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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
5
A union official was stricken last week with a gall bladder attack while vacationing in Florida and returned home for observation and treatment at St Joseph Hospital.
Westminster College delegates wrapped a three day Republican mock convention with Gen Dwight D Eisenhower chosen for president and Gov Burl Warren of California selected as vice president. Delegates fell short of 600 with Eisenhower securing the two thirds majority on the final tally and Warren winning the running mate spot after a brief surprise by Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Senator Tobey being withdrawn.
East Chicago Indiana March 7 A second postponement of a nationwide oil workers strike was announced. Joseph J. McKenna an independent nature representative said the strike set for 12 01 am next Monday has been temporarily postponed to allow CIO AFL and independent contractors to present wage cases before the Wage Stabilization Board in Washington tomorrow.
Local social items report a hostess gathering at a North Gen ter street home with awards for Mrs Powell and Mrs EW Feldt. Summerdale visitor Mrs Marion Novinger leaves after days with her mother. Betalay and Cleve travel plans are noted along with a high school spring event and junior senior prom preparations.
D A R Brokenshaw Valley chapter met at Mrs How ard Loveland East Main street for a St Patrick s Day program after the regular session Mrs C Barney read about St Patrick and games with prizes awarded to Mrs James Sinare Mrs Barnes Mrs George Boyd Mrs Lyle Stranshaw Mrs Merrill Lillie and Miss Ethel Matthews Tea gingerbread whipped cream and beverages were served Mia Rilo Simmons assisted the hostess with the serving The next meeting is set for April 9.
Mrs Harry Burton and her infant were honored by the Neighborhood Club where she is a member. Mekuth Weidner entertained the group on West Frederick Street. Prizes went to Miss Myrilekam and Mrs Lilian Otbryay. Refreshments included salad and pie. Next meeting in two weeks at an announced location. Mrs Leona Magee and Miss Louise Weldney of Suarkansburg attended as guests.
A recent stork shower at the home of Mrs Claude Ayers on Liberty Street honored Mrs Claude Ayers Jr. Many feuds and relatives attended. Gamex supplied entertainment and prizes went to Mrs Orren Smith, Mrs James Sutton, Mrs Vers Ayers, and Mrs Clela Teed. Refreshments included sandwiches pies jello cake and coffee as the hostess presented gifts to the guest of honor.
The Harbor Half Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Lewis Jewell's home yesterday afternoon with 36 in attendance. A 1 o'clock dinner preceded business as the group planned future work, voting to donate to Spartansburg township solicitor for the Red Cross and to sew guilt blocks as the next session project. Mrs Earl Chelton presided and Mrs Elwin Chelton led devotions followed by a sewing contest won by Mrs Jewell.
Mrs Harry Mitchell hosted a birthday party for Mrs Lillie King at her home in Cambridge Springs yesterday. A bountiful chicken dinner was served with three birthday cakes for dessert. Relatives and friends attended, including Mr and Mrs Newell Gates and Mrs Forest Adams, and the afternoon included watching television.
A daughter, Kathleen Marie Garrity, was born this morning at Edwards Air Force Base California to Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Thomas Garrity. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garrity of Grovestreet are named in the announcement.
The Women Of The Moose discussed Academy Friendship Day pins and plan activities for April. Mrs. Jessie Mason presided with 85 members present as Mrs. Lawrence Hansen was named Friendship Day chairman and Mrs. Merle Brown chaired the Social Service Chapter Night for the next regular meeting. Mrs. Littsey Gates received attendance honors.
Members gathered at the halt line near the Phoenix Hotel for a Key Club dinner hosted by Mrs. Charles Graham and staff. George Reed of Cullisan Soft Water Service spoke, followed by a screening of the film Che Toughest neh.
The Women’s Relief Corps No. 49 met yesterday with 28 members present led by Mrs Florence Bates. They postponed the bake sale set for this Saturday to a later date to be announced. Mrs KD Brown and her committee served late afternoon. The next meeting will be a tureen dinner in March.
Washington today focused on a diary seized from an American general and held by Communist hands. The Pentagon confirmed an anti American book behind the scenes and a Soviet agent suspected of photographing portions in Frankfurt last summer. The issue could trigger a congressional inquiry into the diary and its contents.
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