Cory Council 425 Knights install new officers
Officers installed at regular Cory Council No 425 Knights of Columbus meeting in the CDA rooms. Alfred Ficcardi as grand knight and Joseph Gorsline as deputy grand knight led a slate that included J Richard Saxton chancellor George Mulderick financial secretary Joseph Niedomus warden John Tucci advocate lecturer S Walter Sweet John Walsh and Joseph Prugar trustees R W McElroy Jr and Walter Blair guards. Sixteen members earned the third degree at rites in Erie with Toronto Canada Council in charge. A social period followed with eight refreshments. William Blatt Jack Blatt Howard Lee Thomas Crowe Jobin Luts Pat Perry Raymond Buchesper R W McElroy Jr Tony Sproveri Lott Hume Joseph Hand James Hannan Ford Stewart Bernard Gluvin Albert Gluyna and Robert Woods were part of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory Council
Knights of Columbus
CDA
Norbert C. Strasser
Sind John Villawarden
Erie Council
Alfred 3. Ficcardi
Joseph Gorsline
J Richard Saxton
George Mulderick
Joseph Niedomus
John Tucci
Joseph Prugar
S. Walter Sweet
John Walsh
R. W. McElroy Jr
Walter Blair
Harry Niewolak
Alhambra Lodge
Corry Council
Erle
Toronto
Canada
William Blatt
Jack Blatt
Howard Lee
Thomas Crowe
Jobin Luts
Pat Perry
Raymond Buchesper
R W. McElroy Jr
Tony Sproveri
Lott Hume
Joseph Hand
James Hannan
Ford Stewart
Bernard Gluvvin
Albert Gluyna
Robert Wo
Esther Circle Holds November Meeting at First Methodist
The Esther Circle of First Methodist Church met Monday evening with Mrs Stephen Brooks hosting. Mrs Russell Clark led devotions on prayer. A luncheon committee for the joint Woman’s Jets of Christian Service meeting was announced, led by Mrs Robert McGregor. Florence Brooks and Elizabeth Nellis discussed exchanging gifts and sending to Navajo Indians at Farmington NM. An article on the Mexico Methodist medicine drew interest. Dessert of cherry tarts and coffee was served by the hostess and Mrs Brooks. The December 6 Christmas meeting will be hosted by Mrs Hubert Vaughn of North Center Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
First Methodist Church
Stephen Brooks
East South Street
Russell
Clark
Robert McGregor
Florence Brooks
Elizabeth Nellis
Farmington
Lester Lopus
Brooks
Hubert Vaughn
North Center Street
Plan Hobby Program For Hospitality Meet
The Hospitality Club will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 2 PM in the Garden Row of the VFW Post home. Mrs Ora Harper will present a program on hobbies. Members with stamps coins antiques or similar items are asked to bring them. Mrs TW Whitehead is committee chairman with Mrs Robert Tunnel assisting. All members and interested persons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospitality Club
VFW Post Home
Ora Harper
TW. Whitehead
Robert Tunnel
Cemetery Aid Meets In a Regular Session
Cemetery Aid held a Saturday meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Milton Bloomfield in Britton Run Seventeen members attended a tureen dinner at noon The afternoon business session opened in absence of the president and VP The next aid meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Leon McCray in Union City on December 10 with a request for an inexpensive Christmas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Run
Milton Bloomfield
Britton Run
Frederick Bowes
Leon ‘McCray
Union City
Mrs Earle Hasbrouck Hosts Golden Links Meeting
Mrs Earle Hasbrouck welcomed 24 Golden Links Class members and two guests at 525 Liberty Street for a monthly social. Mary Frazier led devotions on Thanks and Psalm 95, with OA Johnson in charge of entertainment including several oral quartets. A tea and coffee pairings were served, and the next gathering will be the Christmas party on December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Links
First Methodist Church
Earle Hasbrouck
Liberty Street
Mary Frazier
OA Johnson
Walter DeJenn
Gertrude Miler
Fred Mixer
Hasbyourk
Arthur O Burgess Speaks at Corry Rotary Meeting
Arthur O Burgess spoke at the Corry Rotary Club gathering last evening at the Hotel Corry. Introduced by Allan Hasbrouck the speaker recounted attendance at the YMGA World Conference in Paris and experiences in Europe with slides shown. Visiting Rotarians included Frank Gates of West Covina Calif Hussey Carpenter of Maidville and Dr John W. Laster of Warren W.A. Sealby arranged entertainment for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure Ec Seein
Corry
Maidville
John W. Laster
Warren
W.A. Sealby
We Group
Sie
Club Social Gathering at Evangelical Unity church
Mrs Lyle Chase led the devo tions and Gertrude Grover presided at a Friendship Aid meeting for 14 members at the Evangelical United Brethren Church last evening. A family supper is planned for November 22 with Christmas gift contributions for Quincy Orphanage and hostess duties by Mrs William Halfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis. Gloss Ansedlt
West Smth Street
Friendship Aid
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lyle Chase
Gertrude Grover
Quincy
William Halfast
Miss Marilyn Fish Hosts EUB Class Meeting
The J.O.Y. Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Miss Marilyn Fish's East Main street home with eight girls present. Devotions were given by Miss Zuells Harvey, followed by business discussion, games for entertainment, and refreshments provided by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O.Y
Evangeliial United Brethren Church
Marilyn Fish
East Main Street
Zuells “Harvey
