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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
5
Community event invites women to gather at local bar for themed pint night featuring exclusive merchandise, socializing, and discounts. Organizers emphasize inclusive space, celebration of female fans, and support for local charities through proceeds.
A 1-year-old girl was abducted and raped on Chicago's West Side as police, about 200 strong, hunted a knife-wielding attacker. The assailant also attacked an 11-year-old girl on the South Side and another woman, with detectives reporting differing descriptions from victims.
Two Obie truck drivers in Pittsburgh area were cleared in the traffic death of Russell Miller, 3 percent of Beaver Falls. A coroner's jury absolved George R. Quinn of Bucyrlis, ark Howard R. Demmy of Fremont. Demmy's ram into Miller's car and Quinn's truck followed a collision.
The Cooties of VIEW Post stage a skating party at the Corry Rollerway Tuesday from 7:20 to midnight to raise funds for veterans in hospitals. Committee includes Walter Davis as chair and John Strigter and William Roehrig. Tickets from any Cootie, Jansen's Soda Bar, or at the door. Door prizes donated by local merchants.
Miss Carol Hassett presided over the Junior Tri-Hi-Y meeting held Thursday with Miss Jeanette Capwell leading devotions. Reports came from Miss Sue Millopayy and Miss Wleanor Ladd. A candy sale is set for next Wednesday at the Senior High School and a skating party is planned at the Corry Bailerway on January 6.
Local friends learn of the engagement between Barbara Ann Gregory daughter of Mrs Michael Gregory of 1S West High street Union City and Thomas Blakeslee son of Carl Blakeslee of 68 South street Union City The couple attend Union City High School and Corry Senior High School respectively and have career ties with Erie County Milk Association and a trucking business A wedding date has not been set.
The Spring Creek Ladies Aid sponsored a bazaar Thursday at the Spring Creek Community House attracting a fine crowd from the vicin ity. Items included handmade aprons and fancywork along with candy and baked goods. A turkey dinner served about 100 people, with Mrs. Chandler Mason as general chairman, and the event raised a good sum for the aid’s activities.
Plans for the 801 ennui Charity Ball hosted by the Taddles Auxiliary of Dorty Memorial Hospital proceed for December 25 at the Junior High School gym. Music by Bill Stumpp and orchestra from Meadville. general chairwoman Mrs. Vennin R. Tolleth. committee chairmen include Mrs. Robercu tis, Mrs. Gertrude White, Mrs. Merle Dodd, Mrs. L. Nichols, Mrs. Bart Haight, Mrs. Louis Valentine, Miss Berniece Huntley, Mrs. Walter Ross, Mrs. Fred Kinley, and Mrs. James Allyn.
Mrs Homer Loomis Jr and Mrs James Thompson hosted a party in North Clymer for Miss Marilyn Jean Goldberg who will wed Elmer VanderCoy on December 20. Prizes went to Mrs Gordon Belthouse Mrs John Heil and Miss Fern Brown. Attendees included Mrs Lee Marion Mrs Wendall Ball and Mrs Homer Humes with flowers and yellow tapers.
The McCaslins on Delaware Street hosted a family gathering last evening honoring Miss Shirley McCaslin on her birthday. Nine relatives attended the social evening with refreshments including cake ice cream and coffee.
Mrs Wayne Wilson hosted a surprise party at the Bailey home on Marion Street to honor Mr and Mrs Stanley Bailey on their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed tanasia and television as gifts of stainless steel cooking ware and an electric clock were given.
Miss Sharon Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell W Martin of West Irving Street was honored on East Irving Street for her sixth birthday. A decorated cake and refreshments were served as she received many gifts from the group.
A 12 or 13 year old Pond Greek schoolgirl, unnamed by authorities, is charged with arson over church fires in Grant and Kay Counties. She allegedly admitted setting blazes to punish perceived religious hypocrisy, with appearances before Grant County Judge John Pollard scheduled for Monday.
A 76-year-old Lebanon man appeared for a preliminary hearing on a murder charge in the death of a 20-year-old woman. District Attorney William H. Bell said the hearing would be held late today on charges filed last night against a suspect whose name appears garbled in the report.
FREDERICKSBURG Va January 8 The last of the prison escapees has been captured in King George County near Fredericksburg FBI officials said 8 year old Ay Assotiated Press reports White was arrested at a relative's home while asleep and did not resist He had escaped with two other inmates last Sunday from the Western State Penitentiary in Pittsburgh The two others described as wing leaders were captured in Sumter County They were Mieke Derbies 42 and Viveil Torsy 44 both from the same escape line.
The Ministry of Supply announced a strong rise in air industry activity with about 10 000 more workers planned next year as defense programs expand. Officials noted increased world demand for British air capability and export prospects amid a booming sector.
A daughter was born yesterday at Goery Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Don Te Phylilipa of dames town, formerly of its oli, with Mrs Phillips a the former Helen Wish A, at Gary Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Max Bers. A daughter born yesterday afternoon at Gary Memorial Hospital to Mrs Thumpainy and farmer Cari Ta.
P A D opposes lifting controls on oil supplies, arguing a near term shortage requires retained restrictions. The Petrolssm Defense agency backs retaining controls to avoid hurting small operators while tubular goods and pipe remain scarce. A second item reports Martin Huylen, Bridgeport fire chief, leaping to his death while fighting a blaze in a collapsed building.
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