BPW Club Enjoys Picnic At Findley Lake Cottage
August meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club held at A. M. Litz cottage Findley Lake with 25 members present. Lena Sawdhyn chaired assisted by Ann Baressi Ruth Dahlstrand and Julia Ficcardi. Mrs. Tinney Reiner of Corning guest. Next meeting set September 12 in BPW Club rooms. Various local residents noted returning trips and visits, including families from Wesleyville Niagara Falls Toronto and Erie.
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BPW
Findley Lake Cottage
Business and Professional Women's Club
A. M. Litz
Findley Lake
Lena Sawdhyn
Che Tal
Clinton Pratt
Ann Baressi
Ruth Dahlstrand
Julia Ficcardi
Tinney Rein
Belated Birthday Party for 11-Year-Old Sandra Jukes
Sandra Jukes celebrated her 11th birthday with a belated party hosted at the Columbus home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ross Jukes. Mrs Marlyn Jukes and Mrs Leonard Jukes organized the gathering. Ten guests attended, enjoying hot dogs with trim mings and a decorated cake plus several gifts.
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Sandra Jukes
Marlyn Jukes
Leonard Jukes
Sandra
Ross Jukes
Columbus
Piccirillo Family Holds Reunion At Warren
About 250 people attended the fourth annual Piccirillo family reunion held Sunday at Osview Park in Warren. Relatives came from Corry Erie Meadville Irvine Warren Johnsonburg St Marys Ridgway Olean Tidioute New Jersey and California. A bountiful dinner followed by swimming boating visiting and games. Mrs Lucy Piccirillo was the oldest present Dominic Piccirillo of Corry was the only surviving uncle and Anna Marie Piccirilio of Corry was the youngest attendee.
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Piccirillo
Oskview Park
Warten
Corry
Erle
Meadville
Irvine
Warren
Johnsonburg
St Marys
Ridgway
Olean
Tidioute
New Jersey
California
Lucy Piccirillo
Dominic Piccirillo
Anna Marie Piccirilio
Mead Park Kielar Family Reunion Draws 18 Attendees
The George Kielar family reunion gathered at Mead Park on Sunday with a bountiful dinner for 18. Attendees included C. G. Seamon and sons, the Odors, Thomas and Daniel Bellevue Ohio, and John Kielar with daughters Christine and Patricia from Erie, plus Theodore Kielar and George Kielar families from Corry along with Tessa Creelin and Joseph.
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Sasiny
George Kislar
Mead Park
Park
C. G. Seamon
Thomas
Daniel
Bellevue
John Kielar
Christine
Patricia
Erie
Nelson ‘Thompson
Theodore Kielar
George Kielar
Tessa
Creelin
Joseph
Corry
Ray Weber Speaks at Kiwanis Club Meeting
Ray Weber, personnel director at Ajax Iron Works, spoke to Kiwanis Club members at the Hotel Corry last evening. John Rossbacher introduced him. Weber traced the company from its 1877 founding to today with slides and motion pictures. Next week’s meeting will be a family picnic at Mead Park on Wednesday.
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Say Weber
Airector
Ajax Iron Works
Kiwanis Club
Corry
John Rossbacher
Weber
Mead Park
Newborn Daughter Born At Corry Memorial Hospital
A daughter was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Leonard Edwards of BDA at Corry Memorial Hospital. The birth adds to the family’s celebrations as they welcome the new member into the community.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Leonard Edwards
Neighborhood Reunion At Vern Smith Home
A neighborhood reunion was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Vern Smith. About 80 Towner pupils of the Mardor Hall Sunday School attended and enjoyed pleasant refreshments. A similar gathering is planned for the first Sunday in August with guests expected from Buffalo and several nearby towns.
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Vern Smith
R. D. Norman Smith
Towner
Mardor Hall
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Cooperstown
Waeren
North Tonawanda
Mentiville
New Castle
Shakleyville
Spartanaburis Corry
Sharon Man Named Pittsburgh FHA Director
Sidney Rosen, Sharon attorney, was sworn in as the new director of the Federal Housing Administration for the Pittsburgh district, succeeding Esse MacFarlane who resigned June 8 after two years in the post.
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Sharon
Pittsburgh
Sidney Rosen
Federal Housing Administration
Pittsburgh District
Esse MacFarlane
Club Social Gatherings at Mead Park Picnic
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church and their families enjoyed a bountiful picnic at Mead Park last evening. The arrangements were led by committee members Mrs. Henry Hockmap, Mrs. Hubert Vaughn, Mrs. W. B. Stowe, and Mrs. Fred Miller. The next society meeting is set for September 12 at the church.
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WSCS
Mead Park
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Henry Hockmap
Hubert Vaughn
W. B. Stowe
Fred Miller
Sepember
Fenno Hosts Card Club At Marion Street Home
Mr and Mrs James Fenno hosted the Saturday Night Card Sharks Club at 418 Marion Street. Two tables of 500 were in play with awards won by Mr and Mrs Robert Devereaux, Mrs James Fenno, and William Proctor. A social period followed with refreshments including jello cake and wine. Mrs Proctor plans to enter the club again on August 20.
