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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1946

Page

5

Slayings Probe Focused On Jewel-Theft Theory

Police continued the homicide inquiry after two men were found shot in a bloodstained black sedan on a secluded East End road. Victims were Frank D. Evans, 26, of Pittsburgh and Cleveland, and Freddie Gar ide alias Gred Garrow, formerly of Uniontown. License plates on the car were reported stolen in Mercer County, on the Pittsburgh to Cleveland highway corridor. Evans had approached deputy constable William Marchese two weeks earlier with an offer to sell a ring claimed worth 1000 for 200, prompting a planned trap Evans failed to attend.

Peter Confi I ‘Horn Satel Evans Falice PS Une Wascatardo Connors Murden Cay Transfer Mercer County Pittsburgh Cleveland Bymascurated Peter Connors East End Frank D. Evans Freddie Garside Gred Garrow Uniontown William Marchese Seventh Ward Evans Marchese Rendevous

Stock Market Weighs Rail Seizure Amid Tepid Trading

On May 18 in New York the market showed mixed slight gains and declines as investors stayed cautious after the government's seizure of the railroads and the coal labor dispute. Trading opened with some activity but soon slowed with a cautious, uncertain tone prevailing and few decisive moves.

New York Wall Street

Philadelphia Inquirer Misses Edition Amid Strike

Philadelphia May 18 The Philadelphia Inquirer failed to publish for the second time since 1629 as city truck drivers strike halted operations. An anonymous spokesman cited cross picket lines blocking delivery and noted a prior 1957 halt tied to a citywide truck strike. A boy reported violence last night as men seized 50 bulletins from a bicycle and damaged its wheels.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer Inquirer

Dessert Bridge Planned At Horn Building May 22

Mrs. Jerome F. Needham announced a dessert bridge party on Wednesday May 22 at 6 30 PM in the Horn building D A rooms. Proceeds go to the Cony Memorial Hospital Fund. Prizes and a door prize will be awarded. Committees include Mrs Harold Orage and Ms James Cassidy arrangements and several others handling reservations, finance, refreshments and dining. Several social notices follow including travels and visits of local residents.

Jerome F. Needham D. of A Horn Building Cony Memorial Hospital Fund Arthur Scheppner Donald Nantes Harold Orage James Cassidy Scheppner Nantes Hugh Mackin— Kaupl Leo Mulderick Mary Murray James Sullivan Fred Hannan B. J. Roach Helen McCray Wanda ZaWarkt

Senior Class Party at Schroeder Farm Hosts Frolic

Senior class at Carry High School held a costume party at Miss Ann Schroeder’s R D 1 home before graduation activities. Attended by 7 students and guests Mrs Will Akum Mae McCormick Nelle Titus Mary McMahon Ruth Bennett. Master Glyde Henson presided as round and square dancing featured with Warmer Swanson and Dell Fralick as callers. Margaret Spencer and Alfred Ficcardi won the balloon contest. A lunch of sandwiches potato chips doughnuts and soft drinks was served by Schroeder and her committee.

Schroeder Farm Carry Senior High School Ann Schroeder R. D Will Akum Mae McCormick Nelle Titus Mary McMahon Ruth Bennett Glyde Henson Warmer Swanson Dell Fralick Margaret Spencer Alfred Ficcardi

Concord 4 H Girls Prepare Delegates for Mercer Camp

Concord 4 H Girls Club met Friday at the Concord Community House with 14 members. President Miss Tisie Lee outlined plans to send delegates to Mercer Summer camp, naming Miss Alice Lee and Miss Mary Vadovich as delegates with Miss Delores McCray as alternate. Elsie Lee was chosen to delegate to Penn State for Club Week in August. Mrs. Rachel Hogan spoke on homemaker's assistant course as the summer project.

Concord

Legion Auxiliary Sets Memorial Day Service at Methodist Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion met at the Legion Home on North Center Street with fifteen members present. President Mrs Ann Gravina led the session and announced the May 26 Memorial Day service at the Methodist Church, urging full auxiliary turnout. A social time followed with lunch prepared by Mrs J J Neylon and others. The next meeting is June 7.

Legion Auxiliary Ladies’ Auxiliary The Amercan Legion Legion Home North Center Street Ann Gravina Legion and Auxiliary J. J. Neylon Bert Welden Osgar Willis Evelyn Smith

Good Samaritan Class Plans Birthday Dinner

The Good Samaritan Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church met at Miss Phyllis and Miss Doris Reick home with 15 members. Plans were made for a birthday dinner at the church on May 27. Mrs. Russell Clark was named decorating chair and Mrs. W. B. Stowe in charge of the kitchen. A social evening followed with games and pie. The next meeting is set for Miss Dorothy Hauenstein's home on June 1.

Good Samaritan The Methodist Church Phyllis Doris Reick Grove Street Donald Dingle Russell Clark W. B. Stowe Dorothy Hauenstein East Bond Street

Cost Accountants To Meet Monday In Erie

William Blackle vice president of the Caterpillar Timetor Company of Peoria Illinois speaks at the Erie chapter meeting of the National Association of Cost Accountants. A dinner and meeting at the Moose Gle in Brie precedes his talk on From Gost Plus lio Price Minus.

Cost Accountants William ©. Blackle Caterpillar Timetor Company Peoria Ilinois Erie National Association of Cost Accountants Moose Gle Brie Blackie Association Gost Plus

Concord Community Club Meeting Report

Concord Community Club met last night at the Community House with about members present. A program of readings recitations songs and duet numbers was enjoyed. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Mr and Mrs William Akam Wir and Mrs Grayton McCray were on committee in charge. Next regular meeting set for June 14.

Dorr Clark East Main Street Peter Wilsted Concord Community Club Sues William Akam Wir Grayton McCray Pleasant Evenins

Golden Lax Tablets Promote Health And Regular Bowels

Golden Lax Tablets restore vitality and natural bowel action by removing intestinal waste poisons. A tonic laxative with gentle effects relieves distressing gas after meals and supports comfortable health. Sold at 50c and 50c AU Druggists.

Troop 39 Plans Father and Daughter Party

Girl Scout Troop No. 39 met at the Presbyterian Church recreation rooms for a regular meeting. Miss Marie Hannan and Miss Lucille Beckwith led flag salute, Eleanor Baldwin and Adela McCray led the design badge and cooling group, planning a father and daughter party on May 24, with Mrs Allen Spencer, Mrs Mary Freeborn and John Spencer among today’s Erie visitors.

Presbyterian Church Marie Hannan Lucille Beckwith Eleanor Baldwin Adela McCray

C J Returned Vets Honored At Dinner

The Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp honored returning veterans with a Pittsfield Inn dinner. Foremen office staff and veterans attended with a chicken menu. D A Hillstrom spoke as toastmaster. Hugh Mosher and William Dunlap gave remarks. Mrs Edward Hopkins and son traveled to Jamestown for the wedding of Rita Smiley and Walter Louis Brady at St Peter and Paul’s Church.

Corry Edward ‘Hopkins Walley Hopkins Vine Street Jamestown Rita Smiley Walter Louis Brady St. Peter and Paul's Church Mr. Brady Hopkins

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