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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1953

Page

5

Man Electrocuted as Crane Boom Touched Power Line

John Jankoviak, a rigger from Stowe Townslip, was electrocuted when a crane boom contacted a 2,300-volt line at Pittsburgh Coke and Chemical Co plant in Neville Township. He guided a rail onto the boom during the incident. Ganon­sburg report notes injuries from Route 98 auto wreck near Washington led to the death of 15 year old Gladys Holt, RD 1, Washington, on Wednesday. Cork from the oak Querciis suber mentioned.

Pittsburgh John Jankoviak Stowe Townslip Neville Tsiend Pittsburgh Coke and Chemical Co Jankowski Ganonsburg Route 98 Washington Gladys Margaret Holt RD. 1

Ladies Day at Corry Country Club Planned Next Thursday

Meee SOCIETYY notes a bi weekly Ladies Day program at Corry Country Club. Reservations with Mrs J H Heerlein or Mrs W A Redmond by Tuesday. Women members and guests invited to luncheon at 1 o clock and afternoon activities.

J. H. Heerlein W. A. Redmond Corry Country Club George Roof

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Alma Brockman Before Wedding

Miss Alma Brockman received a bridal shower hosted Thursday night by her cousin Miss Leona Huntley and Miss By Huntley at the latter’s Bash South Street home. Eleven friends attended, enjoying games and prizes won by Evelyn Davis Virginia Crowell and Dorilla Huntley. Late refreshments included ice cream cake and lemonade as gifts were presented.

Alma Brockman Russell White Blace Leona Huntley Huntley Bash South Street Evelyn Davis Virginia Crowell Dorilla Huntley

Norma Jean Alcorn to wed Clayton F. Kelley

Vicinity announces the marriage of Norma Jean Alcorn to Clayton F. Kelley. The ceremony was performed at Adwar Chapel United Brethren Church in Marks Comers by Rev. Leo McGaughey. Norma Jean is a North East High School graduate employed at American Sterlizer Co. Erie. Clayton Kelley, a Sherman High School alumnus, works in steel construction in Erie. They reside at 960 East 12th Street, Este, ab.

Arthur Alcorn North East Norma Jean Clayton F. Kelley Sherman Leo McGaughey Adwar Chapel United Brethren Church North East High School American Sterlizer Company Erie Kelley Sherman High School East 12Th Street Este, Ab

Miss Naomi Rockafellow Named Queen Candidate

Miss Naomi Rockafellow will represent Spring Creek Grange No. 236 at the Po fat Festival in September, chosen by a panel of judges. Master Mrs. Glyde Morton presided at West Spring Creek Town Hall where an entertainment program, an adaptation of the radio show Twenty Questions, was presented. Cookies and punch were served before adjournment, with the next meeting set for August 27.

Naomi Rockafellow Spring Creek Grange No Grange Rockafellow Glyde Morton West Spring Creek Town Hall Thomas Felton Home Sconomus Uninge

Violin Soloist with Chau tauqua Symphony Tomorrow

Violinist Louis Kyasnér will be guest soloist with the Chau tauqua Symphony Orchestra for Sunday’s 3 p.m. concert conducted by Walter Hendl. Program includes Mozart overture The Magic Flute, Beethoven Violin Concerto, and Dvorak New World Symphony. A sacred service with choir and soloists directed by Cecil Stewart follows at 5 p.m.

Symphony Louis Kyasnér Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Walter Hendl Mosart Alben Boys Cyoral Cecil Stewart P. m

Rebekah Lodge Public Dinner At Findley Lake

The Fer Rebekah Lodge at Findley Lake will host its annual chicken dinner Wednesday evening at the Findley Lake Fire Hall. Mrs. M. J. Peterson is chairman and lists fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy vegetables salad hot rolls pie and coffee. Serving begins at 5. Tickets available at A. Lilx Shoe Repair Shop. Public invitation to attend.

Rebekah Lodge Findley Lake Fer Rebekah Lote M. J. Peterson A.lilx Shoe Repair Noilert

Emily Kimbrough To Speak At Chautauqua Program

Emily Kimbrough is set to speak at Chautauqua Institute as part of the seventh week of the season. The top address will be It Gives Me Much Treasure, with a 3:30 pm start on Monday afternoon in the amphitheatre. Other lectures include Dr T V Smith from Syrpolis and Dr William Alexander from Oklahoma City, plus Congressman Ouiford R Hope of Kansas. Grange Day and a youth program are on upcoming schedules with ministers meetings slated for Monday to Thursday.

Emily Kimbrough Chautauqua Emily Kimborough Chauvin Institute Wiliam Alexander Oklahoma City Chautourie Woman's Club Mis Ouiford R. Hope Kansas Grange Pym Saaneereary

Newlyweds Honored At Albert Hill Home

A reception at the Albert Hill home honored Mr and Mrs Gilbert Meyerink whose July marriage was celebrated. Friends and relatives attended for a pleasant affair with a buffet lunch. The couple received many fine gifts from guests.

Albert Hill B.D Gilbert, Meyerink Meyerink

Birthday Party For Philip Davis Marked By Joy

Mrs Henry Davis Jr hosted a birthday party at 915 West Pleasant Street for her son Philip Davis who turned two. Twelve children attended and each received balloon favors with candies and small stitched toys. Refreshments included cupcakes ice cream and lemonade as gifts were opened.

Philip Davis Henry Davis Jr West Pleasant Street Philip Tittle Playmates

May Start Turnpike Links Simultaneously

Exad-Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner David E. Watson reports the northeastern and Erie extensions may begin at once. Aerial and ground surveys for the Erie route are under way while the northeastern extension awaits Gov John S. Fine's approval. If feasible, both projects could proceed together, though one may delay the other briefly.

Pennsylvania Turnpike David E. Watson Erie PTC John S. Fine Watson Harrisburg Philadelphia Poconoy

Squabble Over Gas Mask Order Settled

Washington and Pennsylvania debate over whether a plant should receive a government gas mask order. An Army spokesman says the 181,608 masks due June 1974 to January 1985 are not necessary under new criteria. Senators Edward Martin and James Duff commented on the decision.

Uy Associated Pi Washington Pennsylvania Army Stjolkesman Jutne Edward Martin James Duff

Jaworski Couple Welcome Son at Cony Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Edward Jaworski welcomed a son born last evening at Cony Memorial Hospital. The baby is the couple's first child and the mother is formally Jane Pirro.

Cony Memorial Hospital Edward Jaworski North Center Street Jane Pirro

Kelley objects to Firestone division in contract award

Democratic Representative Kelley of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, complained that the contract went to the Pall River, Massachusetts plant of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., despite a tower bid from Pennsylvania Rubber Co. Jeannette. The Massachusetts plant contract was cancelled this week.

Demeratic Kelley Greeksburg Pall River Mass Firestone Tire Amd Rubber Co Pennsylvania. Rubber Co Jeannette Massachusetts

Union to build two hospitals in coal regions

Washington The United Mine Workers announced ground will be broken Labor Day for two hospitals at Harlan and Pikeville. The union says its Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement fund will place hospitals in coal areas of Kentucky West Virginia and Virginia by mid autumn and eventually have all union hospitals aligned under its program.

Washington United Mine Workers Harlan Pikeville Byi Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement and Kentucky West Virgina Virginia

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