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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

5

Gorman Himrod nuptials held at St Pauls Church

The wedding of Mrs Albertha Himrod and Nicholas Gorman took place at noon at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Rev. Elmer A Ortner performed the double ring ceremony. Guests included Norris Chapin and out of town visitors from Erie, Jamestown and Union City. The couple plans a three week trip to Skytop and Hot Springs before settling in Erle.

Gorman-Himrod Albertha Himrod Nicholas Gorman Snyder N. Y St Paul's Lutheran Church Elmer A Ortner Himrod Norris Chapin Union City Skytop Pocono Mountains Hot Springs

Conter Crowell Wedding Announced in Warren

Mr and Mrs Gerald Crowell announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mary Marie Crowell to Richard Edward Conter of Warren. Justice of the Peace St Uber of Harborcreek performed the ceremony on July 22. The couple, attended by Walter Miller and Emma Denner, will reside at 198 Market Street Warren. Both are employed in Warren.

Donald Dingle Marion Street Chicago John Swanson Ludlow P. L. Swanson West Frederick Street Paul Hartman Hartman Michael Ceenins Portsmouth R. 1 James Hickey Mead Avenue Mary Carter Waterford Emma Shite Linesville J.B. Clark Fourth Avenue Clark John Lloyd Shady Fhyenue Pinger Lakes Region Adirondacks J Placid N.Y Vermont Gerald ,Owell R. D Mary Marie Crowell Richard Edward Conter Warren St. Uber Harborcreck Walter Miller Emma Denner Ede Niagard Falls Canada 198 Market Street Confer

Saturday Night Card Sharks Club Hosts Card Party

The Saturday Night Card Sharks Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devereauxs Pittsfield home. Two tables of 500 were in play with awards to Mr. and Mrs. Harley Reed Mrs. Keith Britt and William Proctor. The hosts served a late lunch of hot dogs relishes jello and cupcakes.

R. Devereaux Card Sharks Club Robert Devereaux Pittsfeld Harley Reed Keith Britt William Proctor

Gates Family Reunion at Mead Park in July

Forty members of the Gates family gathered for their annual fashion Sunday at Mead Park. Attendees came from Pleasantville, Hydetown, Canterville, Pittsburgh, Jamestown, Olean, and Cormy. The next reunion is planned for the fourth Sunday in July at the same location.

W.V Gates Mead Park Alter & Domutut Auhner Pleasantville Hydetown Canterville Pittsburon Jamestown Olean Cor My

Family Birthday Party Honors Fred Howard 78

Fred Howard of West Columbus was honored at a Saturday birthday party held at his home. The event, hosted by his children and relatives from Warren and Spring Creek, included a birthday cake and gifts for Howard and family members Barbara and Terry Rutsky. Guests enjoyed coffee and tea. A planning meeting for an August event was announced at the Fonta home on Marion Street.

Tin West Fred Hownsti West Columbus Ruth Thomas Warren Bessie Rujlsky Berethi Rutky Howard Lin Frank Spring Creek Bar Terry Rutsky Feath Thomas Agate Janes Fonta Marion Street

Hoenes Ball Families Hold Third Reunion

In a Tim annual reunion at Canadabty Lake Sunday 18 attended. New officers elected Mrs L B Ball president Mrs Charles Armstrong vice president Mrs Cameron Hoeses treasurer Charles Armstrong Nina Hoeses won the shuffleboard contest. Park activities followed and the meeting adjourned with plans for next year.

Hoenes Ball Canadabty Lake Annall L. B. Ball Charles Armstrong Cameron Hoeses Nina Hoeses Isume

Jolly Eight Club Meets With Mrs Winnie Pierce

The Jolly Eight Cink genvers met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Winnie Pierce of East Smith Street. Five hundred was played with prizes to Mrs J B Clark for high score and Isabel Johnson for two score. Refreshments of chicken salad and rolls were served. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs B Gibbs of East Bond Street.

Jolly Eight Cink Genvers

Birth Announcement for Reese Drayer Son at Corry Memorial

A son was born last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Reese Drayer of 100 Snyder Circle. The newborn adds happiness to the Reese Drayer family and marks a joyful moment for the local community.

Corry Memorial Hospital Reese Drayer Snyder Circle

Red Cross Directors Meet List 1955 56 Chairmen

The July meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross was held with 11 members present. Chapter Chairman Charles Clark presided and plans were set for the Northwest Conference in Shar on in October and for inviting personnel to camps and hospitals at Oil City on Monday. Mrs Norman Tarbell reported on the Cynadohta Lake swim program and home nursing courses begin October 3. New chairmen for 1955 56 included Harley Johnson, Tarbell, Durhim, Brackenan, Woot, Williams, Clark, Orcutt, Stewart, Hight, Needham, Jansen, and Loveland among others. The meeting adjourned to the fourth Tuesday next month.

