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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1953

Page

5

Temple Suspends Professor for Refusal to Testify

Temple University president Dr. Robert J. Johnson suspended Professor Barrows Dunham, philosophy, under a state loyalty law after he refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee, with the school vowing to remove subversive individuals. The note about red cedar being a cypress appears in the report.

Philadelphia Temple Uni House Un-American Activities Committee America Robert J. Johnson Temple Sus Barrows Dunham

Local society notes and wedding reports in brief

The community records a double wedding of Arthur R Knapp and David Coon with Lea Coon. Rev H Ray Harris presided at the Evangelical Brethren Church. The bride wore a navy suit and yellow rose corsage. best man was Donald Knapp. The new Mrs Coon, a 1952 graduate of Corry Senior High, worked at G Murphy Co. before marriage. Mr Coon is in the U S Army and will reside in Lebanon Pa. Also reported are weekend visits from Warren, NY and New York City travelers, plus a Spencer Hospital nurse class noting Miss Helen Porter capping at St Agatha’s Auditorium with a tea to follow.

Wily Auc Donald Knapp Coon Helen Porter Spencer Hospital Spencer School of Nurse Mesdville Maurice Portex Essex Street St. Agatha’s Auditorium State Department of Public Instruction Porter Lois Margaret Amy Virginia Theodore Swanson Miss Porter

Birthday Party for Theodore Cooper Attended by 88

Mrs Theodore Cooper hosted a surprise birthday party Saturday for Mr Cooper. Eighty eight friends attended as men watched television while women played bingo. Prizes went to Mrs Merle Cooper Mrs Fred Smith Mrs Manley Robbins Jr Mrs Steve Burlingame and Mrs Albert Bunting with Mrs Smith winning the door prize. A lunch of potato salad sorted sandwiches coffee and a decorated cake by Miss Sybil Sheldon followed. Mr Cooper received many fine gifts.

Theodore Cooper Mr. Cooper Merle Cooper Fred Smith Manley Robbins Jr Steve Burlingame Albert Bunting Sybil Sheldon Cooper

Concord School Market Day Plans Announced

The Concord School Market Day will be held Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 6 at the school. Sponsored by the PTA, tickets on sale cover hot dogs candy baked goods and various fancywork items. A fish pond and refreshment booths are planned, and the general public is invited.

Concord Fred Ahl Parent-Teacher Association

Anniversary Party For Lawrence Watrous Ninth Wedding Anniversary

A surprise anniversary party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Watrous at North Clymer with family and friends including Harold Messinger Hubert Watrous and Oslo Watrous. Prizes for 500 were won by several attendees, and a purse of money was presented to the couple.

North Clymer Lawrence Watrous Ohio Street Vernon Watrous Colét 4 Larry Harold Messinger Hubert Watrous Oslo Watrous Mire Norman Bennink Jamestown Bennink Benninkt Messinger

Miss Sally Berkhous to marry Louis Hellyer Jr

Mr and Mrs Homer Berkhous announce the engagement of their daughter Sally to Louis Hellyer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Louis Hellyer of Union Miss Berkhous a Cory High School graduate 1951 and employed at G C Murphy Company is engaged to Louis Hellyer Jr a Union City High School graduate employed by the Erie Railroad No definite wedding date has been set.

Sally Berkhous Louis Hellyer Jr Homer Berkhous R. D Sally Louis Hellyer Sr Union Berkhous Cory Senior High G. C. Murphy Company Hellyer Union City High School Erie Railroad

Farewell Party Honors ASC Leonard Fralick at Home

An uneven farewell gathering Saturday evening at Mr and Mrs Wayne Fralick’s home near R D 3 attended by about 40 relatives and friends. The group visited and danced with refreshments served later. Miss Nancy Fralick assisted, a purse was given to the guest of honor, who departs Sunday for Camp Kilmer New Jersey after a 30 day leave. Out of town guests included Miss Marilyn Carter from Clymer Miss Betty Vanderhoff from Spartansburg and Miss Doris Christensen and Wilbur Christensen from Cobanlue.

