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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1954

Page

6

Pennsylvania Division studies 83000 problem drinkers in five counties

The Division of Alcoholic Studies and Rehabilitation estimates 83000 problem drinkers in the Philadelphia area five counties. About 65 percent of adults drink at varying levels. 17600 of 88000 chronic drinkers are in late stages. 98000 in early stages, and 42000 are social misfits or pre addicts.

Pennsylvania Division of Alcoholic Studies and Rehabilitation Philadelphia George H. Gibb

Legion membership drive kickoffs at Harrisburg meet

About 2000 American Legion members from across the state gathered in Harrisburg for the opening session of the mid year conference. The two day meeting aims to organize a statewide membership drive to reach 100000. Justice Michel M Musmanno of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is scheduled to speak this afternoon.

The American Legion Harrisburg Michel M Musmanno Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Last Rites Held For Former Corry Resident Murray

MiZ guerite Murray of Oil City was held this morning at 11 o'clock at Bracken Funeral Home with Dr Mason Cochran of the Second Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery. Hearers were Ramsey Rogers, Jack Rogers, George Rogers, N. Elliott and Robert Simmons. Attending from away were Chauncey Murray of Washington, D C Alexandria Rogers Elizabeth Timet Cortland Mayville Cambridge Springs Robert Simmons Corning New York.

Ype Quneros Miz Guerite Murray Oil City Bracken Mason Cochran Second Presbyterian Church Pine Grove Cemetery Ramsey Rogers Jack Rogers George Rogers N. ¥. Elliott Robert Simmons Chauncey Murray Washington, D. C Alexandria B. Rogers Elizabeth Timet Cortland Cambridge Springs Elliott Mayville Corning

Magioll Leads Pan American Road Race in Mexico City

Umberto Maggioll surged to the lead in the Pan American Road Race in Mexico City while Phil HL remained in first place by elapsed time.

Mexico City Umberto Maggioll Phil HL

Last Rites Held for William K Mitchell at Mina Corners

A prayer service was held yesterday at Bracken Funeral Home for William K Mitchell. The funeral followed at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Mina Corners at 2:15 p.m. with Rev Frank Smith officiating. Bearers were former coworkers Carl Menton William Pahl Merle Huntley Anthony Spravers Michel Popovich and Harris Robbins. Burial was at Minu Cemetery. Outs of town attendees included Holgar Hagemark and family Jamestown Harry Barringer and family French Creek James Thompson Frank Massey Homer Balligher Albert Thayer and family Ene Clara Cute Charles Adgar Lloyd and family Sarl Barringer Largo Finland.

Pela Av

Lutheran Church Begins Thanksgiving Clothing Drive

The United Lutheran Church with the National Lutheran Council launches its annual Thanksgiving clothing appeal, with St. Paul’s Corry hosting daily 10 am to 5 pm drop offs. Last year 1,311 tons were collected for world relief, sent to Germany, Austria, Trieste, Yugoslavia, Jordan, Syria, Korea and Formosa, aiding refugees in West Germany, the Holy Land, and Korea.

United Lutheran Church In America National Lutheran Council St. Paul's’ Church of Corry Germany Austria Trieste Yugoslavia Jordan Syria Korea Formosa West Germany Holy Land Palestine Egypt Lebanon

Thanksgiving appeal for Corry needy children closes Nov 28

In Corry a local drive seeks clothing for 180 orphanages and about 12,000 of the city’s neediest children. Any person may leave usable clothing at St. Paul’s Church daily from 10 am to 6 pm as the Thanksgiving appeal nears its closing on November 28.

Santa Claus Corry G. C Murphy Co Nick Stanford Hose Company Murphy St.Paul’s Church

Rock Falls Into Panama Canal at Culebra Cut

An estimated 000 cubic yards of rock tumbled from Con tractor's Hill into the Panama Canal during nearby blasting. The debris blocked about one third of the 300 foot wide Culebra Cut but did not halt traffic. Officials expect dredging to clear the channel by Monday.

Canal Balboa C. Z Contractor's Hill Panama Canal Culebra Canal

First Pentecostal Church and other worship notices

Local church schedules list First Pentecostal Church West Pleasant Street with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 1 00 p m Evangelistic meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Bible study and prayer Salvation Army East Washington Street with multiple services and meetings Lonestar Emmanuel Episcopal 327 North Center Street offers Holy Communion at 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m Evangelical United Brethren 921 North Center Street led by Rev H R Harris presents Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Junior Church and youth fellowships 6 45 7 45 p m plus an evening service Monday Boy Scout and Cub Pack activities Tuesday Cottage prayer meeting Wednesday Women s Aid Society dinner and Thanksgiving baskets Union Thanksgiving service planned for First Methodist Church with Dr Elmer Ortner as speaker and sharing surplus offerings Saturday Youth Fellowship event announced

First Pentecostal Church Assemblies of God West Pleasant Street J. B. Kelly Salvation Army Washington Street Walter Crouch Young Peoples Meeting Boy Scouts Corps Cadets Ladies Home + ‘League Junior Legion ST. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Elmer A. Ortner Concord South Streets East South Street Luther League Judy Catlin Union First Methodist First Baptist Church Second Avenue Robert J. DeBoer Betty DeGalier Boy Scout Troop No Bible Club Corry Warren County Berean Society Fred Marsh Our Church First Methodist Church Evangelical United Brethren Church North Center Street H. Ray Harris Harold Randall West Smith Street G. T. Bergman Women's Aid Society Brotherhood of the Church Dimension Pictures Smoky Mountains Harold Patterson Christian Service Commission Harold Lloyd South Center East Pleasant Streets Howard L. Stull Methodist Youth Fellowship Choi Rebeccca World Friendship Group Ruth World Friendship Group Commission of Finance Youth Division W. B. Stowe James Scully Mead Avenue Fred Barton Fairview Street First Presbyterian Church West Pleasant Paul F. Bauer Westminster Fellowship Paul Moyer Erie Presbytery Alaska Mange West Park Place Elmer A. Oriner

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