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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1955

Page

5

Birthday Party Honors Miss Diane McFadden

Miss Diane McFadden, age 41, was honored at a birthday party hosted by her mother at 602 Wayne Street. Roller skating from 2 to 4 PM preceded tea, cream, and cake. Gifts were received from friends including Joan Neckers and Nancy Mong, among others.

Diane McFadden J. L. McFadden Wayne Street Diane Joan Neckers Nancy Mong Judy Loveland Linds Freno Nancy Huntley Barbara Potock Martha Phillips Dennis McMahon George Patterson Dennis Merritt B. J. McFadden

Wayne Valley Church Ladies Aid Meet At Fitch Home

The Ladies Aid of Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church gathered at Mr and Mrs Harry Fitch home in Elgin. A bountiful dinner was served by hostess Mrs Carlton Mays and members spent the afternoon cutting and hemming tea towels for a family whose home burned recently. The group invited to host April meeting at same residence.

Wayne Valley Fitch Ladies Aid Wayne Valley Evangeliial United Brethren Church Harry Fitch Elgin Carlton Mays Aid

Local Salvation Army Rally Draws Approximately 200 Youth

About 200 junior soldiers gathered at Titusville Citadel on Saturday with attendees from Bradford Clearfield DuBois Franklin Greenville Kane Oil City Warren and Titusville. Sr Captain John Waldron territorial youth director from New York City and Sr Captain Walter Hooper from Pittsburgh led the event. Fifteen youths pledged vows and were enrolled under the Maggs, marking a climax in regional indoctrination.

Salvation Army Citadel Titusville Bradford Clearfield DuBois Franklin Greenville Kane Oil City Warren John Waldron Territorial Mags

Edinboro Alumni Club Holds Inaugural Corry Meeting

About 40 Edinboro State Teachers College alumni gathered in the Bear Room of the Hotel Corry for the first meeting of an intended alumni club. Dr. Thomas Miller, college president, spoke as other faculty members and spouses attended.

Boro State Teachers College Corry Bear Room Ore Hotel Corry Thomas Miller H. L. Officer Justina Baron Grace Thomson Kenneth Harvey Mary Lou Bignorelli Frank Graft Irvin Downs Ann Baresat

Oklahoma City mother arrested for loitering laments jail cost

A %-year old Oklahoma City mother was arrested for loitering. She protested she had no money for a fine and warned that jail would mean 50 cents an hour for babysitting until she was released.

Oklahoma City

Local births filed at Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Harvey Whaley of Clymer. A son born Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Theodore Waldo of Clymer. A daughter born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs William Firth of Spartansburg. A daughter born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Paul Blakeslee of Spartansburg at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Harvey Whaley Clymer Theo Dore Waldo of Corry Memorial Hos Vital William Firth Spartansburg Paul Blakeslee

FBI Aid Hinted in Erie Police Chief Selection

The FBI will influence Erie’s next police chief as several candidates including Captain Edward Williams are reviewed. Mayor Gardner aims for the best pick with an April 1 deadline to replace retiring Chief William Donahue. other names listed include Sergeant Frank Figaski and Inspector Frank Hoet vel. In Pittsburgh Plymouth Oil reports 102 new wells in 1954 with 74 producing and net income of 6,159,061 dollars.

Williams Erie FBI Arthur Gardner Edward Williams Gardner Beeved Frank Figaski Frank Hoetvel William Donahue Pittsburgh Plymouth Oil Co

Harlan Sworn In As Court Justice

John Marshall Harlan took the oath as associate justice of the Supreme Court. The elevation fills the vacancy from the death of Justice Robert H. Jackson. His grandfather served on the bench for 34 years until 1911. The second ceremony was witnessed by an 80 year old mother, Mrs John Maryuard Harlan of New York, in a wheelchair.

Washington John Marshall Harlan Supreme Court Harlan Robert H. Jackson John Maryuard Harlan New York City

Will Dedicate Plant At New Bethlehem

New Bethlehem Pennsylvania to host a dedication for a $600000 Crawford Furniture Manufacturing Co plant on April 29 attended by Governor George Leader and other dignitaries. Locals contributed $240000 to finance the building, Crawford will lease for 20 years, and about 500 workers are expected at peak production. the firm has operated in Jamestown New York for 70 years.

Anyourcu New Bethlehem Clarion County Crawford Furniture Manufacturing Co George Leader Crawford Area Development Corporation Jamestown

Last Rites for Mrs Gertrude Kimmy Held at Bracken Funeral Home

Mrs Gertrude M Kimmy died Friday and her last rites were conducted at Bracken Funeral Home by Rev R R Merriman of the Church of The Nazarene. Bearers were Russell Darrow Harold Messinger Arthur Baccus and Earl Nelson. Interment is planned later at Pine Grove Cemetery. Attendees included Edwin Winters Edith Winters Thomas and Ernst Winters Erie and Myron and Ernest Kimmy Union City.

Gertrude M. Kimmy Bracken R. R. Merriman Church of the Nazarene Russell Darrow Harold Messinger Arthur Baccus Earl Nelson Pine Grove Cemetery Edwin Winters Edith Winters Thomas Ernst Winters Erie Myron Ernest Kimmy Union City

Survivors Tell Grim Story Of Sea Crash

Seattle survivors recall the Hawaii bound Pan American World Airways four engine Suiatocruiser crash 25 miles off the Oregon coast. John Peterson, 80, died in Emma Peterson's lap. 20 aboard survived, four perished including three swept from life rafts. Captain H S Joslyn ditched the plane after an engine failure.

Seattle Emma Peterson Pan American World Airways Pacific Ocean John Emmaj John Peterson Oregon Coast H. 8 Joslyn

Sparta rescue averts serious fire at Himes home

A fire near the Himes residence in Sparta was contained after Mrs. J W Birky and Rey spotted it and summoned help. The pastor notified occupants, Mr Himes fought flames with buckets until Spartansburg firemen arrived within minutes despite snow drifts. About 20 firefighters battled wind and fire.

Man flees police after dangerous spin in Corry

Police chased a car in Corry during weekend snow chaos after the driver performed multiple spins near Amoroso grocery and South street. The vehicle, later linked to Robert Gincott of Columbus, fled after an officer signaled the driver to stop. Reckless driving charges were planned after contacting Gincott.

First Avenue Amoroso Pleasant Street South Street Robert Gincott Columbus Harley Drake Gincott

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