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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1953
Page
5
Judge Roy T. Carson won re election in Washington County as Democrats swept county offices amid a vigorous judicial contest and campaign.
Perryopolis, Pa. the newly chartered borough elected its first government. Russell Blair, Republican, won the burgess post by 46 votes over Democrat William Vernon. Seven councilmen three school directors and a tax collector were all Democrats. The town inherited 118 million dollars from Mary Fuller Frazier for civic improvements.
Beaver Pa speaker Topay F. Kramme discussed "Tall Candles and Red Roses" at the Hotel Corry stressing appreciation of simple things. New members were welcomed, November birthdays honored, and Rotary pins plus the book Adventures in Service presented.
Jay Kim and Hal Blount entertained 18 guests at a Halloween party Saturday afternoon at 166 Johnson street. Mrs Richard Blount Miss Francis Thomas and Mrs Carmen Piacirilla assisted. Prizes went to the funniest and prettiest, awarded to John Messina and Coletta Watrous. Gum lollipops punch cookies were served.
Mrs. William Goeman hosted a Stork shower for her daughter Mrs. Prank Lake at Bear Lake. Prizes went to Miss Matte Main, Mrs. George Bruneez, Miss Louise Joe and Mrs. Gene Jukes. Guests included Mrs. Savko and out of town visitors Mrs. Joyce Brunecz of Jamestown and Miss Louise Ruhlman of Youngsville.
Mrs James L Allyn of Park Street hosted her bridge club last evening with guests Mrs E Pain Mrs John Mohr and Mrs Robert Grice. Awards went to Mrs Pain Mrs Mohr and Mrs W A Gumbleton. Salads were served and the group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Robert Bracken.
Members of the Lady Ranklin Rebekah Lodge met at the IDOF Hall and held a towel shower for the Meadville Orphans Home. The meeting was led by Mrs Merle Akam with Mrs Kenneth Loveland winning a prize. Next gathering set for November 17.
A daughter is born this morning to Mr and Mrs Raymond Straite of Centerville R D 2. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Webs Jr of Spartansburg R D 1. A son born to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Vander Schaaff of Clymer. A son born to Mr and Mrs Simmie Siriton of 187 North Center Street this evening at Corry Memorial Hospital.
The Lillian Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church netted 46.75 from a recent rummage sale. Members met in the church undercroft with Mrs. Don Williams presiding. Rev Rudolph Rangers announced an open house at the rectory next Sunday and November card parties to benefit the guild. The next meeting will be a Christmas party on December 1 at Mrs A A Gilbert’s home.
The Holy Name Society of St Thomas Church met last evening in St Edward's School after rosary. Rev John De Santi spoke following three discussions. The next meeting on December 1 will elect officers.
Mrs pe Smith hosted the Good Friends Club at 226 South First Avenue last evening. Prizes in the Bingo game went to Mrs Homer Taylor and Mrs Karl Munn. A social hour followed with menu including muteuran salad waters pickles cookies and coffee. Next meeting set for November 18 with Mrs Martin McGraw at 219 Sherman Street.
The ladies of the Lutheran Missionary Society hold a bake sale Saturday morning to benefit the treasury. Homemade goods will be offered at the Mabel Shoppe with Mrs. A Hillstrom and Mrs. H C Anderson as chairmen in charge.
An anniversary observance for Mr. and Mrs. Bert Weel at 17 Contord Street Union City honors their 4th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to attend from 2 to 4 PM and again from 7 to 8 PM today.
Three Czech youths who fled from Red police in East Germany recount a four week odyssey through the Soviet zone toward the West. One remains seriously wounded after a confrontation at a railway station near Luck. They claim ganglike pursuit by hundreds of East German police and say four policemen were killed in clashes.
At Panmunjom, Communist representatives told American envoy Arthur Dean they feel doomed to offer no useful advice. Dean dismissed the statement as propaganda. Diplomats planned a tenth meeting for 11 a.m. Thursday as talks linger without progress.
Despite ongoing deadlocks Dean observed a more reasonable tone in Communist statements Wednesday and expressed hope that the two sides can still arrange a conference that has already been delayed.
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