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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1953

Page

5

May Induct 19 Year Olds for March Quota

Harrisburg state selective service HQ announced 19 year olds may be inducted into the Army in Pennsylvania to meet a 6,000 man March quota. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge said Eisenhower ordered an FBI probe of all American nationals employed by the United Nations and all U.S. delegation members.

Harrisburg Selective Service Pennsylvania FRU United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge Eisenhower FBI U.S U.N

Society Notes: Miss Jane Batters to wed in Arlington

Miss Jane Alice Batters daughter of Mr and Mrs Justin Batters of 127 Barkstreet and Horace H Hancock Jr of Arlington Va were married Saturday evening at the Cherry Dale Baptist Church in Arlington The ceremony was conducted by Fey A W Jackson at 9 pm The bride wore a white ballerina length dress with a matching hat gloves and white roses Her attendant Betsy Hancock and best man Lewis McEachern attended A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs R R McMullan Arlington Thirty guests attended The newlyweds plan to reside in Arlington with the bride transferring to George Washington University in Washington DC The groom is with Arlington Trust Company Also note: furloughs and assignments for area residents including Jett Blatt from Fort Knox Ky and staff sergeant Thomas Garrity from California with Camp Kilmer NJ references Charlene Sprovers condition improving from illness at Children’s Hospital in Buffalo

Jane Batters Jane Alice Batters Justin Batters Barkstreet Horace H. Hancock Jr Arlington Cherry Dale Reptist Fey. A. W. Jackson Betsy Hancock Lewis McEachern R. R. McMullan George Washington University Washington Hancock Horace H. Hancock Sr Arlington Trust Company Jack Blatt Isere Fort Knox John A. Blatt West Smith Street Thomas Garrity California Jett Camp Kilmer dHe Sind Thomas M. Garrity Grove Street Daniel J. Clifford Detroit McInnes Gt Jim Mary Sproveri George Louis Tony Sproveri Charlene Sprovers Children's Hospital Butalo Charlene C. 5 Peebles Park’street Ralph Davison Meding N.Y Bess DeLury Meadville Bean Watson Corry Donald Dickinson West Pleasant Street Howard Te Gulver Ripley Cleveland Arinn Maria Hickey Paul Hafan Annie Maria Hickey James Joseph Hickey West South Street Paul Hartman Lin Hartman R. D. J. Waterford Lyle Free Waterford Hose Davis Basil Sherman Mr Hartman Verem Cory and Wateford Hartman Gorey U. S. Navy Philadelphia

Hillstroms Honored at Surprise Housewarming Party

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hillstrom celebrated a surprise housewarming at their new 549 Wayne Street home Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. Marlin Keppel, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Forte, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Buesinik, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shamburg. Guests played cards, enjoyed refreshments, and the couple received a gift table.

Hillstrom C. A. Hillstrom Wayne Street H. Marlin Keppel Duane Forte Clifford Buesinik Nelson Thompson D. W. Clark Arthur Shamburg

Birthday Party For Mrs Donald Cady Surprises Guests

Mrs Donald Cady at 1056 North Center Street was surprised Saturday evening by friends who called to celebrate her birthday. Visiting and canasta were enjoyed with refreshments of salad sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee. Those present included Mr and Mrs Orlo Watrous and family and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Watrous and family.

Donald Cady Donald Gady North Center Street Hey Home

Degree Session Saturday of Sparta Grange

The Sparta Grange No. 110 conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of candidates during the Saturday meeting. Reports from members who attended an officers conference in Cambridge Springs were read, with Dr Beatty Dimit as guest speaker. A chili cake and jello lunch preceded adjournment. Next meeting set for February 14.

Sparta Grange Cambridge Springs Beatty Dimit Grange

Friendly Circle Honors Mrs VanGorkam With Gifts

The Friendly Circle of the Cutting Sunday School met Thursday with Mrs Lawrence Redding. The meeting opened with Jesus Loves Me, featured a theme chorus and devotions by Mrs Gordon Shampoe, and included poems We Americans and The Making of Friends. Mrs Paul Van Gorkam received a stork shower and gifts, after which nine members and one guest shared a luncheon served by the hostess.

Paul VanGorkam Cutting Sunday School Lawrence Redding Jesus Gordon Shampoe Paul van Gorkam Marion Way

Corry Grange Pie Social At IOOF Hall

A pie social hosted by Corry Grange No. 55 at the IOOF Hall drew members from Columbus Spar ta Wattsburg and Corry. H D Halpin acted as auctioneer while Mrs Merle Long led the committee. Square dancing followed the event and pie sandwiches coffee were served at the close.

