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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1954
Page
5
State police report an unidentified gunman entered the American Legion Home in Grindstone before 2 a m and robbed the bartender of 1000 to 1200 dollars, threatening harm with his hand in a coat pocket while saying no one would get hurt.
The Stump Jumpers of Pup Tent No 62 met at the VFW Post with Alfred Cone presiding. A $10 donation was approved for Warran Hayrake Pup Tent No 49 for veterans at Warren State Hospital. Veterans at the hospital received ice cream, candy, cigarettes, and a floor show from Warren Bradford and Corry tents. A ham was won in a drawing, proceeds to veteran care. Next events include an Easter party and a June scratch, with the April 25 meeting set.
The Friendly Circle of the Cutting Sunday School met with seven members and one guest at Mrs. Gordon Shampoe's home. After singing two choruses, readings from Matthew and John, and prayer, members discussed Bible study and held a brief business session. Games with prizes for Mrs. Shampoe and Mrs. DeShazer followed, and towels were prepared for the summer camp. A salad and dessert luncheon was served before adjourning for the next meeting on April 22 at Mrs. Lawrence Redding's home, with each member asked to bring a guest and a tureen dinner.
The birthday of Mrs Charles Mitchell was celebrated yesterday with a party at her home on R D 1 3. Fifteen relatives attended the dinner and social afternoon. Mrs Mitchell received several gifts. Mrs Celia Walters of Erie attended as an out of town guest.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jason Bennett of 21 Ham Tet Street Fredonia N Y A daughter born Saturday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Allen Stanford Jr of 51a North Center Street A son born shortly after noon today at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Cornelius Beckerink of Clymer
A Friday and Saturday rummage sale by the Club Social and Hospital Auxiliary raised 86 dollars for the Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. General chairman Mrs Frank McKnight said funds will go to the auxiliary treasury. The sale benefited from a large working committee including Mrs Marl Haight Mrs Percy Gorbin Mrs James Sinare and many others with a telephone committee led by Miss Elizabeth Rovers.
Sparta Grange No. 110 met in regular session with good attendance. Master Gordon Fralick presided as the third and fourth degrees were conferred on a class of candidates. The remainder of the evening was drill practice. Refreshments closed the session and the group adjourned until April 10.
Mrs John Smalth entertained her card club at 34 Snyder Circle Friday evening with two tables of play. Canasta prizes went to Mrs John Williams and Miss Jeanette Baresi, while 500 honors went to Mrs Robert Waite and Mrs Leo Al. Hostess served a late lunch of salad, rolls, tea and coffee to guests.
Associated Press reports French Union forces broke out of Dien Bien Phu near Hanoi in Indochina and killed about 1,000 Vietminh in a surrounding attack. commanders said two nearby villages were cleared, with light French losses and heavy Vietminh casualties amid ongoing bombardment.
Mrs Clara Agnes Blanch 146 Gould street died Saturday after a long illness at Corry Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for five months. Born June 21 1835 in Williamsport she moved to Corry as a child and later lived in Baltimore for 47 years. Surviving are four sisters and a brother with numerous nieces and nephews. Davison Funeral Home handles arrangements with services tomorrow at Bracken Funeral Home conducted by Dr Elmer A Ortner. Committal at Lorraine Cemetery Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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