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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1954

Page

5

Rabbits Fur Rule Sparks Market Decline Across United States

Fur dealers report rabbit fur nearly vanishing from the American market due to new labeling rules that ban calling rabbit fur by other names. The TV scene summaries note several upcoming teleplays and star-studded productions, including Hal Yates handling a kangaroo prop and Elsa Lancaster joining a Somerset Maugham adaptation. Mary Martin headlines a prominent October 18 spectacular with Joseph Cotten, David Niven, and Cyril Pritchard. Call Leo for TV tuning services.

Little Margie Hal Yates Charlie Farrell Gale Storm Yates Leo TI Elsa Lancaster Charles Laughton Cook Somerset Maugham Henry Fonda Mary Martin Leland Hayward Joseph Cotten David Niven Cyril Pritchard Noel Coward Youliie Leo South First Avenue Corry

Marriage of Helen Popovich to Smith Hixson in Winchester

Society notes report the marriage of Miss Helen Popovich of 318 West Church Street to Smith Hixson of this city. Justice Norman A. Cooper officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a light blue suit with white accessories. After a Southern States trip, the couple plans to reside at 56 Snyder Circle. The bride is a Journal staff member and Hixson works at Borstorff and Fitch automotive agency.

Anuuifocumum Mace Helen Popovich West Church Street Smith Hixson Winchester Justice ‘of the Peace Norman A. Cooper John Popovich R. D Spartansburg 1. K. Hixson Park Street Snyder Circe Hixson Sta Borstorff and Fitch Automotive Agency

Corry Grange No 55 Holds Routine Meeting

Corry Grange No 55 convened at the Park Street hall with Worthy Master Eugene Powers presiding. Five candidacy names were read, one balloted. table committee named as Mrs. William Akam, Mrs. Ralph Gates, and Mrs. C. Pier. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harwood attended. Yellowstone Park theme featured in the literary program with songs by Diane Humphrey and piano by her mother Veron Humphrey.

Corry Grange No Corry Grange No. 55 Park Street Eugene Powers William Akam Ralph Gates C. Pier Arthur Harwood Wattsburg Walter Fields Yellowstone Park Cross Over the Bridge Diane Humphrey Vernon Humphrey Powers Theodore Vanderhoff Frank Lillie Yellowstone Harwood Lottie Kingsley

Columbus 4 H Style Show Planned By Club

Columbus 4 H Girls Club sponsors a style show tomorrow evening at 8 in the basement of Columbus Community Church. Miller Shops of Corry supplies apparel. club members act as models including Annette Curtis and Amy Curtis along with Patricia Adams and others. Younger 4 H Steady Stitchers will model summer sewing projects such as skirts and dresses.

Columbus 4-H Girls Club Columbus Community Church Miller Shops Corry Annette Amy Curtis Patricia Adams Lynette Page Rachel Donna Harvey Nancy Edwards Carol McCloskey Emma Rossbacher Joanne Volk Diane Winne Mary Webster Iso

Jukes Family Reunion at Mead Park

The annual Jukes family reunion gathered 28 relatives from Columbus Bear Lake North East and Corry at Mead Park on Sunday. A 1 oclock dinner followed, then a business meeting, with Edward Jukes elected president Max Jukes vice president Mrs Edward Jukes secretary treasurer and Mrs Max Jukes historian. Plans were made for next years gathering on August 16 1955 at the same venue.

Jukes Mead Park Columbus Bear Lake North East Corry Edward Jukes Max Jukes Max Dulkes

Picnic At Mead Park For Little League Teams

A picnic for Teeti er Little and Minor League baseball teams was held last evening at Mead Park. The Ladies Auxiliary served a supper at 5 30 pm at the main pavilion, with several umpires and managers in attendance. A ball game was played later.

