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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1952

Page

5

Boxing manager Boschiccia arrested after bridge dispute

Camden New Jersey Felix Book vhicho of nearby ML Ephraim, manager of heavyweight boxing champion Joe Walcott, was arrested yesterday on a disorderly conduct charge after a dispute with a Delaware River bridge patrolman. Boschiccia was released in his own recognizance for a hearing Wednesday in Camden Municipal Court. The officer William Wilson said he was directing booths at the Camden end of the bridge when Boschiccia drove up and refused to follow directions.

Camden N. J Felix Book Vhicho Ephraim Joe Walcott Delaware River Bridge Bocchicelo William Wilson Seattle Boschiccia

Society Club Social Gatherings and May 27 Hos pitality Event

The Hospitality Club plans an anniversary party at Hotel Corry on May 27 with a luncheon at 1 pm in the dining room and a style show sponsored by Mrs Kurt Leeds. Committeemen include Mrs J Fred Kinley Mrs Louis Valentine Miss Lens St Sint Mrs J H Heerlein and Mr Q A McClintock. Reservations by May 28 with Mrs Kinley or Mrs Valentine. Local residents and newcomers invited.

Hospitality Club Kinley Valentine

Party At BUB Church Honors Newlyweds Blakeley

A Friday evening reception at BUB Church celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blakeley. Over 70 friends gathered in a summer garden theme with music from Helen Bush, Joanne Haniel, and Lyle Chase, as gifts from a wheelbarrow were given and guests enjoyed cakes and jello.

BUB Robert Blakeley G. T. Bergman Helen Bush Donald Armitage Joanne Hae~nel Edward Dyer Jove Soues Lyle Chase Lingh Waiteonh Sis Jesus Blakeley Dale

Youth Rallies In Erie Presbytery May 18

Youth rallies for Erie Presbytery set for Sunday May 18 from 2 to 8 PM in Erie with Junior High and Senior High events. Activities include two religious plays by the Erie Student Playhouse, adult seminar for all youth advisors, Bible studies, and information on summer camp programs.

Erie

Engagement of Jennie Reisinger to Richard Stutman

Mr and Mrs Carl Reisinger of Wattsburg announce the engagement of their daughter Jennie to Richard Stutman, son of Mr and Mrs Willard Stutzman of Wattsboro RD. Jennie is a Bainbridge High School graduate and works at G C Murphy Co store. Richard is a Wattsboro High School graduate and works at the Ivan Miller farm. No wedding date has been set.

Jennie Reisinger Carl Reisinger R. Dd Wattsburg Jennie Richard Stutaman Ate Willard Stutzman R.D. A Bainbridge High School Tancssler County G. Cg, Murphy Co Stutaman Wattsboro High School Ivan Miller

Rummage Sale Nets Funds for Missionary Work

The Knox Geneva and Wither Spoon Circles of the Presbyterian Women’s Association reported a successful rummage sale held over the weekend. Approximately 176 dollars were raised, to be placed in the association treasury for missionary work.

Knox Geneva Wither Spoon Presbyterian Women's Association Association

Bridge Tournament Winners Announced

The Weekly bridge play at Uie Garden Room of the WW home drew six tables. Fred Finley and Arthur Creighton won with 5 points, Mr and Mrs Morgan Beverly took second with 78, Mise A. Boag and K. B Grahim were third with 77. The Brie Bridge Association announced a county championship tournament next Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the Sug Club in Brie. all Corry players invited. a cup to the winner.

Uie Garden Fred Finley Arthur Creighton Morgan Beverly Mise A Boag K. B Grahim Brie Bridge Association Sug Club Ini Brie Corry

Presbyterian Session Meets at Boner Home in West Park Place

The Session of the First Presbyterian Church gathered last evening at the home of Rev and Mrs Paul F Boner on West Park Place for the regular monthly meeting. Later the wives joined for a social hour with refreshments served by Mrs Baller.

al Yanssens Familly Snyder Circle Cresson Yanssene’ Sui Carl Glogby Phytlis Hil Arthur HI Columbus Grove City H. Heerlein A. McClintock Indiana Thdl Preyterian Church Paul F. Boner West Park Place Baller

Large Crowd At Baptist Youth Rally

A large crowd filled the First Bay Wil Church last evening for a Baptist youth rally attended by about 275 people. Paul Jackson, president of the Baptist Bible Seminary at Johnson City New York, gave the principal address. The YMCA youth choir provided music and refreshments were served. The next rally is planned for Memorial Day weekend at the Seventh Baptist Church.

First Bay Wil Paul Jackson The Baptist Bible Seminary Johnson City N.Y Pinks Guittel Cole Donald Welchi Simesig Sheeman de Jackan Tamaryan Evertin

Craftsmen To Meet At Erie Wednesday

Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen plans a 8 o clock gathering at the Erie Art Museum next Wednesday. Mrs Charles EL Cooney, an experienced artist, will speak and members are urged to attend to view the current Art Guild exhibit at the museum.

Erie Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Erie Art Musewm Charles EL Cooney

Columbus Girl Scout Troop No 82 Meeting Notes

Columbus Girl Scout Troop No 82 met yesterday at 4 p.m. at the school. They worked on coin purses and discussed a scrap iron collection to start this week. The group will meet again on May 16.

Columbus

Teed Welcomes Son At Corry Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Carlton Teed welcomed a baby boy yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital. The mother, formerly Olela Watson, is recovering.

Corry Memorial Hospital Carlton Teed Clymer Teed Olela Watson

Concord Ridge 4-H Girls Club Elects Officers

Concord Ridge 4-H Girls Club met yesterday at Mrs. Howard Hammond home. Officers elected include Carol Stultz president Patricia Brangwynne vice president Luella Jackson secretary treasurer Doris Little reporter Harriet Sorenaun game team Kathleen Gates song leader. Members sewed on projects while Meg Rachel Hogan spoke as advisor for the event. Next meeting set for May 1 at 7 pm at Mrs. Hammond’s with a 4:30 pm pre-meeting gathering and sewing demonstrations.

Concord Ridge Howard Hammond Carol Stultz Patricia Brangwynne Luella Jackson Doris Little Harriet Sorenaun Kathleen Gates Mrs. Hammond Meg Rachel Hogan Adomies Weil Wiener Poaal

Miss Judy Franz Honored At Party

Miss Judy Franz honored at a party hosted by her family on Bast Congress Street Guesle. Eighteen girls from her class at the Junior High Elementary School played outdoor games and received prizes. Mrs Franz received many fine gifts and the guests enjoyed ice cream sundaes cake and punch.

Judy Frome Mae Robert Franz Bast Congress Street Guesle Rang Tom Bigga Franz

Farm Home Destroyed South of City Today

Firefighters battled a blaze in the Warren district destroying a farm home and injuring two people. District forester A H Vogler reported the fire marked the seventh “class five” day of active wildfires, with causes traced to a cigarette or rest of a spark.

Mbpe Lenhart Warren Corry A. H. Vogler Vogler Department of Forests

Fire department work continues in northern Pennsylvania district

In a fragmented report the Northern Pennsylvania district surveys indicate ongoing fire department staffing, with all stations manned. The text hints at efforts to achieve full readiness around the clock until relief is secured from a supervisor.

Pennsylvania Rojniall

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