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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1954

Page

5

Mass Picketing Banned at Bradford Refinery Strike

Judge Charles G. Hubbard ordered a temporary injunction banning mass picketing by Local 567 CIO Oil Workers during the Kendall Refining strike in McKean County. Only three pickets may stand at each plant entrance. A Smethport hearing is set for May 4. Union officials offered no comment. A picket, Mike Yablonski, said his auto was struck near an entrance. E G James, the company official, pleaded innocent to assault and battery by automobile and posted $1,000 bond.

Associated Pres Bradford Charles G. Hubbard Carroll H. Clayton E. G. James James

Stephenson Confident in Harrisburg Primary Victory

Thomas S Stephenson, a home rule Republican hopeful for governor, claims favorable results in the May 18 primary, citing voter dissatisfaction with organization candidates. A separate note mentions a wage dispute with 260 workers on strike and references J Edgar Hoover taking FBI director role in 1924.

J. Edgar Hoover FBI

Bride-Elect Catherine Gluvna Feted At Miscellaneous Shower

A Sunday bridal shower at Catherine Gluvna’s R D 1 home honored the bride-elect with about 50 guests from Wattsburg Columbus Duquesne and Corry. Hostesses included her sisters and bridesmaids. Prizes bingo and a lunch followed with corsages and gifts for Miss Gluvna. Several local residents attended and other notes mention recent travels and engagements around the area.

Catherine Glrvna Frank Macko Bernard Gluvna Edward Gluvna Cyril Gluvna Rose Klick Sophie Sanders Andrew Tombo Andrew Froman Jean Drobneck Walter Komenda Joseph Syentek Ann Bacha Frank Puchley Thomas Reed Nellie Cmte Joseph Sanders Elnora Cmiel

Safety Program Given At Kiwanis Club Meeting

E F Bettes executive secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting on National Safety Week. A film titled Mirage in Paradise Valley was shown. Ray Weber announced bicycle safety tape distribution at the Senior High School playground next Saturday. The club also announced a circus committee for July with members including Loudersback, Amy, Summerville, Martin, J Sawyer, Hutzelman and Weber. John Shields will be guest at next week’s meeting as the new Division T Key Clubs lieutenant governor, with a report on the Allentown convention.

Kiwanis Club E. F. Bettes Hotel Corry Bettes Chamber of Commerce F. Lowe Edwards C. of C Paradise Valley Ray Weber Corry Tvan Bennink Page Louderback Roger Amy Bruce Summerville Arthur Martin J. Sawyer Howard Hutzelman Weber John Shields Allentown

Patricia Fleming Engaged to Fred J Large in Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs William Fleming of 8 East Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Fred J Large son of Mr and Mrs Fred Large of 1435 LaSalle Avenue Pittsburgh The bride to be is a Corry High School and Edinboro State Teachers College graduate and works as a dental assistant The groom to be a Dormont High School graduate and Edinboro State Teachers College senior He is a member of Kappa Delta Phi and Beta Beta Beta No wedding date has been set.

Quocal Trings Jane Willer Griffiths John Jay Griffiths R. D Meadville Road Cambridge Springs Robert Burton Miller Robert McDonald High School U.S Fore Edinboro State Teachers College Patricia Fleming William Fleming East Columbus Avenue Patricia Fred J. Large Fred @. Large LaSalle Avenue Pittsburgh Miss Fleming Corry Senior High School M. R. Amy Large Dormont High School Kappa Delta Phi Beta Beta Beta

Bridal Shower for Alice Armitage Ahead of May Wedding

A bridal shower honoring Miss Alice Armitage, to be married May 28 to Dale Jones, was held Saturday at East Branch Grange Hall with Mrs. Curtis Colburn as hostess. Frank Rost led devotions, and 75 guests from Corry, Spring Creek, Critaralus, and Meadville enjoyed group singing, red and white decorations, wedding cake, ice cream, and coffee. The bride-elect received many gifts from relatives and friends.

Alice Armitage Dale Jones East Branch Grange Hall Curtis Colburn Frank Rost Corry Spring Creek Critaraligus Mead~ville

Marilyn Canfield Engaged to Richard Meloon

Miss Marilyn Canfield of 207 East Street is engaged to Richard Meloon, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Meloon of 140 Chadduck Avenue Buffalo New York. She is a 1950 Corry Senior High School graduate and a senior at Houghton College. Meloon is a Buffalo State Teachers College graduate, attended Houghton College, and teaches in Spenard Alaska. An August wedding is planned.