Mead Park

Births Reported at Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Martin Keppel of 240 East Columbus Avenue at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Charles Jackson of 130 Fourth Avenue at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Martin Keppel East Columbus Avenue Charles Jackson Fourth Avenue

East Branch Grange Ice Cream Social a Success

A large turnout attended the East Branch Grange ice cream social on Saturday, with about 100 people including Mr and Mrs Karl Decker of Nobleton Florida. Guests from New London Youngsville Spring Creek and Eldred Granges joined the event featuring a minstrel show and a girls skit. Mrs Mabel Kane chaired the serving team assisted by Howard Burleigh William Brooks and Earl Robert.

East Branch East Branch Grange Karl Decker Nobleton Fla Rom Mabel Kane Howard Burleigh William Brooks Earl Rober

Chautauqua Students in Kiwanis Club Program

Chautauqua Institution music students Miss Mary J Solomon and Miss Ann Marie Armacida were presented at the Kiwanis Club noon meeting at Hotel Corry. Guests included Miss Marilyn Martin Lt Jack Connors and four visiting Kiwanis from Youngsville. Announcement made of a Youngsville chicken barbecue at Island Park next Wednesday to aid underprivileged children. Next week’s meeting moves to Tuesday to join the Potato Festival at the VFW Club.

Musie Aeuueuss School of Music Chautauqua Institution Kiwanis Club Hotel Corry Mary J. Solomon New Berlin Pay Ann Marie Armacida Pittsburgh Margaret Karamel James Harper Marilyn Martin Jack Connors Salvation Army Monessen Youngsville Earl Young William Starr H. J. Sherwood Jesse Lyon Youngsville Club Island Park Kiwanis Potato Brewers VFW

Airport Authority Picnic at Lawrence Airport

Members of the Airport Authority and their families gathered at Lawrence Airport last evening for a picnic. Hot dogs hamburgers and corn roast were served before a social period and the regular authority meeting followed.

Airport Authority Airport Authority Ghd Lawrence

Mrs Bertha Dorwin Hosts BPW Club Evening

Mrs Dorwin of 116 Med avenue entertained the Business and Professional Women's Club at her home with 17 members and one guest Miss Angie Marsh attending. A plain supper was served and the group socialized before adjourning to meet again on September a place to be announced.

Bertha Dorwin BPW Medavenie Business and Professional Women’s Club Angie Marsh

Navy Mothers Club Dinner and Meetings Noted

The Navy Mothers Club met for dinner at the TOOF Mall with members and families attending. Mr Ross Mack and Mrs Reynold Hamilton led the dinner committee. a brief business session discussed routine matters and September 20 was set for the next meeting, with an invitation to a joint dinner with the James town Navy Mothers Club planned for Thursday evening.

Navy Mothers Club Toof Mall Ross Mack Reynold Hamilton Jamestown Navy Mothers Club

Dent assails Horst on Pennsylvania economic woes

Senate Leader Dent urged Miles Holst to study Pennsylvanias distressed coal and steel towns and talk with small businessmen to see hardship hidden by White House optimism. He accused Horst of ignoring real conditions and touted a Democratic plan to overhaul taxes and curb unneeded levies including a sales tax.

Associated Harrisburg John H. Dent Miles Holst Pennsylvania White ‘House Dent Senate Inn Horst Democratic Party

GOP Leaders Map Platform at Harrisburg Session

Republican Platform Committee members met in closed sessions in Harrisburg to craft a short unambiguous platform for the November campaign. Chairman Miles Horst said the plan aims to preserve Pennsylvania progress while avoiding debt and would declare clear stances on key issues.

Associated Press Harrisburg Republican Platform Committee Miles Horst GOP Pfe Lloyd H. Wood Horst Inter Herbert P. Borg St. Marys House Borg Ume Pittsburgh

Search for body in Lake Erie near Indian Creek

Coast Guard continued fourth day search for 18-year-old Samuel Phebus of Warren Ohio missing since a fishing boat capsized about 344 miles off Indian Creek. He and his father Russell Phebus and friend Ralph Rose from Cortland were aboard the craft. Phebus reportedly discarded his life jacket in an attempt to swim ashore.

Lake Erie Ashtabula Warren, O Indian Creek Coast Guard Samuel Phebus Russell Ralph Rose Cortland Ashors Wockdants

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