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WOU Mts
Aime Reno
Satureday Night Card Sharks Club
Mrs Mildred A Miles Honored With Shower Party
Mrs Mildred A Miles was honored at a shower hosted by Mie Willa Mues and Mrs Theodore Cooper at the hostess home on West Washington street. Attendees included neighbors and friends who enjoyed games and prizes, with gifts presented to the bride-to-be and a spread of cake, tea, sandwiches, coffee, and Bool-Aid.
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Mie Willa Mues
Theodore Cooper
Aida
Mildred “A. Miles
Robert Mead
Bear
WML
For‘ner
West Washington Street
Robert Wats
Hobarto Tazei
August DeMari
Frances Costello
Mary Kireh
Friends Relatives Honor Mr and Mrs Richard Confer
A Saturday evening shower at West Spring Creek Town Hall honored Mrs and Mr Richard Confer on their wedding. Guests provided a varied assortment of gifts including fine pistachios while lunch was served and old friends shared memories. Mrs Confer is formerly Mary Crowell of West Spring Creek.
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Oir
al Warren
West Spritng Creek
Cuuier
Mary Crowell
West Spring Creek
Captain Dan Parker Fatally Hurt In Fall
A garbled report states Captain Dan Parker, longtime skipper connected to the Flying Enterprise rescue tale, fell and died after attempting a dangerous tow in rough seas. The incident references a 1962 page of maritime history with unclear attributions to Kurt Carlsen and the Turmoil.
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London
Dan Parker
Parker
Tyeland
Tunmoil
Kurt Carlsen
Wily
Airmen Readied for Homeward Flight from Tokyo
Associated Press reports eleven American airmen, including Col John Knox Arnold, freed from captivity in China, will depart Tokyo for Travis Air Force Base via Midway and Hawaii. They will then continue to nearby civilian or military airports, with hopes of arriving Saturday or Sunday. The group, undergoing medical and psychological exams, plans to reunite with families and visit friends before final clearance.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Arimen
Air Force
John Knox Arnold
Red Chinn
Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Midway
Huawali
Thivis
Truvié
Aluka
Tacoma
Wash
Tony
Teli AW
Daniel Gehmidt
Red Galif
Charles
Red Cross Grey Indy
Behmidt
Henry M
St Paul
Min
Asteven E Kibi Jr
Akrot
Air Force Post Exchange
Sb! Tachiksewn
Elmer Tr Lewellyn
Missola
Mont
City teachers dispute over film work and pay rise
District board debates pay increases as 16 teachers request raises and continued duties on external film projects. The committee’s three proposed plans fail to gain adoption amid concerns over supplemental pay versus base raises, with Gilbert presenting a $4,600 adjustment proposal.
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Corry
Touwlns
Quentin Fuss
Nike
Gillbert
Makaty
Liquor Board Maintains Tough Policy On Minors Sales
A local liquor board signals continued strict enforcement against minor involvement in alcohol sales. The board plans to pursue punitive measures and potential settlements with retailers failing age checks. Officials cite ongoing investigations and cross-agency cooperation to curb underage access.
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Conwil
Pontine
Asteres
Cholli
Vetriek
Kerwin Deleit
Yisteeday
Haus Adjied
Boy Drowns During Niagara Trip in Canada
A ten year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Ross Fike of Trafford Pennsylvania, slipped from a float and drowned near Chippewa Creek during a family vacation in Canada. The incident occurred yesterday as the group traveled with others reportedly drinking and creating an offensive disturbance nearby.
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Niagara
Young Bride Opposed to Annulment Action
A 16 year old bride Barbara Jean eloped with Corporal Stephen Doerner Jr. in Shawneetown. Her mother, Mrs Lottie Sterling, accuses Doerner of contributing to a minor’s delinquency. Doerner, who filed bond of 1000 dollars, was released and to return to duty in France.
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Winnetka
Lottie Sterling
Sporting Goods Company
Cpl
Stephen Doerner Jr
Doerner
Hier
Barbara Jen
Shawneetown
Barbara Jean
A. Lee Adina
PE Sheridan
Jean Wetter Isis
Sterling
Doerner's July Return Sparks Elopement with Barbara Jean
After a furlough on July the Doerner returned home and began dating Barbara Jean regularly. The couple eventually eloped, marking a swift turn from reunion to marriage amid wartime separation.
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Doerner
Barbara Jean
Guards Prevent Erie Drowning Near Stone Jetty Beach
Lifeguards Britt Poulson and John Moody saved seven people including six year old Eddie McGrane and eight year old Knox McGrane after a strong undertow at Stone Jetty Beach. Eddie’s mother and two siblings struggled, but all were pulled from the water and treated. A prior double drowning occurred nearby two weeks earlier.
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Erie
Er — Wien
Pittsburgh
Stone Jetty Beach
Eddie McGrane
Surfes
Knox McGrang
Eddie
John McGrane
John Jr
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Ray Weber
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