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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
5
Boy 13 shoots father over bicycle theft in Buckhannon
In Buckhannon West Virginia 13 year old Jolly Riggs shot and killed his father Harry Livingston Riggs 40 in a cornfield near Ballmansville. The youth is jailed on a murder charge after authorities say he waited behind a stump and fired a .22 rifle as the father approached over a bicycle dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Lille Padve
Jolly Riggs
Harry Livingston Riggs
Ballmansville
Riggs
Ladies Day bridge luncheon at Corry Country Club
Personal society note reports yesterday’s Ladies IDay event at the Hilltop Club House with 15 attendees. Mrs Horton J Davis, Mrs B Benson and Mrs E W Peldt won bridge and Mrs G C McLean with Mrs Robert E Forrester won cas. A green dinner followed with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson of New York as guests. next bridge gathering planned for August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
E. Forrester
Eanasta
McLean
Junehenn
O'Elock
Paul Johnson
New York City
Amici Bible Class Elects New Officers
Evangeli cal United Brethren Church Amici Bible Class holds a Thursday evening meeting with Mr and Mrs V McClintock hosting. Harold Randall is elected president and G T Bergman vice president along with secretary treasurer and other officers. A bonfire, devotions, and refreshments followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. McClintock
Amici
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Randall
G. T. Bergman
Armitage
BB. Basil
John Carrier
Canfield
Bergman
Wistaken
Columbus Ladies Aid Meeting at Dodd Home
The Columbus Ladies Aid met yesterday at the Dodd home in Columbus with 19 members present. Mrs. Clifford Caster led the business session and Mrs. Jordan Cole gave devotions before a social close. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8 with hostesses Mrs. Vern Smith and Mrs. Lathe MacQuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genie Wong
J. H. Eagie
Dod
Columbus
Columbus Ladies’ Aid Society
O'Elbck
Clifford Caster
Jordan Cole
Vern Smith
Lathe MacQuire
Dale
Mr and Mrs Charles Martin Host Wiener Roast
Mr and Mrs Charles Martin of A. D. 2 entertained 40 neighbors and friends last evening with a Wiener roast. A social evening with group singing and hot gags with all the trimmings was enjoyed. Guests attended from Columbus Garland and Corry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martin
A. D
Columbus
Garland
Corry
Local residents take trips and return from travels
Miss Helen Morrell and Mrs. Fred Hanna left yesterday for Niagara Falls Buffalo and Ontario Canada to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Mary Murray and Mrs Helen Brown returned home from the West Coast after visiting Los Angeles and other places. Mrs. Dava J. Little and daughter Miss Jean Shreve visited relatives in Union City. Mrs. William Douglas arrived from Cortland to be with her daughter. Eugene Graham and Sidney Bli fon Jr started a month long motor trip to Mortans Yellow Stone Park and California. Richard M. Coons arrived home from Navy service in the Pacific after 47 months. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Nast returned from a buying trip in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Drake returned from Cleveland after visiting friends. Frank Graft left for Scottsdale to join his wife visiting relatives. they will return with Mrs. Mary McCormick on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Morrell
Fred Hanna
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Ontario
Canada
Mary Murray
Helen Brown
West Church Street
West Coast
Los Angeles
Calif
Dava J. Little
Jean Shreve
Union City
William Douglas
Cortland
Leog Johnson
BR. D
Eugene Graham
Sidney Bli~ Fon, Jr
Mortans
Yellowstone Park
California
Richard M. Coons
U.S. Navy
Pacific
China
Japan
USS Town
Guam
Saipan
Johnson Islands
Okin
Javwa
Kwajalein
Mervyn M. Nast
East Frederick Street
New York City
Nast
Robert Drake
Cleveland
William Prine
Woith Drake
Prospect Street
Frank Graft
Scottdale
Pauline Birher
Mary McCormick
Irwin
Bridal Shower Honors Norma Hiles Ahead of August Wedding
Norma Hiles was feted at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Charles Hiles and Miss Faith Lopus at the Fairhaven Community Building. Eighteen ladies attended as games and prizes kept guests entertained, with aqua and white decor and gladioli centerpieces. Mrs. Hiles received gifts while guests from out of town included Mrs. Thomas Crowell of O'City and Mrs. James Tengst of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suso Novia Hules
Richard Powers
Charles Hiles
Faith Lopus
Fairhaven
Hiles
Thomas Crowell
O' City
James Tengst
Warren
Ken Club Meeting At Mrs Shields Home
Wendisonkias hosted 19 Ken Club members on Concord Street Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed visiting and games. awards went to Mrs. Matiaszewski, Mrs. Webb, and Mrs. Medunkin. Assorted cookies coffee and tea were served. next meeting set for August 21 with Mrs. Matiaszewski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendisonkias
Concord Street
Ken Club
Felix Matiuszewski
Floyd Webb
Ernest Medunkin
Matasyewski
Farewell Party For Markerts Yesterday
Neighbors hosted a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Markert and their daughter Harriet Mur ert on Hast Main street. The event included a 6 o clock dinner, horseshoes, visiting and group singing, with a crystal centerpiece presented to the honorees as they prepare to move to Mount Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Denisy
Gett
Harriet Murert
Spon
Mount Morris
Lawrence Andersen
Cootiette Club 102 Holds Evening Meeting
Chief Grayback Mrs. Berdena Mc Graw led last night’s gathering at 4 p m at the W F Y W Home with ten members present. Final arrangements were made for refreshments at the Cootie picnic Sunday at Sekerak’s Grove, starting at 9 am with breakfast. Members plan next meeting September 7 after the W E U W Auxiliary session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cootiette Club No
