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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1946

Page

5

Three Erie Men Sentenced in Car Theft Case

Trib reports on March 23 that three Erie residents were sentenced after pleading guilty to auto theft. Walter Gisdal received two to four years for stealing a car owned by James White. Neil Heimberger drew the same term for stealing John T. Gbur’s car. Heimberger’s driving with suspended license was postponed on costs. George Young of the New York Central Railroad camp at North Springfield got 90 days for theft of 390 dollars from Christine Waegerle.

Erie Court Erie Elmer Li Eree Evans Walter Gisdal James ‘White Neil Heimberger Erin John T. Gbur Heimberger George Young New York Central Railroad North Springfield Christine Waegerle North Girard

Mo Fa Club Hosts Busy Evening At Purdey Home

Mrs Walter Purdey of East Columbus avenue hosted the Mo Fa Club on a recent evening. Two tables of progressive were played with winners named including Mrs Walter McElroy Mrs Peter Wisted Mrs Glenn Dickson and Mrs Charles Hyles. Mrs John Sheehan took the traveling prize. sandwiches cake and coffee were served. Next meeting set for April 5 hosted by Mrs William Johnson of East Irving street.

Walter Purdey East Columbus Avenue

Mr. and Mrs Darrow Honored At Farewell Party

Mr and Mrs Harry Darrow of R D 5 Corry were honored at a surprise farewell party at their home last evening. Forty one neighbors and friends attended for games and visiting. Prizes went to Neils Sorenson, Cora Rourke, Aislen Bailey, and Allen Leroy Ful Jam. A light supper was served. the couple received a money purse and best wishes as they plan to move to R D 2 Corry. Assistant hostesses included Mrs Carl Fullom Mrs Clair Fenno and Mr Rourke.

Darrow Harry Darrow R. D Corry Neils Sorenson Cora Rourke Aislen Bailey Allen Leroy Ful Jam Darrows R.D Carl Fullom Clair Fenno Mr. Rourke

Annual Meeting of Episcopal Acolytes

The Acolytes of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met Thursday evening in the undercraft for their annual meeting. At 6 o'clock they were served a dinner by Mrs. James Mac Iames, Mrs. Ernest Feldins, and Mrs. Sidney Elston. After dinner the election of officers was held with Budd Walker elected president and Sidney Wiston Jr. secretary and treasurer. The remainder of the evening was enjoyed socially.

Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal Church James MacIames Ernest Feldins Sidney Elston Budd Walker Sidney Wiston, Jr

Briefs Filed in Bromley Appeal for New Trial

Erie judges ordered briefs filed in support of arguments for a new trial in the Bromley murder case. Prank Bromley, convicted killer of Chief Petty Officer Droyd Wilkinson, was alleged to have been framed by defense attorneys who argued the evidence was meager.

Bromley Erie Elmer J. Evans J. Ori Walte Droyd Wilkinson Alain Hink Jesse Jhientesand Il Stehony

Women of Moose Host Card Party in Union Rooms

The Women of the Moose sponsor a card party on Tuesday evening March 25 at 8 in the Union Rooms. Games include suction bridge contract bridge and 500. Co chairmen Mrs Wilburta Gates and Mrs Rachel Jackson report reservations for thirty tables. Proceeds aid Women of the Moose work.

Mose Moot Union Rooms Wilburta Gates Rachel Jackson Gabés Jewell’ Plower Shop Ruth Zokman Bertha Darwin Myrtle Whiteley Myrtle Bettes Saral Hansen

Mrs Barnes Hosts Eastern Star Officers Dinner

Mrs Haymond Barnes wort matron of the Corry City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star entertained her officers at a Maple Leaf Tea Room dinner in Columbus last evening. Twenty two attended and were served chicken. Prizes were awarded for contract and 500. Purse and bracelet given to Mrs Barnes.

Haymond Barnes Corry City Order of the Faster Star Maple Leaf Tea Room Columbus Arlene Smith Louise Hickers W. H. Croft Wanda McCray Mélva Skinner Dorothea Williams

Crawford County PTA Spring Conference Announced

Co Vice President Mrs Em fick of Meadville announced the Craw ford county PTA will hold its Spring conference at Linestaville on April 18. Bloomfield will host the afternoon and evening sessions with dinner at 6 20. Readers asked to contact Mrs Moris Shreve R D 2 Centerville by April 11 to attend. Units urged to send presidents as delegates and as many members as possible.

Crawford County P.T.A C. C. Emfick Meadville Journal Today Crawford County Pta Linestaville Bloomfield Moris ‘Shreve Centerville

Mrs Alfred Morrison Honored On Birthday

Mrs Alfred Morrison was pleasantly surprised Thursday evening at her Liberty street home as fourteen friends gathered to honor her birthday. Bingo and 500 were played, with Mrs William Bell and Mrs Jermie Shase winning bingo and Mrs Barry Paulson Jr taking the 500 prize. A brief social period featured a salad course ice cream birthday cake and coffee, and Mrs Morrison received many beautiful gifts.

