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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1954

Page

5

Spartanburg Couple Announces Betrothal of Janet Weaver and Paul Blakeslee

Mrs. Glenn Crosby of Spartansburg announces the engagement of her daughter Janet Marie Weaver to Paul J. Blakeslee, both of Spartansburg. Miss Weaver, a 1953 Sparta merged school graduate, works at New Process Company in Warren. Blakeslee, a Spartan school graduate, plans farming with his father. No wedding date set.

Sparta Glenn Crosby Spartansburg Janet Marie Weaver Paul J. Blakeslee Paull W. Blakeslee

Swanson and Nylon Families Welcome Newborns

A daughter was born this morning at Sorry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Vig Verner Swanson of Union City. A son was born this morning at Carry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arthur Nylon of 214 Marton Street. Mira Neylon is the former Mary Schuster.

Sorry Memorial Hospitel Vig. Verner Swanson R. D Union City Carty Memorial Hospital Arthur Nylon Marton Street Mira Neylon Mary Schuster

Personal Society Birthday Party For Dr Gillette

Mr and Mrs Raselas W Brown hosted at their Solote Road home on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Brown’s father Dr N T Gillette. Guests included Dr and Mrs Gillette and other relatives for a family dinner. Various locals are listed as visiting or returning from trips, with updates on naval discharge, military enlistments, and family travel to Buffalo, Ashland, Parris Island, and Washington.

Dr. Gillette Raselas W. Brown Solote Road Brown N.T. Gillette Gillette E. H. Harmon Bernard Graham

Club Social Gatherings Reach Erie Visitors and Family

Karen and Terry of Erie called on friends here yesterday. Mrs Nelson a former Corry resident. Barron Frans of New York City visiting his parents on East Bond Street. Mrs Donald Nelson. Mrs Brest Wagner and daughter Susan of Chautauqua were dinner guests last evening with their Jr. and her family. Susan's birthday was the occasion. Wayne Wilson and son Bob of R D 3 returned from a vacation to Harrisburg Gettysburg Virginia Maryland. En route they visited William Goodwin at Waynesburg, Pa. Mrs Anna Wilcox returned after visiting Hudson Ohio with her son Merrill and his family. she was accompanied by Mrs Sidney Butler of Shreveport La the former Nella who lived here years ago.

Paul Crowell Donna Wright Street Ashland William McCracken James Peterson Land Carl Peterson First Avenue Norfolk U. S. Navy John Bayoth Liberty Street Erie Margaret Willams Sharon Hansen Buffalo Robert Joy James Foersch Andy Hansen Richard Joy Wilkes-Bayre 1A Andrew Hansen West Washington Street George EB. White Joseph DeLellis South First Aveniue Parris Island N. C U. S. Marines Ben Mine Freedom Simmie Sutton North Center Street Eugene Jukes San Diego Calif Rosa Jukes Columbus Merritt Hunt East Irving Street Connolly Park Chautauqua Lake Milton Spaulding Spring Street Washington, D. C Manny ‘Vaallus B. G. Bennett This City Ray Caldwell Warren Miller Shops New York City Marilyn Dale Cape Eliza Beth Maine W. H.mcgranahan West Park Place Gerald Clark Jr Carolyn Sharon Janice G. D. Clark East Street Hey Patton West Hempstead L. 1 Archie Patton White Street Howard Jordan Sylvan Schepper Lottaville Germany Raymond Tanner Ray Jeanne Lemoyne Charles Tanner Karen Terry Nelson Corry Barron Frans Donald Nelson Leo Franz East Bond Street Brest Wagner Susan Chautauqua Wayne R. A. Re R. D Harrisburg Gettysburg Virginia Maryland William Goodwin Waynesburg Anna Wilcox Hudson Ohio Merrill Sidney Butler Shreveport Butler Nella

Local Bridge Group Mat With Mrs Don Kincaid

Mrs. Don Kincaid of West Congress Street hosted a contract bridge gathering Wednesday evening at her home. Two tables played and the hostess won the award. Light refreshments followed. The club next meets with Mrs B W Feldt.

Don Kincaid West Congress Street Bridge Club Mra. B. W. Feldt

Spring Creek Grange Plans Queen Candidate and Safety Additions

Spring Creek Grange No 236 met last evening to appoint a committee to select a queen candidate for the festival. Master William Graybill presided as the group discussed cancer awareness and the abolition of race segregation to promote dignity and brotherhood. A resolution urged the township supervisor to slow traffic with a speed limit or caution light for pedestrian safety. Wayne Valley Ladies Aid held a Wednesday meeting at Beaverdam with plans for August 12 and a noon dinner for members and guests from Jamestown.

