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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1952

Page

5

Indochina Riotings Blamed on Cao Dai Faction

Saigon January 29 French sources said the two week wave of terrorism in a major Indochinese city killed 12 and wounded 60 was not the work of the Viet Minh but of Cao Dai dissidents led by Colonel Trinh Minh Te. He quit last August as head of the Cao Dai army of 30,000 and accused the French of denying real independence while indicating future combat against both French and communist nationalists.

Saigon Indochina Jany Viet Minh Cao Dai

Accused Man Testifies in Own Defense in Pittsburgh

Joseph Beck, 43, testified in his defense after being charged with the death of his wife Mary Louise Keffer. He said his wife nagged him about his tool collection, beat him, and called herself a housekeeper. The prosecutor seeks a life sentence, noting Beck’s alleged confession as part of the state's case.

Associated X7es Pittsburgh Joseph Beck Beck Samuel A. Strauss Mary Louise Keffer

Casualties Reach 1046 in Korea War Update

Washington dispatch reports casualties in Korea rising to 104,644 as of today, up 251 from the prior week. The figures reflect ongoing combat losses across major theater operations and include service members from multiple branches.

Washington Korea

Shower honors Miss Haight prior to February wedding

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Marlyn Haight was held at the W. J Splesman home on East Maingstreet with 16 guests. Prizes were awarded for a cards party including bridge, 500 and canasta. Hostesses included Misses Mary Lou Haight and Barbara Splesman, who served salad refreshments and presented gifts to the bride elect. Meanwhile social notices mention trips to Buffalo and attendance at events, with plans for the Presbyterian church meeting and related committee appointments.

W. J Splesman East Maingstreet Marlyn Haight Robert Steinberg Mary Lou Haight Barbara Splesman Hany Lamona Bridge Ralph Welcht Doh Mc- Laan Canasta

Benefit Card Party Held Last Evening

Two tables of bridge and one table of 500 were in play last evening at the home of Mrs A Hillstram on Gould street for a benefit party for Corry Memorial Hospital. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs H Martin Keppel Mrs Kurt Leeds and Mrs Kenneth Bun with SOC awards to Mrs Lundy Mrs L M Kowalski and Mrs D W Chirk. Lunch of baked crab meat hot rolls pickles and coffee was served. Future hostesses include Mrs Roger McCray Mrs Robert Cuirtis Mrs Oliford Buesink Mrs Burr and Mrs Merle Dodd.

A. Hillstram Gould Street Corry Memorial Hospital H. Martin Keppel Kurt Leeds Kenneth Bun Lundy L. M. Kowalski D. W. Chirk Roger McCray Robert, Cuirtis Oliford Buesink Burr Merle Dodd

Sorority Meeting at Mrs Tarbell Guest Speaker

Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Marion street home of Mrs Andrew Gusken with Mrs Norman Tarbell as guest speaker. She spoke on tap ballet and modern dancing. Members planned a bake sale next month and a bowling party on January 30.

Norman Tarbell Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Andrew Gusken Marion Street Tarbell Frat Wise Frank Laurie Jacks Dempsay Fred Raymond

Card Club Winners Named At Local Meeting

Mrs Raymond Root and Mrs Charles Munn won awards for card play at the cattasta club meeting held Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs Michael Varassa on West Pleasant Street. One guest, Mrs Ray Cathers, attended. Hostess served sandwiches relishes upside down cake and coffee. Mrs Cathers will entertain February 5.

Card Club Raymond Root Charles Munn Cattasta Club Michael Varassa Groun West Pleasant Street Ray Cathers Cathers

Jolly Hight Club Meets at Johnson Home

Mrs Tsaballe Johnson hosted the Jolly Hight Club on West Pleasant Street yesterday afternoon. The ladies played 500 with tiger prizes awarded to Mrs J B Solark and Mrs Ralph Gates. Ms CA Pier will entertain the club at the next meeting on February 8.

