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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1955

Page

5

Engagement Announced for Christine Cash and Lt Walter Young

Mr and Mrs A A Cash of Double Springs Alabama announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Christine to Lt Walter Young son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Young of Erie The wedding is set for Saturday June 25 in Glendale California The bride to be works for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph in Glendale Lt Young formerly resided in Beaverdam Pennsylvania and now serves in the U S Air Force After marriage they will reside in Laredo Texas

A. A. Cash Double Springs Ala Christine Walter Young Nelson Young Erie Glendale Calif Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Young Beaverdam U.S. Air Force Laredo Texas

Concord Community Club Meeting Reported

Fifty members and friends attended the Concord Community Club meeting at the Community House. President Webb McCray led the business session and July 45th was set as the next meeting date. Hostess committee members were Mrs Webb McCray Mrs Clyde Hall and Mrs Edna Williams. The program featured saxophone solos by Edward Blakeslee a reading by Miss Cora A Cray trio selections by Miss Sharon McCray Miss Christine Root and Miss Carolyn Brown. Ice cream cake and coffee were served by Mrs Lawrence Wade Mrs Adin Burrows and Miss Gloria Burrows to close the evening.

Concord Community Club Concord ‘Community Club Webb McCray Clyde Hall Edna Williams Edward Blakeslee Cora A Cray Sharon McCray Christine Root Carolyn Brown Shirley Hall Lawrence Wade Adin Burrows Gloria Burrows

Strawberry Festival Planned At Columbus Bankt af 7

Beacons of the Columbus Community Church sponsor a strawberry festival next week at 7 pm on Wednesday June 22 at the church. Enjoy strawberry shortcake sundaes cake ice cream and coffee. Proceeds fund sending youths to Milroy Pa summer camp. Committee includes Mrs DeForest Bindley Mrs Glifford Caster Mrs Ellen Blatchard Albert Sandburg Arthur Ayling and David Curtis.

Beacons Columbus Community Church Milroy DeForest Bindley Glifford Caster Ellen Blatchard Albert Sandburg Arthur Ayling David Curtis

Aero Group Fishing Excursion on Lake Erie

The Aero Group held a fishing party aboard a chartered boat on Lake Erie last evening. About 50 members with spouses attended. refreshments were served and several prizes awarded for top catches. Frank Sturgis won for the largest fish a 22 inch blue pike, Michael Varsa the most fish with seven, and Fred Dingle the smallest fish.

Cempers Whesery Athletic Associaten Lake Erie Frank Sturgis Michael Varssa Fred Dingle

Bridge Club Meeting At Mrs Anderson’s Home

Mrs. K C Anderson hosted a contract bridge club session at the Corry Country Club with luncheon before guests moved to her North Center street home. Awards went to Mrs O W Bracken Sr and Miss Elizabeth Rogers. next meeting planned in two weeks.

Contract Bridge Club R. C. Anderson K.C. Anderson Corry Country Club Anderson North Center Street

Silver Links Class Meets At Babcock Home

The Silver Links Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Babcock at 737 Mead Ayente. Nineteen members attended the business session led by president Mrs Guy Bennink with devotions by Mrs Dan Culver. A social period followed with light refreshments. The July meeting is set for Mrs Lottie Raymond on Plunk Road.

Evangelical United Brethren Church John Babcock Mead Ayente Guy Bennink Dan Culver Lottie Raymond Plunk Road

Farewell Party Honors Ray Ecklund in West Colum Event

Ray Ecklund of West Columbus Avenue was honored last evening by a group of fellow firefighters in the Raymond’s figt department for his upcoming move to Los Angeles California. The VFW Chile hosted the event where 28 men enjoyed steak and served refreshments by Betts Catering. A social evening followed and a gift of luggage was presented to Mr Ecklund.

