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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

5

Lawn Festival Plans Weakened at St Thomas Holy Name Society

Plans for a lawn festival were advanced at a St Thomas Holy Name Society meeting held last evening in St Edward's School hall. President James J. Allyn outlined activities for Thursday and Friday on the grounds, including raffles, bingo, refreshments booths, baked goods, and candies. A pony ride for children was discussed but not finalized. Concessions seek volunteers to help erect booths tomorrow evening. The society will attend Mass together at 8:18. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted in attendance or mentioned for trips and family events in the surrounding notes.

St.Thomas Holy Name Society St. Edward's School Hall James J. Allyn

U R Birthday Club Honors Mrs Baccus in June gathering

The U R Birthday Club met yesterday at the home of Mrs Claude Baccus to celebrate her birthday with a birthday cake and a luncheon. Eleven members attended with Mrs Brealis and Mrs Kenneth VanCise assisting in serving. Welcomed new member Mrs Orrin Kinney. Hostess for next meeting, Mrs Floyd Holcomb, set for June 22.

U. R. Birthday Club Claude Baccus Pho Claude Bacci Breélis Kenneth VanCise Orrin Kinney Floyd Holcomb

Epsilon Phi Picnic at Findley Lake

Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosted a picnic supper at Findley Lake hosted by Mrs. Clinton Pratt at her parents summer cottage. President Mrs. Thomas Plerotti opened the business session. Plans were discussed for a social event at Mead Park on June 2. Regular meetings will resume in September with Mrs. Plerotti hosting and Mrs. Gleason assisting. Boating and social time preceded cake and coffee.

Epsilon Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Clinton Pratt A.M. Lity Findley Lake Thomas Plerotti Miener Mead Park Plerott Robert. Gleason Anny

Frank L. Dodd Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting

Frank L. Dodd addressed the Rotary Club yesterday at the Hotel Corry on grain prices labor costs parity flexibility and issues affecting rural areas. Guests included Herb Holden of the National Bank of New York City and William Golema of Aero Supply Mfg Co. A board meeting followed the session.

Frank L. Dodd Rotary Club Hotel Corry L. M. Douglas Dodd lWreheen Herb Holden National Bank of New York City Willam Golema Aero Supply Mfg. Go

Golden Links Class Meets at Methodist Church

The final meeting of the Golden Links Class of the First Methodist Church was held yesterday at the church. A bountiful thirteen dinner was served at 1 o'clock and Visiting provided the entertainment. Officers prepared the programs for the coming year, which will resume in September before the session closed.

Methodist Church First Methodist Church

Avon and two others welcomed at Corry Memorial Hospital

A newborn Avon was born to Mr and Mrs Nor bert Anderson at Corry Memorial Hospital on Kipling Avenue Cleveland. A daughter born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs George Ficcardi at Corry Memorial Hospital. Dr and Mrs Merle R Amy at 52 Snyder Circle welcomed a daughter in the early hours at the hospital.

Avon Corry Memorial Hospital Ivan Barringer Clymer Mik. Norbert Anderson Kipling Avenue Cleveland A Dquahtor Corry Memo Hospital George Ficcardi North Center Street Merle R. Amy Snyder Cirete T the Corry Me‘mori! Hospital Charles Bogert Sher Mnan

LCBA June Meeting Held at Local Home

Members of the Catholic Benevolent Association LCBA Branch met last evening at the homes of Mrs. Mary Murray and Mrs. Helen Brown on West Church Street. Mrs. Brown, the president, led a brief business session followed by a social evening with strawberry shortcake tea and coffee. July 13 was set for the next session.

LCBA Aduts Catholic Benevolent Association Mary Murray Helen Brown West Church Street

North Clymer Couple to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Open house to honor Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kolstee of North Clymer for their 25th wedding anniversary. Event set Sunday from 2 to 5 at their home on Townline Road. Hosts include sisters Harlow Wellman Ward Dewey and sisters in law Ira Osborne Walter Osborne and Robert Osborne.