Corry Grange No. 55 IOOF H. D. Halpin Columbus Sparta Wattsburg Corry Merle Long

Williamses welcome daughter at Corry Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Merle Williams of R D 4 welcomed a daughter last night at Corry Memorial Hospital. The baby’s mother is Ague ta Querreveld, formerly of the same residence.

Corry Memorial Hospital Merle Williams

Shower Honoring Mrs. Robert Blakely

A Friday evening baby shower honored Mrs. Robert Blakely with hostesses Mrs. Lloyd Lillie Mrs. Richard Fox and Miss Lolita Fox at the Fox home on West Smith Sneek. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments as winners were Miss Helen Bush Mrs. Ray Harris Mrs. Jerome Davis and Mrs. Ivan Miller. The honoree received a bathinette and baby scales. Mrs. Frank Young of Union City attended as an out of town guest.

Robert Blakely Lloyd Lillie Richard Fox Lolita Fox Fox West Smith Sneek Helen Bush Ray Harris Jerome Davis Ivan Miller Frank Young Union City

Dance At Elks Club Saturday Night

A dance was held Saturday evening at the BPO Elks Club for members and out of town guests. The musical entertainment featured LeRoy Johnson and his orchestra from Warren. On February 14, the annual officers party and dance is planned. A floor show will be presented and additional arrangements will be announced later.

Elks Club BPO Elks Club Leroy Johnson Warren

Women of the Moose Hold Mid-Winter Conference at Union City

Women of the Moose met yesterday at Union City for a mid winter conference. Lodge representatives included Ere No 169 Titusville No 1097 Meadville No 892 Union City No 719 and Corry. Martha Sterling Erie investiture officer and Ph D invested members while gifts of appreciation were presented to her and Mrs Wilcox. A social lunch followed with door prizes won by Jessie Mason and Ruth Clark of this city.

Berey Lodge Union City Leland Witch Ere Titusville Meadville Corry Martha Sterling Erie College of Regents Wilcox Union City Lodge Jessie Mason Ruth Clark This City

Birthday Party For Maloney Twins

A family party was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Maloney on South Center Street honoring the 16th birthdays of Joani and John Maloney. A beautifully decorated birthday cake was included in the dessert refreshments, and the honored guests received gifts for the occasion.

Maloney Twins Don Maloney South Cernter Street Joani John Maloney

Refugees Flee East Germany in West Berlin Surge

Berlin reports another 2,000 frightened refugees arriving in West Berlin over the weekend from the Soviet zone. Refuge facilities are taxed to the limit as an estimated 20,000 have crossed the Red frontier this month amid East Germany’s Communist rule.

Germany Berlin West Berlin Red Frontier East Germaany

McKay Names Davis as Assistant to the Secretary

Secretary of the Interior McKay nominated Rimmond Davis an insurance executive as assistant to the secretary and predicted additional top level appointments in the department to begin this week.

McKay Davis Washington Secretary of the Interior Ri Wmond Davis Imeurance

Senate Begins Wilson Debate on Defense Leader Nomination

The Senate opened debate on Charles S. Wilson for secretary of defense while General Motors agreed to a cash settlement with Wilson. Saltonstall pressed for confirmation as White House aides faced scrutiny over Stevens and Talbott nominations amid concerns they had ties to defense contractors. The administration faced questions on whether Eisenhower would proceed with those nominations.

Seneral Motors Defense Post Associated Press Washington Saitonstall R-Massi Senate Mplirs Charles Wilson Senate Armed + Services Committee Saltonstall White House Eisehower Robert T. B. Stevens Harold Talbott Eisehwer Sen. Taft Apelife Stevens Talbot Charles Wilson General Motors

House Leaders Slow on Income Tax Cut Drive

Washington report notes House leaders will delay action on Rep. Reed's plan to cut income taxes by one percent annually starting June 30. Reed, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, says committee will consider the proposal in the coming month, though no immediate passage is expected.

Washington — House Reed Ways Meris Congress

Tax plan pace in House debate sparks question

The committee is expected to approve the measure and the House to use it by end of February. Tudluent and House leaders raised one question about rushing into tax policy, arguing that May should be early enough to proceed cautiously.

Pid House

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