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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1951

Page

5

Engagement of Bonita Thompson to Frank Borin announced

Miss Bonita Thompson of Columbus is engaged to Frank Borin son of Mrs Frank Borin of Palisades. Bonita, a Corry High School alumna, worked for Dr John Dysher and now sails as a stewardess with American Airlines in New York City. Frank Borin, a former Navy pilot and Cornell graduate, works for Transworld Airlines International Division. The wedding date is set.

Bonita Thompson R. Thompson Columbus Bon Miu Frank Borin Palisades Corry High School John Dysher American Airlines New York City Bonn Navy Cornell University Transworld, Airlines, International Division Noble

Two Prison Escapees Still At Large In West Virginia

Two fugitives from Allerheny County Workhouse remain at large after escaping during the day. William Enscoe, a 43 year old Pittsburgh taxi driver, says he drove the missing prisoners to Wheeling. The men Walter Walchak, 21, of Library PA, and Howard L. Dan berl, 20, of Soul Huntingdon PA, allegedly robbed a Fox Chapel home owner, kidnapped a son, and fled in the household car abandoned near Sharpsburg.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Allerheny County West Virginia William Enso Wheeling W. Va Enscoe Walter Walchak Library Howard L. Danberl Soul Huntingdon Fox Chapel Householde Sharpsburg

Methodist Church Circle Meets At Barnes Home

Circle No 1 of the WSC 8 met at Mrs. R G Barnes North Center Street last evening with Mag W B Slowe presiding and Mrs How ard Rehnberg leading devotions The lesson Near East Panorama was presented by Mrs Edmund Barr Social hour featured contests arranged by Mrs Donald Gadly Refreshments by Mrs Carl Swanson and Mrs Zuella Mc Eloy Follow up plans for a joint meeting of three WSC circles were discussed and Circle No 1 will meet again February 6th at the church after the Week of prayer service

Edom W. SC North Center Street R. G. Barnes Mag. W. B. Slowe Howard Rehnberg Edmund Barr Donald Gadly Carl Swanson Zuella McEloy S.C

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Meets for Initiation Practice

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No. 140 held a business meeting and initiation practice with 33 members present. Noble Grand Mrs. Lot Dahl presided. discussion covered sending clothes to the Odd Fellows Home in Meadville. Refreshments were provided by committee members. next regular meeting set for January 16 with degree work planned January 10.

Anewibers Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No. 140 Lot Dahl Noble Grand Meadville Kenneth Loveland W. EK Shindledocker

Circle No. 2 W S C meets at Franklin Street home

Circle No. 2 of the Woman's Society of Christian Science met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Stanley Nichols's Franklin Street home with Mrs. Lester Lopus as president. Ruth Dohilstrand led devotions from John and read a poem "God's Warts." The study on Near East Panorama covered politics and economy. Mrs. Nich, assisted by Mrs. Benjamin Skinner, served sandwiches and toffee. Next circle gathering set for February 6 with Mrs. Carl Hinman hosting.

Stanley Nichols Franklin Street W.s.cs Lester Lopus Ruth Dohilstrand Ollowing Nich Mix Benjamin Skinner Carl Hinman

Donna Jean Adams to wed John Little

Wilma Adams of Neath Cly mer announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Donna Jean to John Little, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Little of Wrightsville. A wedding date has been set.

Wits Wilma Adams Neath Clymer Donna Jean John Little Richard Little Wrightsville

Local residents and service members noted in weekend moves

Mr and Mrs Paul J Pizer relocate from East Frederick street to Dillsbury Pil for their future home. Retired Edward Nelson returns to Fort Benning after holidays with his parents in Columbus. Miss Gloria Akam visits Washington after staying with her parents on R D 1. Doris Alam departs for Edwards N M teaching post. Erie's Herbert Hausmann visits Akam home with daughter Sydney. Rex Henton leaves for Westminster College after holidays with parents. Josephine Perry returns to Meadville from her father Joseph Perry in West Washington street. Pvt Courtney Fargo stationed at A P Hill in Virginia is on furlough at his parents Warren and Mrs Fargo in Columbus. Cpl David Fenton returns to Swamp Attterbury after furlough with his parents on East Main street. Mr and Mrs Frank Johns of Ripley return home after visiting sister Mrs Walter Degean on Ridge street. Warren Hulings and Harold Builings families attend Doris Arters funeral in Union City. Jack Bell and wife move from city to Erie. Mrs A Virdin of Philadelphia returns home after holiday with daughter Mrs William Lewby and family on East Frederick street. David Crowell of Northwest street George Mulvin of R D 3 and Thomas Maloney formerly of Mott street leave Erie for Air Corps training at Lackland Texas.

