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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1951

Page

5

Ex-Corry man’s death details spark murder charge

Authorities filed a murder count against a Corry youth after he shot and killed Fenton and then burned his clothes after robbing his wallet. The incident, tied to robbery motives, occurred as Fenton, a former Navy man, was visiting Corry from Warren Ohio. Officers report a second fatal shot refutes an accident claim. Fenton’s body to be returned to Warren for burial.

Saunders Fenton Gain Wola Olivers Fenton Corry Arizona Navy Mae Fenton A. W. Hargion Secently Warren Ters i Paul Babbitt

Corry High seniors plan banquet and prom night

Corry High School juniors and seniors prepare for the annual banquet at the Presbyterian Church recreation rooms with George Weber's Erie orchestra for the Junior High prom. Committees include decorating music and menu, led by chairmen Donald Bagley Betty West Katherine Berkhaus and Mary Ann Savico. Also noted are arrivals and departures of local residents and a wedding at First Methodist Church in Erie James Mitchell and Marilyn Bailey wed as families and friends attend.

Corry Presbyterian Church Chcle Presbyterian Women’s Association George Weber Orchestra of Erie Donald Bagley Donna Whaley Janet Orcul Madelyn Williams Mary Sue Williams Dixie Nichols Naney Wood Patricia Fleming Audrey Proctor Joyce Ruffner Shirley Hall Rose Hall Cecilie Beckwith Charles Long Paul Wank James Borden Barney Crowell Charles Graham Donald McCaffer Betsy Lopus Betty Humes Martha McLean Beverly Shaw John Rowell Craig Moore William Temple Max Bennink Wanda Aldrich Shirley Bennett Nellie Cmic Theresa Kiselar Donald Chase Samuel Canfick Eugene Wank Paul Suchur Mary Annn Savico Dolores Aquilino Barbara Brynolfson Nancy Armitage Donald Whaley Raymond Belowe Richwed Dee Peli Katterlin Donald Mason Punch Virginia McCray Sally Malleton Betty Powers Norma Webb Dana Spoon Pauline Lindstrom

Bridal Shower for Miss Luella Lictus

Miss Luella Lictus of Clymer, bride-elect of Claude Dougherty, honored at a party hosted by Mrs. Floyd Dougherty in Hare Creek road. Eighteen guests enjoyed games with prizes to several relatives and friends, St Patrick Day themed decor, a dessert course, and a corsage and bride’s book presentation.

Luella Lictus Clymer Claude Dougherty Floyd Dougherty Hare Creek Road John Carrier L. B. Campbell G. T. Bergman Jenoie Lictis Otis Fardink William Armitage

Club 15 Honors Mrs. P. H. Stenman in Meeting

Club 15 members met Friday at Mrs. James Babcock’s Whee lok home to honor Mrs. P. H. Stenman. Prizes for canasta went to Mrs. William Hemple Mrs. Harry Burton Mrs. Lawrence McGray and Mrs. Robert Tripp. Refreshments included salad sandwiches relishes cake coffee and tea. Mrs. Stellman received a purse of money and will host again March 31 when Mrs. Flossie Fosburg will be honored.

P. H. Stenman James Babcock Wheelok William Hemple Harry Burton Lawrence McGray Robert Tripp Stellman Flossie Fosburg

Births Recorded in Local Hospitals

A daughter was born last evening at Cory Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis of Spartansburg. A son was born yesterday at Gerry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Paul Evans of 105 West Park Place Avon. Daniel Kenneth Masohch, a son, was born at Bradford Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Jac Man Masohch, former Corry residents.

Dale Rapp Kethleen Ann Pine Island Minnesota Harold Gragg West Smith Street Max Brown North Center Street Washington, Pa Charles EB. Snake Norman Kline Dennis Detroit Mich M. J Kline Union Street Stanley Curl West Frederick Street Springfield Ohio Robert Hall Donald Hall Sixth Avenue U. & Air Corps San Antonio Texas Ralph Davis Spartansburg Cory Hospital Bor Gerry Hospital Paul Evans West Park Place Avon Daniel Kenneth Richardd Jaclman Masohch Bradford Hospital Corry

Miss Elizabeth Hamilton Weds D'Arcy Markle Today

The wedding took place at noon at First Presbyterian Church uniting Miss Elizabeth Matilda Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hamilton of Columbus R D 1 and DArcy Glenn Markle of 121 East Congress Street. Rev Paull F Bauer officiated and music featured on the church organ. The bride wore a royal blue suit with white accessories and gardenia bouquets. Attendant was sister Mrs Mau rive Gjertsen and best man was John Gillmors. The couple left for a Detroit wedding trip and will reside at 121 Past Congress Street. Markle works at DArcy Picture Studio where he is owner. Mrs Markle is a East Rockaway High School graduate and receptionist there.

Erie: Commercial College Raymond Mie. Co Tyler Alderdice High School Pittsburgh Raymond Mig. Co Navy First Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Matilda Hamilton Dauphter Roy Hamilton Columbus D'Arcy Glenn Markle East Congress Street Paull F. Bauer Maurive Gjertsen Long Island John Gillmors Jroom Detroit Congress Street Markle East Rockaway High School D'Arcy Picture Studio

Metals Society Meeting Draws Members From Seven Cities

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Society For Metals met in the city Thursday evening with 60 members from Oil City, Titusville, Meadville, Warren, Youngsville, Erie, Union City, Greenville and Corry. Harry W. McElhaney of the Talon Company spoke on proper disposal of industrial waste and water sanitation campaigns.

