French Airlift Nears End At Dien Bien Phu
Luang Prabang report states the French aim to finish evacuating wounded from Dien Bien Phu within three days. A record 150 casualties, including French officers and Vietnamese, were flown to Hanoi’s Lannesani Hospital after initial aid in Luang Prabang. Total airlifted to date reaches 72 dollars?. 313 still remain to be evacuated from northwest Indochina as weather cooperates.
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Luang Prabang
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Hanoi
Lannesani Hospital
Pitt to Build 15 Million Health Professions Building
The University of Pittsburgh will begin construction next month on a 15 million dollar 14 story health professions building. It will house the Schools of Medicine Nursing Dentistry and Pharmacy under one roof and connect to Presbyterian Hospital. Officials aim for completion and use by fall 1956.
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Pittsburg
University ‘of Pittsburgh
Schools of Health Professions
Medicine
Nursing
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Presbyterian Hospital
Pitt
Newborns Reported Across Local Hospitals
A series of birth notices from Corry Memorial Hospital and WCA Hospital James town record multiple newborns. Hans Hansen and spouse greet a daughter, while Steve Tinke and partner announce a son born last night. Arnold Edward Norton arrives in Astoria, Oregon, to Arnold B. Norton and wife. Linda Lee Skinner joins the world yesterday at WCA Hospital, with grandparents noted and ties to Ashville and local homes.
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The
Corry Memorial Hospital
Hans Hansen
R. D
Steve Tinke
Columbus
Arnold Edward Dr
Arnold B. Norton
Astoria
Oregon
Pearl Marsh
North Center Street
Linda Lee
Wca Hospital
Jamestown
Stacey Skinner
Ashville
Miss Beverly Shaw to Wed Donald Wilks on June 12
North East social page reports a miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Beverly Shaw hosted by Mrs. Paul Wilks at her home. The gathering of 23 guests featured games and a luncheon amid yellow and white tulip decor. Shaw received a range of gifts as reminders of her upcoming wedding at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Other society notes include residents visiting Florida and seeing relatives, with brief travel and family updates across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North East
Beverly Shaw
Paul Wilks
Donald Wilks
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Miss Shaw
Farewell Party For James Kensinger At Miss Vogt Home
James Kensinger was honored at a Saturday night farewell party hosted by Miss Esther Marie Vogt at 112 West Pleasant Street. He will enter Army service next month and the event also marked his May 30 birthday. Eighteen friends attended with prizes awarded to Misses Maxine Bennin, Deanon Hoylen, Donna McLean, Emma Rossbacher and to Robert Moodie, Allen Lindstrom, Richard Hall, and Harry Coulter. Kensinger received a gift from his friends. refreshments were served buffet style including birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kensinger
James Kenninger
Esther Marie Vogt
West Pleasant Street
Maxine Bennin
Deanon Hoylen
Donna McLean
Emma Rossbacher
Robert Moodie
Allen Lindstrom
Richard. Hall
Harry Coulter
Mr. Kensing
Columbus Grange Holds Regular Session and Welcomes New Members
Columbus Grange No. 875 met last evening at Town Hall with 26 members present. Seven candidates were balloted for and will be initiated June 14 as first and second degrees are conferred. Worthy Master Paul Suchar Jr. presided as Misa Leona Volk resigned as Ceres and Beatrice Bensink was appointed and installed to fill the vacancy. Supper committee included Miss Ivis Messinger and Miss Maxine Benpink. Lecturer's program featured readings by Miss Marton Volk and others, plus a light presentation ceremony. Flag practice, seating drill set for June 4 at 9 p.m. at Town Hall. Grange plans to take the traveling light to Pleasant Grange on June 6. A lunch followed, with gifts to Miss Leona Volk and Mrs. Jack Whitehead for upcoming marriages.
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Columbus Grange
Columbus Grange No
Hell
Paul Suchar Jr
Misa Leona Volk
Ceres
Beatrice Bensink
D. P. Trisket
Arthur Ayling
Ivis Messinger
Maxine Benpink
Marton Volk
Lawrence Miller
Trisket
Miss Bensink
Leona Volk
Jack Whitehead
Phyllis Hill
Mrs. Robert Clark Named Auxiliary President
At the May meeting the auxiliary elected officers for 1954 55 with Mrs. Robert Clark as president, Mrs. E F Bettes vice president, Mrs. Lawrence McCray treasurer, and Miss Bonelta Gordon secretary. Mrs Bettes opened devotions as President Mrs G R Crowell presided. A picnic is planned for June 1 at Mead Park with the executive board and their wives, chaired by Mrs Frank Whiteley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
E. F. Bettes
Lawrence McCray
Bonelta Gordon
Mead Park
R Executive Board
Frank Whiteley
Clark
Crowell
Bruce ‘Thomas
Kiwanis Club Meeting Enjoys Moving Picture Program
At the Kiwanis Club of Corry 33 members and four guests attended last night at the Hotel Corry. Ray Weber led, presenting a home movie melodrama with cast including Weber Bennink Grimm and Rossbacher, sound on tape. Guests from Millcreek included Geiger Stroud Adams and Grice. Group singing by H Lynn Rice. next business meeting at 12 15 pm Wednesday. An inter club with Grove City is planned next Tuesday with eight members. Directors voted to donate 25 to the City Band.