Sherman Cowles Maude Keefe Lottie McGuire Warren General Hospital Guy Bennink South Center Street Buffalo Thorn Bible Glass Park Lane Donald Sturdevant New York City Sandra Swartz Harrisburg Gerry Dorothy Hanlin Andrew Hanlin East South Street Korea U. S. Army Air Force Nursing Corps John Baroth Liberty Street Tampa Fla Neale McWilliams Larry Randy Washington, D. C Joseph Selta Brookstreet Pennsylvania Chiropractic Society Sportsmen's Athletic Club Erie W. W. Waterhouse Ociety Marilyn Canfield Eugene Canfield East Street Marilyn Richard Meloon Harry Meloon Chadduck Avenue Corry Houghton College Houghton N. Y Meloon Bufalo State Teachers College Spenard Alaska

Alfonso Jackson Birthday Honor At Family Party

Alfonso Jackson aged 72 celebrated his birthday with a family gathering on Sunday. Hosted by Mrs. Jackson at 24 Essex Street, the event drew 24 relatives and featured a roast turkey dinner and a decorated cake. The afternoon was spent visiting with relatives.

Alfonso Jackson Alfonso Juckson Jackson Ernest Michael Essex Street

Eastern Star Banquet Plans Set By OES Leaders

Reservations for the East ern Star Mothers Day banquet must be made by tomorrow. The event Tuesday at St Pauls Lutheran Church features a 6130 oclock start and a cream ed children menu. Mrs Willard Gibson chairs the planning with Mrs John Rickers and committee arranging programs. Other chairs include Mrs Thomas Russell decorations and Mrs Ronald Carter and Mrs Howard Mullet. Tickets available at the OES meeting tomorrow.

Willard Gibson St Paul's Luthermiy Church John Rickers Thomas Russell Ronald Carter Howard Mullet OES

Miss Ruth Lewis Honored With Birthday Party

A belated birthday party for Miss Ruth Lewis of A. D. 3 was held Saturday evening at the home of her sister Mrs. Milton York in Sugar Grove. Relatives and friends attended and a supper with wiener salad Kool-Aid cakes and ice cream was served. Miss Lewis received many gifts at the close of the evening.

Ruth Lewis Raith Lewis A. D Milton York Sugar Grove

Benefit Bingo Party Is Financial Success

A benefit bingo event for St. Thomas Church at St. Edward's School in Mall drew about 2000 attendees. Winners included Angie Baressi for a jackpot, Emil Toplovich for winter take half, and Ruth DeVore and several others for door prizes. Proceeds fund the duress improvement fund.

Phe St. Thomas' Church St. Edward's School Mall Angie Baressi Emil Toplovich Ruth DeVore Jean Andlerson Joseph Henline Henry Burch Margaret Crane

Columbus Grange Welcomes Five New Members At Regular Session

Columbus Grange No. 875 met at Town Hall with Worthy Master Paul Suchar Jr. presiding. An investigating committee was chosen for candidates and five new members were presented. Bills were approved, a variety show planned, May home economics committee named, and the fifth degree practice scheduled for Youngsville. East Branch visitation set for May 18, with tag drill and cant practice noted. Refreshments were served after adjournment.

Columbus Grange Columbus Grange No Town Hall Paul Suchar Jr David Curtis D. P. Trisket Harold Curtis F. Lowe Edwards Worth Hammond Youngsville East Branch Marion Volk

Piano Students Present Recital At Columbus

Columbus piano pupils staged a home recital Saturday evening with students such as Lynnette Page Diane Engle Winne Loveland and Miss Page performing solos duets and group numbers including The Swan Spanish Dance Toboggan Ride and Whispering Wind amid a two piano piece Dance of the Rosebuds and other works.

Wits Vernelia Page Or Columbus Lynnette Page Dianel Engle Diane Winne Kathleen Loveland Jenine Loveland Mrs. Page Miss Engle Miss Page Miss Winne Sophie Lynnette

Lawyer argues payment policy breaches separation of church and state

Attorney John A. Meta Jr. told Judge Thompson in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court that such payments violate the constitutional rule. Assistant County Solicitor Mauree Louk said a state law requires placing homeless children in institutions of the religion of their parents, if possible.

John A. Meta Jr Thompson Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Mauree Louk Mmeé

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