Ane Aorunyesum Rennsylvania American Society For Metals Oi City Titusville Meadville Warren Youngsville Erie Union City Greenville Corry Rebekah Lodge I. C. C. F. Hall Harry W. McElhaney The Talon Company McElhaney Ohio Valley Water Sanitation

Textile painting class rows toward full class roster

Registration for a textile painting course continued with six new enrollments, raising membership to 21. Instructor Miss Henrietta Kuhn demonstrated handkerchief painting as participants practiced stencil cutting. future sessions move to St. Pauls Lutheran Church basement starting March 29 with space for more local women.

Wayne Street D. Armour Hillstrom Henrietta Kuhn Erie St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Rosa Westley Hosts Silver Links Bible Class Meeting

Mrs Rosa Westley hosted the Silver Links Bible Class of the B U B Church with small attendance. The group voted to buy an Easter plant for the church and were served baked beans brown bread cake and coffee. The next meeting is planned at Mr and Mrs Den Gulver home on April 20.

Rosa Westley Rosa Westley Witl Harley Banks den. Gulver

Birthday Party for Fred Ross Last Night at Worth Street

A social gathering at Worth Street home honored Fred Ross on a birthday. About 20 friends and relatives attended with piano music by Mrs. Claude Stearns and the hostess. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a decorated birthday cake. the guest of honor received a gift.

Vars Fred Ross Worth Street Claude Stearns Swith

Washington School PTA Meets. Silent Policemen Arrive

The Washington School PTA assembly, led by president Donald Dingle, announced the arrival of silent policemen purchased for the organization and planned placement by fathers. A playground sliding board and a nominating committee were also noted, with details on an April 19 evening meeting for fathers.

Donald Dingle Washington School P.T.A M. S. Reed Paul Faler On Simmons Allan Hasbrouck Robert Turmell Bauer

Edinboro Craft Fair to be Sponsored by Local Group

The Edinboro Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will sponsor a craft fair at Edinboro State Teachers College campus from July 12 to 19, 1914. Exhibitors may contact Norman D. Patterson, chapter president, in Edinboro.

Edinboro Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Josh Summer Corry

40th Anniversary Party At Findley Lake Church

Findley Lake guests of honor attended a 40th wedding anniversary celebration hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Julian Buesink and others. The Findley Lake church event featured readings songs and an original skit with cake sandwiches ice cream and coffee for 85 relatives friends and neighbors from Corry Findley Lake Clymer Ripley Sherman Erie and North East.

Findley Lake Julian Buesink Clifford Buesink Eugene Buesink Findley Lake 5 Corry Clymer Ripley Sherman Erie North East

Good Samaritan Class Votes for Typewriter Gift

At the Methodist Church Good Samaritan Sunday School Class held its regular monthly meeting last evening. A donation of 25 dollars was voted to purchase a typewriter for a missionary in India. Miss Florence Brooks led devotions and light refreshments were served by Mrs. Donald Dinle. Members enjoyed group games and shuffleboard afterward.

Good Samaritan India Methodist Church Florence Brooks Donald jDinle Ners Dtoyeline Habehis

Elks Wives Cocktail Party Planned At Lodge

A cocktail party for Elks wives and lady friends is planned for Saturday March 31 at the BPO Elks Lodge on North Center Street from 2 to 4 PM with entertainment by radio pianist and singer Happy Bill Dunn of WKEN Youngstown. The final winter dance will follow with Dunn performing for couples from 7 to 10 PM and Wes Scott's orchestra from 10 PM to 2 AM.

Elks BPO. Elks. Lodge North Center Street Aftwman Bill Dunn WKEN Youngstown Mr. Dunn Jacke Wes Scott Erle

Hi Neighbor Club Social at Mrs Humphrey’s Home

Hi Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Humphrey’s home on Thursday with Vernon Humphrey and six members plus guest Mrs. Clifton Cooper of Findley Lake. They shared a generous ham dinner, honored Mrs. B. K. Storer for her birthday with gifts, and spent time sewing and watching television. Kennedy McCray will entertain the club on April 19.

Hi Neighbor Club Humphrey Wits Vernon Humphrey Chin Pnt Clifton Cooper Findley Lake B. K. Storer Kennedy McCray

Women's Civic Club Bake Sale Nets 4430 for Local Group

The Wake bake sale sponsored by the Women's Civic Club yesterday raised 4430 to support the local group. The event included a quilt won by Mrs. Archie Patton of White Street, with Mrs. Merle Kong and her committee handling arrangements.

Women’s Civic Club Women's Civic Club Archie Patton White Street Merle Kong

Miss Linda Anderson Hosts Bridal Shower for Miss Rozelle

Miss Yyinds Anderson of 24 West Frederick street entertained her Sunday School Class of Fresh Presbyberian Chuck fans evening at a party honoring their teacher Miss Mary Jane Rozelle who will be married next Saturday. Ten members and one guest Mrs. Douglas Rozelle Sr played games and prizes went to Miss Joanne Beckwith Miss Sandra Cochran and Miss Rozelle.

Linda Anderson Yyinds Anderson West Frederick Street Mary Jane Rozelle Munst Douglas Rozelle Joanne Beckwith Sandra Cochran Rozelle

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