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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1954
Page
6
P B Stroup of Phoenix Hotel fame won a 475 dollar Rex Theatre award last night but was absent, boosting next week’s prize to 600 dollars and prompting new registration nights Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
Ex blues singer and songwriter Lee Morse, 50, known for 1920s work, died yesterday in Rochester. She was sister of Glenn Taylor, former U S Senator from Idaho.
George Shepard of Irvine and Warren, a stainless steel sales agent, died in Kane Pa after a sudden stroke during a home demonstration. He is survived by his wife Alva, a son Jimmy and daughter Barbara, his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Shepard of Warren, a brother William of Irvine, and four sisters Marjorie Clark Corry Geraldine Crosby Spartansburg Alene Morton and Evi Soety of Union City.
Vice Admiral Thomas L. Gatch, age 63, who served over 40 years in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1947 due to battle injuries, died yesterday in San Diego. He commanded the battleship South Dakota during the Battle of Santa Cruz in World War II.
Mrs. Marvin Millspaw of White Street entertained her canasta club Wednesday evening. Two tables played with awards to Mrs. Everett Eastman and guest Mrs. Edmond Potocki. Guests exchanged gifts and enjoyed a lunch of salad cookies tea and coffee. Each guest received a Santa favor. Mrs. Howard Dingfelder will host next in January.
National Steel Corp. cuts prices by one dollar a ton on several products in the Detroit area to meet competition. A U. S. Steel spokesman says the rival is also cutting prices locally. No reason given for the National Steel reduction beyond regional scope.
CGG Club members dined at the Elks Club then held a Christmas party at Mrs Harold Cragg’s West Smith Street home. Cards determined winners Mrs F W Dey Mrs James P Sullivan and Mrs Donald Narites. Exchange of gifts and dessert followed. Nantes to host in two weeks. Hollywood joined Los Angeles in 1910.
Chinese Premier Chou En Lai denounces U S accusations over prisoners of war in Korea and the Formosa security treaty. He asserts China’s sovereignty and opposes threats while calling for peace. U S delegate Lodge hopes for progress toward returning prisoners and supports Hammarskjold’s mission.
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