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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1950

Page

5

Wesleyville Man Gets Long Prison Term

Endor Koske of Wesleyville received a four to eight year sentence after pleading guilty to a break in at the Macchittists Union. Det. Sgt. Don McCurdy tracked Koske after a brief chase. Koske’s attempt to flee yielded only a minor burglary amount. He will serve time in Westen State Penitentiary. Also reported is a Baltimore and Ohio freight train collision near a grade crossing in Washington injuring two men, with Harold Powell, 20, of Washington killed.

Erie Endor Koske Westeyville Macchittists' Union Burton Lait Koske Don McCurdy Maren Kuske Flesme Whion Hall Westen State Penitentiary Washington Baltimore and Ohio Crade Harold Powell

Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y social and conference selections

Society notes from East Wash bottom Street report a 13-member Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y meeting presided by Miss Joyce Rummner. Seven members were chosen to head the Tri-Hi-Y conference at Grove City on July 18. Selected: Mary Hpi en Curtis, Joyce Ruffner, Nancy Reid, Dixie Nichols, Madelyn Williams, Janes Orcutt, and Tackle Beckwith. A 6 p.m. tureen dinner preceded social activities.

East Wash Botom Street Joyce Rummner Grove City Mary Hpien Curtis Joyce Ruffner Nancy Reid Dixie Nichols Madelyn Williams Janes Orcutt Tackle Beckwith

Wheelock Aid Society Holds All Day Meeting

Thursday an all day meeting of the Wheelock Community Aid Society was held at the R D home of Mrs Leon Van Tassel. Twenty five members and guests attended. They completed plastic purses begun at the March meeting. Nadia Hamilton Erie home homemaker assisted with purse construction. Dinner was served at noon. Next meeting set for Thursday April 6 at 8 p.m. hosted by Mrs Guy Williams of RD 4.

Wheelock Aid Society Wheelock Community Aid Society R. D Leon van Tassel Frst Nadia Hamilton Home Homie Erie Guy ‘Williams

Teen Town Swim Party Planned This Evening

Teen Town a Y activities group from Corry Junior High School will travel to Titusville this evening for a swim party at the YMCA pool. About fifteen cars with parent drivers and Secretary Arthur Burgess will accompany the youths. The over one hour swim will be supervised by Titusville YMCA guards. The group will meet at 6 30 p m on Wes Washington street and return to Corry by 9 30 p m. The Teen Town regular meeting from 7 to 1 30 p m will be held for those not attending the swim party.

Corry Arthur Burgess Titusville Grap Wes Washington Street

Mrs. Bracken Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs. O. W. Bracken of North Center street entertained the card club on Thursday evening with two tables of contract bridge. Awards went to Mrs. Walter H. Scott and Mrs. Lindsley, while Mrs. Harald Powell received the final prize. A salad course was served. Next week Mrs. Mortona Davis will entertain at her West Congress street home.

O. W. Bracken North Center Street Lear Lindsley Frans Loveland Walter H. Scott Lindsley Harald Powell Bracken Mortona, Davis West Congress Street

Fatally Injured Woman Identified After Park Ridge Accident

Mrs Helen Hayden 27 of Beaver Warner Park Ridge It Pa was fatally injured in a morning automobile wreck near here. The Warner couple, formerly residents of the city, were involved in the crash.

Gatthersburg Virgil Helen Hayden Beaver Warner Park Ridge This Warner

Rural Church Rally Planned for May 6th

Eight rural members of the Gary Union City Ministerial Association met at Rev. Jordan Cole's home in Columbus and planned a rural rally for Christians in Erie Crawford and Warren counties. The event features Dr. William G Mather as principal speaker, with hosts at either Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church or Columbus Community Church.

Gary Union City Ministerial Association Jordan Cole Columbus Erie Crawford Warren Max Ott Corry’s Evangelical United Brethren Church Columbus Community Church William G Mather Town and Country State State College Wit Mather Pernsy Watiia

Gavin opposes Valley Forge hospital closure

Gavin voiced strong opposition in Washington to the Army plan to close Valley Forge Hospital in Pennsylvania. He said the shutdown would harm servicemen veterans dependents and retirees and urged the committee to endorse protection of needed medical facilities. Valley Forge was among hospitals slated for closure as part of a nationwide efficiency program announced by Defense Secretary Johnson.

Waonunyes Wy Maren SL Oil City Valley Forge Gavin Séribemen UY Defense Johnson Johnson

Boy Scout Teams Vie In First Aid Contest

District T first aid contest drew teams from Corry Union City Wattsburg Waterford North East Summit and Harbordreek with troop 95 of Wattensburg and troop 71 of Summit tying for first at 95 percent. Corry troops 81 82 and 85 to 89 percent also performed, while Miss Ann Buressi issued certificates and Donald Watson served as recorder.

Boy Scouts of Americ Union City Robert Brown Washington Tall Council Corry Wattsbore Waterford North East Summit Harbordreek Movienty Red Oras Lillian Murray Ann Buressi Donald Watson Royal Mexsinger

Medics Troubled by Three Deaths in City

Reports claim three recent deaths in the city may be linked to a mysterious virus infection. The latest victim, Marianne Sire, 1, daughter of Mrs. Mable Simuns, died Wednesday night after initial theories blamed fumes from an oil bury plant. Earlier, Timothy Boyer, a three year old girl from a separate case, died after sudden illness. Authorities pursue an investigation into pneumonia like symptoms and possible contagion.

Erie Dauehien Mable Sim Ruth Eliason Marianne Timothy Boyer Sudaen Unio

Missing coed seen in Philadelphia prompts fresh search

The Associated Press reports a new search for Bret ston Noonan a miss college student who vanished last Friday. Philadelphia police investigated a reported sighting as late as Monday with a man claiming to have spoken to a person matching Miss Nauman's description.

Philadelphia Associated Press Bretston Noonan Harrisburg, Pa Miss Nauman

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