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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

5

County Hospital Funds Exhausted in Erie County

Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital overdraft of 14860.74 stretched the general fund as operating expenses rose above last year. County controller Harvey Willis told commissioners that tax funds for hospital support have not started, forcing draws on general funds. Sheriff Roy G. C. Jones and two deputies thwarted a prison break at the Bivolord county fair last night.

Erie County Yejmit Harvey ‘Willis

Bride of Perry McCray in Corry Church Ceremony

Miss Rose Marie Clabbatz daughter of Mr. and Mrs Goward Clabbatz of Corry and Perry McCray son of Mrs Oletia McCray of Mott Street and Bruce McGray of Clymer were married at the United Brethren Church with Rev Harris in charge. The ceremony featured apple blossom decorations and music. The couple will reside with Mrs McCray until June 1 when Mr McGray reports to his Marine station in Barstow California.

Rose Marie Clabbatz Perry McCray Anss Virginia Clabbaly Phyliiis McCray Joanne Clabbate Victoria Carol Elisart Carl Clabbat Hicham Buwvaws Ronald Webb Gerald McCray Pittsfield Ton Mr. McGray Marines Barstow Calif

Mrs C W Shotzbarger Heads Junior High PTA Officers

The final meeting of the year for the Junior High School PTA was held in the library at 3:30 yesterday afternoon with about 60 attendees. Miss Ann Baressi led the PTA prayer as Mrs Mildred Denton presided over reports and officer elections. Clyde Shorebarger was elected president A V Cochran vice president Mrs Robert Proctor secretary and Mrs Edward Jerome treasurer. Harold Wolfe principal introduced Miss Verla Leonard who spoke on tree expression in art from 1st through 9th grades and the session closed after reading the PTA objectives.

C. W. Shotzbarger P.T.A Ann Baressi Mildred Denton Clyde Shorebarger A.V. Cochran Robert, Proctor Edward Jerome Harold Wolfe Verla Leonard Proctor

Women Of The Moose Hold Routine Session

The Women Of The Moose met on North Center Street last evening with 28 members present. Senior Regent Ning Jewell led business, noting 415.08 was raised from a bingo party for the Community Memorial Hospital Fund. Edua Thiessen was named to chair a forthcoming birthday party, with final plans to be announced. Officer nominations occurred for the coming year, with elections at the next meeting. The evening ended with social time.

Women of the Moose North Center Street Cora Damon Erma Hepler Ruth Bokemai Ning Jewell Comny Memorial Hospital Fund Edua Thiessen Tine Bth

Introducing a soi born for one Mars Myron Salley

A birth at Corry Hospital yesterday records Myron Salley born to a parent at 1250 West Main Street. The brief item notes the newborn in a concise hometown notice.

Mars Myron Salley West Main Street Corry Hospital

Dinner Hosts for All-Way Electric Bowling Team

Mr and Mrs Joe Gentilmar hosted four members of the All-Way Electric bowling team of the Fourth Ladies League at a dinner party at Hotel Cor ry. A fine turkey dinner was served at 6:30 pm to Miss Florence Wareyniak Mrs Olive Dedean Miss Victoria Borsa and Miss Lota Fre ell and Mr and Mrs Gentitman.

Joe Gentilmar Fourth Ladies’ League Hotel Corry Florence Wareyniak Olive Dedean Victoria Borsa Lota Freell Gentitman

Mrs Reich Hosts Beth Israel Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

The ladies auxiliary of the Beth Israel congregation met at Mrs Nathan Reichs home on West Frederick Street last evening. After the business session, attendees played cards and enjoyed refreshments. The June meeting will be at Mrs Sarah Zalmecks on West Washington Street.

Nathan Reich Beth Israel West Frederick Street Sarah Zalmeck West Washington Street

Fairview P T A Elects Officers and Plans Health Project

Mes. Lawrence Hansen to head Fairview P T A as the final meeting of the year is held at the school. Third grade students sing and a film is shown as the program. Dr. Mabel Jones Briggs aids with refreshments and officers are installed. A $120 donation to the Coury Memories Hospital Fund is approved.

Lawrence Hansen Fairview P. T. A Palrview PT. A WM. O Leo Carroll Eva Kepler Bobby Ora Hirper Aft Hoon Mes. Reymond Lynt Aadt Alton Klinger Leon Brown Edward Roschweber Dorothy McJunnsin Brown Coury Memories Hospital Fund McJunkin N. Aquiling Murle Kolster Mabel Junes Briggs

Beaverdam 4-H Group Meeting Led by Crowell

Beaverdam 4-H met with ten youths and four adults last night. Due to low adult turnout the organization meeting was postponed. President David Crowell led the session and L H Bull county agent outlined the Home Improvement project for summer months. The next gathering is planned at Miss Charlotte and RC Marsh’s home.

