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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1955

Page

5

Society Notes On Visits And Homecomings In Pittsburgh And Akron

Mr and Mrs Clarence Kitch of Wayne street spent yesterday in Pittsburgh visiting daughter Patti a student nurse at Allegheny General Hospital Mr and Mrs Jack Kinney and daughters Barbara Kathleen and Christine Teft expected to return to Louisville Ky after visiting here with Mrs Kinneys mother Mrs Earl Haight of East Smith street Mrs Kinney and her family spent the week here and her husband came over the weekend to accompany them home Mr and Mrs William A Leaby of East Frederick street have returned home from a two week trip through Florida They also visited their son William and his wife at Trenton One 43 c Charles Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis of Elgin has arrived home from Chanute Air Force Base ll to spend a 35 day furlough with his parents Later he will report to Camp Kilmer N J for assignment to England for three years of service Louie Sears of East South returned to Buffalo this morning for further treatment at the Buffalo Mrs C E Farlin of 21 North First avenue and the Misses Katherine and Kathleen Kelly of Columbus spent the weekend in Akron where they attended the wedding of Mrs Farlin s niece Mr and Mrs Ted Hahnah of Mead avenue were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lonzo Burdette at Akron Mrs Anna Kovach 470 East South street has arrived home after spending the past three months with her son Charles and his family at Miami and Coral Gables Fla Mrs Fred Marsh and her children and Miss Alice Bennett left today for Washington D C Miss Bennett returned to her work there and Mrs Marsh and her children will make their home for the summer in Baltimore with their husband and father.

Clarence Kitch Wayne Street Pittsburgh Patti Allegheny General Hospital Jack Kinney Barbara Kathleen Christine Teft Louisville Kinney Earl Haight East Smith Street William A. Leaby East Frederick Street Florida William Trenton Charles Lewis Richard Lewis Elgin Chanute Air Force Base Camp Kilmer N. J England Louie Sears East Buffalo Buffalo General Hospital C. E. Farlin North First Avenue Katherine and Kathleen Kelly Columbus Akron Farlin Ted Hahnah Mead Avenue Lonzo Burdette Anna Kovach East South Street Charles Tai Miami Cora Gables Fla Fred Marsh Alice Bennett Washington, D. C

Miss Alice McJunkin Weds James Loomis In Pretty Fir Church Ceremony

Miss Alice Jane McJunkin became the bride of James A. Loomis at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Paul F. Bailer officiated the double ring ceremony at 2 p.m. in the presence of family and friends.

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Loomis and McJunkin Wedding at Presbyterian Church

James A Loomis and Miss McJunkin wed at the Presbyterian Church with 150 guests from Clymer Jamestown Emporium Grove City Louisville Lakewood Union City and North Clymer. The bride wore a rose shade gown with matching accessories and carried pink carnations. Best man was Clifford Aiken Jr with ushers James Daniels and Russell Lictus. Reception followed in church recreation rooms. The couple will reside at 128 East Church street and their jobs are noted in Union City and Lakewood.

Clifford Aiken, Jr Clymer Mr. Loomis James Daniels Corsy Russell Lictus Knox Circle Presbyterian Women’s Association Jamestown Emporium Grove City Louisville Lakewood Union Sity North Clymer Loomis East Church McJunkin Corny Senior Hugh School Snap Tite Tne

Farewell Party Honors Miss Ivis Messinger

Mr and Mrs Merle Page hosted a farewell for their daughter Miss Ivis Messinger who departs for Kansas City to enter the National School of Aeronautics The Grange Hall in Columbus hosted about 50 guests Saturday evening Entertainment featured Miss Betrice Bensink singing a solo reading by Miss Messinger Billy Henry and Dexter Sandburg sang a duet with tap routines Games and dancing followed Refreshments included sandwiches pickles cake jelly and coffee Guests presented Miss Messinger with gifts including a purse of money

Wis Messinger Merle Page Ivis Messinger Kansas City National School of Aeronautics Grange Hall Columbus Ben Trice Bensink Messinger Billy Henry Dexter Sandburg

Corryites Attend Sorority Dinner-Dance

Corry residents attended the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Founders Day dinner dance at Erie’s Sportsman's Club. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Simmonsen and other local couples. Rev James Peter, a Gannon College educator, spoke on the theme Time to Remember And Live to Dream. The organization, with 4500 chapters in US and Canada and 125000 members, supports cancer research and charitable projects. WILL VOTE ON NEW PACT PITTSBURGH bus and trolley operators at Pittsburgh Rails will vote this week on a new offer.

