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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1954

Page

5

Silver Anniversary fete for Mr and Mrs Baldwin

A group of about 30 friends hosted a surprise party at the Baldwins on R D 1 to honor their silver wedding anniversary. The couple received a cash purse as a gift and refreshments were served after socializing and card playing. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Elisart Mrs Simmons Mrs Quinlisk and others were noted visiting or returning from trips, with several staying in Mercer and Erie for recent days.

M. O. Baldwin Victor Elisart East South Street Cleveland Richard Wagner E. L. Simmons Liberty Street Mercer Melissa Hurlbut Dora Quinlisk Philadelphia Hazel Shuss East , South Street Miles Roxana Hansen East McKeesport, Pa Tate

Club Social Gatherings Birthday Party Honors Daughters

Mrs. John Wells of Lemon Street hosted a family party Saturday evening at her home. The event honored her daughters Mrs. Harry Ottaway and Miss Betty Loli West who celebrated birthdays the same day. A decorated cake and gifts finished the celebration.

John Wells Lemon Street Harry Ottaway Betty Loli West

Sparta Grangers Hold Christmas Party

Approximately 60 Grangers and families gathered at the Sparta Grange Hall for the annual Christmas program and party. The evening featured a group sing, recitations by Barry Scouten Dennis Newbold Hal Tubbs Beverly Bowes James Tubbs Harry Hayes Jay Bowes a girls chorus carols piano solos including The Fairy Court by Donna Newbold, My List of Presents Marvin Tubbs Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and more with gifts and contests. Refreshments followed and the next meeting will confer first and second degrees on December 11.

Sparta Grange Hall Barry Scouten Dennis Newbold Hal Tubbs Beverly Bowes James ‘Tubbs Santa Harry Hayes Jay Bowes Donna Newbold Marvin Tubbs Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christ Frederick Bowes Gordon Fralick Jess Goodwill William Scouten Jolly Old St. Nichola Andria Boyes

Mrs Frank Anthony Feted With Shower

Mrs Marguerite Nichols and Miss Mary Lou Signorelli hosted a stork shower for Mrs Frank Anthony at her Franklin street home Friday evening. Sixteen women attended and prizes went to Miss Ann Baressi Mrs Ruth Carroll and Mrs Garwood Morris. Assorted sandwiches cupcakes coffee and tea were served and Mrs Anthony received many gifts.

Frank Anthony Marguerite Nichols Mary Lou Signorelli Franklin Street Ann Baressi Ruth Carroll Garwood Morris Anthony

Britton Run Cemetery Aid Society meeting at Elgin

The Britton Run Cemetery Aid Society met with Mr and Mrs Harry Fitch at Elgin on Saturday. A noon dinner served to 25 members followed by a business session led by Mrs Clyde McGray and a prayer by Rev Frederick Bowes. A short program featured Christmas gift exchanges. Mr and Mrs Harry Alden of Uniaun City will host the group on January 8. PRO GRIDDER DIES Dave Sparks 96 former Washington Redskins pro football player and USC star died yesterday.

Harry Fitch Britton Run Cemetery Aid Society Elgin Clyde McGray Frederick Bowes Harry Alden Uniau City Washington Dave Sparks Washington Redskins University of South Carolina

Youngsville Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding At Open House

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Martin of Youngsville held an open house to mark their golden wedding anniversary. About 200 relatives and friends attended and gave many gifts plus a purse of money. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Camp and Judy from R D 4. Nearby and out of town guests came from Corry Erie Warren Grand Valley Sheffield Tidioute Tionesta Torpedo Cleveland and Clymer.

Youngsville Ernest L. Martin Wilbur Campr Judy Tidioute Tionesta Torpedo Cleveland Clymer

Hospital Auxiliary to Meet Tonight at Corry Memorial

The Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary meets this evening at 7 30 in the hospital dining room. Officers will be nominated and plans for the annual Christmas charity ball will be announced. A good attendance is desired.

Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary

Delicate Operation Shown On Television

A nationwide TV audience watched a delicate arterial transplant conducted by skilled surgeons. The patient George Chisum of Orange Texas, 43, received a new artery from a recent donor after the aorta section was removed during the operation at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

New York George Chisum Orange Tex Methodist Hospital Houston Texas

Daughter born at Corry Memorial Hospital Spartansburg

A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Bunting of Spartansburg.

Corry Memorial Hospital Donald Bunting Spartansburg

Film Actress Marie McDonald and Harry Karl Remarry in Paris

The former couple who divorced two weeks ago after seven years of marriage travel from New York to Paris for a second honeymoon. They separated six months ago and plan to spend time in Paris and Madrid with their two adopted children Denise aged 5 and Harrison aged 4.

Marie McDonald Harry Karl New York Paris Madrid Denise Harrison

Harrisburg attorney named head of Penn State Cerebral Palsy group

Earl Handler, a Harrisburg attorney, is elected president of United Cerebral Palsy of Pennsylvania. The organization names him to lead its statewide effort assisting disabled residents and promoting services locally.

Cerebral Palsy Drive Harrisburg Earl Handler United Cerebral Palsy of Pennsylvania

Tractor Tragedy In Edinboro Claims Farmer Life

An Edinboro man died in a field when his tractor overturned while a spreader was attached. The incident occurred after the spreader setup and a suspected clutch engagement caused the tractor to lurch, pinning him until neighbors and a son sought aid.

Edinburo Jboro Joer Cosnner Berk Kien Tiendt George Resnalts Sherrod Witt Road Kiek Reynolds Youn Richard Gleny Shield Elmer Nelson

Fire Devours W. Houts and Sons Store in State College

A weekend fire at W. Houts and Sons department store in State College caused an estimated 500000 to 600000 dollars in damage. The building, stocked with Christmas decorations, burned after closing hours with only a night watchman inside who escaped unharmed. Officials probe several fire-start theories.

W. Houts and Sons Department Fir Christ Gas James Injiy Oftietals Harvey Baiser Piper

Rules For DuPonts

Federal Judge Walter J. Tam Huey of Chicago dismissed the largest anti trust suit in history, ruling the government failed to prove charges against the Du Pont family and the Du Pont combine with U S Rubber and General Motors. The action sought divestiture of six General Motors holdings and forced Du Pont members to dispose of U S Rubber stock, with the headquarters of the five operations cited. About 200 firemen battled for over three hours before flames were controlled and two buildings and a lumber yard were saved.

Walter J. Tam Huy Chicago du Pont U.S. Rubber General Motors General Motora U. S. Rubber Houts

Rex Theatre Manager Resigns to Join Newark Firm

Bernard Sam Burns longtime Rex Theatre manager resigns effective today to join C W Stuart Co of Newark New York. Burns plans to remain in Corry and serve as district representative for the nursery stock firm. His brother Regis Burns temporarily fills the Rex post as a permanent replacement is expected.

Bernard Sam” Burns Rex Theatre C.W. Stuart Co Newark N. Y Burns East Mall Street Corry Stuart Regis Burns Rex

Pittsburgh hospital plans 310 new beds in nine floor wing

VLAN fund drive aims to raise 4 million dollars after the first of the year for a building expansion program at the St Francis Hospital. The project includes a complete rehabilitation institute and a new wing adding nine floors and 310 beds in Pittsburgh.

Vlan Fund Pittsburgh St. Francis Hospill Pitburgh

Frye's Rexall Drug Store Opens On North Center Street

A three day opening at Frye's Rexall drug store on North Center street offers door prizes. Winners include a toaster to Mrs. Mod Davis, an electric shaver to Mrs. Paul Fox, a camera to Mrs. Leona Vanik, and a manicure set to Mrs. John Miscie. DIES IN FIRE IN JOHNSTOWN Pa Mrs Anna Trexler 82 dies in a fire that destroyed her one story home near Nanty Glo Deputy coroner will review findings. cause not yet determined.

Addic Johnstown Anna ‘Trexler Nanty Glo Richard Wilkinson Cambria County

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