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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1954

Page

5

Billy Graham Still in London Headlines The Crusade Funds

Billy Graham remained prominent in London papers as reports say British firms were asked to donate 60 000 pounds for a three month crusade. One report notes 20 000 pounds already collected. Graham to arrive Southampton this afternoon aboard the United States liner.

London Billy Graham Graham Southampton United States Laborite Daily Herald the Herald Billy Evening News Alfred Owen London “Crusade

College Women's Club hears talk on tuberculosis drug

About 30 members and guests met at the Garden Room of a VFW Post for February, as Miss Elisabeth Rogers announced a nominating committee for next year's officers. George A. Sharp of E R Squibb and Sons discussed early pharmacy and the development of a single anti tuberculosis drug costing over two and a half million to bring to market, now priced at six cents a day.

College Women’s Club College Women's Club VFW Elisabeth Rogers Olin W. Bracken A. Bruce Smith Frank McKnight George A. Sharp E. R. Squibb and Sons Drug Company Erie Howard Hutzelman Mr. Sharp E. R. Sqibb and Sons Sharp Sam J. Irvine Esther Jones Helen Johnson Irvin Downs E. E. Hawkins Norris Ho

Kiwanis Club hears Bruce Smith on McInnes Steel

Bruce Smith president and general manager of McInnes Steel Co spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting last night at the Hotel Corry. He traced the firm's history from its Emporium start in 1895 to Corry in 1901 and explained steel types and market demand while attendees discussed fluoridation issues and future appearances by Col Jarock the Polish pilot.

Bruce Smith Kiwanis Club McInnes Steel Co Hotel Corry Smith Page Jouderback Wan Emporium Corry Helso Bruce Lane Rotary Club Col. Jarock Key Club New Kensington John Shields Key Lab Clark Bachomer Allentown

George Washington Birthday Tea Heald in Corry

The George Washington birthday tea drew 15 Corry area women, hosted by the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The 2 to 4 pm program featured a flag drill by Order of the Eastern Star and Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge, solos by Bertrice Bensink, a one act play Antiques with several local women, and a presentation by Concord School sixth graders. Tea and refreshments followed, served by Mrs. Elton Simmons and Mrs. James Sinare.

George Washington Corry Brokenstraw Valley The Daughters of the American Revolution VFW Club Order of the Eastern Star Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Beatrice Bensink Amelia Edmund Barr Ronald Carter John Kolsiee Lyle Stranahan Eugene Peterson Lynn Rice Concord School DAR Elton Simmons James Sinare T. W. Whitehead Horton Davis R. J

BPW Club Holds Routine Meeting At TOOF Hall

The Business and Professional Women's Club met last evening at TOOF Hall. A social period followed the season and prizes went to Mrs. James P. Sullivan and Miss Agnes Lynch. Hostess committee members served salad refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for March 8.

BPW Club Business and Professional Women's Club Toof Hall James P. Sullivan Agnes Lynch Julia Zepke Sullivan Charles Stewart

Friendly Birthday Club Meets at Mrs C J Fleek Home

The Friendly Birthday Club met at Mrs C J Fleek home with Mrs George McIntyre as co host. They honored Mrs J B Clark with a purse of money and enjoyed galloping bingo with prizes. Door prizes went to Mrs Glark and Mrs Perry Akam. Assorted sandwiches cake coffee and tea were served. The next meeting is March 30 at Mrs Harold Gales home 2090 4 First avenue to honor Mrs Fleek’s birthday.

A. Johnson West Church Street Rey John H. Clark Linesville E. F. Bettes Meadville Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh U. S. Department of Commerce Simmie E. Sutton North Center Street John Emerling Fairmont W. Va N. L. Bogden Raymond Avenue George Washington Masonic Temple Erie Ben Blair Maple Avenue Ray Francis San Juan Puerto Rico Chicago Francis Katherine Starr Abbey Donald Engle Columbus Mineral Ridge Engle Archie Wright Wright Lolita Gregory East Main Street St. Vincent's Hospital J. Fred Kinley Theodore Hubley Jack Clark Fisher Hotel Erie Bridge Association Friendly Birthday Club J. Fleek George McIntyre J. B. Clark Glark Perry Akam Harold Gale First Avenue Fleek

Area Girl's Engagement Announced by Spartansburg Family

Mr and Mrs Henry Anthony of Spartansburg announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Blanche to Private Kenneth L Schneider son of Mrs Hazel Schneider of Titusville RB D 3. No date has been set for the marriage.

Henry Anthony Spartansburg Helen Blanche Pfo Kenneth L. Schneider Hazel Schneider RB. D Titusville Wedaire

Daughters Of Colonists In Mesting At Erie

Twenty four members of the Fort LeBoeuf Daughters of the American Colonists met Saturday at 12 30 in the main dining room of the Boston Store in Erie. Mrs Helen Schiuraff, regent, led the session after luncheon. Maude Barnes of Corry spoke on Concord Massachusetts. Next meeting set for May 15 at Judson House Waterford. Corry attendees included Mrs Merrill Lillie, Mrs Maude Barnes, Miss Louise Williams, Mrs Donald Stewart, Mrs J B Patterson. Also notes that annual fur sales in the United States have reached a half billion dollars in some modern years per the National Geographic Society.

Fort LeBoeuf Boston Erie Helen Schiuraff Maude Barnes Corry Concord Mass Judson House Waterford Merrill Lillie Louise Williams Donald Stewart J. B. Patterson United States Saya National Geographic Society

Red Army Opens New Blast At U S On Armed Forces Day

Moscow marks 36th anniversary with warnings of a new war and claims of modern weaponry. Marshal Sokolovsky accuses American imperialists of planning a new front while Bulganin calls for vigilance and competence. Kuznetsov notes arms upgunning as Chistyakov cites alleged Western hostility to weaken the USSR. Large parades and nationwide events highlight the day.

Associated Press Moscow Russia Red Army United States Army Vassily Sokolovsky Tagestia Soviet Union Nikolai Bulganin Nikolai Kuznetsov Favestia Sovieh Pews Agency Tass M. Chistyakov Britain U. S

Call off walkout at Nemacolin mine resumes tomorrow

Waynesburg Pa. Production at the Nemacolin mine of Buckeye Coal Co. is expected to resume tomorrow after strikers voted to return to work while a seniority grievance is processed through regular channels. Workers halted action after an appeal by United Mine Workers District 4 officials.

Waynesburg Buckeye Coal Co United Mine Workers District 4

Grocer Sets Trap Nabbed Bread Thief in Philly

Gregory Yaroschuk, Philadelphia grocer, camouflaged with a green blanket to ambush a bread thief. He nabbed the suspect with a revolver after the thief started removing bread from a delivery box outside the store. The trick came from a TV detective drama. A Hopi Indian crew fighting a forest fire in 1959 staged a rain dance, and two hours later a cloud burst helped extinguish the blaze, per the National Geographic Society.

Philadelphia Gregory Yaroschuk Yaroschuk National Geographic Society

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