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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1954

Page

4

Perelman’s Son Arrested In Village Robberies

Adam Wes Perelman, 17, son of S J Perelman, was arrested early today in Greenwich Village for two knife point holdups this week. He claimed to have escaped from Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School for Wayward Boys last Wednesday after a prior arrest for assault and robbery in 1952. The note adds an unrelated line about the first practical mechanical carpet sweepers appearing circa 1865.

New York Adam Wes) Perelman S. J. Perelman Greenwich Village Young Perelman Hawthorne Cedar Knolls

Engagement Announcement for Sharon Miss Cecelia Sullivan and Olin Bracken Jr

News notes from Sharon detailing the engagement of Cecelia Sullivan daughter of Mrs. Sullivan of Logan Avenue Sharon and Olin W Bracken Jr son of Mrs. Bracken of 315 North Center Street. Sullivan a Mercy Hospital School of Nursing alumna with degrees from Villa Maria College Erie and a nurse at General American Transportation Corp in Sharon. Bracken a Corry High and Pittsburgh Mortuary Science graduate, with U S Army service in World War II and Korean conflict, now with Bracken Funeral Home. A spring wedding planned.

Sharon Cecelia Sullivan John L. Sullivan Logan Avenue Mr. Sullivan Olin W. Bracken North Center Street Ms Bracken Erie Plate Weld General American Transportation Corp Bracken Corry Senior High School Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Bracken Funeral Home U. S. Army

Marriage Of Former Corryite Joins In Kerrville Ceremony

Miss Katherine Ethel Ballenger daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe G Ballenger of San Benito wed Paul W Fairchild former Corry resident son of Mrs Arthur Fairchild at Trinity Baptist Church Kerrville Texas on January 15. Rev H Marshall Smith officiated with Jimmie Ray and Thomas Windsor singing. Guests included family from Kerrville and San Benito as the couple begins a home in Kerrville where he works for Chrysler Motors. Mrs Ballenger served as matron of honor and Joe Ballenger was best man.

Trinity Baptist Church Kerrville Texas Katherine Ethel Ballenger Joe G. Ballenger San Benito Paul W. Fairchild Corry Arthur Fairchild West Pleasant Treet H. Marshall Smith H. W. Brehmer Jimmie Ray Thomas Windsor W. T. Ballenger Joe Davis Ballenger Joe Ballenger Carter Beach Louis Burton Fairchild Chrysler Motors Kingsville Comfort School

Engagement Announced for Eloise Thomas of Leesburg

Announcement from Leesburg Florida reveals Miss Eloise Thomas daughter of Mrs T Thomas engaged to Richard B Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Thomas of 229 South Second Avenue The bride to be attended Leesburg High School class of 1948 and works at Citizens National Bank Leesburg The groom elect is a 1947 Corry Senior High School graduate and a Johns town Char kins School of Horology alumnus now with Green s Jewelry in Leesburg Plans for the wedding will be announced later.

Eloise ‘Thomas T. Thomas Leesburg Fla Richard B. Thomas Bruce Thomas South Second Avenue Plect Leesburg High School Citizens National Bank Thomas Corry Charkins School of Horology Johnstown Green's Jewelry

Beta Sigma Phi Plans Card Party At VFW Garden Room

Epsilon Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will host a public card party on February 8 at the Garden Room of the VFW Post home. Chairs Mrs Curtis and Mrs Gleason unveiled a full committee handling tickets refreshments door prizes and prizes. Tickets are available from members as advance sales continue and per table prizes are planned.

Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sororty VFW Post Home Robert Curtis Robert T. Gleason Lickets Clinton Pratt Gleason Curtis Kenneth Heeter

Women Civic Club reelects officers in February meeting

The Woman's Civic Club re-elected officers at a meeting hosted by Mrs. W. B. Phillips on West Counress Street. Officers are President Mrs. Bert Welden Vice President Mrs. H. L. B. Maclees Secretary Mrs. Join Long Treasurer Mrs. Eleanor Hudson Chaplain Mrs. Phillips. Nine members attended. They made a quilt for a needy family and sewed 12 toy bags for the local hospital. A surprise birthday gift shower for Mrs. Welden followed the social time with angel food cake ice cream and coffee. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26 with location to be announced.

