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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

5

Birthday Party for Daniel Brewer Is Held at Home

Mrs Hrold Brewer of 231 North West Street hosted Daniel Brewers seventh birthday party on Wednesday afternoon with 14 guests. Games entertained the children from 1 to 4 45 pm and favors of balloons and ice cream cones were given. Mrs Brewer and Mrs Carl Dahl served cake ice cream and Kool Aid. Daniel received many gifts from his friends. Local residents visiting and returning from trips are also noted in this brief social page item.

Daniel Brewer Hrold Brewer Daniel Pordman J. Beach St. Petersburg Flic Vennit R. Follett Connelly Park Chautauqua Joseph Seitz Brook Street Oneida Nye Adirondack Mountains Carl Moll East Main Street Germany Moll Pi Frank Kerstetter Alin Camp le Jeune N.C Ker Stepter Filwin Borstorff Raymond Avenue

Peggy Ann MacEldowney Honors Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs LaVerne MacEldowney and Mrs Harland Thomson hosted a birthday party at the Thomson home on R D 8 honoring Peggy Ann MacEldowney who turned five. Twenty two children attended with games and prizes won by Dirk Simmons Honmie Proctor and Susan Thomson. Birthday cake Kool Aid and popcorn balls were served and each child received a candy favor. Peggy Ann received gifts from friends.

Peggy Ann MacEldowney LaVerne MacEldowney Harland Thomson Peggy Ann Until & Otlock Thomson R.D Joutt Proper Dirk Simmonsen Honmie Karen Proctor Susan Thomson

Large Attendance At Ladies Day Festivities At Corry Club

A wide turnout marked Ladies Day at Corry Country Club with 44 women attending. Hostesses Mrs. EW Feldt and Mrs. J J Heerlein arranged summer bouquets on tables while Limeheat was served. Awards went to Mrs. W Holt Mrs. Hawkins Miss Lena St Clur and Mrs. Donald Hall. A blind bogey golf event followed. Next Ladies Day is in two weeks with reservations via Mrs. Wallace Hammond or Miss Jo St Clute.

Corry Country Club EW. Feldt J. J. Heerlein W. Holt E. E. Hawkins Lena St. Clur Donald Hall Wallace Hammond Jo St Clute

VEW Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Reported at Gardens

VEW Ladies Auxiliary held a business session conducted by senior vice president Mrs. Alfred Cone in the absence of president Mrs. Ross McElroy. The group donated four aluminum porch chairs to Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital and read letters from Dr. R. S. Anderson and Mrs. TJ Boland. Mrs. Harold Schaefer received the evening award, and a lunch was served by Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. Cone. The next session is scheduled for August 25.

Seu Alfred Cone Ross McElroy Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital R. S. Anderson TJ. Boland Harold Schaefer Schaefer Cone

Sisterhood Picnic At Canadohta Lake

The Beth Israel Sisterhood annual picnic for members husbands and families took place Wednesday at the Zalzneck cottage Canadohta Lake with twenty two attendees including Mr and Mrs Al Phillips and Mrs Cohen visiting from Meadville. Swimming and boating dominated the afternoon followed by a bountiful supper and a social evening. The next regular meeting will be on the th of September hosted by Mrs David Evans at her North Center Street home.

Sisterhood Canadohta Lake Beth Israel Sisterhood Zalzneck Cottage al Phillips Cohen Meadville David Evans North Center Street

Dinner Party Held for Visiting Nuns at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst College visitors in Erie were honored at a dinner party hosted by Misses Bea and Mary Dempsey of Mead Avenue. Nine friends attended as summer flowers graced the serving table and the group spent the evening visiting after the meal.

Eeennerane Meer Ieee Warnette Mercyhurst College Erie Bea and Mary Dempsey Mead Avenue

Area EUB Society Picnic Supper Notes and Plans

The Area EUB Society held a picnic supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Prighter in Beaverdam with about 10 members in attendance. Mrs Tyan Miller led the business session guiding the program on Know Your Church history and World Service activities.

Ec Ae Wayne Valley Byjnsetent rAjfid Brethven Churely Wonwn Society For World Service Stan Dorm Hom Walter Prighter Beaverdam Pupsis Tyan Millers Proctor EUR Ghd Miller WSWS Georgi Lynis Pat Stuttly Dan Tubdhiers Charles Horge Kenneth Finch Smith Miller Ted Floyd Stolt Bornbrake

Carter Hill Ladies Aid elects officers at meeting

Carter Hill Ladies Aid met at the RD. 4 home of Mrs. William Grace. New officers chosen: Mrs. C. F. Lindberg president, Mrs. Louis Cook vice president, M. Hagen Follett secretary, and Mrs. Arthur Morris treasurer. Guests included Zelma Mays and Mrs. Herbert Giraldin.