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Kiwanis Club
Hotel Corry
Ray Weber
Mr. Weber
Ivan Bennink
Richard Grimm
John Rossbacher
Millcreek Kiwanis Club
Frank Geiger
Donald Stroud
Donald Adams
Richard Grice
H. Lynn Rice
Rice
Bennink
Grove City ‘Club
Key Club
Musical Program Closes College Women's Club Year
The Philomel Chorus directed by Mrs. Joseph De Frees performed religious works at the College Women's Club year end gathering in the VFW Post Home on West Washington Street. Fifty members and guests heard pieces dating from a 14th century hymn, Bach chorales, The Holy City by Gaul, two solos by Mrs. J Ernest Borg, and Shelley’s Faith Hope and Charity. Mrs. Philip Zalzneck and committee provided sandwiches cookies mints nuts tea and coffee with pouring by Mrs. George Gold Miss Elizabeth Rogers Mrs. William Peiffer and Mrs. O H Bracken.
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College Women's Club
Philomel Choris
Wurrefi
VFW Post
West Washington Street
Joseph de Frees
Bach
Holy City
Gaul
J. Ernest Borg
Shelley
Philip Zalzneck
George Gold
Elizabeth Rogers
William Peiffer
O. H. Bracken
Baptist Youth Fellowship Party at Jamestown
A Saturday evening gathering of the First Baptist Church Youth Fellowship in Jamestown drew 18 members at the Lawrence Restaurant. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cummingson, Mrs. Gene Corbett, Miss Lucille Kimmy, and Laurence Porter. The program featured choral singing, a kit gift by Gladys Blynt and Beverly Williams, a vocal duet by Dotherwood and Mrs. Corbett, election by Miss Sherwood and Louis and Howard Sherwood, and a brief talk by Mrs. Corbett. The night ended with a ride around Chautauqua Lake.
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Baptist Fellowship
Jamestown
First Baptist Church
Lawrence
Donald Simmonson
Gene Corbett
Lucille Kimmy
Laurence Porter
Gladys Blynt
Beverly ‘Williams
Dotherwood
Mrs. Corbett
Miss Sherwood
Louis
Howard Sherwood
Robert Taylor and Ursula Thiess wed in Jackson Lake ceremony
Movie star Robert Taylor and German actress Ursula Thiess married in a semisecret rite aboard a cabin cruiser on Jackson Lake near Jackson, Wyoming. The couple flew back to Los Angeles the day after the ceremony, following a brief wedding window provided by hotel operators Jesse and John Wort.
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Jackson, Wyo
Robert Taylor
Ursula Thiess
Los Angeles
Jackson Lake
Jesse
John Wort
See Good Rate on Bond Issue
Erie reports brisk competition in the 8.3 million sewerage bond sale with bids from many investment firms. Deputy City Treasurer Frank Burger expects an interest rate under three percent after a recent rating improvement, potentially saving hundreds of thousands over 30 years. Bids open Thursday at 2 p.m. in Sky Hall council chambers.
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Erie
Sewer Authority
City Hall
Frank Burger
City Trance
Council Chambers
Sky Hall
Burger
Mrs Irwin Johnson Burial Held At Bracken Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Irwin Johnson were held at Bracken Funeral Home with Dr. Elmer A Ortner officiating. Bearers included Harold Donald and Kenneth Swart Vern Johnson Jr Donald Reed and Harold Reed. Burial was in the Lutheran section of Pine Grove Cemetery. Distances were represented by Pfc Kenneth Swart USMC Parris Island and others from Corry, Meadville, Frewsburg, Jefferson and nearby towns in attendance.
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Elmer A. Ortner
Irwin Johnson
Bracken Funeral Home
Harold
Donald
Kenneth Swart
Vern Johnson Jr
Harold Reed
Luthern
Pine Grave Cemetery
Corry
USMC
Parris Island
Paul Richerd
Washington, D. C
Lawrence Park
Robert
Reed
Clymer
Ewan Thorenson
Frewsburg
John Rounds
Jamestown
Rhea Sears
Vers
Ray Dingfelder
Eric
Mia
Paul Gibson
Youngsville
Outcome of NYC fight delayed until June
New York report states the vote on control of the New York Central Railroad cannot be decided before June 1. Willem White, president, said both sides agreed to a recess after the next session where stockholders will vote. The recess continues at least until the following Tuesday after Memorial Day when election inspectors report voting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central Railroad
Mays Willem White
Road
Notable Wyoming Oil Ties Mentioned With Jackson Lake Figure
A fragment notes Taylor, holding a stake in Wyoming oil ventures, has past ties with the Warts and has not fished at Jackson Lake near the 13,000 foot Teton Mountains. The reference suggests local connections among business and leisure figures in the region.
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Taylor
Wyoming
Jackson Lake
Teton Mountains
New Currency Order Issued By Defense Dept Alarms Personnel Worldwide
The U S Department of Defense issued a global currency change aimed at counterfeiters. The order covers U S military personnel across the Far East command Europe and other bases affecting about a half million Americans in Europe. Old scrip must be turned in by the deadline with late changes allowed on affidavits.
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Defense Dept
Frankfurt
Germany
U. S. Department of Defense Today
U. S
Far Eastern Command
Austria
Tri
Este
France
Britain
Greece
Morocco
Tripoli
Yugolavia
Iceland
Belgium
Europe
Hoon
Armed Forces
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Ney Rey Baby Helen
Tota Ladies Linizerte
Nelson Williams
Samford and Deland
Fla
Henry Youngk
Corn Ry
Spartanshore
East Pleasant
Edward Kinley
Chipola
Norfolk
Elizabeth Kinley
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Mediterranean
Mary Wagner
West Frederick Street
Largo
John Phelps
Arthur Graves
Denver
Colo
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Widmann & Teah, Inc
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Nelly Don
Summer Fashion
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