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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1954
Page
5
A 19 year old Pittsburgher, Robert E. Lutz, faces murder charges in the July 4 dice game slay at an Union picnic. The state links him to George Gasperic, 26, convicted last November as the trigger man in the holdup killing. Gasperic is serving a life term. Assistant District Attorney Samuel A. Strauss said the state will seek first degree murder with a life sentence for Lutz.
23 members and one guest attended the Hospitality Club gathering at Mrs. John Bast’s home. New members Ina Wickwire and Fred Hoenes were welcomed. Door prize went to Miss Sara Macinnes. refreshments featured a green and white St Patrick theme.
The Good Friends Club honored Mrs George Wood of Erie at their meeting last evening with birthday gifts. Hostess Klemen Nielsen from West Smith Street organized the event which included a 600 prize division won by Mrs Martin Smith and Mrs Earl Munn. The hostess provided sandwiches pickles cake and coffee. The group plans to meet again in two weeks at Mrs Berdena McGraws Sherman Street home.
Columbus Parent-Teacher Association members met at Dean School to plan a penny supper for late April. Mrs Herbert Dahl president named Mrs Clifford Casler and Mrs Edward Kinley as chairmen. Mrs Jordan Christensen led opening devotions. A Girl Scout handcraft display preceded a round table on "Are We Spoiling Our Children?" Attendance award went to Mrs T W Welms' room and seventh grade mothers served refreshments. Next meeting set for April 1 ath.
Mrs Jack Arnink was hostess to the K E T S Club at the Wayne Street home of Mr and Mrs Frank Sturgis. Eight members attended a social evening with a lunch of jello salad ice cream pie and tea.
Last evening the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association Branch No. 5 held its regular meeting at the homes of Mrs. Mary Murray and Mrs. Helen Brown on West Church street. The recently sponsored rummage sale was successful and embroidered pillow cases were won by Mrs. Kathryn Grint of 361 Phyllis Avenue, Buffalo. The April meeting is moved to May 11 due to Holy Week.
Mrs. J A McLaughlin entertained the members of her card club last evening on South Center Street. Mrs. Charles Stewart won the card award and refreshments followed. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Stewart as hostess. Also attending the Cleveland flower show were Mrs Earl T Cherry Mrs Ora Mitchell Mrs G T Bergmen Mrs Blanche Bemis and Mrs Ronald Carter.
A surprise housewarming was given Monday evening for Mrs Harry Behachter who recently moved from Los Angeles to 40 percent West Smith Street. Members of the Beth Israel Sisterhood hosted the event with 10 women attending. A social evening followed with light refreshments and Mrs Schachter received a set of dishes from the group.
Tri-Hi Y Sophomore group met last evening in YY rooms at 7:30 to lay out plans for the Older Girls Conference to be held in Corry on April 9 and 10. Candy cases and Prom Peanuts distribution were discussed with Miss Sue Griffith, sophomore advisor, in attendance.
Regular meeting of the Golden Links Class was held at Mrs. Charles Amy's Worth street home with 21 members and one guest. Devotions by Mrs. C. A. Johnson, reading Vision on the Housetop about Saul's conversion. Contests themed to St Patrick's Day, social program, pie a la mode and beverages. Next meeting set for April 13 with location to be announced.
Thirteen members of the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority gathered at Mrs. Eu land Harvey’s North Center street home for a regular meeting. Mrs. A J Morrison presided and Mrs. Thomas Pierotti spoke on self reliance. Refreshments with a St Patrick’s motif were served by Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Frank Wise. The next meeting will be March 23 with Mrs. Page Louderback as guest speaker.
Columbus Brownie Troops No 7 and 81 and Troop No 6 attended church at Columbus Community Church on Sunday. An arts and crafts display was shown at a PTA meeting and at Metzger Wright store in Warren. On Saturday the group will attend Juliette Low birthday party at the Pariah House in Youngsville and participate in the program.
About 36 members of St. Thomas Holy Name Society met at St. Edward's School hall to hear Rev. Lawrence Trembly of St. Teresa's Union City recount a tale based on the ten commandments. Rev. John DeSanti opened with prayer, James L. Allyn led the session, and the group planned Holy Communion in a body at 8:15 Sunday Mass, then adjourned to Richard Bachemer home for the rosary.
Columbus Grange at Town Hall with Paul Suchur Jr. presiding disclosed a net profit of 217 dollars from the recent variety show in Corry and Clymer. The Monday meeting drew 25 members and three Wrightsville visitors. refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 22 with a public invitation and a film showing titled The Pennsylvania Story.
Wedding plans for Miss Catherine Gluvna daughter of Mrs Mary Gluvna and the late Andrew Gluvna to Frank Gersina son of Mrs Sophie Gersina and Louie Gersina are announced. The ceremony will be May 1 at 9 am at St Elizabeths Church with a reception at St Teresa auditorium Union City. Attendants include Irene Kradnovsky of Pittsburgh maid of honor and Irene Ghovaky Sophie Sanders Rose Klick as bridesmaids. Best man will be Joseph Geraina of Cleveland. Ushers are Donald Gluvyna Edward Girovsky and Walter Cmiel.
They have lived their entire married life in and around Union City. Mrs. Lilley was the former Edna Gardner daughter of Albion and Della Gardner of R D Corry. The couple has five sons and a daughter. All five sons served in World War II in which the oldest son Paul Reed lost his life in 1942. The living children are Park and Bessie of Erle Scott of R D 3 Corry and William and Joan of Union City. They also have nine grandchildren. The aged house party will be held from 2 until o'clock in the afternoon and from 7 until o'clock in the evening for all friends relatives and neighbors.
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