Beta Sigma "Phi Erie Sportsman's Club Robert Simmonsen Euland Harvey Robert Curtis Ernest Simmonson Frank Laurie James Peter Gannon College Business Girls and Homemakers United States Canada Beta Sigma Phi University of Colorado Girls Home USA Ihe Texas

Five Crewmen Of Raft Are Rescued

Monterey Calif All five crewmen of the distressed raft Lehi T were rescued from stormy seas early today by the Coast Guard cutter Active. The raft was abandoned for the time being and will be towed. Skipper Devers Baker of Petaluma Calif said he was reluctant to be rescued in a radio message. It was Baker s second drift attempt toward Hawaii after a prior rescue 250 miles south of San Francisco last year by a banana boat.

Ny Associates Monterey Calif Coast Guard Active Hawaii Devers Baker Petalumi Baker Huynil San Francisco

Gift for Mom That Lasts Beyond Mother's Day

A practical gift idea suitable for Mother's Day on May 8th. The item is described as enduring and useful, appealing to mothers who value practicality and longevity in presents.

Miss Ruth Chelton and Harold Steeley Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Ruth Arlene Chelton and Harold Lester Steeley united in a double ring ceremony at Spartansburg Methodist Church on Saturday evening. Rev James Hanna performed the rites with Spring floral decor and an organ program by Mrs James Hanna. The bride wore a net over taffeta gown with lace bolero and carried pink and white carnations. Her sister Dorothy Chelton was maid of honor in pink nylon sheer, with entourage and attendants. About 150 relatives and friends attended the reception following the ceremony.

Ruth Chelton Harold L. Steeley Ruth Arlene Chelton Earl Chelton Harold Lester Steeley Raymond Steeley Bedminster James Hanna Spartansburg Methodist Church Raymond Chelton Miss Chelton Brifie Dorothy Chelton Leroy Herstine Jr Ottsville Nell Chelton Gordon Fralick

Wedding of Miss Shirley Hall to Mr Steeley

A church reception from 3 to 4 30 pm featured a three tier cake at the bridal table. Guests from Bedminster Ottsville Easton Danboro Dublin Union City Erie Spartansburg Pa Clymer Leon N Y and Youngstown Ohio attended. The couple will reside in Bedminster after farming. Miss Hall is Spartansburg High School and Orra Jean Beauty Academy graduate. Mr Steeley is from Nockamixon High School.

Glenn Stearns Ivan Rose Gorton Fralick Keith Frndick Marjorie Frose Bedminster Ottsville Easton Danboro Dublin Union City Erie Steeley Spartansburg High School Orra-Jean Beauty Academy Sarah Stews Nockwmixon High School

May Queen Selected at Penn State University

Mary Fwin Gallagher of Athens Pa was selected today by her classmates as May Queen at Penn State University She will be crowned during May Day exercises on May 7 on campus with a nine member court and the Women’s Student Government Association organizing the event.

University Park Mary Fwin Gallagher Athens Penn Wivunia State University Auniunees Women's Student Government Association

Local Birth Notices Mix at Corry Memorial Hospital

Several birth announcements from Corry Memorial Hospital list newborn sons for families across the area. Names include Sanders, Hogue Jr, Gitford, Woodin, Canilis, and Davids with parent details and addresses. The notices reflect community reporting of new arrivals and parental names.

Hospital Auxiliary Plans Evening Meeting at Corry Memorial

The Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Memorial Hospital meets this evening at 7 20 in the nurses dining room of the town Institution. A large turnout is hoped for as preparations for the annual auxiliary tag day on May 13 14 are underway amid plans for the event.

Ladies Auxiliary Corry Memorial Hospital Plana

Moon Appeal Hearing Delayed to May Term

Philadelphia prothonotary McKibben said the scheduled appeal hearing for Norman Moon, convict in the Warren County judge slaying, is postponed to the May term of the Supreme Court on May 23 in Harrisburg. No reason given. such delays are typical at counsel request. The jury convicted Moon of fatally shooting Judge Allison D. Wade in Warren County.

Moon Associated Philadelphia Protionotary Chitties McKibben Pennsys- Yogi Supreme Court Norman Moon Warren County Supreme Court Harrisburg Mbon Fo Allison D. Wade

Moon seeks Supreme Court review of death verdict

Court records show January 13, 1954 proceeding fixed the penalty at death by electric chair. Moon appeals contending verdict should be set aside and new trial granted. In New Castle, Pa a derailment accident killed George Hake, about 63, amid yard mishap. Coroner calls death accidental amid ongoing estimates of cancer risk reaching tens of millions.

Moon Supreme Court Erin New Castle George 3. Hake Pennsylvania Lawrence County Charles &. Allen Wald

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