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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1955

Page

5

Lindstrom family reunion held at Watts Flats home

A Lindstrom reunion at Watts Flats drew 125 relatives from New Mexico to Jamestown. Officers elected at the business meeting included Charles Lindstrom president Gust Lindstrom vice president Gertrude Mick secretary treasurer and Milred Akam Hertha Peterson as historians. A 1958 reunion was planned for Mead Park with Esther Wester Carl Norder hosting.

Charles Lindstrom Gust Lindstrom Gertrude Mick Mildred Akam Hertha Peterson Esther Wester Carl Norder Katherine Norder Wallace Mick John Mick Mead Parks

GLF Picnic Draws About 600 At Mead Park Meeting

About 600 persons attended the Corry Grange League Federation annual meeting at Mead Park. A noon chicken barbecue fed the crowd of GLF employees patrons and families. In the afternoon a brief business session elected Joe McCray and James Hammond as committeemen for the coming year with Hammond replacing George Sokerak.

GLF Corry Grange League Federation Mead Park Joe McCray James Hammond McCray Hammond George Sokerak

Morton Son Born at Corry Memorial Hospital

A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Hollis Morton of Bear Lake at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Henry Davis Jr West Frederick Street Hollis Morton Bear Lake

Houghton Addresses Rotary Club on Eisenhower Career

W S Houghton spoke to Rotary Club members about Dwight D Eisenhowers military service as a general. He highlighted startling incidents from Eisenhowers career and the forthcoming official visit planned by the district governor.

W.S. Houghton Rotary Club Hie Berlok Praker Gary Houghton Sever Russel W. Brown Houetitoy Eisenhower Gresps Rotary Cory Glut Grouy George Guild W. A. Leaby Plato

Club Social Gatherings at Findley Lake

The United Brethren Church group met last evening with 15 members and three visitors. Mrs. Gertrude Grover, president, led business, deciding to move meeting nights from the first and third Tuesdays to the second and fourth Tuesdays. Hostess Mrs. Lyle Chase provided upside down bake, coffee, and tea. Guest Mrs. Marshal Sherwood of King Street will host September 14.

Sonny Ain United Brethren Church Findley Lake Gerald Bugby John Westley Volto Gertrude Grover Lyle Chase Marshal Sherwood Kingstreet

Wiener Roast and Meeting of Amici Class at Evangel Visited Brethren Church

Amici Class members and guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John Carrier Wee for a Monday meeting. Devotions from Galatians were led by Lytin Bereman with new officers elected including president Mrs WoL. vice president Mrs E BL Tush. secretary Myps Joly arrlor. treasurer John Crtmet. assistant treasurer EB FR Bush. chaplain Mrs Fern Gilsn. assistant chaplain Mrs G T Bergman. historian Mrs Robert Davis. Wiener roast followed. Visited by former class members Mr and Mrs O and St Pierre of California and Mr and Mrs Leh Mosher of Albuquerque. Gifts given to Bergman and Davis families who recently returned from a coast trip.

Thomas E BL Tush Henry Kehnedy Johm Crtmet EB FR Bush Robert Davis Fern Mos O St Pierre California Leh Mosher Albuquerque Berg Njin Find Elias Moufing

Nightly TV Schedule Fragment

A TV guide snippet lists a dense slate of daytime and evening programs across channels with time stamps and show titles including sport, drama, and variety formats. Names such as News and Weather, Superman, Frankie Laine, The Millionaire, You and Your Family, The Guiding Light, Johnny Carson Show, and Clato Kid appear amid numerous times and sequence irregularities.

Sagebrush Trail Healy Tullus Lagos Frankie Laine Girteon Capers Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey the Guiding Light Matinee Playhouse Robert Q. Lewis Bob Crosby Amos Brothers Clato Kid Bob Cummings Johnny Carson the Falcon

Blatt Hosts Henry Family Reunion at West Smith Street

Mr and Mrs John A Blatt hosted a Henry family reunion at their West Smith Street home. Attendees traveling from afar included Mr and Mrs Harry Weindorff Mr and Mrs William Jones Mrs Agnes Lillis and Jack Mary and Patrick Dillis Mrs Rose May and son James Evie Mr and Mrs Joseph Foust Mr and Mrs C I Henry and Mr and Mrs John Henry and sons John Robert and William of East Brady and Jack Blatt of Washington DC The family dinner followed.

