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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1953
Page
5
A 12 year old boy from Reading, Pa Frances Hek euyoth was killed today when struck by a shotgun blast.Police and investigators searched for a suspect and motive as the tragedy shocked the local community.
Miss Joyce Chamberlin and Roy Mattson were married January 7 at Sherman Baptist Church with Rev. Stanley Smith officiating. The bride wore blue lace over taffeta with black accessories. Attendants were Merlin Mattson and a reception followed at the groom's home. Mattson is stationed at Sampson Air Force Base. the bride resides with her parents in North Clymer.
The Evangelical United Brethren Friendship Aid met at the West Columbus avenue hostess’s home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Glenn Humes and business by vice president Mrs. William Halfast. 16 members and three visitors attended. apple pie with cheese and coffee were served. February aid meeting date to be announced.
Mr and Mrs Charles Morbilia of East Main North East announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine to Archie Alam son of Mr and Mrs Archie Adam Sr of South Lake North East formerly of Gary The bride elect is a graduate of St Gregorys High School and works at Erie Resistor Company Mr Alam is a graduate of Senior High School and employed at General Electric Company.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge met in routine session with 30 members present. Mrs. Carl Millspaw chaired as noble grand. after business, members enjoyed visiting and cards. Next meeting set for February 3.
Miss Maxine Hepler of R. D. 2 is engaged to William Bushley son of Mr and Mrs Rial Bushley of Brockway Pa The couple plan a wedding after Hepler finishes as a junior at Corty High School Bushley has left for U S Army service no wedding date set
The Aero Foremen's Club held its monthly gathering at the Phoenix Hotel with 28 members and guests. Richard Rossbacher presented the new recreation program and swimming pool project, followed by a Q A session. Norman George of the National Association of Foremen will attend the February meeting.
Mrs Stanley Anderson hosted the Covenant Circle of the Presbyterian Woman's Association at her home, 24 West Frederic Street, last evening with 20 members present. Circle chairman Mrs Page Touderback led business, devotions by Mrs Anderson, program by Mrs Porter Auer with others, and refreshments served by Mrs Russell Briggs and Mrs Walter Loveland. Mrs Percy Corbin will host the February 17 meeting at her Wright Street home.
A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arnold McCaslin RD 8 A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Gorten Neckers RD 2 at Corry Memorial Hospital A son was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nichols 600 West Washington Street at Sorry Memorial Hospital
Morgan Beverly spoke at the Corry Rotary Club meeting held last evening at the Hotel Corry. Howie Miller introduced him and Beverly noted reasons for reading the Rotarian magazine. Guests included Harley Carpenter Meadville Russell Schoeller Pittsburgh and Newell Beckwith Corry. A Boy Scout Troop committee meeting followed the regular session.
Honest Simmonsen hosted a benefit at 688 East Main Street drawing two tables of 800 attendees for Corry Memorial Hospital. Mrs Richard Schneider and Mr Eland Harvey won awards. future hostesses include Mrs Harvey Mrs Ernest Emmons Jr and Mrs Robert Eddy. Refreshments of strawberry shortcake tea were served.
Thirty four Sir Knights and their ladies enjoyed a new test evening at the Masonic Temple as Charles Commandery convened. William Croft of Erie and Trey Whitehead led degree work while a white elephant sale supported the auxiliary treasury. next dinner is planned for February 6, 176i.
Mrs. Ralph Bailey hosted a benefit at 812 West Pleasant Street with two canasta tables. Winners were Mrs. Martha Byrd and Mrs. Kea Hoylen. Salad refreshments followed. future hosts include Mrs. Byrd Mrs. Bisley Mrs. Binti ng Min and Genevieve Maloney.
The board of trustees of the Presbyterian church met at the president Davie H. Livingston home on Parke Street. The session discussed general plans and various committees for 1953. Light refreshments were served to the members before adjournment.
A civil court verdict awarded $1,497.62 to plaintiffs against Bruce Hicks and Harold Simmons in Brie County. The case, arising from a collision at an intersection near Westwell Street and Cemetery Road, centered on alleged failure to use siren and warning lights by Hicks driving an ambulance. Hicks seeks a new trial arguing emergency status and proper siren use.
Ey associatea CHICAGO Tiny Roger Lee Brodie, a 16 month old Siamese twin joined at the head, died last night after surviving the two hour 40 minute operation that separated him from his brother Rodney Deg. He had been in a deep coma since the operation. Rodney Deg shows signs of recovery but remains in critical condition after two plastic procedures.
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