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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1956

Page

5

Hospitality Club program and social notices recap

An afternoon meeting of the Men G1 EYS Hospitality Club at the Garden Room of the VPW Post home featured Mrs. E. F. Bettes introducing Mr. Bettes who played a Chamber of Commerce recording I Am An American. Arthur O. Burgess shared Europe slides from the YMCA World Conference in Paris, followed by a dessert lunch honoring Washington's Birthday. Rummage sale plans were set for February 24 in CDA rooms over Murphy's, and gifts were given to Mrs. Frank Lockwood and Mrs. Leo Heberlein. Eugene John Shomody and Miss Ivis Messinger arrive from Detroit for their wedding this evening. Castor leaves for Tucson after a winter visit. Miss Messinger is daughter of Mrs. Merle Page of Columbus and Mrs. Carl Millspaw of White Street.

VPW E. F. Bettes Bettes Chamber of Commerce Europe Paris Burgess CDA Murphy’s Cleo Haight Frank Lockwood Corry Leo Heberlein L. M. Douglas Ira Miller Washington Ivis Messinger Eugene John Shomody Arive Detroit Miss Messinger Merle Page Columbus Carl 1. Millspaw White Street Buttglo Robert Joy JH. Castor Tucson Aviz

Epsilon Phi Chapter Meets At Mrs Eddy Home

The Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met last evening at Mrs. Robert Eddy's East Irving street home with Mrs. Raymond Blynt as cohostess. Sixteen members attended a card party report revealing a Cine sum. A drama program featured a Little Women play with Mrs. Herbert Allee, Mrs. Frank Wise, Mrs. Robert Curtis, Mrs. Robert Simmonsen, and Mrs. Brynt. Salad refreshments followed. Mrs. Ernest Simmonsen of Columbus will host the next meeting on March 6.

Robert Eddy Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority East Irving Street Raymond Blynt Louisa M.alcott Herbert Allee Frank Wise Robert Curtis Robert Simmonsen Brynt Ernest Simmonsen Columbus

Bridge Benefit at West Columbus for Cory Memorial Hospital

Mrs Arthur Cohen and Mrs Harry Barach hosted a bridge party at the latter’s West Columbus Avenue home to raise funds for Cory Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Three tables competed with awards going to Mrs Sadie Jackson and Mrs Robert A Ott Jr. A salad course, rolls and coffee followed for guests.

Arthur Cohen Harry Barach West Columbus Avenue Cory ‘Memorial Hospital Sadie Jackson Robert A. Ott Jr

Mrs Shamburg Honored At Farewell Luncheon

Mrs H Martin Keppel hosted a luncheon at the Hotel Corry honoring Mrs Arthur Shamburg who is moving to Ashtabula. Eight friends attended with a floral centerpiece on the table. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs Shamburg and Mrs C A Hillstrom and for canasta to Mrs Lynford Chase. The guest of honor received a corsage and a gift from the hostess.

H. Martin Keppel Arthur Shamburg Ashtabula

St Elizabeths Guild Bake Sale Planned for April 15

The St Elizabeths Guild met in the church hall and planned a bake sale at the hall on Sunday April 15 to support the building fund. Committee members Mrs Fred Housman Mrs Raymond Bachomner Mrs Nick Aquilino and Mrs Leo Heberlein will handle the sale. A food donation will be sent to the Carmelite Nuns at the March 20 meeting with Mrs Bachomer and Mrs Heberlein overseeing arrangements after the session cupcakes were served.

Mananeo vi Ov Eligabeth Church Guild Fred Housman Raymond Bachomner Nick Aquilino Leo Heberlein Bach

Mrs Don W Clark Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Don W Clark entertained her bridge club at East Frederick street last night. Mrs Leon Root accompanied the two table game as a guest and prizes went to Mrs Leo Hooks and Mrs Root. The hostess served sandwiches cookies and coffee after the games with Mrs O A Hillstrom set to entertain the group in two weeks.

Don W. Clark East Frederick Street Leon Root Leo Hooks Root O. A. Hillstrom

High School Queens Tie for Somerset County Maple Festival

Twelve Somerset County girls vie for the Pennsylvania Queen title in Johnstown Maryland Meyh ersdale. The winner will reign over Somerset County Maple Festival in Meyersdale March 22 to 25. Runners up become maids of honor and the remaining contestants serve as princesses.

Johnstown Somerset County Pennsylvania Meyhersdale

Smith Mathews announces marriage of Maxine Joanne Mathews

Mr and Mrs Charles W Mathews of R D 1 Bear Lake announce the marriage of their eldest daughter Maxine Joanne to Gerald R Smith son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Smith of Wrightsville Pa The ceremony was performed by Rev Conroy of the Methodist Church at Lakewood NY on Saturday February 18 at 3 30 pm Attending were Mr and Mrs Junior Hebner of Jamestown Mr Smith served four years in the U S Army The newlyweds reside in Sugar Grove Pa

Charles W. Mathews Bear Lake Maxine Joanne Gerald R. Smith Emmett Smith Wrightsville Conroy Methodist Lakewood N. Y Junior Hebner Jamestown Smith Army Sugar Grove

Engaged Margery Emory to wed Clarence Dascomb Jr

Announcement of the engagement of Margery Anne Emory of Clymer to Clarence Dascomb Jr. of Mayville. Miss Emory is a senior at Clymer Central High School. Dascomb served in the U S Army and works for L Pollock Company in Mayville. A summer wedding is planned.