John Blatt Henry Family John A. Blatt Henry West Smith Street Harry Weindorff William Jones Agnes Lillis Jack Mary Patrick Dillis Rose May James Evie Joseph Foust John Henry John Robert William East Brady Jack Blatt Washington, D. C

Wheelock Sunday School Elects New Officers

The first year meeting of the Wheelock Union Sunday School youth group was held last evening in the church. Rev. Frederick Bowes led a brief message and prayer. Officers elected: James Krasn president, Miss Joan Smith vice president, Miss Doris Mick secretary treasurer, Miss Mary Smith chaplain, Miss Jean Smith, and Miss Alice Reynolds refreshment committee. Frank Hoey and Rev Bowes adult advisors. A social period followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Wallice Mick and Mrs. John Eras. Next meeting set for March 21, Sunday, at 8 p.m.

Whenlock Union Frederick Bowes Sessio Us James Krasn Joan Smith Giey Doris Mick Redaurers Mary Smith Chaplin Ean Smith Alice Reynolds Frank Hoey Rey Bowes Wallice Mick John Eras

Cemetery Aid Meeting at Lawrence Park

Cemetery Aid held Saturday at Lawrence Park with Mrs Alvin Larson hosting. A noon dinner followed a 1 o'clock start and business sessions led by treasurer Harry Fitch covered routine matters and plans for the next event at the Bowes residence.

Lawrence Park Yin Astitt Alvin Larson Lawrece Park Wwe Eelock Harry Fitch Elpin Rey Frederick Bowes

Genuine $11 Bill Found in Philadelphia

An Associated Press report describes a bizarre eleven dollar bill found in Philadelphia. The account features garbled text but notes the unusual currency and the confusion surrounding its origin and value.

Associated Press Pvtladelphta Philadelphia Washington

Woman Ordered To Vacate Apartment In Housing Matter

A woman, Mrs Mary Ellen Wilting, was ordered to vacate her apartment after disputes over rent payments. The case references a housing authority action and unclear dates, with surrounding confusion over a jacket, a shark attack mention, and various names. A separate report mentions Kenneth Ry Sten and Fred Varied in Kittanning with injuries from a gaslighting incident.

Mary Ellen Wilting Williams Willhume Passien Fred Kittannime Kenneth Ry Sten Kittanning

New Sources Of Revenue Sought In State Budget Debate

Republicans at a legislative meeting push for new revenue while opposing a classified income tax. Democratic leaders acknowledge some progress but expect no tax action before the General Assembly reconvenes August 20. Proposals include a 1 percent excess tax on certain business earnings, a 5 percent tax on utility bills, and various taxes on profits, salaries, and professional services to fund state services.

Saya Lender Gattine Luxus Buatong League Eesit Virginii Jovy

Mutuel betting and taxes across industries described

The note lists betting on rice trucks totaling 30,900,000 and 40,000,000, wholesale mercantile tax 97,160,000 for a milling operation and 24,000,000 per mill, one cent bottle tax 27,000,000, and a one percent tax on restaurant meals 25,000,000. It reads as a financial ledger of various levies and receipts.

Tax proposals for hotels phones and age based heads tax

The proposals include a five percent hotel tax projected at ten million dollars and a 20 cent monthly tax on all telephones yielding sixteen point eight million. A five dollar head tax could raise seventy million if applied to persons twenty one and over, or fifty million if persons over sixty five were exempt.

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Ee Society Lindstrom Watts Flats Joseph Gracarkowstel Cleveland Jett Severa Dauhter Charles Minsky Mr. Linsky Snyder Circle Linsky Graczykowski Gerald Clark East Street Dorr Warner Niobe J. P. Kenley J. P. Kenley and Her Daughter and Her Husband, Mr Aid Joseph Paul Peggy Washington, D.C Jenne Chase West South Street Lynford Chase Earl Gatrum Los Angeles Sherman Frink Ames EUB Friendship Aid Amici Wben-Tv Buffalo W. W. Waterhouse Buick - Pontiac Sales and Service Chapin’s Sale F. C. Chapin & Son Wheelock Sunday School Flye Rexall Drugs Center St Kued Wes Pi LEED Helen Lin Ne Gether the National Bank Corry Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Connie’s Connie Slidmanny Teats Pan Bros Dlan Maureen O'Hara Anthony Quinn WED THURS Kirk Douglas Jeanne Craine Man Gene Kelly Sere Richards
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