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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
5
Eisenhower leads in delegate strategy with Indiana and Oregon shaping the race. Taft supporters claim momentum as state conventions set May 10 to name delegates while Truman dismisses renomination chatter and defends McMahon as a qualified candidate.
A bingo party hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital at St. Edward's Hall featured prizes for Mrs. Lloyd Lundy, Mrs. EB Wright, and others. Attendees and traveling notices include Charles Savka and Sam Dell heading to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby and several local residents traveling or visiting relatives. The DAR Hears National Congress Report reports a meeting of the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter DAR with Lyle Stromahan detailing the Washington Congress events.
Women of the Moose met in the lodge rooms for a routine session led by Mrs. Dessie Mason with 35 members present. Plans were discussed for the Academy of Friendship degree for four Corry members in Cleveland on Sunday and an attendance award was given to Mrs. Charles VanTassel. The group will meet May 1 at 1 to observe Homemakers Chapter Night.
A large crowd attended a noon ham dinner hosted by the Women's Relay Corps at the TDOT hall. Mrs. Florence Bates led the session with Mrs. John Madison welcomed as a new member. Reservations for the Mother Daughter Banquet are due by May 7, with a May 16 meeting scheduled at the hall.
Mrs JAG Eye Leeds daughter of Mr and Mrs Scarl Leeds hosted a May Day gathering for twelve children at her East Frederick street home. The group decorated a Maypole and enjoyed outdoor games and dancing. Guests received two May baskets and were served chocolate milk cupcakes and candies.
Last night at West Main street the home of Mrs Robert Rocton and Mrs Tim Van Dresar hosted a double shower for Joln Walter and Charles Martin. Games and prizes entertained twelve guests as refreshments were served and favors given.
The Neighborhood Club met yesterday afternoon to honor Mrs. Lillian Ohta on her birthday. Mrs. Harry Fitch hosted and a luncheon was served to members and guests. Prizes in bingo went to Mrs. William Haenel and Mrs. Joseph Henline. Mrs. Thoms Glark plans to host in two weeks at West Frederick Street.
At the Didies Auxiliary meeting in the VFW Garden Room Mrs Berlina McGraw chaired. Members voted to send a contribution to the president's fund and whip to the flag fund. invitation extended to Corry Auxiliary for a district meeting in Titusville. prizes won by Mrs Paul Stroup and Mrs Warren Ross. door prize to Miss Helen Parlor. Text meeting set for May 15.
Wheelock Community Aid gathered last night with 14 members present to discuss the group’s plans. Mrs. Howard Van'Tassel presided, readings were given by Mrs. Sean Van'Tassel and Mrs. Charles Bushee led contests won by Mrs. Floyd Doyen and Mrs. Dean Van'Tassel. Cake and coffee followed as the group adjourned to meet May 15 with Mrs. Wayne Hopkins.
An all day Harbor Half Aid meeting was held at the Community House with Mrs Oscar Vance and Mrs William Pierce as hostesses. A bountiful dinner followed for 26 members and visitors. Mr Earl Cheiton, president, led the business session and the group discussed a rummage sale and quilt work for charity. Funds from canned goods will aid a needy family. next meeting focuses on repairs and cleaning.
Birthday celebration honoring Larry Smith age 9 at 228 Essex Street hosted by Mrs Gertrade Smilly. Attendants included Mrs Eugene Ntunn and Miss Mildred Smith. Awards went to Laren Shreve Susan Holcomb June Robbins and Ary. Party favors were candy baskets and refreshments were ice cream cake and coke.
County Court Judge Elmer J Evans deferred sentence for Arthur Silverberg a downtown clothing store manager who pleaded guilty to pushing three bad checks totaling 001 He admitted moving to Erie from Akron and needing funds to support his family He was placed on probation fined 50 and costs and will serve time if violated in the future
Tokyo reports say anti American riots injured at least 1800 with up to seven dead. General Ridgway calls the violence alien inspired and Ambassador Murphy cites Soviet policy as a trigger. Also noted a crash near Burlington, New Jersey killed two and injured six others.
Federal and state mediators stepped in to avert a weekend walkout by about 3,000 bakers and 1,250 bakery drivers in the Pittsburgh district. AFL bakers and confectionery workers union members voted to strike Saturday or when union deniers think it necessary.
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