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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1951

Page

5

Burglar Sentenced in Western Penitentiary Case

Calvin Swartz of Willinsburg received a three to six year sentence for 14 burglaries. State Police Sergeant William H. Johnston charged Swartz with housebreaking across Penn, Washington, Loyalhanna, North Huntingdon and Sewickley townships in Westmoreland county. The first transcontinental telegraph line was completed in 1861.

Greensburg Calvin Swartz Willinsburg William H. Johnston Swarts Penn Washington Loyalhanna North Huntingdon Sewickley Westmoreland County

Legion Auxiliary Votes Charity At Club Social

A business meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Elmer Carrier Post No 365 voted donations for the Corry Memorial Hospital orthopedics and other charities. The Easter party date was moved to March 28 to avoid conflicts. Members and post attendees were served refreshments afterward.

Tostess Veterans Hospital Erie Erie Crippled Children's Society Veterans Hospital At Ele Sallors and Sailors Home Patty Farrington President’s Department Post Robert Smith

Eastern Star Chapter 50th Anniversary April 7

Eastern Star Chapter No. 47 of Corry City marks its golden anniversary with plans led by Mrs. Wilbur Rickers. A program at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday April 1 will be followed by a reception in the church parlors. Rev J Davis Tingworth of Titusville will speak at the vesper service with music by Mead Chapter No. 445 of Meadville. The chapter, constituted April 3 1901 with 20 members, counts Mrs. Mary E. Geiger of Erle among living members. the first Worthy Patron was B W Stennett and the first Worthy Matron, Mrs. Fannie G. Wilson.

Corry City Order of the Eastern Star Wilbur Rickers First Presbyterian Church J. Davis Tingworth Titusville Presbytery Mead Meadville Corty Mary E. Geiger Erle B. W. Stennett Fannie G. Wilson

Lindsey Hollow PT A Hosts St Patrick Day Program

A well attended Lindsey Hollow PT A meeting at the school featured Mrs. Lawrence Anderson as vice president opening, Mrs. Ralph Lindsey leading the program with songs, readings, and a St Patrick theme. Highlights included group singing, a poem by Mrs. Vern Dyne, two readings by Mrs. Lindsey, two songs by Miss Shirley Swart, and a concluding group number, with refreshments and notice of the next meeting set for April 13.

Lindsey Hollow P.T. A. St. Patrick's Lindsey Hollow Lawrence Anderson Ralph Lindsey Vern Dyne Lindsey Shirley Swart Persy O'Neil Keenine

Amici Bible Class Plans Easter Plant for Shut‑In Member

Amici Bible Class of E U B Church met at Rev H R Harris home with G T Bergman chairing in the president’s absence. Devotions by Guy Bennink followed a brief business meeting deciding to buy a plant for Easter to be given to a shut‑in after the service. Social time included games and refreshments. The next meeting is set for April 13 at the Austin Johnson home with Henry Kennedy assisting.

Amici H. Ray Harris G. T. Bergman Guy. Bennink Bemink Austin Johnson Henry Kennedy

Twin Daughters Born to Apthorp Family at Corry Hospital

Twin daughters arrive this morning to Mr and Mrs Fay Apthorp of Corry RD 1 at Corry Hospital. A daughter also born to Mr and Mrs Guy Hayes of Corry RD 4 at Corry Hospital this morning.

Fay Apthorp Corry, R. D. 1 Corry Hospital Guy Hayes R. D

Koffee Kick-Off Plans Talked For April 3

Plans for the Corry Hospital Koffee Kick-Off on Tuesday April 3 include judging good neighbor letters. Residents may submit names of local people as candidates. prizes will be awarded for best neighbor and best letter writer. Tickets will be mailed to auxiliary members with a March 30 deadline for letter submissions and ticket returns. Master of ceremonies A. Boaz will help reveal prizes including a quirky hat award.

Corry Hospital Jwdy Rasselas Brown G. A. Hillstrom Robert Rastetter

Christian Builders Class Met At Moore Farm

A Nazarene Church group met at Moore Farm hosted by Mr and Mrs Olin Moore of A D 4. President Delbert Groscut led the meeting with singing, devotions by Mrs Roy Merritt, and a brief business session. Seventeen members then played games and enjoyed salad jello cake and coffee. The next meeting is set for April 6 at a location to be announced.

