting with 11 directors present. Funds of 516.50 for relief were sent to the Eastern Area, plan discussed for an air raid demo first aid station on October 7, and a Jay sponsorship for a bloodmobile visit on November 1.

Red Cross Charles Clark Focal Chapter American Red Cross Clark Nood Ares Olin W. Bracken Jay Kenneth Burr

Club Social Gatherings Monthly PTA Session In Attendance

The Club Social Gatherings group met for its monthly business session with 57 members. Mrs J B Copinted opened with devotions and the meeting was called to order by PTA President Mrs Louis Morrow. Plans for a Harding School playground were discussed but no definite action taken.

Helen Brown

Legion Auxiliary Plans Installation Of Officers

American Legion Auxiliary held last evening in North Center street club rooms where four officers were installed. Installation set for October 11 with a dinner at 6 30 preceding. reservations urged by Mr Elmquist. Executive committee to meet October 9 to advance installation plans. Report on Tri County Council at Tinavale given by Mrs Mark Anderson and Mrs Elmquist. Auxiliary hosted Erie Veterans Hospital birthday party and donated farm produce. door prize won by Mrs Elmquist. Gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee served to members.

American Legion Auxiliary Everett Bimquist North Center Street O'Clork Elmquist Hp. Im Tinavile Ages Mark Anderson Mim Erie Veterans Hospital Erie Hospital Jow James McFadden Amy Skinner

Neighborhood Club Fetes Mrs Harry Burton

Lillian Ottaway hosted 12 Neighborhood Club members at her West Smith Street home Monday evening. A luncheon was served at 6:40 followed by china games with prizes won by Edn Williams and Jasper Drake. Door prize went to Mrs Harry Burton who was honored for her birthday. The next meeting, October 2, will be hosted by Mrs Williams at her Denver Street residence to celebrate Miss Myrtle Aku’s birthday.

Afs Lillian Ottaway West Smith Street Edn Williams Jasper Drake Harry Burton Burton Williams

Calvin Circle Meets With Miss Hazel Merker

Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women’s Association met at the home of Hazel Merker with 15 members and one guest Mrs. FR W Kock. Mrs Harold Patterson opened with a prayer and Adicle McCray led devotions from Hebrews. Fall events were announced including a family night dinner at First Presbyterian Church, a fall rummage sale October 9-22, and a bazaar November 17 in the church recreations room. The program focused on home missions led by Mrs Dale Robinson. Dessert was served by the hostess with help from Sam Wood and Robert Wank. Next meeting set with Mrs Churn Capwell on West Columbus Avenue October 25.

Anit Street FR. W. Kock Calvin Circle Presbyterian Womens Association Harold Patterson Adicle McCray First Presbyterian Church North Wirren Daledet Robinson Page Louder Masson ‘Smith Sam Wood Robert Wank Churn. Capwell West Columbus Avenue

Bear Lake Couple To Observe Silver Wedding

Bear Lake couple to observe their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at One Home. The event is scheduled Sunday from 2 PM to 7 PM with friends relatives and neighbors invited to call during the hours.

Bear Lake Pep Wu Leon

Hospitality Club Meeting Set For Tomorrow

The Hospitality Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock in the Garden Room of the VEW Fest home. Cards will be played after the meeting. All members and newcomers are urged to attend. Committee members Wolview A. Toby, Mrs Robert McVickey, and Mrs Paul Bowen are announced.

Geawert A. Toby Robert McVickey Paul Bowen

New Officers Elected At Wheelock PTA Meet

Wheelock PTA elected officers for the year at a meeting held at Wheelock School. Mrs. George Haro was named president, with Mrs. John Byb-Gouk as vice president, Mrs. Staite Fradock secretary, Mrs. Hubert Watrous treasurer, and Mrs. Robert Sandburg program chairman. Mrs. Babcock and Mrs. Lena Ayers served light refreshments as members adjourned to meet again October 1.

