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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1953
Page
5
Clayton Covington, 17, a Pittsburgh Negro, is jailed on a murder charge after a coroner's jury determined he should face a grand jury. Wright, 84, was stabbed who was killed in front of his home during the Easter incident as he tried to question a group of boys about a wave of rowdyism.
The 14th annual banquet honoring the past grand regents of Court Conception No. 35 Catholic Daughters of America was held at the Hotel Corry with seating for 90. A turkey dinner, purple and gold decor, corsages, and speeches by Rev. Francis Graves and Mrs. Sumley Malek highlighted the event. A memorial service for deceased members preceded an initiation session in the CDA rooms.
Washington School Parent Teacher Association voted in new officers led by Mrs Charles Correll as president and Mrs Arthur Martin as first vice president. Dr George Gold spoke on Beth care. May 2 convention planned. attendance award earned by fourth grade. next meeting set for May 15 with officers election discussed. committee members listed.
Gaia Oasis, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Sample, hosted a party on Pleasant Street with twenty friends. The 6 to 7:20 pm gathering included games movies and favors. Guests received gifts and enjoyed sandwiches chocolate dessert and ice cream in a casual birthday celebration.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a last evening session at the post. President Mrs Ivan Smith led the meeting which voted an 82 donation for a department gift. A raffle for a sight-piece dinnerware set was announced and lunch packs were planned with Salvation Army volunteers for Tuesday.
Mrs Harold Powell hosted her bridge club at her North Center Street home with two tables in play. Prizes were won by Mrs O W Bracken Mrs R G Anderson and Mrs Leon Lindsley special prize awarded for the event. Guests will meet next with Mrs Lindsley as hostess.
Mrs Charles Patterson of East Tying street was honored at a party held last evening at her home in Wisconsin. The event was planned by Mrs Henry Kennedy with birthday cake ice cream and coffee served. Mrs Patterson received several nice gifts from friends. Attending were Mrs Gerald Bagley Mrs John Carrier Mrs Isabelle Storer Mrs Mary Beagle Mrs Verna Whitney Miss Ther Johnson Miss Agnes Rupp and Miss Gladys Canfield.
The Town Club of Cory held a meeting at the home of Fred Homratte where William Roehm was installed as president, Harry Damon as vice president, Mr. Houseman as treasurer, and Robert Wack as secretary. Light refreshments were served prior to adjournment.
A social evening hosted by Mrs. Jack Stahl on West Pleasant Street honored Mrs. Nestler with gifts. About twelve attendees played bridge and canasta. Awards went to Mrs. Morris Wickwire and Mrs. Ewland Harvey for bridge and to Mrs. Wietor Wojciechowski and Mrs. Fresh Schwab for canasta. Refreshments were served and prizes awarded.
Mrs John Nelson hosted Hilltop Club at her home on Wednesday with ten members and one guest Mrs Floyd Coy present. Mrs Frank Maloney, president, led the meeting and won the guessing games. A social period followed with members working on a quilt top. Rake fruit jello whipped cream and coffee were served before ad journing to meet on May 6 with Mrs Willan Akam.
Fifteen members of the Berean Society of the First Baptist Church met Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Carroll on Bash South street. A routine business session was led by President Laurence Porter and later work for the Daily Vacation Bible School was completed. Hosts served sandwiches, tea and coffee to members. Miss Gladys Bogart will host the society on May 27.
The Helping Hand Club met yesterday at the IOOF Hall for an all day session. Mrs Howard Loveland led a noon dinner service while Mrs Glenn Gates presided at 2 pm. Plans were made for a lawn quilt project at the next meeting on May 1st.
President Eisenhower directed all government workers appointed by him to not accept unused vacation and sick leave. The move follows concerns over more than 700000 dollars in earned but unused leave taken by Truman era officials after they left office.
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