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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1958

Page

5

Socially Highlights Local Guests From Districtt

Socially highlights list multiple Erie area residents returning from trips and visiting relatives in Grafton Cal Hornis De Land and Jamestown. Highlights include Mrs. Ralph Ward family Mrs. Roy Hoyt Mrs. John L Wells Miss Kathryn Connors Miss Margaret McCarthy and Gary Thomas visiting Dimmick family Mrs Norberta Kane and Mrs William Stockton returning from Florida.

Ralph Ward West Church Street Roy Hoyt John L. Wells Betty Lou West Lemon Street Grafton Cal- Hornis Gary Thomas Erie Alan Dimmick Dimmick East Street Norberta Kane West Washington Street William Stockton Columbus DeLand, Pla Ruth Smith

Lutheran Junior Choir Hosts YMCA Swimming Party

Eighteen members of the Junior Choir of St. Pauls Lutheran Church gathered at the YMCA at six last evening for a swimming party. David Hillstrom was lifeguard with Mr. and Mrs. Alston Dahlstrand and George Rumbaugh as chaperones. After swimming they returned to the church for games and a chilly supper served by Mrs. George Rumbaugh and Mrs. Robert Clark.

Lutheran Chile St. Paul's Lutheran Church YMCA David Hillstrom Alston Dahlstrand George Rumbaugh George. Rumbaugh Robert Clark

Kiwanis Members View World Series Movies

Kiwanis Club members, led by Robert Bracken as program chair, screened 1957 World Series films at the weekly dinner at Hotel Corry. H. Lynn Rice directed minstrel group singing with Mrs. Gary Davis on piano. a joint Rotary-Kiwanis rehearsal was announced for the YMCA. Directors' meeting followed at Snyder Circle with A. Carbone.

Robert Bracken Kiwanis Club Hotel Corry H. Lynn Rice Gary Davis Rotary Club YMCA Snyder Circle Carbone

Churchill Up And About Again

Churchill recovers from a brief health setback and plans to return to England when weather improves. A Riviera source says he may fly home within a week, while his secretary would not confirm the April Washington trip. The US Coast Guard Station Chelsea acts as a lighthouse supply depot.

Roquebrune Pace Winston Churchill England Churchill Riviera Prime Sminnister Anthony Montague Browne Washington

Book Review Sparks College Women's Club Meeting

Mrs. Harold Gilbert gave a well received review of First Blood the Story of Pt Sumter by Swanberg at the College Women's Club gathering at the MCA. President Mrs. George Gould led a brief business session announcing an April 24 interior decorating themed meeting with a guest speaker. An Easter tea was served by Mrs. Irvin Downs and Mrs. Benjamin Calderone and committee members included Ruth Bennett Helen Johnson Miss Lena Calvin Harald Lloyd and others.

Harold Gilbert College Women’s Club MCA Irvin Downs Benjamin Calderone Ruth Bennett JH. Heerlein Helen Johnson James Lewis Richard Walker Lena Calvin Harald Lloyd A. Porter

Kitchen Shower Fetes Miss Janet Kelsey

Mrs Lawrence G inhols hosted a kitchen shower at her North Center street home for Miss Janet Kelsey the bride to be of Marvin Akerly. Fourteen guests attended games prizes were awarded to Mrs Howard Ross and Miss Carol Hassett spring flowers decorated the home gifts from present guests included out of town visitors from Lawrence Park and Erie

Lawrence G.inhols North Center Strees Janet Kelsey Marvin Akerly Howard Ross Carol Hassett Nichols

Nominating Group Named At BPW Dinner Meeting

Miss Ina Austin hosted the BPW Club dinner at 206 Maple Ave. A nominating committee led by Mrs. Mary Sears was formed to prepare a slate of officers for the next meeting. Mrs. Betty Pratt was elected as the club’s delegate to the Reading Pa state convention May 16 17 and 18.

BPW Ina Austin Maple Ave Nile Charles Thompson Mary Sears Dove Daye Thompson Betty Pratt Reading Austin Foreign Exchange Student Fund Erie Hotel Lawrence

Maple Sugar Theme Highlighted At Grange Meeting

Columbus Grange No 87 held a Maple Sugar Industry program in Town Hall with Brokenstraw Grange in charge of seating and opening. Officers were seated, a panel discussed maple sugar, and a humorous skit and vocal numbers followed. Seventy three Grangers and visitors from Youngsville East Branch Corry and New London attended.

Seamon of Pomona D. P. Trisket David Curtis Columbus Harold Casler Lawrence Miller Paul Trisket Arthur Hall Russell Moore Albin Wester Max Bennink Larry Miller Arthur Ell Paul Suchar Robert Maedie Merle Page Galway Bay Binnie Columbus Grange Brokenstraw Pomona Ronald Carter Pomona Grange Mountain Grange Tidioute New London Grange Columbus Group Corydon Brokenstraw Worth Hammond Ellen “Blanchard Charles Henry Youngsville East Branch Corry New London

Corry Couple Welcome Son Richard E. Chase Jr

A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard E Chase of 973 East South Street. The newborn adds to the Chase family with congratulations from relatives and friends.

