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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1954

Page

5

Woman Killed In First Time Motorcycle Ride

In Jamestown a 22 year old woman Beatrice Carlson Miller of Maple Bay Trailer Court Lakewood died from motorcycle injuries at Jamestown General Hospital after a dog crossed her path causing her to swerve into a building and a tree. Deputy Sheriff Arlie Wilson Jr. said the hand throttle may have been thrust during the accident. Funeral arrangements are being made by Henderson Lincoln Funeral Home with details to be announced.

Jamestown Beatrice Carlson Miller Maple Bay

Area Granges 10 Hold Benefit Dance May 26

A benefit dance sponsored by three area Granges will be at Wattsburg Grange Hall on Wednesday May 26. Proceeds support a $500 debt from a portable therapy polio tank donated to Lakeview Municipal Hospital. Mellotones provide music and West Greene Grange serves refreshments.

Wattsburg Grange Corry Wattsburg West Greene Pomona Grange Lakeview Municipal Hospital West Greene Grange

Presbyterian women's groups hold meetings at Findley Lake and Warren

The Witherspoon Circle met at Mrs. Clare Capwell home with prayers and devotions from Acts. Bible school dates set for June, fall Presbyterial in Bradford. Covenant Circle met at Mrs. MacLees with reviews of Within These Borders and Acts. Westminister and Calvin Circles held sessions at Findley Lake and Park Street, planning picnics and closing for summer. Several members traveled to Cleveland and Detroit for family visits and Brownie Day Care training certificates.

Witherspoon Presbyterian Women's Association Clare Capwell West Columbus Avenue Thomas Russell Paul Bauer Bradford Robert Grice Orlo Ewing Circle H. L. B. MacLees South Street Nellie Merker Guy Sutton James Lewis J. Donald Watson John Scotford United States Westminster Circle The Ray Laurie North Center Street Page Louderback Alfred J. Morrison O. A. McClintock Findley Lake William Johnson Ghades Binski Wright Street Cleveland Cleveland Clinic John Hallett Evanston, IL Norman York Detroit Fred E. York West Congress Street Paul Weber Jr Diana Mark Deborah Reedley Calif Paul Weber West Church Street Herbert Dahl Glenn Davis Robert Pitt Columbus Warren Join Hing Philadelphia George Boyd Boyd South Genter Street

Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Holds Greenville Meeting

Mrs Clarence Cox reported on the district gathering at Greenville during the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge meeting held last evening at the IOOF Hall. Noble Grand Merle Akam chaired the session which saw two new members Lyle Wilcox and Herman Steaves instituted. Refreshments followed with sandwiches cakes coffee and tea served by Mrs Glenn Gates Mrs Cox and Mrs Isabelle Johnson. Next meeting date noted as June 1st.

Lady Rebekah Lodge Greenville Clarence Cox Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge IOOF Merle Akam Noble Grand Lyle Wilcox Herman Steaves Glenn Gates Cox Isabelle Johnson Dune

Prospective Brides Honored by Church Guild

Barbara Lord and Barbara Bplesman were honored by St Elizabeth's Church Guild in the social hall. Miss Lord plans to marry Carlyle LeFevre on May 29 and Miss Bplesman to wed James Downey on June 19. The event featured cards and bingo with prizes for canasta and bingo, plus cake ice cream and coffee.

Barbara Lord Carlyle LeFevre Barbara Bplesman James Downey St. Elizabeth's Church Guild Stanley Malek Joseph Niedomys Frank Karkosko Raymond Bachomner Charles Luddy

Daughter and son born to local families

A daughter arrived at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harold Morris of East South Street. A son was born at Redbird Hospital Beverly Kentucky to Rev and Mrs Norman Warner of Stoney Fork with Mrs Clinton Warner of R D 2 as grandmother.

Corry, Memoria Hospital Harold Morris East South Street Redbird Hospital Beverly, Ky Norman ‘Warner Stoney Fork Clinton War‘ner

OES Officers Dinner Honors Mrs. Howard Ross

Mrs. Howard Ross, retiring worthy matron, was honored at Corry City Chapter No 17 Order of the Eastern Star annual dinner at the Garden Room VFW Post with a swiss steak meal served by Betts Catering. William A Leaby presented gifts as officers names were inscribed on a plate.