Womens’ Civic Club Woman's Civic Club W. B. Phillips West Counress Street Bert Welden H. L. B. Maclees Join Long Eleanor Hudson Phillips

Hartley Welcomes Son at Corry Memorial Hospital

A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs George Hartley of West Smith street extension. The mother formerly Evelyn Wagers. In a separate birth, a son was born Tuesday at Erlinger Kentucky to Mr and Mrs James Wolcott, with Floyd Wolcott of East Main street listed as grandfather.

Corry Memorial Hospital George Hartley West Smith Street Hartley Evelyn Wagers Erlinger, Ky James Wolcott Floyd Wolcott East Main Street

Cutting Friendly Circle Meeting Reported

The Friendly Circle of the Cutting Sunday School met at Mrs. Nell Thompson's home Thursday evening with Mrs. Arthur Wallace presiding. Devotions followed, a Bible quiz was conducted, and prizes were awarded. Members adjourned after reciting the 23rd Psalm and will meet February 26 at Mrs. VanGorkom's home.

Cutting Friendly Circle Cutting Sunday School Nell Thompson Arthur Wallace Wallace Frank Hulett James Lawrence Redding Paul VanGorkom VanGorkom

Mrs A Lawson Hosts Friendship Club Event

Mrs A Lawson entertained the Friendship Club at her Frederick Street home last night. Prizes were awarded to Mrs John Decker Mrs Harry Jaquith Mrs Norman Swart and Mrs Bertha Warner after games and contests. A fruit salad lunch followed with valentines decorations and candy hearts. The next meeting on February 19 will be at Mrs Jaquith's home.

Aerrarer Wer Frederick Street Friendship Club John Decker Harry Jaquith Norman Swart Bertha Warner Jaquith B.D

Beth Israel Sisterhood January Meeting Notes

Mrs. Robert Perelman entertained for the January meeting of the Beth Teruel Sisterhood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stahl on West Pleasant street. The group held a business session, planned an annual charitable contribution, and enjoyed dessert and coffee with ten members present. Miss Lena Cohen will host the next meeting on February 25.

Beth Israel Sisterhood Robert Perelman Beth Teruel Sisterhood Jack Stahl West Pleasant Street Stahl Lena Cohen

Hospital Auxiliary To Meet Monday Evening

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Corry Memorial Hospital will meet Monday evening in the nurses dining room. Attendance is urged as plans are finalized for the February 18 benefit card party hosted by the auxiliary at the hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital

Corry Christian Business Men Meet at 100F Hall

The Corry Christian Business Men's Committee held its monthly session with 45 members present. Meadville sent 15 delegates and a male quartet, with two Warren representatives in attendance. After the meeting and devotional period a luncheon was served and the evening fostered visiting and fellowship.

Corry Meadville Warren

Anita Mosher Fourth Birthday Party Held

Mrs. Douglas Mosher of Wayne street hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon for her daughter Anita, who turned four. Attendees included Louise and Roger Butters, Becky and Nita Jean Sprovers, Gloria Devereaux, and Sue Ann Mosher. Games and balloon favors provided entertainment, with refreshments of decorated cake, ice cream, and milk served. Anita received several gifts.

Anita Mosher Douglas Mosher Wayne Street Anta Louise Roger Butters Becky Nita Jean Sprovers Gloria Devereaux Sue Ann Mosher Robert Davis Anita

Cab Driver Robbed In Early Morning Pittsburgh

John DeBoe a 50 year old cab driver told police an early morning passenger tied his hands and left him on the cab floor after taking about 40 dollars in cash incidents occurred in Pittsburgh according to police reports and the driver’s statement.

Pittsburgh John DeBoe

DiMaggio Monroe Honeymoon Flight to Tokyo

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio arrived in Honolulu amid a 2000 strong welcome en route to Tokyo. They said in an airport interview that marriage is their career from now on. The couple, married January 4 in San Francisco, would depart for Japan later today.

Joe Dimaggios Japan Associated Press Honolulu Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio San Francisco Marilyn Tokyo

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