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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1954

Page

5

Youth Held In Farm Arson Case At Little Valley

Abdul Nagi, 11, once of Maples, waived examination and faces a Cattaraugus County grand jury on second degree arson for a barn fire at the Day farm on June 16. He was jailed 40 days after pleading guilty to petit larceny. Nagi, a boarder, admitted starting the two fires at the Day farm, and earlier damaged the home bathroom. He is in state hospital custody for evaluation, with the Day family noting a threatening note and prior protection efforts.

Little Valley Abdul Nagi Gsttaraugus County Grand Jury Robert’ Day Morgan Sigel Nagi Day

Party at Louderback Home Hosts Painting Class

Mrs. Page Louderback hosted a terrace gathering Saturday for about 36 guests from her painting class in Corry and Eric. A tureen supper followed as friends and families enjoyed the evening, with several local residents and relatives mentioned among attendees.

Louderback Page Louderback East South Street William Peiffer Ryz A. MacGregor Ronald

Miss Kathryn Bright Hosts Informal Tea at Corry Club

Miss Kathryn Bright of Findley Lake entertained about 60 guests at a Saturday tea from 2 to 5 PM at the Corry Country Club. Aides included Mrs. C. E. Rafter, Mrs. George Boyd, Mrs. A. M. Litz, and others. Guests arrived from Meadville, Corry, Findley Lake, Erie, Washington DC, St. Petersburg Florida, and Union City.

Kathryn Bright Findley Lake Corry Country Club C. E. Rafter George ‘Boyd A. M. Litz Alfred Willard Blackman Eleanor Mead Ray Lusky George Theno Dell Darling Lena St. Clair Rogers H. B. Hawkins Meadville Corry Erie Washington, D. C St. Petersburg Fla Union City

Credit Union Picnic at Andersen Cottage on Chautauqua Lake

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Andersen hosted Corry Jamestown Credit Union officers and families at their cottage on Chautauqua Lake Saturday. The regular monthly meeting yielded a report showing steady progress in savings and loans. Boating swimming and games followed with a 6 pm picnic on the lawn. attendees included Mr and Mrs John Bolan Mr and Mrs Howard Morris Mr and Mrs John Freno Mr and Mrs Louis Miller Mr and Mrs W B Stowe Duane Beckwith and Miss Charlotte Gussman.

Credit Union Andersen Cottage Lawrence Anderse Corry-Jamestown Chautauqua Lake John Bolan Howard Morris John Freno Louis Miller W. B. Stowe Duane Beckwith Mise Charlotte Gussman

Delbert Croscutt’s Wife Guest of Honor at Surprise Party

A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. Delbert Croscutt of 213 East Street Saturday evening. About 16 friends from Nazarene shores attended at her home. Hostess Arlene Croscutt, with Mrs. Ralph Pearson and Mrs. Martin Anderton, served sandwiches, cake, coffee, and ice cream as gifts were presented.

Delbert Croscutt East Street Arlene Croscutt the Nazarene Ralph Pearson Martin Anderton Croscutt

Garden Party Planned By Union City OES

The America Chapter No. 19 of Union City Eastern Star will host a garden party Wednesday at 1 p.m. Mrs. Lynn Sill of Beaverdam serves as hostess and the public is invited. Refreshments and prizes will be offered. Attendees can form tables to enjoy games and socialize.

Union City America Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Lynn Sill Beaverdam

Minstrel Program Delights Sparta Grange Members

Sparta Grange No 110 hosted a Saturday minstrel show by East Branch Grange members with about 75 attendees. Master Gordon Fralick presided over a brief business meeting and refreshments followed. next meeting set for July 24.

Sparta Grange Sparta Grange No Gordon Fralick Memo Bera East Branch Grange Grange

Findley Lake Lodge Sets Public Chicken Dinner Plan

Findley Lake Lodge announces its annual public chicken dinner hosted by Fern Re shekah Lodge at Findley Lake. The event is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Findley Lake Fire Hall with serving starting at 6 o'clock. Mrs M J Peterson and committee present a menu including fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy vegetables salad brown bread rolls pie and coffee.

Findley Lake Lodge Findley Lake M.J. Peterson

Former model debuts as bullfighter in Juarez arena

Juarez Mexico City bred former Broadway model Bette Ford, 23, from McKeesport, Pa, made her bullfighting debut at Plaza de Toros Juarez across from El Paso. She faced two stubborn bulls and narrowly escaped goring while training now focuses on straightening arm timing in cape work.

Juario Mexico Bette Ford Ford Mexico City Bette McKeesport Juarez Plaza de Toros Rio Grande el Paso Tex

Four Die In Bedford Home Fire In Everett

A Sunday morning blaze destroyed a two room frame house in Everett killing four occupants including two children. Victims were Elsie Wiley 43 Junior 4 Rosie Turner 22 and Catherine Turner 1. A daughter Anns May 2 survived and was found outside the house in fair condition. Police and coroner investigators are probing the cause as neighbors could not enter due to flames.

Bay Bedford Everett Elsie Wiley Junior Rosie Turner Catherine Turner

Birthday Party Held for Father at Bielawski Home

Carol Bielawski of Went Co lusnilms avenue entertained at her Sunday birthday party honoring her father Spigineski. Mr. and Mrs Stewart McCullinigh of Wattsbore were among the guests present for the event.

Jelawski Carol Bielawski Went Colusnilms Avenue Spigineski

Philadelphia Miss Nuger Wins Miss Pennsylvania Crown

Barbara Rue Nuger a 19 year old Philadelphia native with hazel eyes is chosen Miss Pennsylvania and will represent the state in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City in September. She won after a final competition at West Chester State Teachers College beating eleven rivals.

Philadelphia West Ter Barbara Rue Nuger Pennsylvania Atlantic City West Chester State Teachers College Barbara Sue

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