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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

5

Hospital card party aids Corry Memorial Hospital fund

The Scene of a vanishing card party in the Garden Room drew 23 tables for a benefit hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital. Hostesses included Mrs. J F Needham and Mrs. Earl Haight with prizes awarded to table groups. Attendees list future hostesses and visitors. several local residents were noted at events and travels, including college students and graduates visiting family, attending graduation or en route to duty, reflecting a busy community calendar.

vFw Corry Memorial Hospital J. F. Needham Earl Haight Vennis R. Follett Mary Higgins Stanley Malek Ann Baressi Irvin Downs Needham James Hileman Edward Kinsey William Johnson W. Bracken Sr Haight John Mooney Crawford Sallee Lawrence C. Nichols Robert Sanders Hig Ruth Myers James P. Sullivan Ray Mulgin Malek Floyd Holcomb Julia Zepka Alma Slagle Miss Baressi Downs E. F. Bettes Lila Mae Paden Harold Wolfe Homer Bulard Joseph Baressi Raymond Bachemer J. Fred Kinley O. Wen Sr Wallace Young Leo Heberlein Mark Coyle Maude Bonsted R. C. Anderson Elizabeth Rogers J. H. Heerleim Mervyn Nust Also C. E. Rafter O-A. McClintock Dor Williams L. E. Graham Robert Grindrod James Sinare Harold Jackson L. C. Nichols Richard Martin C. Rainesale Lester Lewis James Sullivan John R. Bast Charles ‘Thompson Florence’ Williams Merle Page Carl McIntyre Joseph Baress Lawrence Anderson

PTA Bake Sale at St Edward’s School Nets $115

The Parent Teacher Association of St Edward’s School reports $115 realized from a Sunday bake sale. Mrs Edward Dominessy served as general chairman and Mrs Harry Burton as co chairman.

PTA St. Edward's School Edward Dominessy Gener Harry Burton

Epilepsy History and Treatment Shown at Kiwanis Meeting

Kiwanis Club at Hotel Corry featured a program on Epilepsy Its History and Treatment presented by Frank Stencil of Parke Davis. Richard Frye arranged the program. future joint fund raising plans with Rotary for the YMCA were announced. attendance included Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz announced for Jamestown joint meeting. group singing led by Lynn Rice.

Kiwanis Club Hotel Corry Richard Frye Frank Stencil Parke-Davis Company Howard Hutzelman Frank MokKnight Ray Amy Ray Weber Rotary Club YMCA Clarence Wallace Inter-Club Kiwanis Rotary Jamestown Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Lynn Rice Mrs. Rice

Neighborhood Club Honors Mrs Lyle Shreve

Mrs Lyle Shreve celebrated her birthday as Neighborhood Club members gathered at her Mead Avenue home. Eight members socialized and played bingo with prizes to Mrs Shreve and Miss Myrtie Akam. A secret sister gifted the hostess, who served hot sandwiches pickles cake coffee and tea. The next meeting will be at Mrs Thomas Clark’s West Frederick Street home.

Lyle Shreve Harry Burton Mead Avenue Myrtie Akam

Births at Cory Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born early this morning at Cory Memorial Hospital to Rev and Mrs Donald Rettger of Spartansburg. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Harold Caster of Columbus. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Larry Vanderhoof of 440 South Center Street. Mrs Vanderhoof is the former Wilmina Smilih.

Cory Memorial Hospital Donald, Rettger Spartansburg The Corry Memorial Hospital Harold Caster Columbus Ands Larry ‘Vanderhoof South Center Street Vanderhoof Wilmina Smilih

Birthday Party Honors Danny Cooper on Seventh Birthday

Donor Danny Cooper was honored on his seventh birthday Saturday afternoon at a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Theodore Cooper of R. D. 2. Fourteen guests joined in sliding and indoor games with prizes for Larry Rieck Billy Burlingame and Danny. Birthday cakes ice cream and hot chocolate were served at a candy and balloon decorated table. Each boy drew numbers for special prizes. The honored guest received many nice gifts from friends. Mrs Cooper was assisted by Mrs. Steve Burlingame and Miss Sibyl Sheldon.

