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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1954

Page

5

Three men sentenced for US bank fraud conspiracy in Washington County

Three men convicted 18 months ago for conspiring to defraud the First National Bank of Cecil were sentenced by Federal Judge John W. Murphy in Scranton. Michael D. Pihakis received two years plus one year probation, Regis Gray Tornabene one year and a day, and Joseph Caplan was also sentenced for misapplication.

Pres Pittsburgh Washington County Fnce Defu First National Bank of Ceel Michael D. Pihakis Canonsburg Regis Gray Tornabene Bridgeville Joseph Caplan Denonsburg Paper John W. Murphy Scranton Pihekis Tornabene

Marines Will Stay In Korea Despite Withdrawal Talks

U S Marine Corps Commandant said he knew of no redeployment plan for the First Marine Division or First Marine Air Wing when he left Washington ten days earlier. He added that Marines remain ready to fight where needed as long as retirements occur in Korea. Separately, Bessemer Limestone and Cement Co plans expansion of its cement plant at Bessemer Pennsylvania with a new kiln and more limestone grinding facilities.

Seoul Uen Coumer U. Onep~ Herd U.S. Marine Corps Korea Washington Marine Division Marine Air Wing Shepherd Foren Corea Youngstown, O Bessemer Limestone and Cement Co Bessemer Caplan

Kinley family hosts vacation group at Findley Lake wedding noted

Society notes record Mr. and Mrs. George Kinley arriving with children Kathy and Mickey for a month at Findley Lake. Visitors from Flushing and North Center attend Stephen Elliott’s wedding in Mayville. The Berkhous and Vadovich wedding at St Elizabeth's Church featured elaborate flowers and a reception at the VFW. The couple plan a Georgia Florida trip then reside at 704 West Main Street.

George Kinley Kathy Mickey East Elmhurst L. 1 Findley Lake James Dowdell Gus Spalkr Flushing Visi the Kinleys Lake Elizabeth Rogers Johnnt Ramsey Rogers North Center Street Mayville Stephen Ellott Maude Keefe Mott Street Little Valley N. Y Buffalo Ninguen Falls Tony Cooper East Frederick Street New England States Peppy South Center Street Newport R. T Ocean Manor Andrew Ober R. D.2 Frank Goring East Church Street Gettysburg Virginia Maryland Gerald Bagley George David Grace L. J. Kelly Kelly East South Street Davis DeLana Burdick Philip Burdick George Nagel Wayne Street Park Forrest Millard Engle New York City John Lloyd Shady Avenue Mr. Engle Lioya Clyde Hall Shirley Dallas Tex Hall Mall Cartiers David Andrus Bainbridge Ann Andrus East Gongress Street Guam Mary Catherine Guadagno Thomas Pleper Georgia Florida Vadovich Corry Edinboro State

Concord Community Club Elects New Officers

The Concord Community Club held last evening meeting with about 50 members present at the community hall. Webb McCray was elected president with Stanley Baker as vice president Miss Shirley Hall secretary and Mrs Lawrence Wade treasurer. September 10 was set as the next regular meeting and Mrs Wade Mrs Howard Blakeslee and Miss Cora McCray were named to the committee. Miss Hall played piano and Edward Blakeslee read a recitation. Ice cream and cake followed served by Mrs Frank Culver Mrs Gayle Boutwell and Mrs Earl McCray.

Community Club Concord Community Club Clyde Ball Webb McCray Stanley Baker Shirley Hall Lawrence Wade Misa Shirley Hall Edward Blakeslee Frank Culver Gayle Boutwell Earl McCray

Two Newborns Born at Corry Memorial Hospital

Ason Mateo born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs William Mateo of 149 West Smith Street. Also baby son born to Mr and Mrs Max Hardy of R. D. 1 Pittsfield yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Ason Corry Memorial Hospital William Mateo West Smith Street Max Hardy Pittsfield

Slumber Party At Pain Home Last Night

Miss Roberta Pain entertained a group of friends at an East Smith Street slumber party. Attendees included Misses Mary Capwell Camille Waterhouse Linda Hanna binda Lewis Mary Jane Kimlin Patricia Moore and host Miss Pain. The party attended a movie, then returned for breakfast and an overnight visit before departures this morning.

Roberta Pain East Smith Street Mary Capwell Camille Waterhouse Troy Harmon Linda Hanna Binda Lewis Mary Jane Kimlin Cresson Patricia Moore West Virginia

Regular Ladies Day Luncheon Reservations Due

Corry County Club members planning to attend the Ladies Day activities must reserve by Tuesday noon. Contact Mrs. C. W. Bracken Sr. and Misa Elizabeth Rogers for reservations. Thursday’s program includes luncheon at 1 o'clock and cards and golf in the afternoon.