ASC Leonard Fralick Wayne Fralick R. D Nancy Fralick Gamp Kilmer N. J Marilyn Carter Clymer Betty Vanderhoff Spartansburg Doris Christensen Wilbur Christensen Co- Tambue

Two Newborns Born to Local Families Yesterday

A son arrived yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Willard McCray of R D 1 the mother being Mrs McCray née Alice Kimmy. Earlier Roxanne Leah was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Lyle Bemis of R D 4.

Corry Memorial Hospital Willard McCray R.D. 1 McCray Alice Kimmy Roxanne Leah Mrs. Lyle Bemis

Holiday Play by Beth Israel Class

Beth Israel Sunday School presented a Purim play about Esther with Rhoda Cohen Haman Sharon Zaleneck Esther Judith Leeds Joy Zaleneck two conspirators Robert Zaleneck King Absaverus Marcia Stahl and William Zaleneck as pages. The performance started about 3 o clock in the afternoon at the synagogue for parents and friends. Refreshments followed and children received small gifts per the holiday custom.

Esther Beth Isaael Rhoda Cohen Haman Sharon Zaleneck Judith Leeds Joy Zaleneck Robert Zaleneck King Absaverus Marcia Stahl William Zaleneck

Grange Social Meeting Yields Fund From Shadow Social

Conny Grange members gathered Saturday evening for a furgen supper with the Home Economies Committee in charge and a shadow social that realized 35 dollars. Other entertainment included selections by the Mellow Tones and dancing. The next regular Grange session will be held on Saturday evening.

Grange Conny Grange Home Economies

Lindbergh Autobiography to Be Published in Post

The Saturday Evening Post will serialize Charles A. Lindberghs autobiography in 10 installments from April 11 covering his life up to June 1927 after his transatlantic flight. Sumner’s will publish the book in the fall. the Post will use 55,000 of 190,000 manuscript words and Lindbergh reportedly earns $100,000 for magazine rights.

Sxcoymmnen Ascoe Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Atlantic Ocean New York Paris Sumners Post Ben Hibbs

Mrs William E Daniels Dies At Home At 75 Worth Street

Mrs Peat B Daniels wife of William E Daniels of 75 Worth Street died at her home in Corry after a long illness. Born January 1 1897 in Goodwill Hill Crawford County she lived in Pleasantville Titusville Buffalo Meadville and Corry. She married William E Daniels in 1915 at Titusville and leaves a large family including five daughters and four sons as well as 16 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are Bracket Keating Funeral Home with services Thursday at 2 pm and temporary interment in Pine Grove Cemetery mausoleum.

Peat B. Daniels William E. Daniels Worth Street Goodwill Hill Crawford County Pleasantville Titusville Daniels Buffalo Meadville Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church Robert Anderson Ralph Anderson Charleston W. Va Ward Schnath Miami Fla Snh Miller Grubber Frankinville Bracket-Keating Pine Grove Cemetery

Deep gas well to be drilled in Sparta area

Mid East Oil and Gas plans a deep test on the Smith farm in Bidred Township to reach the Oriskany formation about 1100 feet above the Medina. The aim is to find gas in larger quantities, with the contractor ready to test the Oriskany 3,100 feet below the surface. Mid East operates 150 to 200 Ohio wells and has limited presence in Pennsylvania.

Mid-East Smith Farm Bidred Oriskany Medina Pennsylvania Carter Hill Mie-Eust Grand Valley Northern Ordnance Ohio Thay Abilene Tex B. G. Bartley Wittmer Oil and Gas Go Mid- East

Cable tool drilling favored in rugged Pennsylvania terrain

The Mid-East spokesman notes cable tool drilling remains common in Pennsylvania since the Drake Well, praising its suitability for rugged terrain and portability. He contrasts rotary drilling as costly and less adaptable, saying rotary risks missing promising findings in hard rock formations.

Spring Creek John Anderson Grand Valley Smith Renge Fleming, Young and Miller Gossville Dyin Mid-East Pennsylvania Drake Rotary

Brother Found After Sister's Murder Inquiry

Jean Chris wolf, 24, missing since his sister June was found strangled at the family home in Frugality, Pennsylvania, was located by his uncle Russell Christof in Patton. Police were alerted. the man appeared well and offered no further details pending questioning.

Associated Press Johnstown Jean Chris~ Wolf June Russell Christof Jean Patton Christoff

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