Ray Eklund West Columbus Avenue Los Angeles Calif Waa Fis Tele Figt Raymond's VFW Chile Betts Mr. Ecklund

Stork Shower Honors Out Of Town Visitors

Mrs. Max Powers of Buffalo and Mrs. Joseph Tomchick of Wattsburg were feted at a baby shower hosted by Mrs. Eugene Powers for B.D. 2 with assistance from Mrs. Richard Powers and Miss Helen Powers. Thirty guests enjoyed games and prizes awarded to several guests. Refreshments included salad, sandwiches, pickles, cake, pastry, fruit punch and coffee. Each honoree received identical baby carriages packed with gifts from friends and relatives, with out of town guests attending from Erie, North East, Ripley, Buffalo, Kennedy and Union City.

Negro Lieutenant Robertson Dies in Pittsburgh Police

James H. Robertson, 54, the Pittsburgh Police Force's first and only Negro lieutenant, died after a long illness. He joined the force in 1921 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1930.

Pittsburgh James H. Robertson

Wedding of Miss Mira Heerlein and Donald Eyman in Corry

Miss Mira Heerlein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heerlein, and Donald Eyman, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Eyman, were married at 2 PM in First Presbyterian Church Corry. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, organ music, and a four tier wedding cake. Attendants included maid of honor Mrs. John Place and bridesmaids Miss Mary Jane Matson, Miss Donna Douglas, Miss Colette McClintock, and Miss Kathie Bough. Guests filled the church and reception at Corry Country Club followed with white floral decor and a string trio performance.

Mir L. Helrlel J. H Heerlen Wright Street Donald Zyman O. B. Eymuny Sheppard Avenue North Charleroi Wille John Place Pittsburgh Mary Jane Matson Enliage New Haven Eyman David Coe Bainbridge N.Y David Ehart Utica Kenneth Dolan Monessen Harold F. Powell Lakewood William Woodcock Ithaca Corry Warren Andrea Wright Josephine Tigrant Susan Crossett

Eyman-Hearlein Wedding At Corry Country Club

The newlyweds will reside at Fort Sill Oklahoma where Mr Eyman begins five years of Army service after being commissioned. The bride, a Cornell and Indiana State Teachers College graduate, comes from Corry. many guests from Warren, Lockport, Union City and nearby towns attended the wedding and reception at Corry Country Club.

Adi-rendacks Eyman Fort Sill Oklo Army Reserve Officers ‘Training Corps Cornell University Miss Hearlein Corry Senor Indiana State Teachers College Warren Fromm Charlerol Greenbriar Military School Correll University Urate William Locke Noel Wade Florence ‘Tiotsen George Duline Lydia Wueetzer Doris Smith Anna Jane Hawkins Margit Horan Robert Whitehill Graebner Abe James Hughes Mary Hughes Lockport Annd John Densmore Gerry Dulin Tuhnen Eleanor Marsh Wheeling W- Va Fred Donley McKeesport Harry Roberts Monongahela Ronald Windihi Columbus Gi Harvey Phled 1. Roberts Dan Roberts Charleroi James E. Young Coal

Birth announcements from Bear Lake couple and Hastings family

Mr. and Mrs. Alto Mossinger announce a son and daughter born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital in Bear Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sinmohisen report a child born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Sunihawn, formerly Etta Costile, is connected to the latter family.

Twlis Corry Memorial Hosnital i Alto Mossinger Bear Like A Win Donald Sinmohisen

Carter-Stutzman Betrothal Announced

Engagement announced for Miss Maxilyas Joyen Carter of Clymer to Lennard J. Brutamuety son of Mr and Mrs Peter Shitesats of Corry. Carter family involved in local church. he employed at Alas Construction Company in Erie. Wedding date set for August 18th.

Mecmocenivay Wna Maxilyas Joyen Carter Edward Carter Clymer Lennard J. Brutamuety Hid Mbs Peter Shitesats Corry Carter Wijik Giss Belin My Sinitamom Spallwnsburg TS Army Alas Con- Apiigion Company Erie Aueust

Spencer Ladies Aid Plans July Mead Park Meeting

Mrs T J Fullom hosted a Spencer Ladies Aid session at her home with 34 dinners served to members and families. Led by Mrs Earl Bailey the group opened with devotions by Mrs Merrill Lillie and discussed Matthew chapter. They voted to donate 10 dollars to Rev Norman Waterth Boeiticky and planned career-driving activities before adjourning to meet July 21 at Mead Park for all members and families.