Margery Emory Clymer Margery Anne Emory Walter’ Emory Clarence Dascomb Jr Clarence Dascomb Mayville Malissa Barger Emory Clymer Central High School Dascomb Mayville Central School U. S. Army L. Pollock Company

Rotary Club Hosts Children Night At Corry Hotel

The Rotary Club welcomed members' children as special guests at the weekly meeting in the Corry Room of the Hotel Corry. Seventy one dinners were served and entertainment followed, featuring magician Rev Donald Strachen of Meadville and group singing led by Arthur Burgess with L P Baker on piano.

Rotary Club Hotel Corry Donald Strachen Meadville Arthur ©. Burgess L. P. Baker

Interior Decorator To Speak To College Club

A College Women's Club meeting on Monday evening will feature Miss Marilyn Carlson of Jamestown, an interior decorator, presenting a program on decorating furniture. The session will be held in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft with committee chair Mrs. Chris Christensen leading the preparations and members listed.

College Club College Women’s Club Marilyn Carlson Jamestown Emmanuel Episcopal Church Chris Christensen W. D. Cook Percy Corbin L. M. Douglas Irvin Downs Hazel Dutf

Alec Nelson Dies From Injuries After Ute Crash

Seven year old Alec Nelson of Hampton Township died of injuries at Allegheny General Hospital after being struck by an utility vehicle on Route in Allison Park last Thursday, state authorities said.

Pittsburgh Alec Nelson Hampton Township Anute Allison Park Allegheny General Hospital

Death Penalty Upheld in Japan Slaying Case

Washington reports that Army review board upholds the death verdict for M Sgt Maurice L Schick, convicted in Japan for the strangling of Susan Rothschild, daughter of Col and Mrs Jacquard Rothschild. The case proceeds to the civilian Court of Military Appeals with possible outcomes including confirmation, reversal, or lesser punishment.

Washington Dansonsburg Japan Army Review Board Maurice L. Schick Schick

House Okays Rules For Fishing Ponds

Harrisburg action sets farm pond fishing rules allowing farmers and household members to fish without license in any artificial pond on the farm. Farm workers and residents may fish too. If trout or bass leave the farm during closed season, a receipt with date place and catcher must be shown.

Harrisburg House Senate

Ships urged to aid raft Cantata near Galapagos Islands

Vessels in the Galapagos area were asked to help the balsa raft Cantata and its five aboard after the craft drifted for days in a vast Pacific whirl near the islands. The four men and one woman radioed they were short of food and had only 12 gallons of fuel left for their auxiliary engine. Andy Rost, a 27 year old Dutch seaman, was reported ill.

Panama Galapagos Islands Pacific Andy Rost

Daughter born at Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Dell of Pittafield.

Orn Corry Memorial Hospital Robert Dell Pittafield

Jack Guzik Dies at 69 Boss of Chicago Underworld

Chicago report says Jack Guzik once Capone's lieutenant and top gambling boss in the city died at age 69 after a heart attack. Police unsure if death occurred at his South Side home or at that of a son in law. Guzik, described as mild yet formidable, faced a notable tax-evasion sentence years earlier and spent time in Leavenworth. He had been a central figure in organized crime from the 1920s through Prohibition era.

Chicago Jack Greasy ThuMd) Guark al Groene Capone Leutenant Guzik South Side Mtter Scarface al Gunk

Europe Braces as Severe Winter Grips Continent

Europe endures a harsh winter with Rome reporting 762 dead and widespread flooding. Yugoslav air force action, Polish rifle patrols, and failing crops strain economies from Britain to Germany as temperatures dip below record lows for February.

London Adriatic Europe Poland Italy Britain Lincolnshire

Monaco to host special football game for royal wedding

Monaco officials announced two American football teams will be invited to perform at a ceremony weekend in the Louis 11 Stadium for the April wedding of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly. The teams were not disclosed and the match date was not set for April 17.

Monaco Associated Presa Monte Carlo Grace Kelly Ait Sid the Gue Louis 11 Prince Reinier Tit Miss Kelly

Monaco pregame twist for tourist game astonishes crowd

Monacans gasp at first Tourist American football as hosts plan a stunt. An acrobat will cross the stadium on a tight wire pausing before the royal box to unfurl Monacan and American Mags. Estimated wedding bill is 109 million francs. Celebrities including Margot Fonteyn, Bob Hope, and Bing Crosby added to Monaco guest list.

Monacans Cros Polace Monaco Margot Fonteyn Bob Hope Bing Crosby

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