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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1954
Page
5
A partial OCR fragment references a Ward aged 20 connected with Tex serving a sentence or probation. Details are incomplete with unclear court or county context and no clear date or outcome.
In Pascagoula Mississippi an airman from Keesler Air Force Base Sgt Michael Hanyok of Barnesboro Pennsylvania died when a car driven by Mrs Fred Newby struck a pole supporting a 22000 volt line seven miles east of Ocean Springs on Highway 90. His wife Eleanor and infant daughter Patricia Ann were burned. Fred Newby sustained a broken leg wrist and facial cuts.
A birthday party from 2 to 5 p m Saturday honored Kathy Williams sixth birthday. About 30 former kindergarten classmates attended at Mead Park, with teachers assisting and prizes awarded to Patsy Ruth Miller Billy Wolfe Hobby Alexander Patty Lynn Gleason and Orrin Messenger. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream Kool Aid and party favors.
Ford Sargent Jr. celebrated his eleventh birthday at home on York Street hosted by his mother Mrs. Ford Sargent Sr. The party included a peanut hunt balloon game and other contests with prizes. Refreshments and gifts from friends accompanied the celebration. Miss Allison Cerulis of Union City attended as an out of town guest.
The Ready-To-Step-Out and Start Stitchers 4-H clubs of Columbus held their annual roundup at Youngsville with Miss Nancy Henry of Sheffield in charge. Attendees sang, awards were given for skirt projects with blue and red ribbons, and a dress review plus style show showcased younger and older members including Annette Curtis and Nancy Curtis.
A birthday party honoring Miss Linda Holt, nine, was hosted by her mother Mrs. E. W. Holt at 624 North Center Street. Eight friends attended, including Miss Noel Wade of Warren and Miss Janice McCray of Clymer. They received candy favors, attended a movie, then returned for a 5 o'clock birthday dinner. Noise makers and candles adorned the table, and Linda received several gifts.
The first and second degrees were conferred at Sparta Grange No. 110 on Saturday evening. Master Gordon Fralick presided and plans were completed for the lunch stand. A float committee was appointed. Crawford County Pomona Grange meeting announced for Wednesday, September 1 at New Richmond Grange. Next Sparta Grange session set for September 15.
The 4-H Calf Club of Columbus held a meeting last week at Miss Nancy Edwards home. Those elected to lead for the ensuing year were Judy Dodd president David Gordon vice president Nancy Edwards secretary Nancy Curtis game tender and Amy Curtis news reporter. Trt from Warren attended the meeting which ended with light refreshments.
Mrs Albert Macko of East Main Street hosted a party for her daughter Linda Kathleen to mark her seventh birthday at Mead Park. About 20 guests attended, enjoying games with prizes for Christine Sample Billy Flanagan Andrew Balog and Mary Frances Messina. Each guest took home a candy basket labeled with their name while cake ice cream and chocolate milk were served.
A daughter was born Saturday night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams of Clymer Avon. A daughter born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Allen Henry of 418 Ra at Plessant street. A daughter born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Laurence Forter of 308 Wayne street.
Mr and Mrs Manley Robbins Sr of East Main Street gave a dinner for Anshelm Sundberg of Stockholm Sweden visiting relatives in Erle and Corry. The party enjoyed visiting and television and toured the fish hatchery. Visitors included Gustave Sundberg and family Eric. Frank Delmas of Frewsburg. Horace Hankin and Mina Whiteley of Bear Lake. Ernest Buetikofer and family from B D 4.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mooney entertained a group of friends Saturday evening at the Mooney cottage at Findley Lake. A steak supper was enjoyed and entertainment featured games cards and horseshoes. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Foster Mr and Mrs James L Allyn who hosted the hosts Dr and Mrs Joseph Selt Mr and Mrs Leo Hooks and Mr and Mrs James Lundy.
A picnic for O U R Birthday Club members their husbands and families drew about 35 people to Mead Park yesterday. After a bountiful dinner at noon a social afternoon followed.
New York reports the Slow Down and Live campaign reducing highway deaths by 11.5 percent from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, dropping from 1,762 to 1,560 deaths. The program, co sponsored by governors across 24 states, uses intensified speed enforcement and runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Bethlehem, Pa. dates to 1741.
In Harrisburg on Saturday night Gov Lloyd H Wood urged the Pennsylvania Federation of Young Republican Clubs to defend the GOP record since Democrats left office in 1929. He defended party accomplishments and attacked graft during 1935 1938, while Miles Horst highlighted clean government and campaign style. H Clifton McWilliams Jr won the Young Republican chairmanship in Johnstown 212 97, succeeding Enoch H Thomas Jr.
A busy teleseason looms with favorites returning after sponsor trouble and new hopefuls. Red Buttons is tipped to rebound, Teo, Jack Benny and Burns Dior hints surface as TV plans unfold. George Burns lures Dior for a guest, while Benny tests new ideas with GE Theater. A local ad urges viewers to improve TV clarity.
A Butler youth, 18, faces involuntary manslaughter charges after a Saturday night crash on a bridge killed Judy Elliott 18 and injured Benjamin Logan 24. State Police say Selfridge’s car struck the pair, throwing them 20 feet. Coroner Al Leonard says bond was set at 3000 dollars and a Wednesday hearing before Alderman John D. Clark is planned, with an inquest to follow.
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