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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1953

Page

5

Jelke bid fail and Jelke case moves toward sentencing

New York minot f Jelke's lawyers drop bid to free him from jail on bail pending sentencing set for March 20. His mother and stepfather met with General Sessions Judge Francis L. Valente to discuss a rehabilitation plan for the 23 year old. In Pittsburgh, U S District Judge Rache F Marsh lowers an 18 year old girl’s sentence from 18 months to 10 days on a father's petition after Emilie Jean Bondi pleaded guilty to taking two watches from the U S mail while working at Canonsburg Post Office.

Jelke New York Minot Pittsburgh U. S Rache F. Marsh Emilie Jean Bondi U.S Canonsburg

Birthday Party for Miss Christine Hillstrom

Miss Christine Hillstrom daughter of Mr and Mrs A Hillstrom of Wayne Street was honored at a sixth birthday party. Four to seven oclock hours, 33 guests attended with games, prizes and gifts. Out of town guests included Mrs E A Minor and Sus an Minor from Erie.

Christine Hillstrom A. Hillstrom Wayne Street Christine E. A. Minor E. E. Minor Susan James Thomas, Banbara John Minor Erie

European Tour Subject Of Rotary Club Talk

Corry Rotary Club heard Dr. H. S. Gold of Ellwood City recount his summer trip through Europe. He visited England, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy, with slides illustrating the talk. Guest Newell Beckwith, and a nominating committee for upcoming officer elections was set by President Bettes.

Corry H. S. Gold Ellwood City George Gold Gold England Switzerland Belgium Thaly Newell Beckwith E. F. Bettes A.M. Litz T. 8. Kelsey R.G. Tunnel J. Donald Watson

Mrs Benjamin Skinner Hosts Circle No 2 Meeting

Mrs Benjamin Skinner at 254 Franklin street entertained Circle No 2 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church. Miss Ola Young led devotions, Mrs Joseph Guignon presided, and Mrs Charles Cortell led the new study discussion. Dessert was served by the hostess with Ruth Foster to 22 members. Mrs K S Durham will host the next session on April 6.

Benjamin Skinner Church Circle Franklin Street Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist’ Church Ola Young Joseph Guignon Charles Cortell Ruth Foster K. 5 Durham

Dinner Honors Mrs. Merle Drake In Corry Area Evening

A dinner party honored Mrs. Merle Drake formerly of Corry and now staying a few months here. Eight friends attended at The Corry Den followed by card games at Mrs. Lars Haight’s East Smith Street home. Awards went to Mrs. Drake Miss Harriet Myers and Mrs. Francis Slattery, with a birthday gift presented to Mrs. Drake.

Merle Drake Corry Corry den Lars Haight East Smith Street Drake Harriet Myers Francis Slattery Mrs. Drake

Friendship Aid Meeting Held At Mrs Keppel's Home

The Evangelical United Brethren Friendship Aid met at Mrs Edwin Keppel's Second Avenue home with Gertrude Grover in charge of devotions and president Mrs Edwin Borstorff chairing business. Members cut quilt blocks for the Arizona Indian mission project and refreshments were served by Mrs Ethel Turben. The group will meet again in March.

Nevi Evangelical United: Brethren Church Second Avenue Edwin Keppel Gertrude Grover Edwin Borstorff Arizona Ethel Turben

St Thomas Holy Name Society Plans Communion Breakfast

The St Thomas Holy Name Society met at St Edward's School after rosary in the church. President Frank Purpura led the session and plans were floated for a communion breakfast in the west Talarey area. A film of the Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge was shown, noting the group sponsored a Scout. The meeting closed with a church announcement that the group will receive communion in body at the 8:15 Mass Sunday.

St. Thomas

Circle Met At First Methodist Church

Thirty members of Circle No 1 of the Women's Society of Christian Services met at First Methodist Church for their monthly session. President Mrs Donald Dingle led the business meeting, devotions were by Mrs Howard Rehnbers, a contests plan was announced to boost attendance next month, and Mrs Donald Cady led games with light refreshments provided by Mrs Irvin Young, Mrs Edmund Barr, Mrs F B Sullivan and Mrs George Royce. the table featured a St Patrick Day motif.

WSCS First Methodist Church Circle No. 1 Women's Society of Christian Services Donald Dingle Howard Rehnbers Donald Cady Irvin Young Edmund Barr F. B. Sullivan George Royce

Junior Play at Corry High School Auditorium

The junior class presents a two night play tomorrow and Friday evening at the Corry Senior High School auditorium. Under directors Philip Segal and student director Miss Janel Kelsey, the cast will stage an evening performance to raise funds for the junior senior prom and banquet set for April. The general public is invited to attend.

Corry Senior High School Philip Segal Janel Kelsey

Housewarming Party for Mr and Mrs Morgan Beverly

A Beverly home on Raymond avenue hosted a last evening gathering for Mr and Mrs Morgan Beverly. Attending couples included Theodore Hubley Robert A Otter Kurt Leeds Philip Zatenoel and J Fred Kinley. Guests enjoyed cards visits and refreshments and the host couple received a fitting gift for their home. The development of Nurkienn Australia is being pushed rapidly because of Mieurauilim deposits there.

Morgan Beverly Raymond Avenue Theodore Hubley Robert A Otter Kurt Leeds Philip Zatenoel J. Fred Kinley Beverly Australia

Reduced 60 mph speed limit debated on Pennsylvania Turnpike

Lancaster Pa A legislative hearing examined safety on the 327 mile Pennsylvania Turnpike from the Ohio border to Philadelphia. The committee heard both urging and opposing views on a uniform 60 mile per hour speed limit for autos across the express highway while the western end already allows 60 mph and the eastern end allows 10 mph. William S Dinning engineering director of the Keystone Automobile Club urged a 60 mph limit throughout the length.

Mysso Lancaster Pennsylvania Genera Assembly Ohio Philadelphia Hern William 5. Dinning Keystone Automobile Club Expres

Auto thief draws 6 12 months in jail Erie

In Erie County criminal court Donald Tomlin was sentenced to six to twelve months in jail after pleading guilty to auto theft and placed on a ten year probation. Judge Burton R. Laub revoked probation for 21-year-old Robert Weyer amid charges of violating conditions tied to a prior auto theft sentence.

ERIE Erie County Donald Tomlin Burton R. Laub Laub Jliweny Robert Weyer Titie County

Daughters Born to Peters and McCray Families in Erie and Buffalo

A daughter born yesterday at ame Hospital in Erie to Mr and Mrs Robert Peters and another daughter born this morning to Roger McCray of Buffalo at Corry Memorial Hospital. The McCrays are former Corry residents. A daughter was born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Norman Pier R D 1 Lowlville.

Ame, Hospital Erie Robert Peters Peters Cyndlsa Scott Luis City William Scott Wayne Street Mes Roger McCray Buffalo Corry Memorial Hospital McCrays Corry Norman Pier R.D. 1 Lowville

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