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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1957

Page

5

Engagements and visits mark busy local week

Socially Highlights Shirley Ann Eldred Roush of Clymer to Robert Irvin Bedow of Union City announce an early fall wedding. Lois Ann Hatch engaged to Jackson B. Raymond, with both families noted and marriage plans undecided. Nearby visits include Jack Oswalt and son, and the Wanks visiting relatives in Dayton. Bloodmobile visits postponed to VFW Post home with Red Cross and Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.

Eldred Roush Clymer Shirley Ann Robert Irvin Bedow Union City Erle Bedow Spartansburg Vets Club Robert Tunnell Corry J Chapter American Red Cross Veteras of Foreign Wars Junior Chamber of Commerce J. F. Needham Gray Ladies Clyde" Keith George Orcutt Lewis Miller Red Cross Community Chest United Fund Home Service Don Williams Frank Dodd Lois Ann Hatch Jackson E. Raymond Ivan Hatch R. D Lois Ann Jackson B. Raymond Edward Raymond

Jordan Family Reunion Held at Girard Home

The annual Jordan family reunion occurred Saturday at 939 Barker Street Girard hosted by Marcius Jordan. Turkey and ham dinner at 12 30 featured a business meeting with Mrs William Lerche of Bellevue elected president and Mrs Myrtle Stussberg of Evie is secretary treasurer.

Jordan Girard Marcius Jordan Barker Street William Lerche Bellevue Ohio Myrtle, Stuissberg Evie Etvmp Lerche Ralph Powers Wilbur Powers Massilon Marjorie Brown Manley Robbins Sr Finest Buetiketer Corry Horace Auuykin North Cyr Maycius Jordan Sr Marcius Jorandr Merl Jordan Martha Magy Jordan Mate’ Kolslee Lake City Sundberg Eric

Past Noble Grands Picnic Named for August Meeting

Past Noble Grands held a family picnic with Mrs Elof Dahl and Mrs Merle Alum serving a bountiful tureen dinner. Out of town guests included Rev and Mrs Miderrand of Chicago and Miss Janet Collnson of Meadville. The next meeting is a picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Ronald Carter on Franklin Street on August 20.

Chiecors Janet Collnson Meadville Akam Ronald Carter Franklin Street

Friendship Aid Picnic Reflects Local Charity Meeting

The Ferendullip Aid of the Tran solieal United Bretheen Charch met last evening at Mead Park with 14 persons present. Mrs Lynn Campbell and Mrs Glenn Humes led the business session as president, planning a winner roast for next month.

Transolieal United Bretheen Charch Plene Mead Park Lynn, Campbell Glenn Humes Baldwin

Birth Announcement for Kon at Corry Memorial Hospital

Kon, born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital, is the child of Mr. and Mrs. Reedy Snvdoe Cele. Royal Mickelson of R. D. 2 is noted among relatives.

Kon Corry Mermorial Hospital Royal Mickelson R. D Corry

Brokenstraw Stompers Sponsor Bake Sale at Sears Store

The Brokenstraw Stompers Juvenile Grange of Corry sponsor a bake sale Friday morning at the Sears Roebuck store on North Center Street. Baked goods including pies cakes cookies bread and baked beans go on sale at 9 30 with donations from Grange members accepted. The event funds their trip to the Juvenile Grange camp at Camp Kane near Altoona where they will take dancing classes and depart Sunday morning.

Brokenstraw Stompers Corry Juvenile Grange Sears and Roebuck North Center Street Grange Max Bennink The Groun Camp Kane' Sa Lake Altoona

Local Readers Group Picnic at Mead Park

Eleven members and three guests gathered at Mead Park for a preregular social afternoon. The group enjoyed a social time and will resume regular meetings in the fall.

Mead Park Mead Park 1

Baby Shower Honors Kevin Patrick Gleason at Congress Street Home

Last evening cohostesses Wise and Simmonson hosted a baby shower for Kevin Patrick Gleason, infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gleason, at their Congress Street residence. Eighteen guests attended. prizes awarded to Eyland Harvey and Joseph Mooney, with Mrs. Robert Simmonson taking the door prize. A dessert lunch followed.