Grayback
Berdena McGraw
W.fyw
Sekerak’s Grove
W.euw
Wheelock Aid Society Holds Mead Park Social
Members of the Wheelock Community Aid Society and families met at Mead Park for a wiener roast at eight thirty. No business was held. adults enjoyed a social hour while children played games. Hot dogs cake and coffee were served with rimmings. A meeting is planned September 1 at Mrs. F Lowe Edwards home at eight o'clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock Community Aid Society
Mead Park
F. Lowe Edwards
Picnic for Women’s Relief Corp and GAR Auxiliary Members
Seventy seven members and families of the Women's Relief Corp No 49 I 7 Andrews Post Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met at Mead Park last evening at 6 for a picnic supper. Hamburgers hot dogs salads soft drinks and coffee were served. Committee on duty included Mrs K D Brown chairman Mrs Ralph Gates Mrs Manley Robbins and Miss Gertrude Hill. The group will meet on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horty
Women’s Relief Corp. No
Andrews Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Mead
Mrs Carl Lindberg Hosts Carter Hill Ladies Aid
Mrs Carl Lindberg entertained the Carter Hill Ladies Aid on Wednesday afternoon with president Mrs Milton Morris presiding. A program of visiting and contests followed business items. prizes were won by several members. A salad course and desserts were served. September 14 was set for the next meeting with hostess Mrs Harley McCray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Garl Lindberg
Carter Hill Tadies
Aid
Milton Morris
Privés
Esther Morns
Harold Howard
Almon Peterson
Jay Pollet
Elwood Hosier
Nest
Harley McCray
Mrs Arch ie Wetmore Honored At Shower
Mrs Archie Wetmore was honored at a stork shower hosted by Oats Joseph Bareass and Mrs David Lies at the Firth avenue home last evening. Ten attendees included Mrs Saint Baressi and Mrs Roger Wetmore. Awards were given for games, and refreshments featured cake ice cream and coffee beside a miniature baby cake centerpiece. Pink and yellow favors complemented pink and white flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oats
Joseph Bareass
David Lies
Fwirth Avenue
Archis Wetmore
Final Meeting Of 4-H Club Held Yesterday
The Travel Study and Bat 4-H Club of Columbus met at Miss Shirley Miller's home with leader Mrs David Curtis present. President Miss Miller led a business session about progress on study books and preparations for the Sugar Grove roundup on August 30 to earn the gold seal. Roast chicken, rolls and lemonade accompanied refreshments for 12 attending girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Shirley Miller
David Curtis
O. F. S. Club Meeting At Mrs Hazel's Home
Members met at Mrs. William Hazel's East South street for 500. Prizes went to Ms Walter Blair and Mrs Henry Decker. Hostess served dessert and coffee. Next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs Leroy Dickinson's Ment avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. S. Club
William Hazel
East South Street
Walter Blair
Henry Decker
Leroy Dickinson
Ment Avenue
Emmanuel Guild Holds Meeting at Parish Hall
Emmanuel Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met at Parish Hall with 15 members. Devotions were given by Mrs. W. M. Sandburg in the absence of President Velma Moore, who presided over the business session. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and other routine business discussed. refreshments were served and the next session set for December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Guild
Morris.c. Bonsteel
Carl Davis
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
W. M. Sandburg
Velma Moore
Woman Writer Marenrot Mitchell Seriously Injured in Atlanta Crash
Associated Press reports writer Marenrot Mitchell, 43, was gravely injured when a taxi driver vehicle struck her in Atlanta. She was taken to City Hospital with skull fracture risk, internal injuries, and a leg injury. doctors administered oxygen and a blood transfusion as she stabilized, after the driver’s car dragged her 15 feet. Her condition improved slightly but remained critical as hospital staff noted the fight to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Marenrot Mitchet
City Hospital
Miss Mitchell
Scarlett O'Hira
Leslie
Joh Marsh
Wats
Ariend
Barkley Denies Marriage Rumors With Mrs Hadley
Vice President Barkley told White House reporters that he has not discussed marriage with Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley, a St. Louis widow. He denied plans for a wedding in Paducah Kentucky and said he would attend a dedication event in Barkley Field the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoc Eer
Washington
Alle
Barkley
Marrige
Carleton S. Hadley
St. Louis
White House
Hadley
Padueah
Padueal
Barkley Field
Tractor-Trailer Collision Spills Fuel on Highway
On the Tincoin highway near Work Pa a major crash between a tractor-trailer and a cattle truck released thousands of gallons of fuel. The cattle truck carried eight cattle driven by Fern BR Baker age 25 from Smmiltsburg Md. Three cows died at the scene and state police later destroyed one cow and calf due to hazards. Authorities note the vast number of farms in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tincoin
Fern
BR. Baker
Smmiltsburg
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Amici Bible Class
Columbus Ladies’ Aid
Dodd Home
Helen
Tota Indies
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Norma Hiles
Wendall Shields
Joan
Pizzahuffleboard Liquors
Corry, Pa
Wheelock Aid
W. R.C
Carl Lindberg
Superior Cleaning Co
the New School
Toys
Archie Wetmore
North Center Street
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Tony’ Says
A.M. Litz
N. Center ST
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