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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1955

Page

5

Miss Georgia Buell Weds Harold Ros In Col umbus

Miss Buell daughter of Mr and Mrs Eric Buell wed Harold Edwin Ross son of Mrs Lola Ross and the late Walter Roby in a ceremony performed by Perry Mead justice of the peace at Columbus. The ice blue street length gown and winter white accessories were worn by the bride with a yellow rose corsage. 50 guests attended the reception at the Poss home on Sixth street.

Georgia A. Buell Harold E. Ros Mim Georgis Annette Buell Eric Buell Harold Edwin Ross Lola Ross Walter Roby Perry Mead Coluumbus Donald Winans Lauris Keppel Winans Charles Poss Sixth Street Marcing Press Stanley Miller Wanda Roberta Buell Buffalo Corry Union City Spartansburg Bear Lake Columbus Mingara Falls West Pleasant Street

DAR announces historical projects for local schools

The Buokeristian Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor grade specific history projects in public and parochial schools from fifth through ninth grade. Fifth graders will make miniature floats, sixth graders create a scrapbook, seventh graders write an essay on George Washington, eighth graders compete on American history with medals and certificates, and ninth graders design a historical map or original play. Mrs. Ralph Fogle leads the project.

DAR Buokeristian Valley Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington Citizen and Statesman Ralph Fogle

CD Director Ray Weber Addresses BPW Club

Ray Weber civil defense director spoke at the BPW Club meeting at the OOF Hall. He described civil defense as a pattern for survival and called for more CD police sky watchers rescue teams and volunteers. Doris Sterling won the program game prize. Ten members will travel to Erie tomorrow for the Erle BPW Club birthday observance. Next meeting is March 14.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Lawrence Nichols Julia Zepka Charles Thompson J. R. Dearing Ray Weber Civil Defense Civil Defense Committee Weber Doris Sterling Erie Erle Bpw

Miss Kathe Tunnell Birthday Party Honor

Miss Kathe Tunnell, 11, celebrated her birthday at a luncheon hosted by Robert G. Tunnell of West Place. Ten friends attended the party on a Saturday, with games and singing, each guest receiving an artificial rose as a favor, and Kathe received several nice gifts at the close.

Kathe Tunnell Robert G. Tunnell West Place Kathe

Housewarming for Mr and Mrs Shambaugh at East Frederick

Bethany Class members and Rev and Robert DeBoetna hosted a surprise housewarming for Mr and Mrs M E Shambaugh at their new East Frederick Street home. Twenty two guests attended and viewed the new residence. Light refreshments were served in the evening. The couple received a gift for their new home.

Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Port of New York Film

At the Kiwanis Club gathering last evening at the Hotel Corry Wayne Arters outlined a film titled The Port of New York. Leo Al promoted the Red Cross fund drive started yesterday and urged support. President Robert Bracken noted plans to transport handicapped individuals to Union City tomorrow for a monthly meeting. Group singing was led by Lynn Rice with Mrs. Rice at the piano. James Smith, new Murphy's assistant manager, attended as a guest. After the session, fund raising committee members moved to Page Louderback’s home for a pivotal meeting.

Enoch Cornish Jr Bear Lake Norvel Reed Sherman Bradenton Fla James Sinare West Columbus Avenue Florida Richard Larson Bror Larson Fort Lee U. S. Army Richard Cornell University Reserve Officers ‘Training Corps Elizabeth Anderson Union City Frank Say North Center Street Harvey Peterson Holger Peterson East Main Street Cleveland Clinic Charles P. Keating West Frederick Street St. Petersburg Howard J. Pier Billy Cleveland Mn Pier Howard W. Pier East South Street Carl Sullivan West Congress Street Justin ‘Butters Keith Rieck A.N. Goldfinch Corry Christian Business Men's Committee Tine Weext Kiwanis Club Hotel Corry Wayne Arters Port of New York Leo al Red Cross Robert Bracken P. B. Sonoski Richard Grimm Lynn Rice Rice James Smith Murphy's Sesson Page Louderback

Twin Entries Announce Two New Local Babies

A daughter was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Norman Lewis of Columbus. A daughter arrived February 18 to Mr and Mrs Myron Sorenson of Pittsburg California. Mrs Sorenson is Joyce Merry of Corry and Mr and Mrs Lyle Merry are the grandparents.