Board of The American Red Cross Charles Clark Northwest Sharon Oil City Norman Tarbell Cynadohta Lake M. O Baldwin Shay Harley Johnson Home Service Tarbell Safety Service William Durhim Olin W. Brackenan Olin W. Brackenan, Blood Progrim, Mrs. Elnora Woot, Smaller Red Cross Don Williams George N. Orcutt C. M. Stewart Earl Hight J. F. Needham Gray Baldwin Lea Rhynaed Thomas Jansen Tinney Loveland

Ortner Speaks to Rotary on European Trip at Lunch

Rev. Elmer A. Ortner spoke to Rotary Club members at the weekly luncheon about his recent European journey. He described people and customs, shared humorous incidents, and was introduced by Paul Bowen of Memorial Hospital. Visiting Rotarians included Joseph Scott, R J Ferrell, James Gieixner, and Don Pembridge. group singing was led by Alin Hasbrodek with W. A. Teuby at the piano.

E. A. Ortner Elmer A. Ortner Rotary Club Hotel Cory Ortner Daniel Gorski Brook—street Paul Bowen Memorial Hospital Gorski Margaret Sadowski Ortney Rotarkin Joseph ©. Scott McKeesport R. J. Ferrell Wellesley Hills Mass James M. Gieixner St. Marys Don Pembridge Jamestown Alin Hasbrodek W. A. Teuby

Surprise housewarming for Mr and Mrs Quentin McCray

Mr and Mrs Q McCray of RD 2 were honored at a surprise housewarming Saturday evening at their new home. Nearly 60 friends attended and enjoyed a social evening with lunch. The group also surprised Mrs Blof Dahl for her birthday, presenting her mitts and money. guests from Youngsville Erie and Columbus joined the event.

Q. McCray Quentin McCray RD. 2

New Bill Would Double Scholarships in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg lawmakers consider a proposal to double the number and value of college scholarships. Len Hays of Centreville introduced the measure, aiming to raise annual funding and increase the total value from 100 to 200 dollars over four college years. The bill seeks to expand aid beyond the current limit.

Harrisburg General Assembly Len Hays

Austria Declares Freedom After Allied Occupation Ends

After seven years of Nazi rule and ten years of Allied occupation Austria becomes a free and dependent nation with ratifications by France and the four powers at Moscow. US Britain and the Soviet Union deposited their ratifications ending the four power regime. The ACTUAL withdrawal of occupation forces to be completed within 90 days. President Eisenhower and French Premier Faure extend congratulations as Austria regains independence.

Prem Vieniva Nuirite Austen France Austria Moscow Austin United States Great Britain Soviet Union Kremin Allied Council Vienna WolOptekt Pyekolutoh Eissolviig Cupation Theodor Koerne Eisenhowner Faure

Legislature debates scholarships by county and district

In each county with an active senatorial district more than one such district exists. The $100 setup for each scholarship 40 years ago no longer fits, Hayes said while introducing the measure which moved to the Education Committee for consideration.

Ech Hayes

Gambler Erickson Faces Multi Million Tax Liens

Frank Erickson, once a bookmaker kingpin, faces federal tax liens totaling over five million dollars. The IRS filed liens in Freehold New Jersey against Erickson and his wife Amelia for 1947 income taxes and 1948 1950 nonpayment. Details of the government's claim were not released.

Freehold Frank Erickson Brooklyn Internal Revenue Service New Orients Erickson Milan Mich New Jersey New York Amelia Isls

Uprising Ends At Texas Jail After Riot

More than 290 prisoners rioted for nearly three hours at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio Texas. The disturbance ended shortly before midnight after promises of no punishment. Some inmates cited insufficient food as a cause. No serious injuries were reported though floors were damaged and officers faced pushing and hijinks during the suppression.

Texas Associated Presa San Antonio Tex Bexar Couny

New Castle Man Promoted At Shenango China

New Castle Pa Howard B Cummings was elected vice president in charge of manufacturing for Shenango China. The appointment is effective August 1. Cummings also serves as director of manufacturing for United Engineering and Foundry Co of Pittsburgh, succeeding David H Harris who rested?

NEW Castle Man New Castle Howard B. Cummings Vicw Shenango China Cummings United Engineering and Foundry. Co Pittsburgh David H -Harris

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