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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1953
Page
5
Whaley and Lois Whaley of undergo Friday services for a relative with the late Mr Whaley noted among kin. Distant relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremonies and burial arrangements remain at a local parish.
Three men face indictment over a $31,000 safe burglary at the home of suspended Homestead Police Chief Thomas F. Conlin in 1949. Accused are Michael Gabie, 61, housed in Western State Penitentiary, Sam Tedesco, in the Allegheny County Workhouse, and Phil Margie, 33. The stolen money remains unrecovered as Conlin, recently suspended, faced conviction for permitting vice and rackets.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Anna Dyne’s home, with vice president Mrs Leon Van Tassel leading devotionals and Mrs Leon Ten Huisen reading from Joshua. Plans to buy items for the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie were discussed, and refreshments were served. The next meeting is February 3.
Twenty members and two guests attended the Friendship Aid meeting at the Evan gelical United Brethren Church last evening hosted by Mrs Lyle Chase on North Center street. Mrs Edwin Borstorff presided over business and Mrs Charles Bugbee led devotions. After the session Mrs Robert Fleming helped serve fruit cake and coffee. The next meeting on January 20 will be at Mrs Rean McElroy home on West Columbus avenue.
Mrs Thomas Smith and her twin sons from Cleveland were celebrated at a long distance shower Saturday evening at Mrs Richard Sicklers Spring Creek home. Guests enjoyed games prizes were awarded to Mrs Leslie Donaldson and Mrs Kenneth Siller and refreshments included jello salad wafers and coffee for 16 attendees. Numerous thoughtful gifts accompanied the celebration.
A farewell party honored Robert Ploss who left for service. Hosted by his mother Mrs. Delbert Ploss of Johnson street, the gathering of 25 friends included gifts and a purse of money. Cake ice cream and jello were served with out of town guests from Panama Bear Lake R. D. 4 Beaverdam and Columbus.
Mrs John Fenstermacher entertained the bridge club last evening at her East Columbus avenue home. Prizes went to Mrs Martha Vincent Mrs James Allyn and Mrs Robert Galbreath. Dessert refreshments were served and the group will meet in two weeks with Mrs Galbreath as hostess.
Alfred Morrison hosted a birthday party for his son Aled who turned six. Nine friends joined the event with a spaghetti supper, a guimdrop tree centerpiece, and personalized cowboy drink glasses. Movies followed the meal, and Aled received many gifts while ice cream and decorated bins completed the celebration. Attendees included Thora Jane Wise Capleton Wus sink Randy Eddy Gary Eddy Thomas Plevotti Jeffrey Brown Lee Miller Rebecca Morrison and Larny Amy.
Miss Ruth Bennett hosted a local bridge gathering at her Duane Street home last evening. Mr T. Kelsey and Mrs. Robert Tunnell won card awards, with Mrs J Fred Kinley receiving the special prize. A white elephant exchange entertained the group, and guests enjoyed pizza pie and a salad course before adjournment. The club plans to meet January 22 with Mrs Kinley.
The announcement reports the birth of a daughter yesterday after noon to Mr and Mrs Guy Hayes of R D 4 at Corry Memorial Hospital.
The Holy Name Society at St Thomas Church elected officers at its meeting last evening marking its first session after a division. Frank Purpura was named president with Frank Chiri Jr as vice president and Paul Spiesman as secretary-treasurer. A program committee and a membership committee were also formed. members will receive communion together at Mass on Sunday.
Mrs Earle Hasbrouck hosted Circle No 1 of the First Methodist Church on Liberty Street with 29 members and one guest present. Business and a lesson on the African Safifi book were led by Mrs Ber Loveland. games and contests followed under Mrs Donald Cadg with refreshments served by several committee members. The next meeting is planned for February 3 at the church.
Mr and Mrs Rolland Chase entertained the Corry Local of the Dairymens League last night planning the annual meeting for Saturday at the McCray Community House A noon ham dinner will be served and a program with pictures and a speaker was announced President Joseph McGray presided and Mrs Joseph Mokwa and Miss Sharon McCray assisted in serving fruit jello cake and coffee
Mrs John Gilmore hosted an evening birthday party at 136 Seneca Street in honor of her son Barry Klinger turning six on Sunday. About 20 friends attended and enjoyed games contests and refreshments including birthday cake and creamed chocolate milk.
Forty Corry Rotary Club members and guests met at the Hole in Corry for a Swiss steak dinner. Afterward the group focused on plans to build a swimming pool at Mead Park. W C Bowen of East Orange, N J from Ketchum Inc, a fundraising firm, attended. Arnold Seastead was welcomed back after his leave of absence.
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