North Clymer Clarence Kolstee Uneir Homse Townline Road Harlow Wellman Ward Dewey Ira Osborne Walter Osborne Rober Osbore

Bridge Luncheon Party At Christensen Home

Mrs Chris Christensen of Wright Street hosted a bridge luncheon at her home yesterday. Four tables of contract were played with awards going to Mrs H Langdon Rowe, Mrs Fore man Golden of Beaver Pa, Mr Rober A Offer, Mrs Walter Auer, Mrs E W Feldt, Mrs R C Anderson and Mrs Leon Lindsley. Assisting the hostess were Mrs J H Heerlein, Miss Mira Heerlein and Mrs George Christensen.

Christensen Chris Christensen Wright Street H. Langdon Rowe Foreman Golden Beaver Rober A. Offer Walter Auer E. W. Feldt R. C. Anderson Leon Lindsley J. H. Heerlein Mira Heerlein George Christensen

Patricia Lindsey Hosts Shower For Mrs Gates And Mrs Swanson

Miss Patricia Lindsey entertained 17 guests at a stork shower honoring Mrs. Leo Gates and Mrs. Verner Swanson. Prizes were won by Mrs. Virgil Hall and Miss Myra Lindsey, with a door prize to Mrs. Gerald Lindsey. Light refreshments and colorful table settings accompanied assorted party favors and many gifts for the honorees.

Patricia Lindsey Leo Gates Verner Swanson Virgil Hall Myra Lindsey Gerald Lindsey

Benefit Dance by Little League and Teener League Auxiliary

The public is invited to a dancing party tomorrow evening at the Junior High School gym. The Mellotones provide music for round and square dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are sold at the door, with proceeds supporting both leagues.

Little League Teener League

Attorney Held in Plot Ends Life in Lake Wales Shooting

Lake Wales attorney Emmett Donnelly accused of conspiring to murder three wealthy locals shot himself after being released on bond. The case tied to Willard Durden of Orlando and linked to the killings of K H Gerlach, Byrd T Roach, and Louise Clark Hawley. Sheriff Pat Gordon said two more cases would be investigated and others may follow. Donnelly’s 22 year old sensational murder accusation against his former partner was dropped after a grand jury declined to indict.

Lake Wales Fla Emmett Donnelly Donnelly Pat Gordon Willard Durden Orlando K. H. Gerlach Byrd T. Roach Loulse Clark Hawley Florida Polk County Joe H. Beal

Two Men Die After Conneautville Truck Crash

Meadvill e police report a early morning crash on Route 18 in Conneautville killed Ray Godwin 28 of Cleveland instantly. Passenger Edward Parker 26 of Conneautville died six hours later at Meadville Hospital. Truck driver Merrill Wald 63 escaped injury.

Meadville Conneautville Ray Godwin Frank Avenue Cleveland Edward T. Parker Meadville City Meadville Barracks Godwin

Pittsburgh youth convicted in wife slaying

Frank DeBrout, age 16, a plumber's apprentice, was found guilty of second degree murder in the fatal shooting of his wife. He received a prison sentence of four to fifteen years at Western State Penitentiary.

Pittsburgh Frank DeBrout Western State Penitentiary

Flood Control Plan Approved by Governor in Harrisburg

Gov John Fine signed approval Monday for an army engineers plan to spend 80 million dollars to build three dams on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The project aims to control floods and make the river virtually mood free. The governor said he signed papers and turned them over to his secretary Duncan McCallum as the plan awaited his consent during his Korea inspection tour. A Forest and Waters Department spokesman said he received departmental recommendation to approve the project.

Harrisburg Susquehanna River John 8 Fine Duncan McCallum Pine Korea Foresta and Waters Department

Pennsy suit seeks 354000 in damage damages

The Pennsylvania Railroad and two storage firms are sued in federal court for 354000 alleging refrigerators damaged during shipping from the Erie plant to Pittsburgh between August 9 1951 and April 29 1962. The suit ties to a 17 million dollar dam project on the first fork of the Bimonemahoning Creek by the General State Authority.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pitt-Penn ‘Terminal Co Pittsburgh and ‘Transportation Co Erie Pittsburgh General State Authority Onemahoning

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