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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1955

Page

5

Linda Jane Curtis celebrates eighth birthday at party

Linda Jane Curtis eight was feted at a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Robert Curtis at 223 West Congress Street. Fourteen girls attended with prizes awarded for bingo and pin the donkey. Marsha Boland won the pin the fall on the donkey game. Guests enjoyed birthday cake ice cream and favors. Linda Jane received many gifts from friends. Rev. Charles Stankard retires after 24 years as pastor and 60 years in ministry. Mrs Laurel Haas travels to Denver for several weeks. College Women's Club plans March meeting with Miss Jane Ludgate of Edinboro State Teachers College to speak on handwriting analysis.

Linda Jane Curtis Robert ‘Curtis West Congress. Street Linda Jane Curtis Louis J. Lundy Marsha Boland Clarence Wallnos Paul F. Bauer Charles Stankerd Frestonia Presbyterian Church Fredonia Stankard Cool Spring Presbyterian Laurel Haas Denver Colo

Naomi White Shrine Instituted in Jamestown

The Naomi White Shrine of Jerusalem in the Jamestown district will be instituted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Masonic Temple Jamestown with Howard J. Barton, Supreme Watchman, conducting. A banquet is planned at 5 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Temple followed by a ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Officers of Jephthah White Shrine of Erie oversee. Mrs. Lynn Sill was named Deputy Supreme Watchman and organized the institution. Many women from Corry and nearby areas are expected.

Naomi White Jerusalem Jamestown Masonic Temple Howard J. Barton Shepherds Continental North America Masonic ‘Temple Jephthah White Shrine of Erie Lynn Sill Shepherds of White Shrine of Barton Corry

Helping Hand Club Holds All Day Meeting At IOOF Hall

The Helping Hand Club met yesterday at the IOOF Hall for an all day session. A tureen dinner was served at noon. A quilt was tied and quilts were pieced in the afternoon. The meeting opened at 2 p m with Mrs Loretta Belden president. Dinner committee was Mrs Belden and Mrs Eugene Smith. Next meeting set for April 14.

Helping Hand Club Ioof Hall Loretta Belden

Spring Creek Grange Reports Meeting With Draped Charter

Master Bernard Porter presided at Spring Creek Grange No. 236 meeting held last evening at West Spring Creek Town Hall. The charter was draped in memory of George Apthorp. Program featured farming procedure films. all area farmers were invited. A lunch of sandwiches and coffee followed, served by the refreshment committee.

Spring Creek Bernard Porter West Spring Creek George Apthorp

Rev John DeSanti Speaks At CDA Social Meeting

The Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No 35 met last night in the rooms with Rev John DeSanti assistant pastor at St Thomas Church delivering remarks on the mass vestments and church sacramentals He answered questions from members and announced a planned visit by the state chairman of the Junior CDA to launch the group The Junior CDA are invited to attend CDA socials receive Holy Communion on the first Sunday and will usher at the CDA 50th anniversary celebration Plans for a rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday April 1 and 2 were announced with Mrs Joseph Baressi and Mrs Harold Brown as chairs Anyone wishing to contribute may contact committee members Punch was served after the session.

John DeSanti CDA Court Conception No Catholic Daughters of America St. Thomas’ Church DeSanto Joseph Baressi Harold Brown

Wattsburg Woman Hosts 1st Birthday for Carol Bielawski

Mrs Stewart McCullough hosted a family dinner last night in Wattsburg honoring her niece Carol Bielawski who celebrated her first birthday. A cake and several gifts were presented during the pleasant social evening.

Carol Bielawski Stewart McCullough Wattsburg Carol

East Branch Grange Pancake Supper Planned

East Branch Grange No 1262 met at the Grange Hall with Earl Roberts presiding. A pancake supper is set for tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. serving until finished at East Branch Grange Hall. Third and fourth degrees were given to a class of candidates followed by lunch. Next meeting is April 14.

East Branch Grange East Branch Grange No. 1262 Grange Hall Earl Roberts Grange

Senate approves postal pay raise amid veterans’ opposition

Senate action backs a 10 percent raise for postal workers, a move viewed as shaping later pay hikes for Civil Service staff. Eisenhower warned against bills exceeding 7.6 percent, while Knowland urged passage to avoid an empty gesture. Suburban population growth noted between 1940 and 1950.

Knowland Senate Eisenhower

Major atomic test shot delayed again at Yucca Flat

Las Vegas dispatch reports a postponed major atomic test with a plan for a high altitude nonatomic detonation above Yucca Flat. Air Force planes will trace smoke grids for measurement while a bomber delivers the device more than five miles up. The AEC cites military effects studies by Army and Air Force for the experiment.

Associated Frese Las Vegas Nev Desert Air Force Yucca Flat The Atomic Energy Commission AEC Army

Air Force riled by recruiting poster likeness to Navy jet

Air Force officials condemned a recruiting poster that likened a U S Air Force promotion to a Navy aircraft. Lt Col John Spaulding criticized the ad for resembling the Navy’s Skyra jet while Brig Gen Arno Leahian at Wright Patterson Field vowed an inquiry into how the plane appeared on the poster and blamed Madison Avenue makers.

Associated Bhreveport Air Force U. S. Air Force Navy John Spaulding 2Nd Air Force Wright-Patterson Field Dayton Ohio Arno Leahian Air Force Recruiting New York Madison Avenue

Right to Work Bills Faced by Durkin at Union Meeting

Former Labor Secretary Martin Durkin condemned so called right to work legislation as an attack on unions. Speaking to the Pennsylvania Plumbers Association, he charged big business interests push bills to destroy union security. Durkin left Eisenhower cabinet over Taft Hartley disputes.

Associated Press Harrisburg Martin P. Durkin Pennsylvania Phumbers Association Durkin Isbor United Association of Journeymen Eisenhower

Typewriter Stolen in October Recovered by Quezon City Police

A typewriter stolen last October from the Philippine- American Life Insurance Co. was found yesterday in use at the Quezon City Police Department.

Manila Philippine- American Life Insurance Co Quezon City

Elder Statesman Urges Tax Cuts Stop Until Budget Balances

Bernard Baruch testifies before the Senate banking committee in Washington urging a ban on further tax cuts until the federal budget is balanced to preserve national security and credit. He says inflation, not the stock boom, is the economy’s threat.

Bernard Baruch Senate Banking Committee Washington

Astor's Wife Branded by Judge in Maintenance Case

Mrs Dolores Fullman Astor, listed as Astor's third wife, was branded "a scheming, lying girl" by Circuit Judge Vincent Giblin. She was awarded $12,500 for attorneys and $75 weekly support. The divorce was denied and Astor countered with divorce action. Dolly had sought $500,000. Dolly, a former Dolly Kimmy, died in Corry after years of poor health. her survivors include three daughters, a son, and several grandchildren. Services were held in Corry with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Miaes Pan von Oucuy Aator Vincent Giblin Dolores Fullman Astor Astor Dolly New York Arlington Gertrude M. Kiminy Fourth Avenue Kimmy Centerville B.D. 1 Corry Harry Kimmy E. W. Baccus Kenneth Beach Belfast Edward ‘Winters Erle Kenneth Gates R. D William Coons Bracken R. R. Merriman Pine Grove Cemetery

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