T. J. Fullom Spencer Ladies Aid TJ. Pullant Earl Bailey Mra Merrill Lillie Matthew al the Norman Waterth Boeiticky Mead Park

OES Plans Card Party and Style Show

Members of Cory City Chapter No 17 Order of the Eastern Star met to finalize plans for a card party and a style show. The event, planned for Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Chire Gapwalls home and possibly at the hatchery grounds, features a lawn show if weather permits and refreshments afterward. Reservations should be made through Mrs G B Chase.

OES Ways and Tjmeana Cory City Prige West Coimbue Avene Chire Gapwall Merrill G. B Chase

Wheelock Aid Picnic and Meeting at Mrs John Kan Home

Wheelock Community Aid members gathered Thursday at Mrs John Kan's home for a picnic dinner and afternoon meeting. Mrs Charles Kennedy presided. relations were opened by Mrs Wayne Hopkins. A monetary gift for missionary Mrs Alvin Prench to Attica was approved. Children enjoyed games while plans for the next meeting on July 7 were made with assistants listed as Mrs Merle Patterson, Mrs Kenneth Loveland, and Mrs Harold Bersink.

Wheelock Aid John Kan Wheelock Community Aid Chiles Kennedy Frederick Bowes Childiin Charles Kennedy Wayne Hopkins Alvin Prench Attica Whs Mia Merle Patterson Kenmet Loveland Harold Bersink

Hi Neighbor Club Meeting in Cutting Hosts Dinner

The Hi Neighbor Club of Cutting met Thursday with Mrs William Boml as hostess. six members and one guest Mrs Max Bema of Corry attended for a roast beef dinner at 4 p.m. During social time Mrs Harold Sweet was tendered sunshine shower for home confinement. The next meeting will be July 1 at the Sweet home.

Hi Neighbor Club William Bemis Cutting William Boml Max Bema Corry Harold Sweet Sweet Home

Speedy Start Urged for Atomic Display Ship Plan

The House Merchant Marine Committee urged launching work at the earliest moment on President Eisenhower's proposed atomic display ship and an atomic powered merchant craft. The measure would authorize construction of both vessels and requires Senate approval.

Washington House Merchant Marine Committee Eisenhower Moune Senate

Decisions From Full Review Of Alert Decisions Made After Full Review

Article recalls Eisenhower era Civil Defense Alert tests. It notes martial law considerations, fears of atomic and hydrogen bomb strikes on major cities, and estimates of casualties from fallout. Officials praise improvements and mobilization readiness, stressing strength over weakness.

Jueen Eisenhower Onic Flemming Val . Peterson

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Wee Society Robert B. Curtis Linda Allan West Congress Street Wellsboro HE. Curtis Harrison and Bradley East Congress Street Washington, D. C Curtis George Washington University Larry Carol Roelofs Clare Jones Mead Avenue Falls Church Nancy Lee Shreve James Manning Jeanne Nichols Media Stanley Nichols Franklin Street Benjamin Skinner Morida James Schweppe Columbus _ Bankt Aero Group Teforn Powell Loan & Pinance Co Powell Loan and Finance Co Babcock Honor Ray Ecklund Mira L. Heerlein Wee Donald S. Eyman Flye Rexall Drugs Itn Center St Pennsylvania Electric Company Frills Carter-Stutzman Arnold Seastead Andrew Guskea Sea’‘S Drugs Montana Reagan Gr Cos Tarzan TC Aes Gilbert Roland Richard Egan Lori Nelson RIZES Helen Alan Ladd Patricia Medina Audie Sudan Murphy Balt Drums Across Barbara, Stanwyele Walter Pigeon Frederick George Montgomery Michelangelo Chapin’s F. C. Chapin & Son Tunnell Loblaws Orchard Park Koyal Manor SWIFT
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