Alfred Morrison Liberty Street William Bell Jermie Shase Barry Paulson, Jr

Townsend Club Plans Membership Campaign in Townsend Hall

The Townsend Club met at LO.G. Hall with President Mrs. Lora Gale guiding discussions on a broad membership drive. Eugene Smith reported on a district council meeting in Erle Matchard. Stella Stranaglisa donated three handmade membership items for sale. T. R. Tiffany read the district’s Flash bulletin from the national Townsend bureau. next regular meeting set for April 12.

Townsend Club Lo.g. Hall Lora Gale Eugene Smith Erle Matchard Stella Stranaglisa Hamtmade T. R. Tiffany The Flash

Perkins Welcome Daughter Hitzebeth Jane in Morris Town

Kenneth and Mire Perkins announce the birth of daughter Hitzebeth Jane at All Souls Hospital Morris Town New Jersey on March 12. The Perkins are former residents of this city.

Hitzebeth Jane Mire Kenneth Perkins Madison, WN. J

Zem Zem Chanters Concert at Senior High Auditorium

Zem Zem Chanters present a benefit program at Senior High Auditorium in Cory City under Eastern Star auspices. Proceeds go to Memorial Hospital Fund. A 35-wolf choir from Erie will perform, opening at 8:15. The event features early 20th century songs and a soloist lineup.

Cory City Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Memorial Hospital Fund Chantery Plenning Erie Chanters 1 Earth Is Enough Warford-Andrews

Local residents depart for visits and returns home

Miss Jean Curtis and Mrs Mary Ann Fosturgi plan a Lancaster visit followed by a few days with friends. Pt James Wolcott leaves tonight for Greensboro N after visiting his parents on East Main Street. Mrs George Thompson returns home on Franklin Street after visiting son Kenneth Perkins in Madison NC. Mr and Mrs John H McCrackson return to West Congress Street after a three month summer at a Fort Ma cottage. Jenni Akam goes home on West Washington Street from Jamestown after a short visit.

Gene Persons Indiana State Teachers College Giana Lank Parsons Best Congress Treat Pfy Autumn Jordan Los Angeles Calif Visi W. H. Jordin Camp Roberts Anthony Carl Anthony New Bethlehem Corry Preston Anthony East Frederick Street Genevieve Schwone Maple Avenue James Own Herman Schwone Horace Robbins NorthCenter Street Pittsburgh HA. Gilbert Roger Brown Tha Walter Peake Warren Albert Fox Donald Konepman Erie Robert Desmond Girard May McCormicks West Pleasant Streat P. W. Herrmann Cleveland ‘Heights Harold Brice Raymond Avenue Jamestown K. Murray Walday Findley Lake City Second Avenue Murrays Harrisburg Garland Jean Curtis Mary Ann Fosturgi Doe Groschowle Robert Posourgh Lancaster James Wolcott Greensboro Floyd Wolcott Kenneth Perkins Madison John H

Girl Scout Troop 39 Members Win Badges

Girl Scout Troop No. 39 met in the Presbyterian Church basement Friday. Dorothy Patterson opened the meeting with the flag salute and badges were awarded. Recipients included Mira Heerkin Patty Thayer Dorothy Patterson Harriett Markett Janice Johnston Barbara Besson Patty Melds Pat Fleming Barbara Group Coletta Schrambling Marilyn Proper. Harriet Markett earned the curved-bar and readers badge, becoming the first scout in the city with the curved-bar.

Presbyterian Church Dorothy Patterson Mira Heerkin Patty Thayer Harriett Markett Janice Johnston Barbara Besson Patty Melds Pat Fleming Barbara Group Coletta Schrambling Marilyn Proper Miss Patterson Jove Blanchard Harriet Markett Adele McCray Treasury Corry Memorial Hospital Sess

Eat Fish in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

The per capita consumption of fish in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands leads among U S territories under the flag. Eighty percent of these fish must be imported, signaling heavy dependence on external supplies.

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands United States

Birthday Party for Elsie Diane Hunt ers

Elsie Diane Hunt celebrated her fourth birthday yesterday at her mother Mrs Robert Hunt s South Center street home. Sixteen children and their mothers attended from 2:40 to 5:00 p m. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream chocolate milk and coffee. Elsie Diane received numerous gifts and favors of candy during the party.

Elsie Diane Robert Hunt South Center Street

Penn BPW District 1 Meet Set in City April 13

The local Business and Profession Women club hosts district No. 1 of the Pennsylvania Federation of BPW Saturday April 13. Miss Goldin Hill district 4 chair presides at 4 pm at North Center street clubrooms. Elections for officers for the coming term will be held. seven clubs are represented and many members plan to attend. Dinner plans are pending with location undecided. Miss Agnes Lynch chairs, aided by Mrs. Lucille Bacous, Mrs. Mabel Beall, Miss Lillian Murray and Miss Violet Raeke.

B. P. W. District Group Business and Professions Pennsylsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women Goldin Hill District 4 BPW North Center Street Tortike.com Agnes Lynch Lucille Bacous Mabel Beall Lillian Murray Violet Raeke

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