Paul J. Pizer East Frederick Street Dillsbury Pil Edward Nelson Fort Benning Harry Nelson Columbus Gloria Akam Washington Alr. Akam Doris Alam Virginia Warren R. Fargo Cpl David Fenton Swamp Atterbury East Main Street George Fenton Frank Johns Ripey Walter Degean Ridgestreet Warren Hulings Harold Builings Union City Sevice Doris Arters Jack Bell Erie A. Virdin Philadelphia William Lewby David Crowell Northwest Street George Mulvin Thomas Maloney Mott Air Corps Lackland San Antonio Texas

Rev Bowman Addresses Rotarians at Hotel Corry

The Rotary Club dinner last evening featured Rev. Harry S. Bowman pastor of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church speaking on New Year And A New Way Of Life. He urged seizing new year opportunities for better living. Officials announced the 12th night Christmas tree burn will be Saturday January 6 on East Washington street. March 26 and 9 were set for the minstrel show with rehearsals starting the last Tuesday in January. Dr T S Kelsey was named to replace the late Dr Ulausse Jones as AR director.

Gatesy Spenner Tme Rotary Club Corry Harry S. Bowman St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Bowman William Leaby East Washington Street Bowmans Kelsey Ulausse Jones

Kiwanis Club Sets 1951 Actions and Chairs

The Kiwanis meeting at the Phoenix Hotel elected James H. Harper as president and outlined 1951 goals for Kiwanis International and the local club. He named committee chairs including Bennink, Livingston, Ries, Ventsasel, Stull, Bupe, Martin, Auer, Flowers, Hull, Wallace, Edwards, Zalmeck, Christensen, Grice, Barach, and Packo, and noted a paper drive report by Crowell and Zalmeck. Group singing was led by Mr. Rice. The directors meet tonight at 6 o'clock at the Phoenix.

We Kiwanis Clu Phoenix Hotel James H. Harper Kiwanis Ivan Bennink David Livingston H. Lynn Ries Frank Ven Tassel Agricultuire Anc Kiwants Paul Crowell Philip Zalmneck Bayer Troop 81 Mr. Rice Rice Harper

Mrs Fred Ross Hostess To W C T U Tuesday

Mrs Fred Ross of Worth Street entertained several Wes T U members last evening for a business meeting and social period. Mrs Tone Johnson chaired in the absence of the vice president with a devotion on Light of Prayer.

Fred Ross Worth Bertha Warner Miss Johnson Soldiers and Sailors

C. D. of A to Initiate Class January 25th Plans

C. D. of A will initiate a new class on January 25 during the next regular session of Court Conception No. 35. Grand Regent Mrs. J F Needham announced that applications must reach her by January 9. Mrs. Paul Berst, Erie district deputy, will be guest of honor at the initiation service.

C. D. of A Court Conception D. of A J.F. Needham Paul Berst Erie Servier

New Year’s Party Hosts Share Evening With Guests

Sarana Ars and Isenneyn McCray of Cutting hosted a New Year’s Daily Saturday evening gathering at their home attended by 30 young people. Guests played various games and contests and were served salad, sandwiches, cake, jello and a beverage. George Boozel, home on furlough, was among the guests who attended the party.

Sarana Ars Isenneyn McCray Cutting George Boozel

Farewell Party For Russell Mitchell

A farewell party honoring Russell Mitchell who will leave for the service recently took place at the Phoenix Hotel. Hosts at his stealth diner were 12 employees from the inspection department of the Reymond plant. During the social period a purse of money was presented to the honored guest by his associates.

Russell Mitchell Phoenix Hotel Reymond

Miss Marcella Stover Engaged To Be Married

Miss Marcella Trene Stover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stover of Spartansburg R D 2, is betrothed to Gordon Fralick of Corry R D 1. Both graduated Spartansburg High School in 1950 and Fralick works in farming with his father. No wedding date has been set.

Marcella Stover Elmer Stover Spartansbug R. D Marcella Trene Gordon Fralick Fralick Guy Fralick Corry Miss Stover My. Fralick Spartansburg High School Weelding

Experiment on Shipping Iron Ore During Winter

United States Steel Corp. tests moving Minnesota ore by rail in winter using 195 cars. Cars are thawed in a North Bessemer plant after calcium chloride treatment at the Chisholm Minnesota shipping point. Half the cars head to Duquesne Pa works, 50 to Chicago, and 50 to Youngstown Ohio to evaluate winter transport viability amid heavy steel demand.

Associion Pittsburgh United States Steel Corp Minnesota Tuquesne North Bessemer Chicago Imill Youngstown Chis~holm Minn Eastern Great Lakes Summiey

Speech by Governor Draws Meed Reaction

A capacity crowd heard Governor address after the 1951 legislature organization. Sen M Havey Taylor was re elected Senate president pro tempore for a fourth term and Rep Herbert P Sorg was named speaker again. Committees will be chosen in the interim with budget talks due late February or March. Civil defense financing questions loom as lawmakers weigh taxes or borrowing to fund possible $125 million needs.

Aru Covernor Sen M. Havey Taylor R-Dau Phir Senate Herbert P. Sorg R- Bill Taylor Sorg J Plo Ber Fine Congress Truman

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