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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1953

Page

5

Bank embezzlers seek new trial in Pittsburgh case

Miss Hildur Nystrom and Samuel Kennedy, convicted in a bank shortage, petition for a new trial after jurors Thelma Allen and Eileen GC reportedly disagreed with the verdict. Charles J. Margiotti informed U.S. District Judge Wallace S. Gourley that the women jurors did not object to the guilty finding at the time due to a majority opinion.

Associated Press Pittsburge Hildur Nystrom Samuel Kennedy Aly Charles J. Margiotti U.S Wallace S. Gourley Thelma I. Allen Coraopolis Eileen GC Train Pittsburgh Marglotti

Fire Rips Spruance Paint Co Building in Northeast Philadelphia

A two story brick Spruance Paint Co building in Northeast Philadelphia was hit by a spectacular fire and a series of explosions at noon. The blaze prompted alarms beginning at 12 08 and there were no immediate reports of worker injuries. Federal juries convicted Ny strom a former teller at Union National Bank of McKeesport and Kennedy a McKeesport truck dealer of conspiring to misapply about 45000 in bank funds. Judge Gourley indicated he would file on the request.

Vail Gourley Iter Miss Ny~strom Old Union National Bank of McKeesport Kennedy Philadelphia Spruance Paint

Geneva Circle and Westminster Circle Hold Church Meetings

Geneva Circle hosted a salad luncheon at 1303 Essex Street with Mrs. William DeHaven as guest. Mrs. Georg Hull succeeds Mrs. Charles Erwin as chairman and plans for a bazaar donation drive and gift shop drop off are noted. Westminster Circle met at Mrs. Clarence Walter’s home with devotions, a chili luncheon announcement, and Christmas gift allocations to Presbyterian homes and Neighborhood House.

Presbyterian Circle Geneva Circle William DeHaven Essex Street Georg Hull Charles Erwin Glenn Steadman

Kiwanis Meeting Hosts Children Guests at Phoenix Hotel

Kiwanis group enjoyed a meeting with 49 children as guests at the Phoenix Hotel. Ray Seastead led the program with movies and entertainment while Coach Lou Hanni and football team members appeared on television. There were 38 Kiwanians present and Harry Hall announced a directors’ meeting at 8:80 this evening at Harry Barach’s home.

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Officers Installed For Columbus Grange and Freehold Grange

Columbus Town Hall hosted the installation of officers for Columbus Grange and Freehold Grange of Lottsville. David Curtis presided, assisted by Paul Suchar Jr Rev. Bradley T. Lines Miss Ivis Messinger and Miss Maxine Bennink. Mrs. Suchar Sr led the home economics committee with helpers Mrs Walter Deutschlander and Mrs D P Trisket.

Columbus Grange Freehold Grange Lottsville Columbus Town Hall David Curtis Paul Suchar Jr Bradley T. Lines Ivis Messinger Maxine Bennink Paul Suchar Sr Walter Deutschlander D. P. Trisket

Missionary Speaker Highlights WSCS Meeting at First Methodist

Mrs Gene Corbett the missionary to Liberit was the featured speaker at the combined circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service last evening at First Methodist Church. She showed slides and curios and spoke on her work in various missions. Mr and Mrs Paul Weimey will leave in March to resume missionary work in Alaska. They sang afterward and devotions on a Thanksgiving theme were given by Mrs Howard Rehnborn. Refreshments were served by a committee. The family night dinner will be held on November 16 at the church.

St. Paul's Altar Guild David Depew East Main Street Robert Clark Robert Owens Baesar Altar Guild Wayne Street Mus Raymond Cathers WSCS Gene Corbett Liberit Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Gorett Paul Weimey Maren Alaska Howard Rehnborn K. 5. Durham Fred Miller Harriet Myers Hazel Dully Joe Guignon

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Gates at Home

A surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs Neil Gates at her rural route one home on Saturday evening. Mrs Howard Clebbatt and Mrs Perry McCray hosted with guests Swanson Miss Pauline Lindstrom Fred Lindstrom and Perry McCray in attendance. Cake ice cream and various gifts rounded out the celebration.

Neil Gates Howard Clebbatt Perry McCray Swanson Pauline Lindstrom Fred Lindstrom

Housewarming Party Honors Root at Wheelock

Mr and Mrs Raymond Root were honored at a housewarming party Saturday at their new Wheelock home hosted by Mrs Robert Marsh Mrs Philip McCray and Ms Rupert Morris Attendees included Mr and Mrs Peter Glavis Mr and Mrs Wayde Querreveld Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hawkins Mr and Mrs Richard McCray Mr and Mrs Willard McCray Mr Marsh Philip J McCray and Mr Morris Entertainment featured Sib. awards went to Mrs Glavis Mr and Mrs Root and Mr Marsh Coffee cake Jello and coffee were served Later Enon presented the couple with a purse of money.

Wheelock Raymond Root Ed Wheelock Clessant Robert Marsh Philip McCray Rupert, Morris Peter Glavis Wayde Querreveld Wilbur Hawkins Richard McCray Willard McCray Mr. Marsh Philip J McCray Morris Glavis Root Mr. Marsh Land Une Enon Toored

Warren Speaker At Spring Creek PTA Meeting

Vance Wells of Warren was guest speaker for the Spring Creek Township PTA meeting at the school. He spoke on building delinquency with an informative talk. Mrs Wave Rietk, past president, conducted the meeting in the absence of current officers. Donuts and coffee were served. The next meeting is December 14.

Vance Wells Warren Spring Creek Township Trencher Aséockitios Wells Wave Rietk

Mrs Munn Hosts Canasta Club Evening

Mrs Charles Munn of 208 Spring Street entertained her canasta club last evening at home. Seven minis and one guest were present. Mrs Donald Brigham and Mrs Thomns Varassa received awards for the card play. A dessert course and coffee followed. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Carmen Pictirillo.

Charles Munn Springstreet Donald Brigham Thomns Varassa Michiel Varassi West Carmen Pictirillo

Birth Announcement for Eid and Clayton Daughters

A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Chwence Eid of 28 Snyder Circle Arson and to Mr and Mrs Fred Clayton of 427 South Second Avenue yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Chwence Eid Snyder Circle Fred Clayton South Second Avenue

New Members Join Corry BPW Club

Miss Agnes Lypeh presided as two new members Mrs Clarence Blvch and Mrs Ruth Clark were welcomed at the Corry BPW Club meeting held at Norris Center street. Mrs Harry Parker was reinstated effective November 15. Reservations due by November 18 to Mrs Robert Bar top 120 Clinton Greenville. Refreshment committee named Mrs J J Dairing Mrs Bertha Darwin and Mrs Harry Blount. Next club event a card party on November 23.

Corry Robert Bartop Clinton Street Greenville J. J. Dairing Bertha Darwin Harry Blount Club Caleneive

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