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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1954
Page
5
The National Geographic Society reports that the Netherlands has about 10 percent of its population within 12,505 square miles, making it Europe’s most densely populated country.
Channel 4 lineup covers Sagebrush Trail News and Sports Spotlight then Superman and Outdoor Camera. Evening features Arthur Godfrey Theatre and The Web, plus late news Weather and a film, with additional cinema and talk shows.
The February meeting of Circle No. 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the First Methodist Church. Devotions on faith opened the session, followed by hymns and special musical selections. A combined circle dinner and business session were announced for Monday at 6 p.m. at the church.
Fifty five members attended a ham dinner last evening at TOOF Hall with 45 dining guests. The noble grand Mrs Merle Akam led the 8 pm business session planning a February 17 card party open to the public. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Kenneth Loveland Mrs John Orn Mrs A C Barton Mrs Harvey Loveland and Mrs Dorr Clark. The next meeting is scheduled for February 16.
The Lillian Guild met in Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft last night and agreed to handle Giant Pecans sold by the pound with deliveries in a few weeks. Mrs C E Rafter to host a silver tea for guild treasury. a $4 March of Dimes and $26 gift to Kenyon College Divinity School were approved. Rev Rudolph M Bangert outlined church activities. Mrs Don Williams and Mrs Frank Lockwood served refreshments. Miss Bess Wilson to host the next gathering on March 2.
The Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y met at 7:30 pm to organize a splash party on February 27 at Erie. Each member may invite a guest from the Junior or Senior Tri-Hi-Y and a recreation program will follow swimming. Plans include attending a dinner Monday at 6:30 pm with Lou Hanna presenting football movies. The meeting ended at 8:30 pm after games, dancing, and refreshments. Miss Sue Griffith attended as adviser.
Raymond A. Blythe of Union City, a retired state police officer, spoke of incidents from his 20 years of service and training at Hershey. The talk pleased members. A rehearsal for an Rotarians formed orchestra followed. Troop 80 Boy Scouts will be guests next Tuesday at the Hotel Corry. Albert Wiggers and Donald Wiggers and John v. Foster also attended.
Mrs C H Holden of West Church Street entertained her bridge club last evening with two tables of contract in play. The hostess was the award winner and salad refreshments followed before adjournment. The group plans to meet next with Mrs Don Kincaid.
A daughter born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Kissman of 516 East South Street. A son born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Christensen of 426 King Street.
The Coott ette Club No. 102 held last night installation of officers at the VFW Post home. Mrs. Hazel Shuss installed chief grayback Mrs. Clyde Reynolds and other officers. Several slated members were absent. Mrs. Sophie Siee received an evening award and lunch followed. The group will meet again March 2.
Mrs Donald RK Walters of R D 2 hosted a Sunday party honoring her daughter Donna Lee cousin Robert Haner and aunt Mrs Charles Haner for birthdays. Twenty five relatives attended enjoyed games television and small party favors plus gifts and photos. Hostess served cake Jello ice cream salad baked beans sandwiches coffee and soft drinks to all.
A neighborhood meeting of nine Girl Scout leaders was held last evening at Mrs John French s Wright street home. Plans were outlined for the March cookbook and a round table discussion on Brownies and Girl Scouts followed before salads and refreshments were served.
The joint meeting of St Elizabeths and St Thomas Holy Name Societies attracted about 60 men last evening. St Elizabeths hosted after opening with the rosary. Dr Joseph Seitz spoke on health and Victor Cragg Jr showed football game film. Light refreshments followed and next business sessions are set for March.
Eighteen members of the Friendship Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met with hostess Mrs. Glenn Humes of West Smith Street. President Mrs. Gertrude Grover led the routine business, with devotions by Mrs. Lyle Chase. A social period followed as hostess Humes and Mrs. Lloyd Lilie served salad, hot rolls, tea and coffee. Next meeting time and place will be announced.
Hemlock School association plans a Friday evening pie social to benefit the school. Committee members George Palmer Will Rose and Dean Mitchell invite the public to attend at p.m. Participants are asked to bring items for auction and coffee will be provided. PLAN TO BUILD AQUARIUM in Highland Park. The Sarah Mellon Scaife Foundation funds a study with $7,400 to the City Department of Recreation.
Assolated Pres Miami Beach report notes AFL political chief James V. McDevitt warns Democrats could win Congress if economic conditions do not improve. He cites unemployment, falling farm income, and corporate influence on the Eisenhower administration as key factors in a coming electoral shift. AFL leaders plan to study voting records to prepare endorsements for fall campaigns.
Amootated Press reports that Attorney General Frank F Truscott received an extension to file for a rearargument of a 4-1 State Supreme Court decision clearing Communist Steve Nelson of redition charges. The high court granted the request to hold the record until March 6. The Nelson conviction stands.
The court held that the federal Smith Act covers the charges in Nelson's case and overruled the state conviction. Nelson, convicted under the Smith Act for advocating violent overthrow, received five years plus bail pending appeal. The state sentence of 20 years was overturned.
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