Princess Elizabeth begins Africa tour with reception incident
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip land in Nairobi to begin a five month Commonwealth tour. A three year old boy snubs the royal welcome, handed a bouquet by a prince, then turned away as Elizabeth guided him to the flower. The couple are greeted by Kenya's governor Sir Philip Mitchell. A gun salute marks the arrival.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Princess Elizabeth
Iran
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Duke of Edinburgh
London
British Commonwealth
Overseas Airways
Philip Mitchell
Lady Mitchell
Luncheon-Bridge Hosts and Social Updates
Yesterday Miss Bess Wilson entertained at a luncheon bridge party at her home on Park Street with two tables in play. Awards were won by Mrs Harold Gilbert Mrs G Rafter and a special prize to Mrs Rater. Mrs and Mrs Frank Say attended the Mineral for John Anderson in Union City. Mr and Mrs Charles wapari and Davehlor Susan visited Erie and returned home to West Fens Street to see Mr and Mrs Chyries Weston Sr. After spending weeks in Florida Mr and Mrs EB Wo Feldt returned home. They visited their daughter Mrs Roker Thompson in Alexandria Virginia. Miss Kathy Bye arrived from Gravelly Gallge for a semester holiday at her home on Park Street. Mrs WL Marsh of Bar South Street is spending the Gay in Brie on business. Mrs Mide Miedin of Long Honoh Chilf, a former resident, is visiting Mr and Mrs Ley Friria on East Bond Street. Spi Rean McElroy, recently returned from Hawaii, is on a 30 day furlough at his parents’ home. The Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs George Gold North Center Street. Mrs Martha Byrd attended as guest. Mrs Joseph Furst and Mrs Roger Mccrsty were prize winners for the cure play and desserts served by the hostesses. Mrs Furst will material the chik in en weed.
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Bess Wilson
Prk Street
Harold Gilbert
Rafter
Frank Say
North Center Street
John Anderson
Union City
Charles Wapari
Davehlor Susan
West Fens
Toilay Tyom Erie
Chyries Weston, Sr
EB. Wo Feldt
Smith Street
Florida
Kathy Bye
Gravelly Gallege
Park Street
WL. Marsh
Bar South Street
Mide Miedin
Long Honoh
Chilf
Ley Friria
East Bond Street
North East
Spi
Rean MeElroy
Hawaii
Rean McElroy
West Calumbus Avenue
Bridge Club
George Gold
North Center
Martha Byrd
Joseph Furst
Roger Mctrsty
Furst
Birthday party for James Lee Engle celebrated at home
Mrs Donald Engle of Gullimbis hosted a 4th birthday party for her son James Lee Engle yesterday afternoon at 4. Group photos were taken as guests played games and visited. Favors included toy cars and trucks with balloons. refreshments were cake ice cream and milk. Attendees included La Trelle Wester Olin Wester Steven Tinka and the honoree.
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James Lee Engle
Donald Engle
Gullimbis
James Lee
la Trelle
Olin Wester
Steven Tinka
Birthday Party At Humphrey Home Celebrates Diene and Janet
Mr and Mrs Vernon Humphrey hosted a birthday party and supper at R D 4 for their daughters Janet ten and Diene seven who celebrated on Sunday. Guests enjoyed games with prizes won by Gary Hyans Maxine Vanderhoft and Mary Eilen Combs. Baskets of candy served as favors and a birthday cake plus ice cream topped a festive dessert. The honored girls received many gifts from friends.
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Humphrey
Vernon Humphrey
Janet
Diene
Gary Hyans
Maxine Vanderhoft
Mary Eilen Combs
Wattsburg Couple Planning Summer Wedding
Mr and Mrs William C Walker of Wattsburg announce the engagement of their daughter Gerlude Ann to Carl Vogel Sr son of Mr and Mrs Milton C Vogel of Wattsburg The couple both attended Wattsburg High School where Carl was a graduate and is self employed A summer wedding is planned
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Wattsburg
William C. Walker
Gerlude Ann
Carl Vogel
Milton C. Vogel
Card Club Benefit Held At Mrs Fenstermacher Home
Card club met at Mrs John Fenstermacher's home on Mutt Street with two guests, Mrs Robert Bracken and Mrs Louis Morrow. Morrow and Mrs James Lewis won prizes in a charity game for the local hospital. Dessert refreshments were served and the club will meet next with Mrs Lewis.
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von Reosurmmener
Card Club
Robert Bracken
Louis Morrow
Mutt Street
Canasta Club Meeting Honors Guests With Card Play
Mrs. Charles Munn hosted the Canasta Club Thursday night at Sprissy Sareel Prives, where Mrs. Raymond Root and Mrs. Everett Eastman, a guest, won the top prizes. Refreshments included salad, cupcakes, tea, and coffee. The group plans to meet February 14 with Mrs. William Halfast.
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Canasta Club
Charles Munn
Raymond Root
Everett Eastman
Munn
William Halfast
Local 600 Club Hosts Evening Meeting
Mrs. Ernest McMichael presided as the local 600 club gathered for an evening at home with Mrs. Ernest McMichael and Mrs. Charles Daniels of Spring Creek as guests. Prizes in the card game went to Mrs. James Roden, Mrs. Edward McElroy, and Mrs. Joseph Baressi. Refreshments included tuna rarebit, relishes, chiffon cake, tea and coffee. Mrs. Baressi will entertain the club next Thursday evening.