Norman Lewis Columbus Corry Memorial Hospital Myron Sorenson Pittsburg Calif

Benefit rummage sale announced by Corry Hospital Ladies Auxiliary

Plans for a benefit rummage sale are announced to be sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital. The sale will be held at 137 North Center Street in the former Evans beauty shop building, all day Friday and Saturday with Friday evening hours. Donations can be arranged by calling Mrs Roger Brown. Committee heads include Mrs John Street and Mrs Alton Dahlstrand with several assistants named.

Ladies Auxiliary Corry Memorial Hospital North Center Street Evans Roger Brown John Street Alton Dahlstrand Edgar Alexander Bruce Illsworth Ethan Carter Duane Fogle Clarence Kirch William Miller Shirley Larson Elmer A. Ortner Walter Purdy George Gold Harold Carr Russell Glenn

Interesting Program At College Women's Club Meeting

A College Women's Club session in the Garden Room at the VFW Post featured a demonstration from the Singer Sewing Center at West Erie Plaza under J Lebert and Mrs Marion Fox. The program covered straight and zigzag stitching with fashion discs for gresemaking and decorative work, and was well received by Mrs Chris Christensen and her committee.

College Club College Women's Club VFW Roger Brown Singer Sewing Center West Erie Plaza J. Lebert Marion Fox Chris Christensen

Former Corry Resident Married In Buffalo

Bonnie Lou Smith of Hawthorne Pennsylvania and William Brown of Buffalo formerly of Corry were married February 26 in a double ring ceremony at Calvary Methodist Church parsonage in Buffalo. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Winfield Williams. The bride wore a navy blue dress with navy and white accessories and red rose corsage. Rhinestone earrings were a gift from the groom. The couple will reside in Buffalo where Brown works for Gulf Oil. Brown attended Corry and worked there before moving to Buffalo two years ago.

Seneca Street Calvary Methodist Church Buffalo Bonnie Lou Smith Hawthorne William Brown Corry Winfield Williams Brown Gulf Oil Corporation Corryl

Area G1 Denies Aiding Enemy In Olson War Trial

M Sgt William H Olson 40 of Youngsville Pa denied aiding the enemy during his trial in Korea era captivity. He said he refused to praise Chinese prison policies but was told it would help his health if he spoke. He faces charges including informing on inmates and producing camp newspaper content.

Braun William H. Olson Korea Olson Youngsville United States

Killed in crash near North Versailles home

Pittsburgh police said 110 year old Jess Lynch of North Versailles Township was killed when a car failed to stop near his home early today. A casualty lunch of salad wafers tea and coffee was served.

Pittsburgh Jess Lynch North Versailles Township

Istreets Flooded as Rain and Thaw Hit Corry

Creeks ran high and flooded several areas while Mats Street section and a sewer line on West Frederick Street backed up. Residents along Sciota Street faced water in basements as the thaw continued. Weather observer Mulderick notes February had a low of minus 10 and a high of 61 with 2.69 inches of precipitation.

Sciota Street West Frederick Street Street Department George Mulderick Mulderick

Gas Blast Destroys New Brentwood Home After Move

In Brentwood a gas blast leveled a newly purchased home moments after a family moved in. William J. Richards 38 attempted to shut off the main valve after hearing a whoosh. Ann Richards and neighbor Nelda Perkins fled with 13 month old Billy as flames spread. Fire chief said a defective valve caused the blast. $17,000 damage and damage to two neighboring homes.

Pittsburgh Brentwood William J. Richards Ann Richards Nelda Perkins

Joy Mfg Co Plans 10 Million Bond Issue

J D A Morrow, president, announces Joy Mfg Co intends to issue bonds totaling 10 million dollars with a 20 year maturity and a sinking fund to reduce debt. About 10.7 million to retire bank loans, 2.6 million for plant improvements at Franklin Pennsylvania and Michigan City Indiana, with remaining funds possible for acquisitions.

Amociate Arress Turing Co Securities of ‘Exchange Commission Eeeote J. D. A. Morrow Franklin Michigan City Ind Morrow

Roach Jr buys Hal Roach Studios in Culver City

Hal Roach Jr purchases the Hal Roach Studios in Culver City from his father Hal E. Roach. The price is not disclosed but the studio states assets exceed 10 million dollars.

Culver City Calif Hal Roach Jr Hal Roach Hal E. Roach

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