Christian Builders Moore Farm Olin Moore A. D Church of the Nazarene Delbert Groscut Moore Roy Merritt

Birthday Party For Dale Newark

A birthday party this week honored Dale Newark age 14 at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs George Newark Sr 840 East Second Jamestoyat. Twelve children attended with games and birthday cake. Out of town guests included Di anna Susan Ronald Quick Warren and Raylene ambi Jonson Ashville Washington DC.

Dale Newark George Newark East Second Street Jamestoyat Dianna Susan Ronald Quick Warren Raylene Ana Ambi Jonson Ashville

Miss Marilyn Wallace Weds John Aiken At First Presbyterian

Miss Marilyn Jean Wallace and John Munson Aiken were married at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul F. Bauer presiding. The bride, daughter of Clarence S. Wallace and Evelyn Aiken, wore a traditional white slipper satin gown with a French illusion veil. she carried a white Bible with an orchid marker and hyacinth shower. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. L. F. Bulow and bridesmaids Miss Beverly Walter and Miss Dorothy Wallace in green satin. James A. Aiken served as best man. A reception followed for about 100 guests. The couple will reside in Grove City after a week-long honeymoon.

Evelyn Aiken Cleveland Arthur J. Aiken Saxonburg B. J. Tobias Betty Dodd Wallace L. F. Bulow Pittsburgh Beverly Walter Detroit Dorothy Wallace Marilyn Jean Wallace John Munson Aiken First Presbyterian Church Milion James A. Aiken Grove City Land Walter P. Kelly Brentwood Leo Bulow Camden Ruffner Joan Houghtling Robert Joy Buffalo Atrs Aiken South Center Street Toledo Saxonburo Lebanon Clarion New Casttle Worthington Point Marion Mercer Fredonia Jamestown Miss Wallace Corn*ry High School Grove City College University of Pittsburgh The Groom Worthington, Pa Augustin Military Academy Atlas Powder Company

Denison Players Present Audrey Farce At Cory High

Denison Players directed by Miss Patricia Cessica come to Cory next Tuesday evening to stage Poor Audrey the original version of The Show OM at 8 oclock on the Senior High School stage as part of the Local Lyceum Course. Tickets may be bought at the door for the performance.

Denison Players Denison Cory Audrey New York Patricia Cessica Tocal Lyceum

Dance At Elks Club With Al Wes Scotts Orchestra

Music for dancing at the B. P. O. Elks Lodge tonight features Al Wes Scotts orchestra of Brie. Dancing hours run from 9:30 to 1:30 and all members and their wives or friends are invited.

Elks Club B. P.O. Elks Lodge al ‘Wes Scott Orchestra of

Emmanuel Guild Meets for Regular Session at Church

Emmanuel Guild met Thursday afternoon at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church for a routine session. Members voted a donation to the Red Cross and discussed observances for Easter at the church. Mrs. W. A. Redmond and Mrs. Arthur Creighton served light refreshments. Mrs. Frank Frost and Mrs. Sam Harley will host the next meeting on April 13.

Emmanuel Guild Emmanuel Tnisropal Red Cross St. Barnsbas W. A. Redmond Arthur Creighton Frank Frost Sam Harley

Local Women Sew Afghans for Veterans Hospitals

A group of local women met this week with Mrs. N. J. Kline of R. D. 1 and sewed afghans for veterans hospitals. Participants included Mrs. Floyd Johnson Mrs. Charles Patterson Mrs. Vern Dyne Mrs. Alice Ainsworth Mrs. J. T. Scully and Mrs. Lewis Kitch. They enjoyed a burden dinner at the noon hour.

N. J. Kline Floyd Johnson Charles Patterson Vern Dyne Alice Ainsworth J. T. Scully Lewis Kitch Veterans Hospitals

Kindergarten Easter Party Before Spring Break

Mrs Kurd Leed's kindergarten class at the Methodist church held an Easter party in their classroom yesterday. Students enjoyed jelly and chocolate treats, an Easter basket hunt, and decorated with eighty different types of decorations. Classes will resume on a date to be announced.

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