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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1953

Page

5

Two Truck Drivers Killed in Chester Township Crash

Two truck drivers died early today in a collision of two trucks on West Chester Pike near Elam in Wilmington Delaware West Chester Pike area ten miles west of Chester. A passenger woman and two other women were injured as both trucks burned after the wreck. The deceased were Marion F. Hair age 20 of Boothwyn and Robert Anderson age 35 of Smyrna Delaware, father of three.

Chester Wilmington Del Chester Pike Elam Marion F. Hair Boothwyn, l Robert Anderson Smyrna

Mare Society Club Social and Local Notices Highlight Weekend Plans

The Silver Links Club of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Anna Dyne’s home with 14 members and six guests. Devotions by Mrs Rosa Westley, business led by Mrs Estelle Rengle, refreshments served by Mrs Mattie McThtyre. Various members listed as visiting or relocating. Also announces May 15 gathering at Mrs Loretta Belden’s, and a Holy Name Society bingo at St Elizabeth’s Church with Francis Blair as chair. Public invited.

Silver Links Clase Evangelical United Brethren Church Anna Dyne West Irving Street Rosa Westley Estelle Rengle Mattie McThtyre Loretta Belden East Congress Street Holy Name Society Holy Name Society of St. Elizabeth's Churess St. Edward's School Francis Blair Joseph Ficcardi John Waseak

Cutting Hi Neighbor Club Met This Week

The Hi Neighbor Club of Cutting met Thursday at Mrs Glen Evans home with 1 pm dining for nine adults and one child. President Mrs Frank Bayle led the business session. prizes went to Mrs Raymond Ohmer and Mrs Vernon Humphrey. Door prize to Mrs Harold Bemis. Members sewed, visited, and Mrs Ohmer will host the May 21 meeting.

Cutting Hi Neighbor Club Glen Evans Frank Bayle Raymond Ohmer Vernon Humphrey Harold Bemis Ohmer

Rummage Sale Planned By Local Women's Group

The Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church will sponsor a rummage sale next Friday and Saturday in the church recreation room. The Knox Geneva and Witherspoon Circles oversee the event. Contributions may be arranged with Mrs. Charles Erwin or with Mrs. W. W. Graham Mrs. Clair Capwell or Mrs. E. D. Tobias.

Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church Knox Geneva Witherspoon Charles Erwin W. W. Graham Clair Capwell E. d. Tobias

Birthday Party At Hopkins Home Honors Constance and Donna Jean Hopkins

A birthday party at the Wayne Hopkins residence honored Constance Hopkins aged nine and Donna Jean Hopkins aged six. Fourteen friends and relatives attended with games visiting and television. Refreshments included chocolate milk ice cream decorated cake and coffee as gifts were exchanged.

Hopkins Home Constance Donna Jean Hopkins Wayne Hopkins Donna Jean

Corry Grange Youth Group Plans May Square Dance

The Corry Grange Youth Group met at Allan Lindstrom's home to prepare a program for the regular meeting and discuss a square dance set for May 1 at the West Spring Creek Town Hall. Ms. Arthur Lindstrom provided refreshments after the session.

Birthday Party Honors Nine Year Old Rasselas Brown

Mrs. Rasselas Brown of Sciota Road hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon for her son Rasselas age nine. Dinner served to a group of 15 boys followed by a movie outing.

Rasselas Brown Sciota Road Rasselas

Home Builders Class Elects New Officers

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Home Builders Class met at the Russell home on Second avenue. Paul Mather presided as officers were elected for the year: Roy Kerstetter president, John Oesch vice president, and Mrs. Donald McCray secretary-treasurer. Twenty three members attended and refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for May 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubertz’s home.

Charles Hubertz

New Arrivals Reported From Multiple Cities

A son was born last evening to Mr. and Mrs. George Beduze Jr. of Chicago at Touro Hospital in New Orleans. A daughter arrived yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown of Spartansburg at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Fox of Erie. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Ross V. Fegley born April 1 in Pensacola, Florida. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wallace M. Young of Wright Street.

Donald Chase Alvene Chase Spring Street Hawaii James Hannan Cincinnati Xavier University Donald Senior Ford City Irvin Downs West Frederick Street E. &. Hawkins Ann Fenstermacher Associated Spring Corp New York Lou Hanna Victor Cragg Jr Fred Schwab N. L. Bogdem Youngstown T. Taylor Warren Diana Greensboro N. G Philip Young West Smith Street Grace Ann Bagley George Donald Houghton College Houghton N. Y Gerald Bagley John McMichael Erie George Beduze Jr Chicago Touro Hospital New Orleans Beduze Donald Brown R. D Spartansburg Corry Memorial Hospital George Fox A.son Hoss V. Dr Pensacola, Fla Ross V. Fegley Wallace M. Young Wright Street

Spring Recital by Miss Naomi Johnson Students

The oboe and other instruments will be presented next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at St Paul s Lutheran Church. Eleven Junior High School students will perform with additional instrumental numbers in a varied program. Prizes will be awarded to winners of the recent contest and attendees are invited.

Naomi Johnson St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Regular Meeting Of Good Samaritan Class

The Good Samaritan Class met at the First Methodist Church last evening with 21 members present. They played a game similar to Whats My Line. Mr and Mrs Donald Dingle and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Larson served gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee before adjourning to meet on May 15.

First Methodist Church Donald Dingle Wilbur Larson

Art Club Exhibit At Erie Museum In May

The 30th annual exhibit for artists and craftsmen from the area, hosted by the Art Club, will run May 1 at the Erie Public Museum. Entries from within an 876 mile radius are invited, with prizes totaling 300 dollars across oil, sculpture, watercolor, pottery, jewelry, metal work, weaving and other crafts.

Art Club Erie Museum Art Club of i Erie Public Museum West Sixth Street Erie Richard Thomas Metric Cran[brook Academy of Fine Arts

Chicago Factory Blaze Raises Death Toll to 28

Firemen found another body today in the ruins of a four story factory blaze in Chicago, increasing the known dead to 28. Officials warned the final toll could reach 33 as search efforts continued for the five Haber Corporation employees reported missing after the blast and explosion.

Ay Associated Press Chicago Haber Corporation Phaist

Firemen Recover 11 Bodies After Ruin Sweep

Firemen recovered 11 bodies from the ruins after a sweep on Thursday morning. Digging operations were suspended temporarily last night due to the risk of walls still standing collapsing.

Mystery Death Toll Rises After Fire Tragedy

A fire tragedy left 17 men dead and many wounded, with four victims still missing as rescuers continued to search the scene. Firefighters battled flames and hazardous conditions, while investigators worked to identify the recently recovered remains.

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