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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1950
Page
5
A surprise housewarming honored Mr. and Mrs. Harold K. Powell on North Center street with fifteen friends visiting, cards, and a late buffet lunch. They received a crystal gift from the group.
Freddie Morrison three years old was feted by his mother Mrs Alfred Morrison Jr on East Smith Street with a party Friday evening. Eight children and their mothers attended as Freddie enjoyed games records and treats. Favors included books balloons and lollipops.
A Winter camp of District No. 3 Washington Trail Boy Scouts of America was held the past weekend at Rob ert Brown’s camp near Pittsfield. Twenty six seats of Troops 80 81 Wattsburg No 95 Harbor Creek No 151 and six leaders attended.
Mrs James Falcone of 1220 West Pleasant Street celebrated her birthday with a family gathering Friday January 6 and a Sunday afternoon party hosted by her daughters Nellie and Margaret Falcone. Eighteen relatives attended and enjoyed cake ice cream and coffee served by the hostesses. Gifts of money were presented to Mrs Falcone.
Mrs Robert Curtis was honored at a stork shower hosted by her sisters Mrs Robert Porter of Franklin and Mrs George Fox at the Fox home 81a West Smith Street. Twenty guests enjoyed bingo and games with awards to Mrs Clifford McCluskey Mrs Cassius Armitage Miss Nancy Armitage and Mrs W L Armitage. Refreshments included shower cake Jello and coffee.
A daughter born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gates of RD 1. The newborn arrives this morning. Mr Gates is the former John Cherry. A son also born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Swalte of RD 3 this morning.
Comedian Bob Hope was injured when his car skidded off a rain slick road and overturned 19 miles south of Riverside. Passenger Fred Williams, a gag writer, was treated for bruises. Hope's shoulder was dislocated but not believed serious. both men later left for Hollywood.
In Merchantville New Jersey the body of Mrs Mary J Shumaker 54 widow of former RCA Victor executive Edward B Shumaker was found last night in a closet at her home Police ordered an autopsy Dr R Dean Cavalli Camden County physician said she clutched a photo of her husband and herself when found A caller claiming to be Mrs Shumaker s sister prompted the initial police search Shumaker died last November 3 He had been RCA president from 1927 to 1982.
The second perjury trial of Alger Hiss, former State Department official, was adjourned to tomorrow due to a juror’s illness. Judge Henry W. Goddard asked jurors to leave phone numbers with the clerk in case the adjournment extends. Also noted was a cold affecting an associate, prompting an early adjournment last Friday. Hiss faced two perjury counts stemming from alleged denial of passing State Department documents to Whittaker Chambers.
In Formosa, January 9, Chinese soldiers angered by Britain's recognition of the Chinese Communist regime attempted to pull down the British flag at the Tansul consulate near Taipei. Consul Edward Briggs and Nationalist military police intervened, guiding the armed trio away after walls were painted with taunts calling Britain names.
Chicago readers report a new hearing aid model without a visible receiver button. The device sits deep in the ear and uses concealed tubing for the control interface. Beltone and related makers offer a brochure by mail, promising home trials without cost.
AP reports John L Lewis denounces Senator Taft and urges presidential action to avert a coal mine strike. He criticizes Denham of the NLRB and calls for a three day work week under Taft Hartley. Republicans push a national emergency measure as coal bosses press Congress for a remedy.
More than 1 000 motorists viewed five Billiels on display as snow fell. Officials lamented a model with the box slide transmission was not yet ready but awaited arrival. A film Niagara On Wheels showed the development of automatic drive to curious crowds. After the show several attendees were photographed with gasolines prizes and names listed for gas prizes. Another showing is planned for the early week to accommodate those who missed Saturday.
Fire officials report three people saved from a three story brick building in Homewood after a collision with a vehicle blocked access. An eight week old baby and two others were among those treated for injuries. The blaze caused about ten thousand dollars in damage.
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