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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1954
Page
5
Elton C. Painter a 30 year old man from Mahaffey Pennsylvania was critically injured when dirt collapsed into a sewer ditch trapping him up to his chest. Rescuers spent forty minutes freeing him and he was hospitalized at Trumbull Memorial Hospital unconscious following the incident.
Washington School Parent-Teacher Association marked Founders' Day with devotions, a talk on the PTA, and a life membership awarded to Miss Helen Johnson. A study circle date was announced for February 28 and the next PTA meeting is set for March 18 with a film program. Also noted were member travels and hospital visits among staff and families.
Mrs Frederick Haenel hosted Club 15 on West Washington street for 13 members. The group celebrated Mrs George Rhodes birthday with a purse of money and special awards went to Mrs Harry Burton Mrs Richard Powers Ms P H Stenman and Mrs Rhodes. A 500 game and television were enjoyed with a salad wafers cheese relishes angel food cake and berries tea and coffee served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Claude Stokes and honor Mrs Stenman's birthday. date to be announced.
The Spencer Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at Mrs. Merrill Lillie’s home. A noon tureen dinner fed 43 people. President Earl Bailey led a business session and a $6 Red Cross donation was approved. Reported 47 pounds of used clothing were sent to Korea. Next meeting is March 18 at Mrs. Omar Crowell’s home.
Sixteen Columbus area women met at Mrs. Carleton Curtis home to form a Columbus Home Extension Club. Mrs. Robert Johnston of State College attended the session as plans were laid for the year’s projects including broiler meals dress making and new fabrics study. The next meeting on March 4 will study new fabrics. Mrs. Curtis served ice cream cookies and coffee at the close.
Miss Ruth Bennett of Duane Street entertained her bridge club last evening with all members present. Card awards went to Mrs. T. S. Kelsey and Mrs. Harry Hall, while Mrs. J. Fred Kinley received the special prize. A light lunch followed before the group adjourned to meet next with Mr. Percy Corbin on March 4.
The February Aero Foremen's Club meeting at the Phoenix Hotel drew 52 members and two guests with speaker William H. Coleman of Aero Supply. New officers installed for the year were James J. Armstrong president Harry Hickle vice president A L Rathbun secretary and Franke Cutshaw treasurer.
The Wayne Street gathering hosted by Mrs. H Langdorr Rowe awarded top prizes to Mrs. EB W Holt, Mrs. Rowe, and Mrs. O W Bracken. The hostess served salad refreshments and announced a next meeting with Mrs. B Feldt.
Mrs F W Dey entertained the CGG club at her First Avenue home last evening with two tables of contract bridge in play. Prize winners were Mrs Alfred Morrison Mrs James Sullivan and Mrs Donald Wantes. Dessert refreshments followed. Next Wednesday evening Mrs Donald Hall will host the club.
The Woner or to Moose met in regular session at the lodge rooms with Mrs. Alfred Cone chairing. A report on the sale of changes led by Mrs. Pater Glayis was presented. Gifts from Mrs. Bess Querreveld will be raffled March 18. Next meeting date is March 4 with Mrs. Louis Lutz and Mrs. William Prine receiving notable recognitions.
An afternoon Wheelock Community Aid meeting was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Leland Crosscut with vice president Mrs. Leonard Edwards presiding. Mrs. Nadia Hamilton from County Home Extension Office demonstrated kitchen gadgets and utensils. The next meeting is planned for March 4 with Mrs. David I. Bensink.
The Birthday Club gathered last evening at Mrs. John Sheehan of West Church Street as hostess. Mrs. Douglas Rozelle’s birthday was observed with a gift from the group. The 14 members shared sandwiches, strawberry chiffon pie, relishes, and coffee. Mrs. B. E. Anderson will host the March 19 meeting.
In Harrisburg the State Rheumatic Fever Division urged broader use of its 17 clinics. Dr. Mary J. Richardson said clinics offer expert diagnosis and treatment advice from medical specialists. About 2,500 residents used the clinics last year. the state appropriated 195000 for this year's operations, with services free to eligible residents.
Walter Tartar, 64, a Camden shipyard worker, learned he was tricked by a hoax telegram claiming his son Pvt. Richard Tartar, 21, would return home. The Army had listed the son as killed in Korea 11 months earlier. A sealed coffin and papers had previously arrived, and the father vowed to see justice.
Henry Hank Pondel age 24 of Columbus assumed active management of the Blue Sunoco Service Station on North Center Bridge this week. He recently completed a Blue Sunoco management course after discharge from the U S Army and announced the station will offer lubrication oil changes and gasoline sales.
California Governor Goodwin J. Knight advised President Eisenhower that defeating the Democrats at the polls requires kindness. Knight, with National Committeeman Ronald Button, met Eisenhower at the Palm Springs retreat, praising the president’s stance against extreme partisanship. Eisenhower plans a round of golf with Ben Hogan and Taft risk at Thunderbird and Tamarisk courses, with hosts Pat H. Helms and Paul G. Hoffman.
Axon Beker was born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Beker of 262 Franklin Street. The arrival adds a new member to the Beker family, with both mother and child reported in good condition.
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