Dolly Johnson Home Tsaballe Johnson Jolly Hight Club West Pleasant Street Tiger J. B. Solark Ralph Gates CA. Pier

Friendship Aid Meeting at Johnson Home

Members of the Friendship Aid of the 80.8 Church met at Mrs. Warren Johnson’s North Center street home for a regular business session. Mrs. Robert Shannon led devotions and two quilts were prepared for a needy family. Harold Carlson assisted with refreshments. Next host is Mrs. Gerald Bagley on February 9.

Friendship Aid Warren Johnson North Center Street Robert Shannon Harold Carlson Johnson Gerald Bagley East Isvirk Street Hey Jme

Birthday Party for Mrs Christina Olsen in Mendville

Mrs L C Barnes hosted a birthday dinner at West Clue Street for Mrs Christina Olsen yesterday. Guests Pat Welch and Novia Jean May traveled from Mendville to attend and presented a bouquet from her friends.

Christina Olsen L. C. Barnes West Clue Street Pat Welch Novia Jean May Mendville

Daughters Born at Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter born last night to Dr and Mrs R Bruce Summerville of 223 East street. The mother is formerly Jean Reycroft. A daughter born this morning to Mr and Mrs Paul Sutton of 25 West Washington street. A daughter born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs George Valletti of 142 Mott street. Mrs Valletti is the former Mary Anne Zazado.

R. Bruce Summerville East Street Corry Memorial Hospital Summerville Jean Reycroft Paul Sutton West Washington Street George Valletti Mott Street Valletti Mary Anne Zazado

Salvation Army Class Met Monday

Salvation Army class met Monday at the Kindel. Members held a supper and discussed purchasing new seats for the citadel. Mrs John Adams was elected president with officers Mrs M J Sabterlee vice president and Mrs Edwin Smith secretary.

Faun Maxim Gaskell John Adams M. J Sabterlee Edwin Smith Farey Morton Tro Lene Reysanrer Ello Salad Elas

Concord School P T A Meeting Reports February Plans

Concord School P T A held a meeting listing a February date for a marked day at Convard School P T A. Frigglew P T A guests attended. Mrs. Ethan Garter reported on Bronze troop work. The program featured Christopher's sex education records and vocal solos by Mrs. Dan Harmon and Miss Am Baresi. Second grade won the attendance award. Adjournment followed with late refreshments served by Mrs. Harold Scholten and second grade parents. The February 19 meeting will be at Mrs. Delmar Luncert's home.

Concord School Gonvard School P. T.A Frigglew P. T.A Ethan Garter Near Fubwe Christopher Dan Harmon Am Baresi Sire Sing Harold Scholten Treshments Delmar Luncert

Rotary Club hears Judge Evans on Government By Lew

Judge Thomas L. Evans spoke at the Rotary Club last evening on Government By Law, tracing historical development to modern times. Dr Merlin Gaskell gave the invocation and introduced the speaker while Stewart Long led the 34 members present.

Judge Evans Rotary Filmer Fi Ysis Apele Rotary Club Lew Weston Vonduerer Netole Thomas L. Evans Eye Dudge Evals Merlin Gaskell Stewart Long

L O Nichols To Head Raymond Foremen's Club

The Raymond Foremen's Club elected L O Nichols president with Williams Dali as vice president Peter Dubravky as secretary Merle Huntley as treasurer. Plans include a series of quality control lectures and discussions for the future. Robert Callin spoke on retirement and plant laboratory issues, with a report on the Associated Spring Corp Arch Committee. The best meeting will be in February.

Elueuion OMOEA Robert Callin Spring Corp

New Spring Bonnet May Be Made of Cellophane

Paris January 23 Your new spring bonnet may be made of cellophane or wood shayings glamours gold straw or mystic broomshraw. Barls decreed the chic hat must sit forward and be held high on a Mac topped rock style seen in recent collections.

Paris Barls

Breton Scholar Secures Second in Modified Bretons

A much modified Breton scholar takes second place while discussants seek ways to handle loose ends of a waning fashion wave. Paris fashion figures solved the issue by pulling hair back and tucking ends under a neat seam, highlighting emphasis on width.

Paris

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