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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1954

Page

5

News Notes from Jamestown Bridal Shower and Local Meetings

Mrs. Fred Lillie of Jamestown hosted a mixed bridal shower for Miss Betty Johnson at East Irving street with 18 guests. Prizes went to Jamestown trio and Jamestown residents. Guests enjoyed games, cards, a lunch, and gifts beneath a decorated umbrella. Also reported are Spartansburg visitors from Daytona Beach, A3C Vanderhoff’s leave from Sampson AFB, and Lite's trip to Cleveland for dealer meetings and a sports show. Court Conception No 35 of the Catholic Daughters of America planned a Junior DA under the seniors. Past grand regents dinner postponed to April 29 at the VFW Post. Nominating committee named. tea served after adjournment.

Fred Lillie Jamestown William Johnson East Irving Street Betty Johnson Pvt Fredrick Grantham Harry Lillie Edward Lillie Edward Horning Frewsburg Helen Johnson D. R. Ingraham West Smith Street Oscar Most Spartansburg Daytona Beach Fla Theodore Vanderhoff Sampson Air Force Base Elgin Vanderhoff Fort Lewis Wash A. M. Lit Cleveland Johnson Outboard Hollenden Hotel CDA Court Conception No. 35 Catholic Daughters of America Mirs James Wharton VFW Leo Hoylen Fred Ahl Lyle Saxton John Mooney Howard King Louis Valentine Carl Peterson

J C Y Class Hostess Party At First Presbyterian

Mrs Peter Glavis hosted the J C Y Class of the First Presbyterian Church for an enjoyably social meeting at her Seventh street home. Mrs Leon Root led the session with devotions as Mrs Charles Clark opened business. A $5 donation was voted for One Great Hour of Sharing. Members modeled Easter hats with Mrs L B Ball winning the hat contest and Mrs Max Devereaux receiving the contest prize. The hostess was aided by Mrs Philip Segal Mrs Evelyn Roberts and Mrs Clark in serving salad wafers and coffee. The May 13 meeting will be at Mrs Orlo Ewing’s home.

Peter Glavis J.C.Y J.C Y First Presbyterian Church Seventh Street Leon Root Charles Clark Memors L. B. Ball Max Devereaux Philip Segal Evelyn Roberts Clark Orlo Ewing

VFW Auxiliary raises funds for National Home Project

The VFW Auxiliary met last evening at the VFW Post on Washington street. Members voted to send money to the National Home Project at Eaton Rapids Michigan for a paying project at the home for children of veterans. Mrs Mildred Sorenson presided. Ruth Jude M Woodley from Union City and Mrs Alfred Cone won awards. A tureen dinner and installation of officers are planned for April 22 at the next meeting.

Wwustiduuon VFW Rome Washington Street National Home Project Eaton Rapids Mich Mildred Sorenson

Emmanuel Guild Plans Delegates for Oil City Auxiliary Meet

Members met in the church undercroft for a routine session. Rev. Rudolf M. Bangert led devotions. Delegates were planned for the Oil City auxiliary meeting on May 6 and 6. Mrs Velma Moore hosted salad refreshments. Mrs Don Williams and Mrs Avalone Ferris will chair the May 19 gathering.

Emmanuel Guild Ridolph M. Bangert Oil City Velma Moore Don Williams Avalone Ferris

Tureen Dinner Served At Helping Hand Meeting

The Helping Hand Club met at the IOOF Hall for an all day session. Mrs Glenn Eldred and Mrs William DeHaven led the noon meal and quilt sewing. President Mrs Glenn Gates presided and Easter cards were prepared for shut ins and distant friends, with another meeting planned in two weeks.

Helping Hand Club IOOF Glenn Eldred William DeHaven Glenn Gates

Columbus Ladies Aid Meeting Held at Betts Home

The Columbus Ladies Aid met last evening at Mrs. Frank Betts residence with about 25 attendees. Plans were made to serve three dinners soon and other business was discussed before adjournment. Refreshments included cake, ice cream, and coffee. Mrs. B T Lines will host the next meeting on May 13.

Columbus Ladies Aid Frank Betts B. T. Lines

Richards and McBride Welcome Newborns at Corry Memorial

A daughter was born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs James Richards Ra D 2 Pittsfield. A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Harry McBride of Centerville at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital James Richards Pittsfield Harry McBride Centerville

Sunrise Breakfast Planned by Junior Tri-Hi-Y

The Junior High TH-HI-Y announces a sunrise breakfast on Thursday April 15 at Mead Park. Members meet at the Junior High at 6 a.m. and travel as a group to the park. Their Easter project packs two large baskets of food for local needy families with small baskets for children.

Mead Park

Spring Creek Grange Meets at West Spring Creek Hall

Spring Creek Grange No. 236 met in regular session at the West Spring Creek Town Hall with Worthy Master William Gray presiding. Trans actions drill practice followed, with all officers participating. Music by Mrs. Harold Eddy. Pie and coffee were served afterward by the committee.

Spring Creek West Spring Creek William Graybill Harold Eddy

McCray WSCS Dinner and Meeting At McCray Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the McCray Community House with 17 members. A tu reen dinner preceded the business session led by president Mrs. Joseph McCray. Plans were made for a mother and daughter banquet and officer elections next meeting. Easter readings were given and sewing performed. In Greensburg a runaway tractor trailer crashed into a freight train on a steep grade, killing driver Charles W. Floyd, 29, of Nixon, N. Y.

Louis Sexton Greensburg West Newton Baltimore and Ohio Charles W. Floyd Nixon, N

Publisher Indicted Over McCarthy Paper Incident

Federal grand jury indicts H. M. Greenspun of the Las Vegas Morning Sun for mailing copies of his newspaper containing a column about Senator Joseph McCarthy that aimed to incite murder. The true bill cites Greenspun’s statement that McCarthy must be brought to a violent end, which he later called facetious.

Grand Jury Las Teas Federal Grand Jury Public Service McCarthy Greenspun Los Angeles

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