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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1957
Page
5
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Evening at the Bagley home on East Irving street featured desserts and snacks after guests arrived to socialize. Attendees included Doana Sharer Sandra Beardsley Barh Gibas Rita Downey and several others. families and neighbors also noted travel plans and engagements among local residents.
Sixty nine members attended the Baptist Berean Society annual Christmas and New Year banquet in the First Baptist Church dining room. A Christmas tree and white and red décor set a festive tone as Rev. and Mrs. Robert DeBor led planning for the evening with committee members assisting. A piano accompaniment by Mrs. Claude Stearns accompanied group carols and a tureen dinner preceded social visiting. The next society meeting is scheduled for January 6 at the church.
A venison steak dinner for 17 was held last night at the home of Mr and Mrs William Mitchell in Spring Green Mrs Mitchell was assisted by Miss Sandra Cochran Guests included former classmates and friends such as Edward Burkhart William Turner Jack Brumham Howard McMullin Rauer Sheehan William Ronald Graybill Charles Scott Lou Hanna Rev Leon Doleski Lee Williams Donald Rauer and Thomas Lathrop
Frank Chiricuzio hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower at his Spring Street home Friday evening for Donna May Spoon bride-elect of John Blockton. About 20 guests enjoyed television and bingo with prizes for the honoree and Polly Chiricunto. Pat Woodard won the door prize. Refreshments included a decorated bridal cake, jellies, and coffee. Spoon, to wed January 18, received a lovely garland of gifts.
The East Branch Grange sponsors a public card party Saturday at 8 pm in the Grange Hall on B.D. 3 Spartansburg. Five Hundred will be played with door prizes and table prizes for winners. Hosts Earl and Ethel Roberts of R. D. 1 Grand Valley will host the affair.
At St. Pauls Lutheran Church the Luther League held a Christmas dinner Sunday evening for about 25 members plus guests and post high young people home for the holidays. Flora Ann Ross led a devotional service while Thomas Mowrey led games. Mrs. Eugene Marrs and Mrs. William Mowrey were adult leaders for the event.
Richard Rossbacher Jr of Dahlgren Virginia spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry yesterday noon. He, aided by his brother John, described civilian engineering work in naval research on personnel escape from high speed airplanes. Lt Gov Theodore Bookhouser of Franklin is slated to attend next Monday evening.
A daughter born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Max Chris of 360 East Pleasant Street North, Elgin. A son born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs William Mercer of Elgin. A son born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Gincatl of Columbus at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. James Jansen of 320 Marion street hosted a birthday party for her son John Jansen turning six. Classmates attended and played games with prizes, followed by refreshments of cake ice cream and milk. Mrs. Jansen was aided by her mother Mrs. John Blatt. Attendees included Edward Royek Paul Downey Terry Weber Joan Jansen Michael Lee Douglas Wels William Sullivan and Richard Waseak.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will meet at the Moose Club Monday evening for a dinner party honoring past presidents. Dinner is at 6 30 PM and an installation of new officers will be part of the evening. Reservations are due by Friday with Mrs Harold Jackson Mrs Robert Curtis or Mrs James Sinare.
The home of Mr and Mrs James Allyn on East Columbus Avenue hosted a Sunday afternoon and evening open house. A pink feather Christmas tree mantelpiece served as a standout decoration while guests enjoyed party sandwiches cookies and punch.
The Hardwick Police Department will again provide free taxi rides to motorists who have been drinking on New Year’s Eve. Police Chief Victor N. Allard urged residents to call the office for a driver to take them home and avoid accidents, stressing there will be no publicity.
HARRISBURG The rod of a long road came today for eight veteran state policemen forced into retirement by the 1057 legislature because of age. Seven officers and one trooper submitted their resignations effective at midnight under a law requiring all state policemen with 25 years of service to retire at age 60. Col. E. J. Henry and Lt. Col. A. J. Dablatrom are exempt at 61 and 62 respectively. The law aims to give younger blood a chance at promotions, Henry told a newsman. Ciro's closed Hollywood Ciro's, a popular after dark hangout for the Hollywood set, has closed after bankruptcy, according to a spokesman for Bankruptcy Administrator James Smith.
AusuUs, eR i-ane Miwa Trinune, morning newspaper since January 4, 1856, announces suspension with extreme regret. Publisher A B Crane cites rising production costs and labor, saying it is impossible to continue amid high news coverage demands. Editor Robert W. Boyer and about 60 staff learn of closure after 7 PM, ending the Tribune’s run.
Ronald J. Robertson, who received two years probation after pleading guilty to a Christmas Eve stolen car charge, was jailed again New Year’s Eve on a similar offense. Judge Homer Brown noted Robertson’s request to visit his mother in Texas while police said he attempted another car theft Friday night. The court scheduled further action.
Wayne Carpenter, 21, wanted for a double slaying in Washington, D.C., was arrested after a patrolman stopped a hitchhiker during a routine check of transients. FBI says he will be jailed in Miami. Arraignment planned on unlawful flight to avoid murder prosecution. Carpenter’s tale links Overton, 44, and a fatal high speed crash near Wrens, Georgia, involving Charles Wray, 42. A loaded sawed-off shotgun was found in the wreckage.
Fred H Bemis RD 1 Corry and Edinboro resident died yesterday after a lengthy illness. Born February 16 in Corry, he lived in Corry and Wayne Township until 1889 when he moved to Edinboro to live with relatives. Survived by one son Clifton PF Bemis of Edinboro. Capt. Walter Crouch will officiate. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
The Bridge On Kwai was named best motion picture of 1907 by the New York Film Critics. Deborah Kerr won female star of the year for Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison.
Police and Eve left the bar but returned as a shootout erupted with an A5-chllner pistol and a sawed-off shotgun. Geer, a motor player, allegedly wore a disguise and killed Mainer, 28, who was paralyzed from the waist down after a bad stroke.
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