Wheelock Parent-Teachers Association Whenlock School Niels Soretson Icharike Thi Sission George Haro John Byb- Gouk Staite Fradock Hubert Watrous Robert Sandburg Babecock Walrous Babcock Lena Ayers

Past Grands Club Holds Boca Party and Meeting

The Past Grands Club held a Boca party and meeting at the Lady Franklin Rebekah, with attendees noted. A host list inclusion and service of items were reported, while plans for the next gathering are set for October 23 at Mt Ovloek Hall.

Boca Grace Clih Lady Franklin Rebekah Soortee Mt Ovloek Toof Hall Dhfair Parky Mpehin Ohrn Harvey Lovetind Motbees Albert Businss Sostigh Phuis Mide Wisteh

Moffatt PTA Launches Meetings and Plans

The Moffatt Parent-Teacher Association opened its first meeting of the year at Moffatt School with Mrs Robert McCray as president presiding. Reports were postponed due to officer absence. A Buck Hill Falls convention representative was requested and Mrs Everett Webb was named legislative chair.

Moffatt Pta Robert McCray Frst Moffatt Parent-Teacher Association Moffatt PTA Secretary Treasury Buck Hill Falls

County Clerk Of Courts Addresses Rotary Club Meeting

George Wilson, clerk of courts of Erie County, spoke to about 35 Rotary members at the Hotel Corry last evening. He was introduced by Horton Davis, program chairman, and discussed the division served to attendees.

Rotary Club George Wilson Erie Goubty Rotary Glib Corry Wilson Horton Davis Mie Wilson

Birth of Wade Lewis DeHiven at Humel Hospital

Mr and Mrs David DeHiven of Erle welcome a son Wade Lewis born Monday afternoon at Humel Hospital Erle. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Morton of West Main Street.

Wade Lewis Humel Hospital Erle David DeHiven Harry Morton West Main Street

EUB Friendship Aid Banquet Held At Grange Hall

The Evangelical United Brethren Church group EUB Friendship Aid hosted its annual banquet in Grange Hall on Park Street with 40 members and friends attending. Mrs Waller Proctor led the program featuring readings, accordion numbers, slides from past banquets, and prayers.

Friendship Aid Evangelical United Brethen Church Grange Hall Park Street Waller Proctor Pliny Siles Ted Van= derhoft Proctor Helene Harris Hewanes J. Ray Haris Lyle Chase Edwin Keppel John Carrier Eyan Campbell Verna Whitney Elkstraet

Local Canasta Club Meets With Mrs Maude Keefe

Mrs Maude Keefe of Mott Street entertained her card club last evening. Mrs Donald Stewart won the Canasta game and light refreshments followed. Mrs J A McLaughlin will entertain the club in two weeks.

Maude Keefe Mott Street Donald Stewart J. A. McLaughlin

Plan Smorgasbord For Church Fund-Raising Kickoff

A campaign to raise funds for the church building project will launch at Spring Creek tomorrow evening with a kick-off dinner at the Community Building. Smorgasbord serving starts at 8 and residents are invited to attend.

Spring Creek

Six Bribers To Be Freed Soon

Six of Piens Leiberg conspiracy prisoners who recently won commutations will be released from state prison. The pardons board announced October 6 as the release date for Edward Camill Joseph Rotunda Jamies Merling John Koehler Carl Alessi and James La Joh. Two others Dan Tullib and Arthur Damore are set for October 10 and October 25 respectively. Close supervision was required for parole for John Dimore and Alesl.

Erle State Edward Camill Joseph G. Rotunda Jamies Merling John G. Koehler Carl Alessi James la~ Joh Dan= fl DITullib Arthur Damore Ula John, Dimore Ales

Runaway Couple Found In Corry

A couple, John and Mary, were found in Corry after fleeing their homes to marry. Mary, a state ward placed in foster care since age nine, will be returned to Maine with welfare agents, while John, not charged with a crime, will return to Maine. The pair remain hopeful about a future together.

Corry John Harley Drake Mary Drake Maine Erie

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