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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

5

Suicide verdict in death of Erie man James Hughes

Coroner W W Woods ruled the death of James Hughes of 1925 Beach street a suicide. Hughes body was found in West Canal Basin near the brig Niagara after a note claimed ill health. Identification came from a society membership card.

Erie W. W. Woods James Hughes Beach Street West Canal Basin Wood John Hughes Trwin Hughes Canal Niagara Coast Guard Pratolaellgna Society

Girl Scout Mothers Party at Presbyterian Church

Girl Scout Troop No. 4 held a Mothers Party at the Presbyterian Church recreation rooms with Miss Thayer and Miss Patterson in charge of flags and welcome. The group featured musical performances, a folk dance Paw Paw Patch, and stage craft badge completions. Refreshments followed as 100 mothers and daughters joined hands for a good night circle.

Presbyterian Church Recreation Rooms Patty ‘Thayer Dorothy Patterson Patterson Thayer Barbara Besson Stanley Curl Phyllis Burkett May Antic Cassett Arlene Frontroth Sally Dick Inson Mildred Davis Rosemarie Davis Marie Hannan Barbara Shaver Doris Lille Miss Besson Donna Christie Tassie Mita Heerlein William Leaby Adele McGray Kelsey Hubert Heerlen Bud Gordon

Reception Honors Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Clyde Johnston

Mr and Mrs Clyde Johnston honored at a Sunday reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Ivan Smith at 211 Fast Pleasant street. Sixty guests attended from out of town, with three tiered cake, white and silver decor, and gifts.

Ivan Smith Fast Pleasant Street Clyde ©. Johnston Dake Street North Johnston Evelyn Ruth Mary Lou Hammond Robert Smith Barbara Smith Jahnston John Johnston Silvey Creek Chiles Olwn Evereth Walker

Daughter Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lobdell at Corry Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lobdell of 927 Burton Avenue at Corry Hospital.

Mar Lawrence Lobdell Burton Avenie Corry Hospital

Minstrel Show Set for May 22 at Central High

A minstrel show under the Parent Teachers Association will be held Thursday night May 22 at 8 15 from Central High School auditorium. Forty member cast plus dancing girls will perform a two and a half hour program with old and new songs and jokes. Public invited.

Aidion Clymer Central High School Parent Teachers Association Albion

Elks Chorus and Oil City Orchestra Stage Spring Concert

The Elks Maple Chorus and Oil City Civic Orchestra presented a spring concert at Corry Sailor High School before a large crowd. Soloists Roger McCray and Theresa Bogniak performed, with ensemble numbers by the chorus, girls’ trio, and Senior High A Capella Choir. Proceeds benefit Mead Park Swimming Pool Fund, with about 000 expected. The event featured joint pieces and wrapped with a reception at Ell Lodge notetaking an end to the season postponed to fall due to conflicts.

Elks Oil City Civic Orchestra the Elks! Maple Chorus Corry Sailor High School Ken H. Lynn Rice Roger McCray Theresa Boghikk Old MacDonald Gistave Isiemm Noel Cowara Charles Lyons Mead Park Swimming Pool Ell Lodge North Center Street Morton Dawson Kenneth Watson, Jr

Miss Rose Gibas Honored In Bridal Shower Sunday

Miss Rose Gibas honored at a Sunday afternoon bridal shower hosted by Miss Jean Drobneck for twelve guests. Gifts poured in for the bride to be, who will wed Edward Ghivna on June 7. Guests played 500, with prizes won by Julia Ficcardi, Rosamond Kiglik, Anne Bacha, Derna Piccardi, and Cibas. Refreshments included sung salad, rolls, cake, jello, and coffee. Out of town guest Kenneth Gehrhig of Tidioute attended.

Uusep Cueeerur Golimdus Jean Drobneck Rose Gibas Bas Edward Ghivna Julia Ficcardi Rosamond Kiglik Anne Bacha Derna Piccardi Cibas

Mrs Crowell Hosts 500 Club Evening at Wright Street

Mrs Paul Crowell welcomed NB Club members and guest Mrs Robert Proctor to her Wright street home Monday evening. Nellie Albaugh chaired a brief meeting before a 500 game with awards won by Mrs Walter Pier, Mrs Albaugh, and Mrs Homer Taylor. Cots, fruit jello salad, Ritz crackers, pineapple cheese pie, coffee and tea served. On June 2 Mrs Martin McGraw will be hostess.

FM Vero Wen Len NB. Club Robert Proctor Wright Street Evvik Nellie Albaugh Walter Pier Albaugh Homer Taylor Crowell Martin McGraw Sherman Street

Miss Marian Antall Honored By Parents

A birthday party for Miss Marian Antall was held Monday evening at the Brook Street home. Ten guests attended with games and music, and a late birthday cake and refreshments accompanied gifts for Miss Antall.

Marian Antall Brook Street Miss Marian Antal Miss Antall

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Elwood Hosier in Union City

Mrs Carl Lindberg and Mrs Glenn Davis with Mrs Roberty Long hosted a stork shower for Mrs Elwood Hosier of Pananid at the Davis home. Guests enjoyed games won by Mrs Frank Cooper and others. refreshments were served in pink and blue with miniature storks as favors. Attendees included Mrs Verna Edwards Mrs Bertha Herrick and Mrs Ralph Magee Sr.

Stork Elwood Hosier Carl Lindberg Glenn Davis Roberty Long sit @ Storks Davis R. D Frank Cooper Wils Daniels Mildred Munsee Union City Ministure Storks Hosier Verna. Edwards Bertha Herrick Ralph Magee This City

Engagement announced for Miss Dorothy Shreve and George E Price

The engagement of Miss Dorothy Shreve of Erie to George E Price of Spring Creek is announced. Shreve is a graduate of Academy High School and works at Leo Schlaudecker Co in Erie. Price attended Sprinz Greek School and is employed at Ruberoid Co in Erie. No wedding date set.

Spring Creek Erie Dorothy Shreve Shreve George E, Price George E Price Academy High School Leo Schlaudecker Company Sprinz Greek School Ruberoid Company

Pennsylvania teachers face salary hike debate in Senate and House

An administration proposal to raise minimum salaries for Pennsylvania's 58 000 teachers to 1 800 a year faces strong criticism. House Education Chair D Sollenberger said the plan falls short to retain and attract teachers, while Sen Frederick Homsher backs a rival measure seeking 2 400 a year as part of the 1997 49 budget package.

Associated Press Harrigburg Pennsylvania D. Raymond Sollehiberser R-Blair House Educaion Committee Linst Mb Frederick 1. Homsher Uancaster Gay James H. Dutt Sollenberger Bomsher Duit

Dragging River for 12 Year Old Boy’s Body Near Lemoyne

Police continued dragging the Susquehanna River near Lemoyne pa to recover the body of 12 year old Weston Vorkes who drowned while swimming with a companion near the shore. Ronald Gadle aided by officers and the police chief James Clark coordinated the operations as an undercurrent hampered the search.

Lemoyne Susquehanna River Weston Vorkes Ronald Gadle James Clark

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