Beaverdam Tyan Miller Youmer David Crowell L. H. Bull Istani County Charlotte R. Cc. Marsh

Large Class Initiated Into Elks Last Night

Elks members and visitors enjoyed an eight o’clock dinner after a 6 o’clock toast at the Corry lodge. Over 250 attended the dinner before the business meeting. A class of 19 candidates was initiated by Exalted Ruler M. Cos and officers of the Titusville lodge, with guests Dell Darling Harry Miller and Fred Lamberton of Erie among about 30 Titusville members and several from the Shatin lodge present.

Elks Corry

W R C Members In Regular Session

Members of W R C met in regular session yesterday afternoon at Hall Number One. About forty members and guests were served by the young people of the camps. Decorations featured pink and yellow with spring blooms. The oldest member, Mrs Mae Sessions, received a bouquet while Mrs Rosa Westley led with a lesson on Mothers. Mrs Frank Lillie played piano numbers and games followed by a brief business session. The next meeting is set for Thursday June 6.

Betty Lindquist Ralph Davison Lester Lewis Warren Clayton Burmaster Linda Findley Lake Corry Glenn Lines Scott Feld Perry Lines B. By Harry Lamona Perry Mead Clarence Braley Hollow Lake Canada H. . McCloskey Floyd Chamber Mayville Virgil Ross Franklin Street Erie Paul Daniels St. Seb Herbert C. Loveless Robert Earl Buffalo St. Sat Loveless Camp Atterbury Ind Philippine Y Loveless Harry Lynch John Rogers Youngstown Alma Gardner West Wayne Street Charles Akam George Hudson Idle Hudson St. Vincent's Hospital Jerome P. Needham Maple Avenue Frank Austiti Needham George Orcutt Jobn New York City Archie Titch B. D Julia Zepka Camp Atterbury Valentine Zepka Shady Avenue Camp L Pickett Mary Thayer Nina Rivelle Alice Messinger Myrtle Higby Ann Cragg Stella Klinger Lillian Cox Lydia Jukes Jamestown Ralph Bennett Navy Mothers’ Club Lucy Ayers Jiune E. L. Nixon State College Ivan Miller Beaverdam Earl van Guilder Spring Street Parl Brooks Orchard Park Mae Sessions Rosa Westley Frank Lillie Hureday

Birthday Party For Larry Shampoe

Larry Shampoe was honored on his second birthday by his parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Shampoe of RD 2 Clymer A pleasant social evening was enjoyed with refreshments served The table featured simple pink and white decorations and birthday cakes He received many gifts Those traveling included Mr and Mrs Gliwn Cooper and Roger Cooper of Findley Lake Mr and Mrs Carl Marsh Faith land Gail Leeman of RD 4 Gorry

Shampoe Mrn Gordon Shampoe RD. 2 Clymer Larry Gliwn Cooper Roger Cooper Findley Lake Carl Marsh Faithland Gail Leeman Rd, 4 Gorry

District Governor Speaks at Kiwanis Club Meeting

Kiwanis Club held a regular gathering at Rita Restaurant last evening with twenty members and guests. President A Gray Stine chaired the business session planning a June 2 horse show at Love Land Field. Jerry Harkness of Sharon, lieutenant governor of the district, delivered a talk on the reawakening of citizenship and received strong approval.

Kiwanis Club Rita A. Gray Stine Plas Loveland Field Jerry Harkness Sharon

Dominic Clings to Story in Slaughter Case Trial

Testimony depicts a brutal basement killing at Erie home with Dominic Riley describing the events. He claims Bubba, Millie and Fisher argued over money before the shooting and disposal of the body, with Dominic pressured to help conceal the crime and flee to Savannah.

Dominic Ito Commonwealth Witness Erie House Botly Dorinie Savannah Cora FEY Five Yes Dominie Expresser Feryuhing Eimer Eyals Doniltle Erle Bubna Fisher Bubba Millie Bubits Spe Andlhie Bubiw Enpty Buble Bina Tandom Golf City Tila

Autombile trouble leads to murder confession in Erie case

Dominic testified about a futile attempt to free a car from mud then driving to Erie for a wrecker. He described Bubna’s anger and a plan to wash the car with a garden hose. Millie and Bubna allegedly helped create a story as bodies were discovered the next day. Violet E Garbell was taken south after the events.

Erie Bubna Dominic Aubna Millie Bominic Fisher Violet Eleanor Arbell Mies

Commonwealth Star Witness Held in Secret Awaiting Call

A key witness, identified as the Commonwealth star, remains in secrecy and is kept off the public record while awaiting the moment to testify. The proceedings center on her availability and potential impact on the case.

Comomowealth Ding

Mayville Man Held in Erie for Forgery

Anthony Barsea alias Buffalo 26 of Mayville W. Va., was arrested by county officials at 1 40 p m Thursday at a business near 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue Erie on a forgery charge. He struggled before officers subdued him. Sheriff Paul Babbitt announced he was wanted by New York authorities. Deputies William Baron and Phil Carpenter assisted.

Mayville Erie Anthony Barsea Buffalo 6Th and Pennsylvania Avenue Paul Babbitt Bareca New York William Baron Phil Carpenter

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