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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

5

Engagement Announced for Miss Janet Orcutt and Lt. Ronald Windahl

Miss Janet Barlow Orcutt and Lt Ronald Windahl announced at a family dinner at the bride elects home in Lockport. Both graduates of local schools and Allegheny College, they are connected to Kappa Kappa Gamma and Phi Kappa Psi fraternities. Windahl is stationed at Lockbourne AFB. Wedding plans are incomplete. Numerous locals attended and guests came from California, Akron, and other nearby towns.

Janet B. Orcutt Janet Barlow Orcutt Ronald Windahl George N. Orcit East Frederick Street Windahl Walter Windahl R. D Miss Orcutt Corry Senior High School Allegheny College Meadville Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Air Force Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Robert Barlow San Marino Calif

Miss Mira Heerlein Feted At Fin dley Lake Luncheon

Mrs. J. Fred Kinley hosted a luncheon shower at Fin dley Lake cottage honoring Miss Mira Heerlein. The event celebrated her upcoming June 18 marriage to Don Eyman with pink and white decor, gift table bouquets, games, prizes, and an out of town guest, Miss Kathie Boag of Erie.

Mira Heerlein J. Fred Kinley Findley Lake Don Eyman E. H. Harmon F. EB. Whittlesey H. Lynn Rice Bernard Graham Colette McClintock Kathie Boag Erie

Smith Dunbar Betrothal Announced in Corry and Wes­eyville

Announcement today confirms the engagement of Miss Shirley Mae Smith of Corry to Charles Richard Dunbar of Westerville. The bride is employed at the Texas Lunch and the groom at the Erie Bronze Company. The couple chose September 10 for the wedding.

Harbor Half Ladies Aid Hold All Day Session

The Harbor Half Ladies Aid met on Thursday for an all day session at the Community House. A tureen dinner was served at 1 o clock to 11 members and their families. The afternoon included cleaning duties. Mrs Oscar Vance, president, and her committee purchased a kitchen range which was approved. The work committee asks that all friendship quilt blocks be finished before the next meeting. July 7th, Mrs Ethel Chelton and Mrs Lyle Chelton are the table committee for that session.

Harbor Half Ladies Aid Sesson Oscar Vance Ethel Chelton Lyle Chelton

Christening Party Held At Weeks Home

Infant Gary Weeks, son of Mr and Mrs Charles T Weeks of 470 East Main Street, was christened yesterday at St Thomas Church with Rev John DeSanti officiating. Godparents were Mrs Joseph Frisina and Edward Kovach. A family gathering with dinner followed at the Weeks home, as out of town guests from Buffalo attended.

Tawin Kreuger Elle Concord David Williams Akron Dorothy Lytton W. R. Jordan East -Frederieke-street Garlyle Merritt Camp Kilmer N. 4 Roy Merritt Marion Street Howard Collins Lock Haven City Eugene Canfield Robert’ Davis Fred Marsh Baltimore Jeanette Capwell West Columbus Avenue Charlotte Phillips Sherman Lockport Edinboro State Teachers College Carol Babcock Ronnie Christie Richard Cole Williamsville John Neylon East Pleasant Street Norman Tarbell Mary Sears Agnes Lynch Bertha Darwin Titusville Glenn Huns West Smith Street Altori Oaiks Mr. Oaks Sharon Anaries Gary ‘Weeks Charles T. Weeks East Main Street St. Thomas Ghureh John DeSanti Joseph Frisina Edward Kovach Werks Weeks Val Cepearik Manahter Valerie Buffalo

Local births reported at Corry Memorial Hospital

A son born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Rodney Knowlton of 116 West Park Place. A daughter born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Trojanowski of 315 Concord Street at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son born last night to Mr and Mrs Willon Carlsen of 161 Maple Avenue at Corry Memorial Hospital. Carolyn Ann born Saturday morning at Farrow Osteopathic Clinic in Erie to Mr and Mrs John Borsa. Mrs Borsa is Mildred Klasch of Corry. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Klasch and Mr and Mrs William Borsa.

Corry Memorial Hospital Rodney Knowlton West Park Place Robert ‘Trojanowski Concord Street Bor Corry Membrint Hopital Willon Carlsen Maple )Avenue Carolyn Ann Farrow Osteopathic Clinic Erie John Borsa Borsa Mildred Klasch Corry Andrew Klasch RD. 1 William Borsa 119 Sixth Street

Mr and Mrs H Lynn Rice Host at Findley Lake Barbecue Shower

Mr and Mrs H Lynn Rice entertained at their Findley Lake cottage Saturday night with a barbecue for Miss Miri Heerlein and her fiancé Don Eyman of Monessen. About 20 friends attended, presenting a large number of gifts to the honored couple. An attractive green and white decorated table held the shower gifts while a water sprinkler and flowers hung overhead. The evening continued with socializing after the outdoor barbecue.

H. Lynn Rice H Lynn Rice Findley Lake Miri Heerlein Don Eymian Monessen

Hayride party hosted by Misses Fox Perry and Curtis

A Saturday evening hayride party hosted by The Misses Peggy Fox Sandra Perry and Amy Curtis drew 16 young attendees with Mr and Mrs Franke serving as chaperones. After the hayride a midnight revel was enjoyed by the group with a winner announced by Jordan Gheinten.

Peggy Fox Sandra Perry Amy Curtis Franke Isavey Forse Ab the Jordan Gheintenson Frm

15 Escaped Inmates Recaptured at Farview State Hospital

Fifteen escapees from Farview State Hospital for the Criminally Insane were recaptured within an hour of their breakout. Moses Ross, a Meyene-old Philadelphian, was identified among the group. No legal action will be taken against the escapees, who overpowered guards before fleeing into wooded areas near the hospital. Two six-inch knives remain missing.

Faroey State Hospital Fea Fey State Institution

Three freed airmen leave for home from Honolulu

HONOLULU three of the four U S Jet fighter pilots freed by Chinese authorities depart with their families aboard a special Air Force plane. Capt Harold Pischer of Swet City Iowa Lt Lyle Cameron Lincoln Neb and Lt Roland Parks Omaha are on the flight. Lt Col Edwin Helffer of Wynnewood Pa and his wife stay 10 to 12 days for physiotherapy after bailing out over North Korea.

Associated Press Honolulu U.S Hone Kove Special Air Force Harold Pischer Swen City Towa Lyle Cameron Lincoln Neb Roland Parks Omaha Edwin Helfer Wynnewood

Eisenhower Reunites With West Point Classmates

President Eisenhower and 1916 West Point classmates recalled cadet days and wartime high points during a reunion at the United States Military Academy. He attended a memorial service, alumni luncheon, cadet review, and graduation parade, then dined with old classmates at the Old Stone Inn. He is due to deliver the commencement address tomorrow for 460 second lieutenants.

Associated Press West Point Eisenhower United States Military Academy West English Channel France Washington Stewart Air Force Base Mike Yalu River Manchuria North Korea Academy Washington Hall Cadet Corps Old Stone Inn

Swearingen Dies In Mt. Lebanon At 67

William Y. Swearingen 67 an assistant Allegheny County district attorney died last night at his home in suburban Mt. Lebanon. The text notes a demographic stat about Americans born in 1890 reaching 65 in 1985.

Pittsburgh William Y. Swearingen Allegheny County Mt. Lebanon

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