Kevin Patrick Gleason Robert Eddy Franke ‘Wise Ernest Simmonson Robert J. Gleason Gleason Congress Street Eyland Harvey Joseph* Mooney Robert Simmonson

Mrs Manley Robbins Jr Feted At Stark Shower

The Home League of the Salvation Army honored Mrs Manley Robbins Jr at a Stark shower hosted by Mrs Manley Robbins Sr and Mrs Albert Imhof. Prizes were awarded for games and a door prize went to the guest of honor. A lunch followed as gifts were presented to Mrs Robbins among 25 attendees including Mrs Robert Lewis and Mrs Irma Long.

Manley Robbins Jr Stark Shower Home League of the Salvation Army Manley Robbins Sr Albert Imhof Irma Long Clymer Horace Hankin North Clymer

Marsh Farm Youth Council Outing Near Corry

The Corry Area Youth Council, sponsored by the Corry Area Council of Churches, met last evening for a wiener roast at Webb Marsh’s farm on Route 1. Advisors Rey, Elmer Ortner, and Keith Henton joined the group, first at Evangelical United Brethren Church at 6:30, then at the Marsh farm for games, visiting, and refreshments followed by a sunset hillside service.

Marsh Farm Corry Area

Megs Suitor to Resign Post an Os Hint

Lord Patrick Beresford a young Royal Horse Guards lieutenant said he intends to resign his army commission within two weeks. The Daily Mail quoted him as planning to resign by year end and deny a Cyprus posting. Rumors linked Beresford with Margaret, with reports of engagement and a move seen to avoid royal embarrassment.

Honde Art — Seacon Maregaret Cyprus Patrick Beresford Leutenant Royal Horse Guards War Office Daily Mail Beresford Margaret

Erie Slum Project To Start Next Year

Erie Mayor Arthur Gardner announced demolition for the Center City redevelopment will begin early next year. He accepted a $650,000 state grant from Commerce Secretary William R. Davlin for slum clearance and urban renewal as part of a $5 million project. Completion is expected about two years after demolition, with plans for a motel hotel office building medical block and transportation facilities four blocks from downtown. The grant was allocated in January and remains unaffected by slum funds reductions.

Erie Harrisburg Arthur Gardner Center City Gardner William R. Davlin

Judge Studies Pinball Case in Fayette County Court

Judge Jide Eustace Bane studies whether pinball machines are gambling devices or for amusement. The case could affect Pennsylvania law and allow seizure of machines statewide. State witnesses claim payoffs. defense says machines are for entertainment with no fixed gambling limit.

Uniontown Jide Eustace Bane Fayette County Pennsylvania Bally Mig, Co Robert Breighter Charles King Uniontown ‘Make Club Pvt Frank Lesh King

House panel kills Hells Canyon dam bill in vote

The House Interior Committee vote 16 to 14 to kill a bill authorizing federal construction of a high dam on the Snake River near the Idaho Oregon border. Two Democrats joined 14 Republicans in opposition. A Senate-passed version remains in a subcommittee. Critics say the vote delays relief and question tactics in the record expungement episode involving Rep. Miller and Rep. Pfost.

Hells Canyon Dam House Washington House Interior Committee Hells Canyon Snake River Shuford Haley Fia Prost Senate Rep. Miller R-Neb Idaho-Oregon Inders” Ydahia Iss Federal Power Commissions

Weird Purchases By Union Officers Probed In Senate Inquiry

Senate rackets investigators probe unusual UTW expenditures including brassieres mille stools and golfer's lamps bought with union funds. Witnesses to explain include President Anthony Valente and Secretary-Treasurer Ilroyd Klewert. Kennedy cites at least 100000 dollars in misspent funds, with 57000 spent on plush homes for Valente and Klewert in 1962.

Woodlington UK Senate Chatman McClellan D-Ark Senate Committee United Textile Workers Anthony Valente Ilroyd Klewert Medlellan Klenert Robert F. Kennedy UTW Valente

Flu Outbreak Reported at Thule Greenland Base

Nild A spokes man near Pepperell Air Force Base confirms Asiatic type influenza outbreak at Thule U S Air Force Base Greenland but says it is clearly on the wane at the moment.

Thule Saint John's Pepperell Air Force Base U. S. Air Force Base Greenland

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