Corry Memorial Hospital Richard E. Chase East South Street

Police Arrest Altered Check Swindler in Butler Banks

Police capture 27 year old Demko in Butler after he attempted to pass forged checks and overdraw accounts by up to $1,000. Beaver County filed forgery charges alleging he obtained about $5,000 with bad checks. Demko identified as a contractor and opened an account using false address listing Ninth Street Butler which does not exist.

Flas Wees Oy Stephen F. Demko Pattsburgh Yeas Demko Butler Beaver County Pittsburgh Demka Ninth Street Buter Butler Bank

Infant Benim dies in Louisville birth vigil

A baby girl born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Thomas Benim of Louisville Kentucky did not survive. The mother is the former Joanne Marton of this city. Surviving besides the parents are one sister Mary and four brothers Thomas Michael Patrick and Robert. Maternal grandmother Mrs Cleve Morton of 135 Park Street Corry.

Thomas Benim Louisville Joanne Marton Mary Thomas Michael Patrick Robert Cleve Morton Park ‘Street Corry

Better Baltimore Traffic Ticket Odds Favor Trial

Motorists avoiding ticket fixes by pleading in court find a better than four to one chance of beating tickets when cases go to trial, per a survey. The study notes defendants improve odds by choosing trial over settlement.

DDS Baltimore Agether

Ex TVA Ride Hits Kinzua Dam Plan

Former TVA official says the Kinz Dam can not be built as large due to Solamahes location and Ala Allegheny River site near Warren. He opposes the dam, favors diverting water to Lake Erie via Conewango Valley reservoir in SW New York. Army Engineers expect Conewango Reservoir completion soon.

Porening Nea Oa Hannanhe Tennessee Valley Authority Kinz Solamahes N.Y Flans Allegheny River Warren Arthur Morgan League of Women Voters Llanmunca Morbare Ohio Morean Sild Lake Bie Coneango New York State Conewanga Plu

Food Suspected In Death Of Cop In Hill District

Patrolman Joseph W Letzkus died of heart failure after a violent vomiting episode following a meal at a Hill District restaurant. Patrolman Leonard Kulwicki fell ill, was hospitalized in serious condition. An investigation probes tainted food as the cause.

Pereeeere Reeee Gh Joseph W. Letzkus Leonard Kulwicki Letzkus Kulwicki West Penn Hospital Letskus

Plead Innocent In Cinder Fraud Case Trial Begins

Harrisburg area contractor Victor Prep of Frackville and Philip J Price, former Highways Purchasing Division employee, faced Dauphin County Court on 20 counts each of false pretenses and conspiracy over $20,000 in cinder sales. Jury selection dominated most of the day as prosecutors alleged the department was billed for cinders not delivered.

Harrisbung Seniylkill Lancaster County Dauphin County State Highways Department Vic~tor Prep Frackville Philip J. Price Golum~bin Highways Purchasing Division Department of Property Suppl

McGonigle Opens Vote Campaign in Clarion Tour

McGonigle opens campaign for Republican nomination with running mate John Wilken moving into Clarion to seek votes. Campaign events planned with breakfast for candidates and public speaking in Forest and Watton areas as they tour Western Pennsylvania counties kicking off the campaign. Walker accompanies McGonigle praising his leadership and promising steady governance and citizens’ interests over slogans.

Wunkin McGinnikie Lundr Koverrm John M Wilken Clarion Mechonisté Walker Forest Watton Pennsylvania Butler Oliver

Dutch Pilot Killed In Jet Crash Near Eindhoven

A Dutch pilot died when his Thunderstreak jet crashed after returning to Eindhoven airbase. He baled out too late as he reported trouble and the formation broke up during a flyover for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Amsterdam Netherlands Elizabeth II Britain Eindhoven Elizabeth Prince Phil

Court Rejects Damage Plea in West Penn Power case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled for West Penn Power and the Mirryeetile Telephone Company, tossing a damages claim by a utility line supervisor injured during construction on the Murrysville-Sardis highway. The ruling ends the fight with no damages awarded, Justice Musmanna dissenting.

Murrysville Alma Murrys ville-Sardis Westmarrwant Goninty West Penn Power Sindine Boll Siper Sud Gerrie Furgeter Alimeheny Musryaville West Penn Supreme Court Super Michael A. Musmanna

European Queens Welcome British Monarch on State Visit

Lip arrived in Amsterdam aboard the royal yacht Eritarmis as Elgabeth and Jullanna of the Netherlands exchanged kisses after the British monarch stepped ashore for a three day state visit Jullanna was accompanied by her 18 year old daughter Princess Irene while her husband Prince Bernhard recuperates from the flu

Lip Amsterdam Eritarmis Elgabeth Jullanna Netherlands Europe Irene Prince Bernhard

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