Spring Creek Grange Spring Creek Grange No William Graybill Paul Kafferlin Spring Creek

Ladies Aid at Tinited Brethren Church Social

Members of the Ladies Aid at the angelical Tinited Brethren Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Austin Johnsons home on Mead avenue. Mrs. Dan Culver led devotions, Mrs. Mary Beagle offered a prayer, and president Mrs. Harley Banks conducted a brief business meeting before a social period with ice cream cake and coffee. Guest Mrs. Laura Squire of Lewistown attended. Next meeting set for July 1 at a to be announced location.

Wayne Valley EUB Ladies Aid Brethren Church Austin Johnson

East Branch Grange Meeting Reports Ice Cream Social

East Branch Grange No. 1262 held its regular meeting at the Grange Hall with Brice Bailey in the chair. Routines included refreshments and notes of upcoming events such as an August 1 ice cream social and a one act minstrel show, with the next meeting set for July 2.

East Branch Grange East Branch Grange No. 1262 Brice Bailey New London Grange

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Keefe At Seneca Club

Mrs Maude Keefe was honored at a Seneca Club gathering hosted by John Malaughlin on South Center street. The event celebrated Mrs Keefe birthday tomorrow with a group gift. Mrs D O Daugherty won the prize for the card game and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Charles Stewart.

Maude Keefe John Malaughlin South Center Street D. O. Daugherty Charles Stewart

Birthday Party Honors Arthur Perkins at Findley Lake

Arthur Perkins 12, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Perkins, was honored yesterday at a Findley Lake birthday party attended by ten friends. They enjoyed boating fishing and swimming followed by a picnic luncheon and decorated birthday cake. Gifts were presented to Arthur by his mother and Mrs Eugene Periting who assisted with the party.

Arthur Perkins Ralph E. Perkins Eant Smith Street Findley Lake

Legion Auxiliary Enjoys Mead Park Picnic Supper

Witty members and their families of the American Legion Auxiliary shared a bountiful picnic basket supper at Mead Park last evening. Pop was provided for the children and after the meal the group enjoyed visiting and the park facilities. Regular meetings will resume in September.

Seitzs Host Picnic Supper With Guests And Prizes

Dr and Mrs Joseph W Betts of Brook Street entertained friends at a picnic supper at their home. Games followed with comic prizes awarded to Mrs Morgan Beverly Mrs Rasselas Brown Mrs Roger Amy Mrs Ran Gul McCray Charles Bearss of Buffalo John V Foster and William Pelfor.

J. W. Seitz Mra Joseph W. Betts Brook Street Morgan Beverly Rasselas Brown Roger Amy Ran

Birthday Party for David Hammond in Warman

A birthday party was held yesterday for David Hammond who turned seven at the Warman residence. Eighteen friends attended from 2 to 4 pm, enjoying games and contests with prizes, hats, candy, and nut favors. Mrs. Hammond served hamburgers, chocolate milk, cake, and ice cream. David received many gifts.

Ware Bef Columbus David Mra. Hammond

Fatal accident claims eight year old in Pittsburgh home

A rope ladder attached to a rear home hook caused the death of 8 year old Benjamin Schwarte yesterday. Mrs. Adolph Schwarte found her son hanging from the ladder after becoming entangled while near the rear of the house.

Pittsburgh Adolph Schwarte Benjamin

Dietrichs gown inspires Las Vegas act by Terry Moore

Hollywood performer Terry Moore, imitating Marlene Dietrich, wowed a Las Vegas night club crowd with a risqué act and a $3,800 beaded gown that appeared mostly transparent above the waist. An overflow audience watched her lively song and dance routine aided by three men, with the finale drawing the strongest reaction. A separate Pittsburgh item notes 60-year-old David Lichovick killed by an automobile near McKees Rocks.

Associated Press Las Vegas Marlene Dietrich Hollywood Terry Moore Miss Dietrich Miss Moore Iwan Pittsburgh David Lichovick McKees Bocks

Man testifies in Texas City assault case

Sam Lewing 28 testifies at Henry Boles 40 preliminary on aggravated assault charges. Lewing recounts threats to kill and chain attack while noting he is not exactly angry, amid discussion of personal betrayal and conflict. separate item notes Eisenhower nominee William A. O'Brien approved as U S marshal for Eastern Pennsylvania by Senate subcommittee.

Associated Prem Texas City Tex Sam Lewing Henry Boles Herald Boles Mra. Lewing Boles Lewing O'Brien Washington Senate Eisenhower William A. O’brien Philadelphia U. S Pennsylvania Dutt R-Pud Langer R-Nd Jin Rapulo- Hoan Martin Duff

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