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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1956

Page

5

Woman sets fires in White House offices shocking incident

Washington police report a 53 year old woman identified as Julia M Chase set a small fire in the White House main floor and four more in executive offices across the street before being detained by a woman detective. The fires caused no serious damage and were quickly extinguished. Chase, described as not lucid, was hospitalized for observation. In Dallas Albert Monroe Dean father of Dizzy and Paul Dean died. authorities describe his condition as disheveled and vague.

Washington White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty Secret Service A. E. Baughman Julia M. Chase Hagerstown

Esther Circle hears missionary talk at First Methodist

Mrs Edward Rossbacher hosted the Esther Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at 549 West Church Street with devotions led by Miss Florence Brooks. A returned missionary spoke in Japanese costume about life in Japan before dessert.

Esther Circle Edward Rossbacher West Church ‘Street Astess Esther Woman's Society of Christian Savice First Methodist Church Florence Brooks Billy Graham Rossbacher Robert Foster Chris Lays Japan Russell Merritt Cannes Rex Warner

Navy Mothers Club Holds Routine Meeting

Navy Mothers Club gathered at 7:30 PM in the IOOF Hall with Mrs. Carl Higby presiding. A report noted an Easter lily sent to Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie and a gift to Mrs. Fred Young, then a sunshine basket was prepared for Mrs. Mayme Mitchell. Hostesses were Mrs. Clifford Casler and Mrs. Agis Ross.

Navy Mothers Club Navy Mothers Club IOOF Carl Higby Soldiers and Sailors Home Erie Fred Young Corry “Memorial Hospital

Open House Honors 84 Year Old Mrs Mitchell

An open house at 450 East South Street celebrated Mrs Bertha Mitchell age 84 with family and friends from Oconto Dunkirk Hinsdale Lottsville Sugar Grove attending. Guests enjoyed a noon and evening repast, two decorated birthday cakes, and gifts including cards flowers and money.

Bertha Mitchell East South Street Danily Charge Hadlock Oconto Wis Ross Enserro Daighter Sharon Dunkirk 0 Christensen Karen Sue Hinsdale Geneveve Jordan Leonard Kibbey Lottsville Within Russell Sugar Grove Mitchell

Lillian Guild Plans Rummage Sale And Party

The Lillian Guild met at Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft for a tureen dinner and business session led by Miss Elizabeth Rogers with devotions by Rev. William Seitz. They set a rummage sale for Friday and a card party Monday April 5 at 8 pm to benefit St Barnabas House, and a soup supper Thursday April 12 from 5 30 pm.

Lillian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Charles Kromas Elizabeth Rogers Louis Morrow St. Barnabas House Guild Horton Davis W.A. Redmond

Good Attendance Noted At Holy Name Meeting

A monthly Holy Name Society meeting at St. Thomas Church drew men from St. Elizabeth and St. Teresa in Union City. Rev. John G. DeSant explained papal history from Perer to Pope Pius XII and the group named Robert Sullivan and Robert Wotus as co chairmen for the June Communion breakfast. Refreshments followed the discussion. The society will observe Communion Sunday on April 8 at 6:15 PM.

Holy Name Society St. Thomas’ Church Jas St. Elizabeth's Church St. Teresa's Church Union City John G. DeSant Perler Pius

Mary Circle Hosts Monthly WSCS Session at First Methodist

Fourteen members of the Mary Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met last evening in the church with Mrs. Henry Rockman presiding. Rev. Robert Foster spoke on life in Japan as the group prepared to host the WSCS meeting Monday evening. Mrs. Merle Dodd and her daughter served a salad lunch. For the May 1 session, Mrs. J. B. Cogan, Mrs. Wendall Gage, and Mrs. Leland Wilcox will be hostesses at a yet unnamed location.

Mary Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Henry Rockman Hutchens WSCS Mary Robert Foster Japan Merle Dodd Taree J. B. Cogan Wendall Gage Leland ‘Wilcox

Sorority Holds Easter Bonnet Exchange at Allee Home

About fifteen members of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met last night at the West Congress street home of Mrs. Herbert Allee. A brief business session preceded an art appreciation program led by Mrs. Thomas Pierotti and Mrs. Ernest Simmonsen. The social period featured an Easter bonnet exchange hosted by Mrs. Fred Raymond and Mrs. Alfred B.

Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority West Congress Street Herbert Allee Thomas Pierotti Ernest] Simmonsen Fred Raymond Alfred B

Cootlette Club 102 Installs Officers in Garden Room Ceremony

The Cootlette Club No 102 held an officer installation in the Garden Room of the YEW Post home led by Mrs Clyde Reynolds. Officers installed include Mrs James Keppel chief grayback and Mrs Rosa McHlroy Indy Jouse with other named roles. Members voted to donate to the Grand Hospital Fund for canteen books and prepare handkerchiefs and aprons for the Grand Convention in Philadelphia. Refreshments followed and nearby Pup Tent No 82 Mac joined. The next meeting is May 1 at the VEW Post home.

Cootlette Club YEW Post Home Clyde Reynolds Grayback Maurice Porter James Keppel Srayback Rosa McHlroy Indy Jouse Alfred Cone Baby Louse Harold Schaefer Alma Slagle Maurie Porter Hazel Shiss Frank Schrader Russell Mallory Helen Porter Velma Carnicke Mildred Sorenson Grand Hospital Fund Philadelphia Pup Mac VEW

Sorority to Meet at Pirotti Home on East Main Street

Morrison won prizes for best hats as Mrs Stripht helped serve a dessert course to members. Mrs Pirotti will host the next sorority meeting on April 17 at her East Main Street home.

Morrison William Stripht Piorotti East Main Street

Interesting Rotary Club Talk On Insurance At Hotel Corrp

Members heard John Harrington of Erie as guest speaker at the weekly Rotary Club meeting in the Hotel Corrp. Harrington emphasized the importance of insurance and its value to human life, noting many neglect it in favor of home appliances and cars. Group singing was led by Horton Davis with L. P Baker on piano.

Rotary Club Corrp John Harrington Erie Robert Tinnell Harrington Horton Davis L. P Baker

Dr Elliott Lasser Named Head at Pittsburgh Medical School

Dr Elliott Lasser aged 33 will become head of radiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School on July 1. He is an associate professor at the University of Buffalo Medical School and chief of diagnostic radiology at Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo.

Pitt Post Pittsburgh Elliott Lasser University of Pittsburgh Medical School Lasser University of Buffalo Medical School Roswell Park Memorial Institute Buffalo

Rose couple welcome son in San Jose

Introducing a newborn son, Thomas Dwight, born March 25 to Mr and Mrs Owen Rose of San Jose California. Mrs Rose is the daughter of William Johnston and sister of Mrs Robert Sullivan both of Meadsventie.

Thomas Dwight Owen Rose San Jose Calif Rose William Johnston Robert Sullivan Meadsventie

Runaway Truck Kills Driver on Route 28 Near Freeport

Frank Kutch 48 of McGrann Armstrong County died when a loaded truck ran away on a steep hill near Freeport Pennsylvania. State Police said he apparently lost control and was crushed after either jumping or being thrown from the cab.

Freeport Frank Kutch McGranh Armstrong County Kutch Route 28 Here

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