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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1953

Page

5

Two Prison Trusties Given Extra Year For Breach

NORRISTOWN Pa Two inmates from the Graterford Branch of Eastern Penitentiary received an additional year in prison after pleading guilty to prison breach. Judge Harold C Knight ordered the sentences for Joseph Fleckenstein 5 of Philadelphia and Jesse Thylon 28 of Harrisburg to begin after their current terms. Fleckenstein is serving 3 two and half to five year terms for holdup and robbery while Thylon is serving one to four years. Both men escaped the prison on June 5 while on an outside detail and were recaptured five hours later by State Police.

Norristown Graterford Eastern Penitentiary Harold C. Knight Montgomery County Joseph Fleck Enstein Philadelphia Jesse Thylon Harrisburg Fleckensein Taylor

Barbra Ruppert Engagement to Pfe. Lee J. Ploss

Miss Barbara Ruppert daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ruppert of Karlsruhe Germany is engaged to Pfe Lee J Ploss son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ploss of 82 Sixth Street The couple plan marriage after the family is settled The bride to be is employed in a hospital in Germany The fiancé attended Corry schools and is serving in the Army at La Rochelle France

Jude Barbara Ruppert George Ruppert Karlsruhe

Columbus 4-H Calf Club Sees Records Talk at Meeting

The Columbus 4-H Calf Club met last evening at the Walter Gordon farm with members and parents in attendance. Warren County agent C. Trist spoke about keeping 4-H calf records. The next meeting is set for July 11 at the Leslie Dodd farm.

Columbus Walter Gordon C. ©. Trist Warren County Leslie Dodd

Ladies Day at Corry Country Club Next Week

Ladies Day program at Corry Country Club to be finalized by Tuesday noon with Miss Lena St Clet or Mrs James MacInnes or Mrs George Roof as organizers. All women members and guests invited to luncheon at 1 PM and afternoon activities in Evanston TA. Former Methodist pastor served at Elgin McCvay Spartansburg and Pleasantville churches.

Secorcvauuna Suaeicaite Wise Corry Country Club Lena St. Clet James MacInnes George Roof Stitute Evanston Elgin McCvay Spartansburg Pleasantville

Concord Community Club Holds Meeting at Community House

The Concord Community Club met last evening with 60 members and visitors present. Ice cream and coffee were served. Mrs Joseph McCray, Mrs Lawrence Waeles and Miss Carl McCray were thanked. Mrs Stanley Baker, Mrs Ernest Chellon and Mrs Lucian Lindhom were chosen for the next Sessions on July 17. A program followed with readings by Miss Corn McCray, a salve, "I Believe," by Rev. Robert Kline with Mrs. Raymond Wiggers, and Miss Sharon McCray sang "Jesus Loves Me."

Concord Community Club Hemnmitiee Jseph McCray Lawrence Waeles Carl McCray Stanley Baker Ernest Chellon Lucian Lindhom Corn McCray

Spencer Ladies Aid Holds All Day Session At Home

The Spencer Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Th Pullom's home with four members, husbands, and children present. Gary Fulsom presided as the business session followed by a contribution to the chief fund for Jornada victims. The afternoon ended with a prayer by Mrs. Oxen Crowell and sewing. The group plans to meet July 16 at Mrs. Lyle Merry's home.

Spencer Ladies Aid Th Pullom Mes Gary Fulsom Unis Ctief Lornada Oxen Crowell Lyle Merry

McCray Auxiliary Tea Set For Thursday Afternoon

The Ladies Auxiliary of the McCray Church Cemetery Association will hold a tea Thursday at 2 PM. A short program is planned at the Community House and annual membership dues are payable at the meeting. Committee members are Mrs. Clarence Proper, Mrs. Howard Blakeslee, and Mrs. Velma Mecrag.

McCray Church Cemetery Association Clarence Proper Howard Blakeslee Velma Mecrag

Johnsons Welcome Son At Corry Memorial Hospital

A son was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lyle Johnson of R D 2 The family requests friends to share in their happiness and the newborn’s name is not listed in the notice.

Corry Memorial Hospital Lyle Johnson R. D

Warren House and Garden Tour Set for July 8

Warren County hosts a House and Garden Tour on July 8 to raise funds for a state hospital salt bar. Homes and gardens near Warren, Liberty Street studios, and the Allegheny River area will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets available from local organizers.

Warren Warren County Warren General Hospital Auxiliary Chautauqua County Pennsylvania Ad— Jvent Counyites Plannime Hoyer Brown B Bankins DB. Tusrort I. A. Logan Place Lackson Rim Road Geary Liberty Street Mel. Cuary Airl Raymond Slever Liberty Rasi Veho Lloyd Cleveland Clevdynt Clrcie Anna Rockwell J. W. A. Luce Market Allegheny River Bir Bend John Blur W. A. Walker Warren- Jamestown Walker Dick Blur A. R. Wheeler

Actor Inherits Million From Mother’s Estate

Film actor Fran Choto Tone is to receive about one million from the estate of his mother who died April 16. The arrangement follows her death and designates Tone as the sole beneficiary of the estate in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Franchoto Tone

Japanese Soldier Surrenders in Mindanao Mountains

A Japanese soldier surrendered in Mindanao today, the second in a week. He said ten more from his unit remain hidden in the central Mindanao mountains as authorities continue patrols for the remnants of the World War II garrison.

Mantla Philppine Jingles Mindanan Island

Beam named deputy director of policy planning staff

Jacob Beam a 45 year old American ambassadorial minister at Moscow is named deputy director of the State Department top policy planning staff Beam will replace John Ferguson who plans to resign in July at the State Department per Washington report

Washington Jacob Beam Moscow State Department Beam John Ferguson Plins

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