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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
5
Associated Press reports a young woman in a white sweater and green corduroy skirt, posing as a new employee during the Christmas rush, robbed two Kalamazoo stores and one Grand Rapids location. She opened a cash register and took funds, totaling at least $152, telling a temporary worker the boss sent her. Police seek her in both cities.
Ms Alfred Cone presided at the regular Women of the Moose meeting in the lodge rooms. Members voted to buy a 525 Christmas seal bond and send a $20 gift to Mrs Lyle Akim and her children. Baskets for the needy will be packed and distributed the Wednesday before Christmas by Mix Herman Pantle and committee.
A Phoenix Hotel dinner at 7 30 last evening hosted members of a local 500 club with festive Christmas table decor and a turkey dinner. Guests included Mrs. Charles Jackman and Mrs. Charles Carver. prizes went to Mrs. Harry Paulson Jr. Mrs. Ernest McMichael and Mrs. Charles Weston. Mrs. Weston to entertain the club on January 6.
The annual Christmas party for doctors nurses and employees at Cor 1 Memorial Hospital drew about 65 attendees last evening. Carol singing and a gift exchange occurred with door prizes awarded to Mrs. Stanley Malek Mrs. Edith Adams Miss Helen Powers and Mrs. Richard Bachomner.
Bulkley Dunton and Company hosted a Christmas dinner for 14 attendees in the private dining room of Hotel Corry. The event featured holiday decorations, corsage favors, and post dinner entertainment with gift exchanges.
The Women's Relief Corps No 49 held an all day gathering in IOOF Hall club rooms. Mrs Henry Hill led a generous noon meal served by her committee while Mrs Florence Bates ran the dining room. Six members celebrated birthdays. In the afternoon Mrs Merle Long led a brief business session and Mrs Ralph Gates presented a Christmas program. Gifts were exchanged and members packed sewer boxes for the sick and shut ins, with plans to give mower gifts. An auditing committee was set for December 29 at Mrs Merle Long's home and the next WRC meeting is January 7.
A joint Christmas party was held last evening with about 60 members from Spring Creek Grange No. 436 and East Branch Grange as hosts. East Branch provided entertainment. refreshments included sandwiches, jello, pie, cake, and coffee. Santa Claus appeared as a program highlight. Spring Creek Grange will meet January 14 for their regular business session.
Mrs Harold K Powell entertained her bridge club yesterday with cocktails and a dinner party at the Hotel Corry. Members returned to the Powell home for card play where awards went to Mrs C W Beatken Mrs E W Hall and Mrs E W Feldt. An exchange of gifts capped the evening.
Mrs. William Proctor hosted the Alpha Gradale Sorority for a gathering at Essex Street last evening. Members packed a food basket for a local needy family and brought gifts clothing and toys for distribution to Corry families. A social hour followed with jello cabees and coffee. Installations and new member inductions are set for January 1 at Mrs. William Chiricwslo's home.
Mrs Eugene Jones of Lovell’s entertained her canasta club Wednesday evening with Mrs Richard Blouti as a guest. Prizes were won by Mrs Lawrence Joyce and Mrs William Belfast. Holiday motif decor highlighted the table as Mrs Uhl served lunch and guests exchanged gifts.
Hilltop Club members met Mrs Lawrence Anderson on Wednesday for a Christmas party. Mrs Oscar Lintstrom opened with the Bible story. An exchange of gifts followed, then a lunch of jello cake wafers and coffee for the 10 members and one guest Mrs Floyd Coy.
Mrs Warlo Morris of Columbus entertained 35 Brownies from Troops 7 and 1 yesterday afternoon at her home. Assistants Mrs Robert Pitt Mrs Glenn Davis and Mrs Clifford Bue sink helped with the event a carassing gift exchange and stories were shared. Refreshments included candy canes ripcom and assorted candies.
Forty members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls hosted a caroling party on Wednesday visiting the Corty Memorial Hospital and sick homes. They returned to the Masonic Lodge for gifts and festive refreshments including hot chocolate sandwiches and Christmas cookies. Miss Roberta McElroy chaired the refreshment committee with assistants Rosalind Rhodes Mary Ida Eisentin Marlene McIntyre Nancy Jolson and Margaret Warner. Miss Helen Johnson mother advisor was present.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church Ambassador Class met Wednesday evening for a Christmas party. Members played table games, decorated the basement with a tree and pine boughs, and conducted routine business led by president Robert Willis. Gifts were collected for the EUB Home of Quincy, Pa, with a surprise baby shower for Mr and Mrs William Trostie. Popcorn, mar berry salad, hot rolls, and Santa Claus treats were served.
A son, Francis Mead, born December at Bethesda Naval Hospital to Dr. and Mrs. Francis McGuire of Arlington Virginia. A daughter born last evening at Stems Memorial Hospital in Union City to Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCray of Spartensburg. A daughter born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Savko of West Pleasant Street. Mrs. Savko is the former Trinogene Rankin. A son born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. David Bensink of R D 4.
Washington reports the government approved a new color broadcasting system developed by NTSC and replacing the 1950 CBS model. The FCC says color TV will take months for mass adoption, with early sets around $1000 and Black and White sets still usable.
William Kerr, 44, of Pittsburgh, is held for grand jury action on a murder charge in the August 7 bridge slaying of 38 year old Benjamin Drake. Kerr is accused of tossing Drake into the Allegheny River after a fight on the Sixth Street bridge.
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