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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1949

Page

5

Demented Slayer Ends Watertower Sitdown in Lima

Raymond Fwillw a 35 year old insane killer, climbed Lima State Hospital’s 130 foot Watertower and ended his hold after threats of released convicts. He demanded family protection and asked Warren Police Chief Johnson to send a telegram via a Western Union messenger.

Associated Press Lima Raymond Fwillw State Hospital R. E. Bulshong Cate Lima State Hospital Bushon Dutila Warren Mutiin Polce William Johnson Western Union

Four Injured In Pittsburgh Cable Blast

A manhole explosion on Pittsburgh's North Side injures four people including Thomas G. Keefe, 47, who was fixing an 11 000 volt cable. Keefe was trapped and burned. others sustained lesser burns. All were taken to Allegheny General Hospital. Police cite possible gas or short circuit cause.

Pittsburgh Duqueste Thomas Go’ Keefe O* Keefe Allegheny General Hospital

Woman Painter Maria Strean Dies in Pittsburgh Home

Maria J. Strean world renowned miniatures and watercolors painter dies at her Pittsburgh residence. She earned the Pennsylvania Society of Miniature Painters medal of honor 1921 the Los Angeles Museum prize 1932 and the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors portrait prize 1931.

Pittsburgh Maria J.strean Pennsylvania Society of Miniature Painters Los Angeles Museum National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors

Cooliette Club delegates chosen for Miami convention

Twelve members of the Cooliette Club No. 102 met at the VFW Home for a regular meeting. Mrs. Thelston Mason of Skagway Alaska attended as an out of town member and delegates and alternates to the national convention August 21 to 26 in Miami were named. Mrs. Maurice Porter and Mrs. Hazel Shuss are delegates with Mrs. Jean Field and Mrs. William E. Davies as alternates.

Cooliette Club Cooliette Club No Thelston Mason Skagway Alaska Grayback Berdens McGraw James Keppel Miami Fla Maurice Porter Hazel Shuss Jean Field William E. Davies Porter Walter Rhodes Tate

Birthday Party for Harold Fullom 10th

Harold Fullom celebrated his tenth birthday yesterday at home with his mother Mrs Carl Fullom hosting. Attendees included Mary Ann Dingfelder Gary Arthur Dingfelder Faith Ann McCoy Harriette Sorenson Walter Sorenson Neil Sorenson David Akam Mildred Waldron and Kenneth Hoag.

Harold Pum Carl Fullom A. D Mary Ann Gary Arthur Dingfelder Faith Ann McCoy Harriette Walter Neil Sorenson David Akam Mildred Waldron Kenneth Hoag Perry Darrow Fullout Harold

Bridal Shower for Miss Lucille Malek

Miss Lucille Malek, soon to be married, was honored at a surprise shower hosted by Miss Rosemarie Malek and Miss Clara Hill. Twenty guests attended at the Malek home, with awards won by Miss Mabel Anthony Miss Marian Antal and Miss Marilyn Denton. An out of town guest Miss Ruth Allison of Jamestown attended and gifts were presented. Refreshments included sandwiches cake ice cream coffee and lemonade served buffet style.

Lucille Malek Rosemarie Malek Clara Hill Malek West Smith Street Mabel Anthony Marian Antal Marilyn Denton Ruth Allison Jamestown Hill

W F M S Church Nazarenes Meet At Bailey Home

Mrs C M Bailey hosted the W F M S group at her home. Guests joined as officers led singing of theme songs and prayers. Committee chairs for the coming year were announced and refreshments served before next meeting set for August 3 at Mrs Arthur Barton’s summer cottage in Columbus.

C. M. Bailey W.F.M.S Church of the Nazareneme P.M. Anderson Martin Anderson Louis “Hebers Indian _ mdi R. R. Merriman Other Sheep Delbert Grosent Medical Society Allen Foote National Workers Delbert Crosent Arthur ©. Barton Columbus

Carter Hill Ladies Meet For All Day Session At Mrs Moore Home

Carter Hill Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at Mrs Olin Moore home with 28 attending. President Mrs Milton Morris led the routine business session. Prizes went to Mrs Nelson Williams Mrs Arthur Morris and Mrs Harold Burnham. Next meeting set for August 10 with location to be announced. Visitors included Mrs Harold Turbin of Corry and Mrs Jennie Slye of Scio.