OES Howard Ross Corry City Order of the Eastern Star VFW Betts William A. Leaby

Friendship Aid group gathers at Bugbee home

The Evan gelical United Brethren Church aid group met with Mrs. Charles Bugbee last evening. Twenty members attended as Mrs. Lyle Chase led devotions on The Power of God. Mrs. Gertrude Grover presided. Gifts for the Quincy Orphanage bazaar must be turned in by Sunday. Tea and cookies were served.

EUB Friendship Aid Bugbee Friendship Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Charles Bugbee A. D Lyle Chase God Gertrude Grover Aid Quincy Gerald Bagley

Neighborhood Club Meeting at Mrs Hoenel’s Home

Mrs William Hoenel hosted the Neighborhood Club on Weat Frederick street last evening. Bingo provided entertainment with prizes won by Mrs. Jasper Drake and Mrs. Joseph Henline. Refreshments followed and the group plans an afternoon session with Mrs. Lyle Shreve on June 21.

Neighborhood Club William Hoenel William Hatnet Weat Frederick Street Jasper Drake Joseph Henline Lyle Shreve Essex Street

Kelsey Addresses Corry Rotary on Beaver Club Growth

Dr. T. S. Kelsey spoke to Corry Rotary at the Hotel Corry about the Beaver Club founded in 1942 to promote youth sports. He noted nearly 800 members and highlighted the club’s achievements. Guest G. G. Bluemer of Woodhaven, NY attended, and a joint dinner with Kiwanis is planned for June 30 at the Corry Country Club.

T. S. Kelsey Rotary Club Corry Woodhaven Kiwanis Club Corry, Country Club

4 H Club for Boys Met Last Evening

The 4 H Club for boys met at the Church of the Covenant in Erle with 28 members present. Officers attended a training session, followed by folk dancing songs and ice cream. Joe McGray led the meeting and James McKeehan spoke after a cattle judging slides show. Mrs McCray served refreshments before adjourning to meet June 16 with David Stultz.

4-H Club Church of the Covenant Erle Joe McGray James McKeehan McCray David Stultz

Install New Officers For Pre School PTA

The Pre School Parent Teacher Association installed officers led by Mrs R Tun nell at the Junior High art room. Officers named were William Hall president Richard Orn vice president Richard Peebles secretary and Louis Borovert treasurer. A family picnic was planned for Mead Park on June 15 and ice cream sundaes were served. The next meeting is September 21.

R. Tun Nell William Hall Richard Orn Dent Richard Peebles Louis Borovert Mead Park James Colter Kenneth Boland

Catalfu Sheldon Marriage Announced in St Elizabeths Church

Catalfu and Sheldon were married Saturday morning at St Elizabeths Church in a double ring service at nine. The bride wore a nylon satin dress with a seed pearl crown and carried white carnations. The groom is son of Anthony Catalfu of 402 Spring Street. The couple will reside at 517½ South Center Street after a brief wedding trip. Both attended Corry Area High School.

Aus Mann Lons Sheldon J. Sheldon R. D Louis Charles Catalfu Anthony Catalfu Spring Street St. Eleqbeth’s John G. DeSanti Mery Catalin William Kerlh Union City Mr. Catalfa

Mrs. Walter Pier Hosts Good Friends Club Meeting

Mrs. Walter Pier of 215 Marion street acted as hostess for the Good Friends Club gathering. The group played 500 with five winners named as Mrs. Earl Munn and Mrs. Klement Nielsen among the top finishers.

Walter Pier Good Friends Club Marion Street Earl Munn Mra. Klement Nielsen

Change approved in Jewish marriage pact

A conservative Jewish society at its 54th annual convention approved a clause in the marriage contract requiring rabbinical counsel before divorce. Dr. Saul Lieberman said the amended contract will be ready in the fall. The gathering featured remarks praising the high court decision and a reception with fruited jello salad and other refreshments. Mrs Martin Smith to host the next meeting on June 1 at her Wattaburg address.

Riage High Court Saul Lieberman Lieberman Martin Smith BR. D. 2 Wattaburg

Man Dies After Beam Falls At U. S. Sites Plant

James Trombetts, 40, died from injuries after a beam fell on him while he worked at the Ed gar Thomson Works of U. S. Sites Corp. The accident occurred yesterday.

Pittshunnun James Trombetts Edgar Thomson U. S

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