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Ernest McMichael
Jash
Charles Daniels
Spring Creek
James Roden
Edward McElroy
Joseph Baressi
Benefit Dessert Bridge Party Held for Corry Memorial Hospital
A Wednesday afternoon benefit dessert bridge was hosted at the home of Mrs. John Mooney on Park Street with assistants Mrs. W. Dey and Mrs. James Sullivan. Prizes went to Mrs. Harold Cragg, Mrs. J. I. Needham, and Miss Lens St. Clair.
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Corry Memorial
Johrn Mooney
Park Street
W. Dey
James Sullivan
Harold Cragg
J. I. Needham
Lens St. Clair
Boag Honored At York and Foster Dinner In Union City
Alexander S Boag was honored at a farewell dinner hosted by York and Foster Company in Union City in the Ritz Restaurant private dining room. Carl R York president spoke, a toast was proposed, and Boag received a personal gift. He will start at Penn Brass and Copper Company in Erie on Monday.
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York and Foster Company
Union City
Ritz
Carl R. York
Bong
Associates
Penn Brass and Copper Company
Erie
Farewell Party for Miss Charlotte Rouse
Miss Charlotte Rouse was honored at a farewell dinner held at The Gerry Den last evening. The Penelopamce group hosted a spring flower decorated table and presented a gift to the guest of honor. Attendees included Miss Dorothy Lytton Miss Janet Foster Miss Patties McClintock and Miss Edith Davis of the Union City office.
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Charlotte Rouse
Dorothy Lytton
Janet Foster
Patties McClintock
Edith Davis
Union City
Card Club Meeting At Hall Home Last Evening
C G G Gand Card Club met at Mrs. Donald Hall’s home on six avenue with two tables of bridge in play. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harold Crags Mrs. Jamey Sullivan and Mrs Donald Nanites. Refreshments followed and the club plans a February 21 meeting at Mrs. Alfred Morrison Sr.'s home.
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C.G.G. Gand
Donald Hall
Six Avenue
Lietty
Harold Crags
Jamey Sullivan
Donald Nanites
Hull
Alfred Morrison
Mrs Kurt Leeds Hosts Benefit Party at East Frederick
Mrs Kurt Leeds hosted a benefit bridge party at her East Frederick Street home. Tables of contract were won by Mrs Philip Zartaneck Mrs F Pain and Mrs Harold Burgion. Guests enjoyed lunch with salad hot rolls cookies and coffee.
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Kurt Leeds
East Frederick Street
Philip Zartaneck
F. Pain
Harold Burgion
A. Sochilinte
Hilltop Club Meeting Thursday Afternoon Recap
Hilltop Club held a Thursday afternoon session with The Lord's Prayer led by the president and Mrs Verne Dyne as host. Mary Reawle was welcomed, Mrs Larson read in Swedish, and Akam won a guess game while members enjoyed wafers cake and toffee. Akam to host February 13. Pacific golden plover migrates 2400 miles from Alaska to Hawaii.
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ACS Wewwaokie
Hilltop Club
Verne Dyne
Mary Reawle
Hror Larson
Akar
Hastras
Akam
Williamsport Plant Destroyed by Fire Guts Factory
Williamsport Pennsylvania Associated Press report says the Williamsport De and Machine Company plant was destroyed by fire early today. About 66 workers were left jobless as fiery ruins emerged at dawn with the origin undetermined. Plant was one story brick with two story office, located in Williamsport's industrial area. Chief Michael E Clark, resigning soon, directed firefighting for 25 years. Only two employees were present during the blaze. Franklin P. Fawcett, president, said there are no rebuild plans at present.
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Associated Press
Wtliamsport
Med
Willismeport de and Machine Company
Oss
PME
Williamsport
Michael £. Clark
Gily Council
Petton
Cay
Jaiter
M Painter
Franklin P. Fiwcett
Man in Lancaster jail tied to double homicide case
Fryberger 26 was jailed hours earlier in connection with two bootlugs stemming from a “ove triste.” He was found dead by hanging in Bancaster county prison. Miss Huyett 18 died of shotgun wounds at a Gap area home with her two children and Fryberger living there since last July. Neighbor Conrad Keesey 7, a friend, involved in the case.
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Pau
Te Nn
Fryberger
Bancaster County Prison
Charles Stnehr
Pryberger
Margaret, Huyett
Gap R. D
Conrad Keesey
Naryon
Miss Huyett
Benton welcomes daughter at Gorry Memorial Hospital
A daughter was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Roy Benton at Gorry Memorial Hospital located on 417 West Pleasant Street. The birth adds a new member to the Benton family with familiar hometown ties and neighbors awaiting details of the healthy infant.
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Roy Benton
West Pleasant Street
Gorry Memorial Hospital
Shotgun Attack Linked to Love Triangle At Mountain Top Hotel
In Mountain Top a man was struck by a shotgun charge outside a hotel. Kesey, gravely wounded, is hospitalized at Lancaster General. State police detectives Plummer and Strasbaugh reported the shooting stemmed from a love triangle. Fryberger was arrested at his home. Ex-All-American Wilbur Henry, longtime athletic director at Washington and Jefferson College, was seriously ill at home after recent abdominal surgery for a diabetes condition.
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Kesey
Lancaster General Hospital
Robert Plummer
Harry Strasbaugh
Sail Fryberger
Washington
Wilbur
Pete) Henry
Washington and Jefferson College
Henry
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