Carter Hill Moore Carter Hill Ladies’ Aid Olin Moore Milton Morris Nelson Williams Arthur Morris Harold Burnham Harold ‘Turbin Af Corry Jennie Slye Scio

Contract Bridge Club Meets at Anderson Home

Mrs Raymond Anderson of North Center street hosted a contract bridge gathering with two guests Mrs B O Gable of Hilton N Y and Mrs Malcolm Haines. Prizes went to Mrs W Jones and Mrs Walter H Swatt with a special prize to Mrs Ellsworth Holt. A salad course was served and next Thursday Mr Holt will host a luncheon and cards at Willow Lodge Chautauqua.

Raymond Anderson North Center Street Contract Bridge Club B. O. Gable Hilton Malcolm Haines W. Jones Walter H. Swatt Ellsworth Holt Holt Willow Lodge Chautauqua

New Baby Born at Carry Hospital in Spar tansburg

A son was born late this morning at Carry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Halfast of R D 8 Spar tansburg. The family announces the birth of Charles Huberta Brooks July 1d to Mr and Mrs Morton Brooks of Falls Church Virginia at George Washington Hospital in Washington DC. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Huberta of R D 1.

Carrie Peterson Manchester Morris Richard Hurlbut Wright Street Ernest Olds Buffalo Cox B. T. Steele Tommy Erie Los Angeles Steele F. M. Raymond East Smith Street Sidney Goldstein Saginaw Michigan I. R. Briggs Arthur Lindstrom R. D Corry Arthur Lyman Wilkinsburg Edwin A. Briggs Newton Town Merton UL. Briggs Camden N. J Roscoe Robertson Cambridge Springs Arland V. Briggs Portsmouth Edwin Merton Briggs Stiota Methodist Church the Carry Hospital Raymond Halfast R.D. 8 Spartansburg Charles Huberta Brooks Morton Brooks Falls Church George Washington Hospital Washington, D. C Charles Huberta

Miscellaneous Shower For Miss Jean Messinger

A midweek bridal shower honored Miss Jean Messinger ahead of her wedding to Lowell R. Fargo. Mrs. Harry Hotchkiss and Mrs. Warren Fargo hosted at the Hotchkiss home on West Congress, with twelve guests including out of town visitors. Bingo awards went to Mrs. Parsons and Miss Mary McElroy. Miss Messinger received gifts as pink and white decorations, miniature bride rolls, chocolate upside down cake, whipped cream, date squares, and coffee were served.

Jean Messinger Harry Hotchkiss West Congress Warren Fargo Columbus Hotchkiss Lowell R. Fargo Gordon Parsons Falconer Bert Lawson Lakewood Parsons Mary McElroy Messinger

McCray Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Union City

Members and guests of the McCray Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Louis Sexton's Union City home. The afternoon included a dessert course of Jello cookies cake and tea followed by social time. Out of town guests included Mrs. Carl Proctor Ene and Mrs. Glennie Crowell Tucson Ariz. Next meeting date and place to be announced soon.

McCray Ladies’ Aid Society Louis Sexton Union City Carl Proctor Ene Glennie Crowell Tucson Ariz

Emmanuel Guild Meets At Church For Thursday Session

Emmanuel Episcopal Church guild held a Thursday meeting at the parish hall with 16 members and one guest Mrs William Llewellyn of Philadelphia. Mr Sandburg presided, Rev Joseph Crary gave devotions, and refreshments were served. A birthday surprise honored Mrs Frank Wilcox. Next meeting August 11 with hostesses Mrs Garl Davis and Mrs Morris Bonsteel.

Auniours Frank Wilcox Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church William WW. Llewellyn Philadelphia Sandburg Nice Joseph R. Crary Wilcox

Noahs Ark SS Class Holds Wiener Roast at Findley Lake

Twenty five members of the Noahs Ark Sunday School Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the Sumner cottage of the George Bagseys at Findley Lake after attending service at the church camp grounds. The group roasted wieners at 9 30 p m with hosts Mr and Mrs Bagsey and Mr and Mrs Keith Henton. August 4 is the next meeting date with officer elections to be held then. session location to be announced.

Noah's Ark Bagsey Keith Henton

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