Corry County Club C. W. Bracken Sr Misa Elizabeth Rogers

Chautauqua Concert Programs Listed

Chautauqua Institution presents a 3 p.m. concert by the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Barbara Steinbach as soloist under conductor Walter Hendl. Program includes Corelli Concerto Grosso Opus 6 No 1, MacDowell Piano Concerto No 2, Debussy Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun, and Stravinsky Firebird Suite. Norman Carol violin concert follows at 8:20 p.m. with Wieniawski Concerto No 2.

Chautauqua Chautaqua Institution Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Barbara Steinbach Walter Hendl Corelli MacDowell Debussy Stravinsky Norman Carol Vio Hala Bs Carson Mr. Carol Wieniawski

Dessert-Bridge Planned by Corry DAR at Country Club

Bra kenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution schedules a dessert-bridge for Thursday September 2 at 1 oclock at the Corry Country Club. Co chairs Mrs Hor on Davis and Mrs T W White head the event with tickets from DAR members and reservations due August 29. Prizes for card types and door prizes noted. public invited.

Corry Country Club Algns Brakenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Horon Davis T. W. Whitehead DAR

Silver Links Class Dinner And Meeting at Worth Street

The Silver Links Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening with Mrs Rosa Westley of Worth street. A 24 member session opened with devotions led by Rev H Ray Harris. Mrs Guy Bennink presided as president. Guests included Mia Lillian Whiteley Agnes Rupp and Rev Harris. The next meeting will be on September 17 hosted by Mr and Mrs Andrew Smith.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Rosa Westley Worth Street Mia Lillian Whiteley Mau Agnes Rupp H. Ray Harris Harris Ted Luke Guy Bennink Iater Andrew Smith

Benefit Bridge Game Planned September 1st

The Corry Bridge Association sponsors a sectional rating charity open pair tournament on Wednesday September 1 at the Garden Room of the VFW Point home. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society via the American Contract Bridge League. Mrs. Theodore Hubley handles reservations.

Corry Bridge Association VFW Pont American Cancer Society American Contract Bridger League Theodore Hubley

Atlantic Ocean Hop Completed

Shannon Ireland reports a former U S Marine Jet pilot flew from Newfoundland via Paris in a Beech Bonanza with extra fuel tanks. He claimed a one hour trip but crossed over the Atlantic, circled above Paris, could not land, then returned to Shannon after 18 hours and 3100 miles. The stunt echoed Wrong Way Corrigan’s 1938 flight.

Associated Press Shannon Ireland U. S Bhanfon Newfoundland Pariss Canada Thomas Wichita Falls Exis Danaher Paris Pacific Koren Atlantic Dunuter Argentia Nid Texas Charile Douglas Corrigan Los Angeles New York

Judge's Exhibit Wins at Cleveland Convention

The American Numismatic Association held a convention in Cleveland and awarded best foreign coin exhibit to Judge Joseph Sawick. His collection features a Sarmatian coin dating to 300 BC.

Cleveland American Numismatic Association Joseph Sawick

Westinghouse plant strike closes Sharon divider plant

A large Westinghouse transformer division plant in Sharon Mercer County shut down as Local 617 CIO IUE called a strike after unresolved grievances. About 7,400 workers are employed with around 5,000 CIO IUE members while others are with the Federation of Westinghouse Employers. Picket lines formed at all entrances and the midnight shift went home as management stated the plant is closed. The dispute stems from exhausted grievances cited by George Gunesch, Local 617 business agent. Meanwhile at Cedar Point five swimmers began a 20 mile Lake Erie race for a $500 prize from Pelee Island to the resort, with entrants including William Badle Ralph Albanese Clarence Murray Carlos Burns and Jerry Kerschner.

Associated Sharon Westinghouse Electric Corp Mercer County Loval GIO International Union of Electrical Workers Cio-Iue Independent Federation of Westinghowine George Gunesch Localort Cedar Point Lake Erie Pelee Taland William Badle Whitestone Ralph Albanese Cleveland Clarence Murray Toledo Carlos Burns Highland Falls Jerry Kerschner Huron

Lake association to lower water level and shift leadership

The lake association plans a lower water level during a night reorganizational session. Horace Johnson steps down after a year as president, to be replaced by John Molk. A special committee of Moll, Rothenberger, and Drs Eugene Howard will study rising tax burdens on lake property owners. Treasurer reports $250 balance. 50 life members and 24 annual dues paying members. Johnson reviews six years of association progress. The ladies auxiliary served a lunch after the three hour meeting.

Horace Johnson John Molk Association Join Moll Don Rothenberger Eugene Howard Johnson The Firemen's Association

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