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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1953

Page

5

Safilo Aims for Lake Swim Return After Rough First Attempt

Safilo, who failed in an attempt to swim the lake on August 3, expected to make setre in 17 hours. Accompanied by his manager Pat Roach in AboWbont, the Brooklyn N Y physical education instructor said conditions looked much better this time than his first bid. Sodie was pulled from the water after six outs of bucking the choppy lake in that attempt.

Safilo Pat Roach AboWbont Brooklyn Sodie

Tea Social at Country Club Honoring Mrs Mayme Wood

Society notes describe a tea at the Corry Country Club hosted by Mrs John Mooney and Mrs James Allyn in honor of Mrs Mayme Wood of St Augustine Fla. The event ran 3 to 8 pm with a mixed gladioli display, silver service, and guests including out of town attendees from Warren Arlington N Y Union City Detroit and more. Several local residents and families are listed as attendees or visitors with mentions of trips and homecomings.

Mayme Wood John Mooney James Allyn Walter Windsh Arthur Treat Jock Mohr Leo Mulderisie Thoms Benim Harold Bilrenon John Kinney Martha Byrd Charles Moore Warren Thomas Benim Louisville Frank Keele Carl Sullivan John R. Clark John George George R. Clark Hust Main Street Detroit John R. East Vessie Preble Charles Gilbert Mise W.B. Harrison Mekfeesport Erie Newell Bickwith East South Street Beotewith End Grover Brew Ab Batavia Fredonia Sa WJ. Carrico Aulants Harriet “Myers Wayne Street Alan Dimmick Alin Jr Sally Earl Burton James Miller Milwaukee Wis Earl Dimmick Plymouth Battle Creek Mich Sylvester Hagenbuch Alien Own Robert Nichols Dopald Columbus Ohio

Emmanuel Guild Holds Regular Meeting

Mrs Velma Moore presided as Emmanuel Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met in the church undercroft yesterday afternoon Rev Rudolph M Bangert spoke briefly after which routine business was conducted Letters of appreciation from foreign correspondents who received food and clothing packages were read Don Williams and Mrs C P Fens served refreshments after adjournment The next meeting is scheduled for September 10.

Emmanuel Guild Velma Moore Emmanuel Episcopal Church Rudolph M. Bangert C. P. Fens

McCray Church Society Meeting Held at Community House

The McCray Church Society of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the Community House yesterday with 23 members and five guests including Miss Winifred McCray and Miss Helena McCray. Mrs Joseph McCray presided. readings by Miss Cora McCray. A noon dinner was served and a 1 September afternoon session scheduled at Miss Com McCray’s home.

We Women's Society of Christian Service of Com McCray

Columbus Ladies Aid Met Yesterday at Hostess Home

The Columbus Ladies Art group met yesterday with Mrs. Paul Trisket as hostess. A noon picnic dinner was served and Ms rank Betts assisted. A general business meeting was held and the group voted to contribute to fund for painting the Community Church. The group will meet next September 10 with Vis Retnh Curtis and Miss Ida Orn present.

Columbus Ladies Aid Columbus Ladies Art Paul Trisket Rank Betts Atd Vis Retnh Curtis Ida Orn

Mrs Alma Childs Honored At Spring Street Birthday

A surprise birthday party was held last evening at Mrs Alma Childs home on Spring Street. Family gathered for a chicken dinner and she received many cards gifts and flowers for the occasion.

Alma Childs Spring Street

Shower honors Mrs Robert Bailey at Wuterke event

Mrs Robert Bailey was honored at a Wuterke shower hosted by Mrs John Frontera Mrs Donald Damon and Mrs Dale Inman at the home of Mrs Ralph Bailey. About 30 guests attended enjoying games prizes went to Mrs John Ohri Mrs Merrill Lillie and Miss Zicille Simmey door prize to Mrs Robert Bailey. Ice cream cake and coffee were served, a large umbrella centerpiece decorated the table and gifts were given to the guest of honor. Out of town guests included Mrs Merrill Tarbell and Mrs Mertih Ryan.

Robert Bailey John Frontera Donald Damon Dale Inman Uterke Ralph Bailey R. D John Ohri Merrill Lillie Zicille | Simmey Robert Balle Ruth Chesney Athur Kimmey Merrill Tarbell Mertith Ryan Unto City

Cootiette Club Meeting Reported at VFW Post

The Cootiette Club No. 102 met in the Garden Room of the VFW Post home for a routine business session chaired by Mrs Glyde Reynolds in place of Mrs Ber nice Davis. Members announced a nine range meeting planned for Warren on September 20 with several from his city expected to attend.

Cootiette Club Cootiette Club No VFW Post Glyde Reynolds Bernice Davis Warren

Gates M Hunter Family Reunion Reported

The Cates M Hunter family held a reunion Sunday at Theme of Mr and Mrs Wait M Parkin in Onidis City with attendance from relatives in Warren Union City Cory Euclid and other towns. Officers elected Roy Hunter of Union City president Fran Hunter vice president Alma Caysin secretary treasurer. The next reunion will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Hunter in He en City on the second Sunday in 1958.

Gates M Hunter Cates Huey Hunter Warren Christine Marie Ter Leonard Misiiacein Corry Ralph Hunter City Sandayn Dandles Long Tilmid N.Y. Warren Brutire Pitsfield Youngsvile Cory Euclid OU City Higinnd Union City

Instructions to retailers on sales tax amounts

A historical note discusses retailers handling sales tax by counting pennies on each transaction. It explains that if a buyer purchases items totaling under 19 cents, the tax would be one cent per item, but retailers must record the total tax collected in pennies and remit more than one percent of total business to the state.

Messner

Hurricane rips Atlantic coast rattles several states

Norfolk reports hurricane winds up to 55 mph with gusts to 56 in early morning hours. The system caused downed power lines, toppled trees, and widespread flooding as far north as Massachusetts. In North Carolina and Maryland, injuries and property damage were common. several fatalities reported and storm warnings extended inland. A separate item notes Francis Shaw was sentenced to 10 years for the slaying of his 17 year old wife, mother of five.

Associated Fresh Norfolk Nto Caroline New Jersty Ape Henry Howe Jaline Center Teast Wipe Slayer Annapolis, Md Francis Shaw Des Brickliser Mantone

Stanley Baker herd takes dairy honors for July

Holmes Daly Herd Improvement reports Stanley Baker Holstein herd led July tests with two cows averaging 1866 pounds milk and 47.1 butterfat. Other top herds include Allen Gates Swanson Hammond and Kolstec. Five highest producers were all grade Holsteins from Hammond and related herds, across 425 cows in 28 herds.

Stanley Baker Daly Herd Improvement Association Allen Gates aWrente Swanson Howard Hammond John T. Kolstec Stanley Howard Ham

Sentencing Of Erie Man Delayed In Assault Case

Erie man Turen faces sentencing on charges of assault with intent to murder his former wife June Conway and aggravated assault. He pleaded guilty to both serious charges and asked for mercy. Attorney Edward B. Pewlwo blamed domestic difficulties for the attempted murder. Turen was captured in Brooklyn six weeks ago after his image appeared in a detective map.

Erie Jidee Burton BR. Lauri Carmen Turen June Conway Turen Edward B. Pewillo Brooklyn

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