Carter Hill Morris Nelson Williams Don Kellogs George Smith Ruth McCray Keiloge Zelma Mays Clifton Falls Herbert Giraldin Janet Ann Wyandotte Midh Aid Arthur Morris Lindbere

Corry Girls Attend Rainbow Grand Assembly in Pittsburgh

Corry assembly members returned from Pittsburgh where the Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls met. Attendees included Misses Ann Warner Roberta McElroy Connie Sowalékill Bartholne and Carol Mulgin, with Miss Helen Johnson and Mrs Brub accompanying. Miss Mireuret Warner was elected grand standard bearer of Pennsylvania.

Miss Shirley Swart Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Shirley Swart was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Harry Calibate at 208 Moltis Street. Guests included Mrs Richard Chios and Mrs Hektyke Ben, with Miss Svo Mullapaw among the attendees. Games provided entertainment and refreshments were served by the host.

Shirley Swart Bridal Shower Atins Hadah Harry Clalibate Pele Richard Chios Hektyke Bensink Svo Mullapaw

Births Reported for Kerstetter and Johnston Families

A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Jerry Kerstetter of 15 Essex Street at Cony Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs William Joseph or of 15 Fifth Avenue at Carry Memorial Hospital. Mrs Joseph is the former Jean Johnston.

Jerry Kerstetter Essex Street Cony Memorial Hospital The Carry Memorial Hospital Wiliam Joseph Fith Avenue Joseph Jean Johnston

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Kerry Dennison

A stork shower hosted by Mrs William Vadovich of Beaverdam honored Mrs Kerry Dennison. Seventeen guests attended with games and prizes awarded to Miss Leigh Lassoff of Erie and Mrs Sam Catalf and Mrs Anthony Cataifi. Door prize went to Mrs Richard Mulligan. refreshments included macaroni and cheese jello whipped cream cake and coffee. many gifts were presented to the honoree.

Kerry Dennison William Vadovich Beaverdam Pries Leigh Lassoff Erie Sam Catalf Anthony Cataifi Richard Mulligan Vadovich

Birthday Party for Miss Marjorie Beckwith at CCS

Miss Marjorie Beckwith celebrated a birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Beckwith on East Sixth Street yesterday afternoon. About eight classmates attended, enjoying games and a small prizes distribution, with Miss Swart presenting gifts.

Marjorie Beckwith CCS Raa

Mrs Crosby Bush Hosts WSWS Meeting at East Minneapolis Home

Mrs Crosby Bush hosted a WSWS gathering at the home of Mrs Joely Mish in East Minneapolis. Lvtin Campbell, president, chaired the business session as officers led the program with scripture readings and reports. The group discussed upcoming events and noted September 14 as the next meeting date.

Sn Momens Socien World Line Evangelieat United Vertoven Joely Mish East Mininattnet Lvtin Campbell Stuiolnd Anticles Harold Eliacce Feshitte Leview Honjo Rum Lyons

Three Die in Auto Crashes Across West Virginia and Ohio

Reported auto fatalities unfold across West Virginia and nearby regions. A 13 year old, a man aged 49, and a 4 year old from Hummls area die in crashes on routes 40 and 22 as weather and slick roads contribute. Police name Louis Gedeon and others in separate incidents. injuries also noted in one collision.

TSN Thuy West Whatylginia Louis Gedeon Wurdlington Cheiloun Blane Lane Paul Sasder Hummels Slinter Ebonaburg

Man severely beaten by police as clothing torn off during arrest

A man fought police and lost nearly all his clothing during a struggle before being placed in a city jail. He faced charges of operating a motor vehicle White under the influence of intoxicants and disorderly conduct. Police reported he drove on Wayne Street, struck a barrier, and caused minor damage. Total fines and costs around 79750, tied to multiple violations.

Taylor Wits Jwillee Taylor Jaortti Wayne Street Convictionx

Bank Robbery Confession Acknowledged by Buffalo Suspect

Jacob R. Schnitzer, 26, admitted robbing a Buffalo New York area bank of $11,000 Monday. FBI said he confessed during questioning at Miami federal office after car spotted near Lauderdale. He faced a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Roger B. Davis with $7,000 found on him in a paper bag.

Atsiusavcu Miami FBI Jacob R. Schnitzer Buffalo N. Y Charles Bo Weeks Miami Est Schnutzer FBT Schnitter Nurrent Wort Laudersdale Wormal Schnitzer U.S Roger B. Davis FBT Sud Schniver

Robbery Charge Over $11,000 Stolen From Thruway Branch

Weeka reports Schnitzer faces robbery charges in Cheektowaga after an August incident at the Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. branch where $11,000 was taken, stuffed into socks in a truck of a new Oldsmobile 48.

Weeka Schnitzer Thruway Manufacturers and Traders Trant Co Cheektowaga

Finn Twins Get Jail Release

The Finn twins George and Charles, 41, signed parole certificates under protest and were moved from Terminal Island federal correctional institution after a 79 day hunger strike at the Springfield Missouri federal medical center. They were jailed 116 days for interfering with a federal officer during a citizen's arrest in Los Angeles related to a surplus cargo plane purchase from a Kern County school district.

Sus Amilles Finn Twins George Charles Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution Springfield Atty Laughlin Waters Los Angeles Kern County Calif

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