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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1953
Page
5
The U S Air Force dispatched B36 bombers to Japan for a realistic combat exercise within 700 miles of Vladivostok. The flight, part of Operation Big Stick, included a mass landing near Tokyo after a Pacific crossing.
CIO United Brewery workers in Pittsburgh will vote Sunday morning in Memorial Hall Oakland on a two-year contract offering a 20 cent wage increase and other benefits. The Western Pennsylvania Brewers Association had rejected the prior offer, and negotiations produced only minor changes.
A veil of secrecy surrounds a combat-type training mission by the Air Force. Officials would not disclose the exercise number or its location, citing operational security and classificatory concerns.
Corry Area Council PTA met in the Corry Library with eight unit presidents present and approved an Action Program for Better Homes, Schools and Communities. Mrs. Robert Tunnell listed committee chairs, and plans for school instruction workshops and September events were announced along with a list of members and attendees who visited or traveled from nearby towns and cities.
A farewell party honored Barbara Shaver and Charlotte Shields who enlisted in the WAVES and depart for Bainbridge Maryland Tuesday. Aunt Mrs Susanne Crowell hosted at Euclid Street with assistance from Sally and Mary Sue Shaver and Mrs James Shaver. Guests from out of town included Mary Sue Shaver of Bast Liverpool Jean and Carol McCray of Cutting and Richard Carberty of Findley Lake.
Miss Ruth Lanston and Mrs Raymond Senstead hosted a surprise party at Mrs Lanston's Park Street home last evening. Guests included numerous friends and several out of town visitors such as Mrs Mary Verstreet Mrs C B Haskell and Mrs Philip Lawrence of Brie Mr and Mrs Mahlon Sweet Mrs Myrl Babeak and others from nearby areas.
Mrs Jack Stahl president of Beth Trae Sisterhood hosted last night with 12 members at West Pleasant street. After a brief business session they played cards and enjoyed dessert with coffee and tea. The September meeting will be with Mrs David Evans and Mrs Robert Perelman was a guest.
A birthday party held yesterday at Méda Park honored Susan Jordan who turned three. Fourteen guests from Sugar Grove Lottsville and Pittsfield attended with a picnic lunch and birthday cake. Children enjoyed park amusements and received many gifts from their little friends.
Mrs Horton J Davis hosted a contract bridge gathering of club members on West Congress Street. Dessert preceded play and prizes went to Mrs B W Holt Mrs W Bracken plus a special prize to Mrs Ben Kincaid. Harold Powell hosts next luncheon September 10 at Chautauqua Lake summer home.
A daughter born yesterday at Cory Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Taylor of 344 East Pleasant Street. Mrs Taylor, formerly Marian Nichols, is the mother. A daughter born August 26 at WOA Hospital in Jamestown to Mr and Mrs Fred Lillie, well known here.
Members of Spring Creek Grange No. 238 met at the West Spring Creek Town Hall for a regular session. Worthy Master Mrs Clyde Marton presided and Warren Tritt, county extension agent, showed pictures. Cooking ice cream and coffee were served before month’s end. next session with East Branch Grange at East Branch on September 10.
The Youth Fellowship Group of McCray Methodist Church hosted a surprise horsewarming at Rev. Meb ert Klein’s new Spar tansburg home. Twenty two guests enjoyed horseshoes group singing and visiting. Refreshments included rake jello and sandwiches.
Mr and Mrs John Fenstermacher of East Columbus Avenue entertained the former office staff last evening with a buffet supper and social hour following the meal
A birthday party at the Oscar Frits cottage at Findley Lake honored Mrs Frit on her birthday last evening. Eighteen guests attended and enjoyed an evening of cards. A fine picnic lunch was served at 10 o clock and included a birthday cake.
Members of the Columbus Quidonr Gang 4-H Club hosted their mothers last evening at the David Curtis home near Columbus. The girls prepared supper by the outdoor fireplace with chili salad and a new dessert named somoveds. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant evening. No date set for the next regular meeting.
The ways and means committee of Corry City Chapter No. 17 Eastern Star met at Mrs. Howard Ross’s Reymond avenue home. A card party is planned for late next month or early October with date to be set. Mrs. Cleo Haight chairing, will name assistants. The event at Corry Country Club will be an afternoon luncheon with prizes for card games and proceeds to augment the chapter treasury.
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