Danny Cooper Theodore Cooper Larry Rieck Billy Burlingame Danny

Kathleen Akam Feted At Lovely Bridal Party

A Valentine themed bridal shower honors Miss Kathleen Akam hosted by Mrs. T. W. Whitehead on East Pleasant Street. The party features stunts and games with awards to Miss Akam, who is to marry Le Roy King on February 1. A large valentine box held gifts, a dessert table featured mints and nuts, and guests served punch and coffee.

Kathleen Akam T. W. Whitehead East Pleasant Street Akam LeRoy King Howard Rehnberg Vern Group Merrill Lillie Nancy Earle Nancy Orn William ‘Temple

Youth Rally Planned At First Methodist Church

Youth and young adults are invited to a 7:30 p m rally at the First Methodist Church in the worry area. Rev Bradley Havens will speak in observance of National Youth Week. A post service fellowship with refreshments follows at no charge.

First Methodist Bradley Havens

Presbyterian Women Plan 8 PM Program At Church

The Presbyterian Women Association announces a special program at the monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 o clock at the church. Mrs Paul F Bauer will present slides from Ganado Mission Arizona on Navajo work, with fashion displays showing attire for Indian girls this year. Mrs J Donald Watson will lead devotions with Indian prayers and hymns. Westminster Circle will host, and all church women are urged to attend. transportation aid is available from circle chairmen.

Presbyterian Women's Association Presbyterian National Mission American Southwest Paul F. Bauer Bauer Ganado Mission Arizona Gilbert Boyd Corry Boyd Presbyterian Church

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Kathleen Akam

Kathleen Akam bride elect of LeRoy King was guest of honor at a Saturday evening bridal shower at Mrs. Wallace Mick’s home 1289 North Center Street. Co hosts were Mrs. John Mick and Mrs. Robert Lindstrom of Sherman. Games yielded awards for several guests. A buffet lunch featured angel food cake cookies Bavarian cream coffee and tea. Miss Akam received many gifts.

WL Nutuieen Akam LeRoy King Wallace Mick North Center Street John Mick Robert Lindstrom Sherman Pauline Lindstrom Barry Swanson Oscar Vance Fred Lindstrom Merle Akam Paul Auer Sonia Skam Akum

Fire Killing 101s Probed at Annapolis Arundel Park

Anne Arundel County officials plan a preliminary report on the Arundel Park Auditorium fire near Baltimore that killed 10 and injured about 200 during a Holy Name Society oyster toast. A three member investigation panel led by Harry W. Klusmeier includes State Police and county investigators. Eyewitnesses report a kitchen blaze spreading to wooden walls then rapid panic at the exits.

Annapolis Anne Arundel County Arundel Park Auditorium Baltimore Holy Name Society St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Harry W. Klusmeier Fire Preevention Bureau Set Thoms Smith State Police H. Charles Robinson Aren

Blast Hits Negro Minister Home After City Boycott

A blast shattered windows at the home of Rev. King, a prominent Negro minister in the city, during mounting racial tension linked to a prolonged boycott of the transportation system. Police say a hand grenade or dynamite caused the explosion minutes after the incident.

AML Pollet King

Sharon's Police Force Shuffled in Sharon Pennsylvania

Mayor Michiel Dunn of Sharon Democrat shuffled ten of thirty two police officers. Four were demoted to patrolmen: Capt. Howard G. Maxwell Capt. Lawrence Taylor Capt. Roy Mosley and Sgt. Bar H Holby. Six were promoted including Sgt. Paul Marley Sgt. William H Lavin and Patrolman Thomas Cant. Also promoted were patrolmen Howard P Leonard Andrew K Young and Robert P Christensen.

Robert P Christensen Dunn

Set Execution For Sex Slayer Set Execution For Sex Slayer

HARRISBURG The execution of William Durant Cole 28 of Pittsburgh who pleaded guilty to a 1964 murder is scheduled for the week beginning April 16 Gov Lender fixed the date after the State Supreme Court upheld the Heath sentence of the Allegheny County Court Cole was sentenced to death for the sex slaying of Pearl Lean Williams 90 on May 29 1954 Miss Williams was found strangled in the basement of a building where both she and Cole resided National Steel Corp reports net income of 48980451 for the year up more than 50 percent over 194 profits Earnings in 1955 equal 654 per share of common stock in 1954 the company reported income of 30334071 or 442 per share.

Harrisburg William Durant Cole Pittsburgh Gov Lender State Supreme Court Heath Allegheny County Court Cole Pearl Lean Williamms Miss Williams National Steel Corp

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