Local Nurses Alumnae Elects New Officers
Corry Nurses Alumnae held a Monday meeting at Corry Memorial Hospital. Officers nominated and elected were Mrs. Peter Hansen as president, Miss Neylon Schreckengost as vice president, and Mrs. Harvey A Croscut as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Corry Memorial ‘Hospital
Peter Hansen
Neylon Schreckengost
Harvey A. Croscut
Judge Hook wins Waynesburg county judgeship
Judge John J. Hook won reelection in Waynesburg Pennsylvania defeating attorney W. Robert Thompson in a hot Greene County contest. Hook becomes the first county jurist to serve consecutive terms since the late James Inghram, whose two terms were nonconsecutive. The victory followed a campaign influenced by Arnold Stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook
Waynesburg
John J. Hook
Greene County
W. Robert ‘Thompson
James Inghram
Loveland Proctor Goodwill Babies Born in Corry
A son born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Walter Loveland of 846 East Main Street. A daughter born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs William Proctor of RD 3 at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Donald Goodwill of 21 West Columbus Avenue at Corry Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Leaby
East Frederick Street
Trenton
W. A. Leuby Jr
Loretta Jean
Leuby
Alfred Morrison
Marvin Carlson
Harry Garmer
Lloyd Sherlock
Martin Orlander
Mt Jewett
Corry Memorial Hospital
Walter Loveland
East Main Street
William Proctor
RD. 3
Donald Goodwill
Columbus Avenue
Democrats Sweep Somerset County Elections Upset GOP
In Somerset Pa Democrats unseated two veteran GOP officeholders as Norman F Walker defeated Sheriff Hare 12000 to 10981 and Paul L O Connor beat Register of Wills Elmer J Shipley by about 500 votes as precincts reported. The wins mark a historic shift with Democrats capturing county offices for the first time in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Somerset County
GOP
Hare
Register of Wills
Elmer J. Shipley
Norman F. Walker
Fred P. Hare Jr
Paul L. O'Connor
Conemaigh Township
Shipley
O'Connor
Republicans Win In McKean County Contests
SMETHPORT Pa Republicans won the only two McKean County offices contested in yesterday s election Eight other major offices were decided at the primaries with nominees on both tickets or no opposition Ralph M Caverly was elected recorder of deeds and Joseph R Garworth won prothonotary and clerk of courts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean County
Associated Press
Smethport
Ralph M. Caverly
Deeds
Joseph R. Garworth
Inclined Plane To Stay At Westmont Johnstown
Westmont residents near Johnstown oppose shut down of The Thelmned Plane incline which links the hilltop borough to downtown. The sight and transport have long drawn visitors and locals, but the line has operated at a loss despite bids for private ownership. Council votes to consider next steps amid ongoing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmont Johnstow
Anira
Rene
Westmont
San Fran
Cisco
Johnstown
Stonycreek
Tessmunity
Woman Loses $16,000 on TV Quiz Show
New York reporting indicates Polly Culbertson of Pottsville Pa failed a five-part Literature question on The $64,000 Question losing after winning $8,000 earlier. She accepted a consolation prize of an automobile and contemplated quitting, but her husband urged perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sey
New York
Mer
Thas
CBS Radio
Télision
Polly Culbertson
Pottstown
Cuilbertson
Steven Frohlich
Princetor N. J
Proposal to keep Inclined Plane operation voted decisively
The Inclined Plane faces a key decision as a proposal to continue operating the cars up the hill received a decisive majority. Supporters argued the system remains essential while critics raised concerns about costs and safety. Further action will determine if maintenance will proceed.
Judges Re-elected in Mercer County by AP
Mercer Pa. Common Pleas Court judges Leo H. McKay and Herman M. Rodgers won re election. Republicans defeated Democrats John R. Boland and Hiram M. Drake. Mercer County’s two largest cities elected mayors with Farrell voting John S. Birosky over Saverio Grande and Sharon electing Michael J. Dunn as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Associated Press
Mercer, Pa
Common Pleas
Leo H. McKay
Herman M. Rodgers
John R. Boland
Hiram M. Drake
Farrell
John 5. Biroski
Saverio Grande
Sharon
Michael J. Dunn
Tax deadlock to continue in 1956 Legislature
Myron Jones seeks re election as Republican. In county races J R Knowles defeats Sheriff William J Courtney for the Democrat’s bid for re election on the Republican ticket. Board of commissioners elected Arthur E McCarthy Charles B Lytle both Democrats and Lawrence J Wilhelm Republican. Harrisburg Rep Reutlinger says tax deadlock will extend into 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Jones
J. R. Knowles
William J. Courtney
Courtney
Board of Commissioners
Arthur E. McCarthy
Charles B. Lytle
Lawrence J. Wilhelm
Republm
Harrisburg
Reutlinger
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Cemetery Aid
Helen
Mrs. Earle Hasbrouck
Arthur O. Burgess
Glenn Humes
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Ing
Arnold Sea
Stead
Carlton W. Smith
J. Fred Kinley
Guy E. Abbey
Coorry
Center Street
F. C. Chapin & Son
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Libby
Rite
Connie's
Brandt
Chantilly
Kensington Bath
White & Wyckoff
Yardley
Fantastique
Lucien Selong
Seaforth
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