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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
5
Sen. Byrd of Virginia said he will offer a bill to abolish the Reconstruction Finance Corp. early in the new session starting January 3. He has long criticized the government lending agency dating back to 1936 and 1987 with previous attempts to end its operations.
The Peppermint Ball hosted by Senior Tri-Hi-Y drew about 70 students alumni and guests to the Junior High gym. Joly Dahl's orchestra played from dusk to midnight as the venue featured red and white decor and peppermint stick motifs. Door prizes went to Miss Claire Bates and Guy Davis. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess and others. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Arden Rockafellow and family from West Spring Creek.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Lindstrom were feted yesterday at an open house marking their 40th wedding anniversary. About a hundred relatives and friends visited from 1 to 4 PM and again 7 to 9 PM at their home on A D 1. Their children Robert Lindstrom and Mrs John Mick of Sherman hosted with Mr Willace Mick of RD 1 and Mrs Merle Akum. Guests came from Jamestown, Sherman, Columbus and nearby towns. A large bouquet centered the table with sandwiches, relishes, coffee and mints served.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson hosted a Saturday evening event at their Maple avenue home honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Nichols. 35 guests enjoyed a smorgisbord supper, a tiered cake and decorative table, followed by gifts for the Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Karns of OL City attended as out of town guests.
Curry Grange No. 66 met Saturday evening at TOOF Hall with Master Mrs. Vernon Humphrey. Walter Dingtelder spoke on the National Grange meeting in Rockford. Pomona Grange to meet in North East Wednesday. Officers installed by Leo Johnson and staff. Juvenile Grange of Brokenstraw installed. Christmas program planned for December 20 with refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Léa Shannon of Erie met with the Cooties Stump Jumpers Pup Tent No 62 to discuss hospital parties planned for December 21 at the Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home at 2 p m and Vel etta Hospital at 3 p m. Shannon represents the Military Order of Cooties and serves as hospital chair on state committees.
Dr and Mrs George Gold hosted a Park Street dinner party yesterday. Guests included Dr and Mrs H S Gold and son Donald, Mr and Mrs Sartwell of Ellwood City, Dr and Mrs Powers of Bradford, and Dr and Mrs Mosier of this city. Dr Gold showed films from a summer trip aboard.
Mrs Nick Marty hosted a Saturday afternoon party from 2 to 5 oclock honoring her daughter Mary Kay on her seventh birthday. Twenty guests attended and enjoyed television games prizes candy favors birthday cake ice cream and soft drinks. Mary Kay received several nice gifts from her friends.
The Triple K Club met Saturday afternoon at the Erie home of Miss Lillian Caster. An enjoyable luncheon was served at 1 o clock followed by a social afternoon. Mrs Ray Laurie and Mrs Merle Capwell attended from this city. Mrs Mavion Smith will entertain for the next meeting which will be the annual Christmas party.
A Saturday evening birthday gathering at Joseph Donoghue’s Franklin Street home celebrated his day with his wife hosting 20 guests. Mrs Bernard Donoghue assisted with sandwiches cake and coffee as Erie friends attended and gifts were presented to Mr Donoghue.
An Erie man, 46, was killed when his car collided with a train yesterday at the With and Wayne streets crossing. The vehicle mounted the tracks at 2:30 PM and was struck by a northbound freight train. The victim, named in hospital reports, died from injuries at Hamot Hospital shortly after the crash. Local authorities indicated the collision occurred as the train passed the yard area near the Pennsylvania Wailrond.
Somerville New Jersey state police captured a heavily armed convict who escaped from Somerset County Jail after assaulting a guard. A cordon of troopers surrounded the field where the escapee Lay Baskin Elder of Bernards Townip was pursued and subdued after a long struggle.
Mrs Archie Bishop a Gold Star Mother presented an American Flag to the Military Order of the Cooties at a special meeting honoring Pearl Harbor anniversary. The flag will be used by the organization for memorials and a scroll will be awarded to favor servicemen. A guest of honor and Gold Star families will join at the colors ceremony followed by the Jones benefit skating party.
Weekend blaze at the Keystone Haverford Co in East Liberty caused about 50 000 in losses with merchandise valued at 60 000 destroyed including bicycles and toys according to reports from Pittsburgh authorities.
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