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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1949

Page

5

Joint Committee Studies Pay Boosts Across Civil Service

Washington Oct 1 Two bills to raise pay for about 1 million government workers advanced to a Senate House conference after Senate approval. The measures would boost Civil Service and postal worker salaries by roughly 171 million dollars annually, including 12 500 a year for top officials. The House had passed different versions, now to iron out differences.

Senate Senate Civil Service Gus

Navy officer testifies to TNT mix in Boston signaling test

In Boston on a mock amphibious assault, Navy Lt. Hugh McStay testified that TNT blocks were substituted for smoke signals, a test that killed a Boston Post photographer and wounded three Navy officers. Lt Cindy Francis W. Fane led the underwater demolition team and disclosed the claim. The discussion touched on pay raises and civil service ceilings.

NAVY Boston Boston Post Cindy. Francis W. Fane Hugh &. McStay Norfolk

Invitational Bridge Tournament to be Held in Erie

The Corry Bridge Association will host an invitational bridge tournament on Sunday October 23 at the American Legion Home of Noni Center with two sessions at 2 PM and 730 PM. Invitations go to private bridge clubs in Erie Warren Jamestown and North East. Walter H Scott J Davis and L BE Graham to direct play. Local residents and guests will join from nearby areas for the event.

Corry Bricdize Association Leselon Noni Center Sirees Erie Warren Jamestown North East Bridge Association Gessons Association RE Harmon J. Fredines Kinley C. W. Jones Philip Zalaneck Alexander S. Boag

Bridal Shower Honor for Mrs Hazel McNeely in Kin

Mrs John Sheehan hosted a Friday bridal shower at West Church Street home honoring Mrs Hazel McNeely soon to wed Walter Laveland. Seventeen ladies attended games and contests with awards to several guests and buffet refreshments served by the host and helpers. Out of town guests Mrs Robert Amos of Blyria Ohio and Mrs Bulow of Pittsburgh attended.

Hazel McNeely Walter Laveland John Sheehan West Church Street E. Whittlesey Philip Segal Leo Bulow Bruce Thomas Gladys Elisworth Stanley Curt Sheehan Lloyd Matson Stanley E.landerstin Robert Amos Blyria Bulow Pittsburgh McNeely

Miss Virginia Wall to Address 8 P W Club

Miss Virginia Wall district autri onist of the Pennsylvania Depart ment of Health will be guest speaker at the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting on Monday evening at the club rooms on North Center street. All members are urged to attend and the address will be preceded by the monthly business meeting presided by Mrs. Donald Hall. The health committee leads the program and will serve refreshments. Mrs. Mary Detury is chairman, assisted by Mrs. Lavina Kysar Mrs. Rosa B. McElroy and Mrs. EW Brectis.

Otto Joy RD. 4 Conry Hospital Andrew Johnson Donald Buffalo Dorothy Jolson Robert Meyer Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Wal‘bers Walters Meyer Edward Otling Calumnis A. G. Buller East Frederick Otting Cleveland California Bullers Mabel Jones Laurel George Hudson Kirksville Weel Kirkville School of Osteanathy Arthur Cohen Rhoda Lynne North Center Street Pittsburgh B, M, Stein R. Cohen Virginia Wall P. W Pennsylvania Mary Detury Cheirman Lavina Kysar Rosa B. McElroy EW. Brcetis

Emery Elmquist Hosts Warren Stork Shower for Yeskey

Mrs. Dean Yeskey of Warren was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Emery Elmquist of East Columbus Avenue. Ten guests attended with Mrs. W. F. Couse and Mrs. Charles Snapp among others. Five hundred was played. prizes went to Mrs. Couse, Mrs. Snapp, and Mrs. Johnson. A nursery scene centerpiece and a piano basket framed the decor. The hostess served salad, hot rolls, and coffee as Yeskey received gifts from friends.

Dean Yeskey Warren Emery Elmquist East Columbus Avenue W. F. Couse Charles Snapp Spartansboro Arnold Johnson Johi Houshtling Robert Elmquist Everett Elmquist Couse

Centenarian Mrs Wilson Dies in Fox Chapel

Pittsburgh October 1 A 104 year old woman Mrs Taberla Cumming Wilson died yesterday at her Fox Chapel home after a long spirited life marked by humor and activity. She was born January 1 1846 and lived with her son Charles aged 82.

Pittsburgh Taberla Cumming Wilson Fox Chapel Charles

Corry Welfare Organization elects new president at first meeting

Nine members attended the Corry Welfare Organization session with Mrs. L R Houghtling of Megdville elected president. Other officers were re-elected including Mrs. Reed as vice president and Mrs. Sears as publicity. A Halloween party is planned for October 21 and the group aims to complete three quilts.

Welfare Organization Corry H. L. B. MacLees Sears

Local Birth Announcements From Cory and Pittsburgh Families

A son welcomed by Ramsdall Verner to Mr and Mrs George Freas of Pittsburgh born September 26 with Mrs Freas formerly Harnet Smith. another son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Sullivan of 16 North Center at Corry Hospital, mother Ruth Johnston Sullivan. A third infant born this morning at the Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ivir and Mrs Joseph Donioghue of 18% West Smith Street.

Ramsdall Verner Akd George Freas Pittsburgh Freas Harnet Smith Cory Robert Sullivan North Center Corry Hospital Sullivans Ruth Johnston Comm Ed Ivir Mins Joseph Donioghue West Smith Streeh

Pot Luck Supper At Corry Country Club Sunday Evening

Corry Country Club members and guests will gather at the hilltop clubhouse tomorrow at 6 pm for a pot luck supper. Mrs. Harley Johnson and committee organize the event and will collect contributions to help pay the recently levied school tax.

Corry

All-Girls Legion Rally At North Center Street

An all-girls Legion rally is held at the North Center Street post home with Elmer Carrier Post members assisting. A dinner, speeches by District Commander Edward Beauchat and County Committeeman Arthur Haimgh, music by Freddie Elmers' orchestra, group singing, and a dance at the armory conclude the program. Advance reservations show 80 visitors from Cleveland, Buffalo, Jamestown, Erie, Union City and Harrisburg.

North Center Stieee Legion Ann Anderson Elmar Carrier Post Post Ordloci Edward Beauchat Titusville Arthur Haimgh Weeleyville Cleveland Buffalo Jamestown Erie Union City Harrisburg

Girl Scout Troop No 180 Organized This Week

Girl Scout Troop No 180 organized this week sponsored by St Thomas Church Erie County Council of Girl Scouts. The parish committee includes Rev Prentice Grave spiritual advisor Mrs Ada Live chairman Norbert Bachomer treasurer Mrs Job Sullivan Mr Lite. Margaret Dempsey elected president Laurel McGraw vice president Vivian Lewis secretary Mary Jones Mull treasurer Dean Hoylen assistant treasurer and public relations chair. Mrs M Harnick scout master with Mrs Dulia Flecardi as assistant leader. Troop meets Wednesdays at 7 pm at St Ridward's School. interested girls invited to attend.

St.Thomas Church Erie County Council of Gir Printeis J. Gravee Ada Live Chadrinar Norbert Bachomer Job Sullivan Lite St_ Ridward’s SchooL Cirts

Local travelers head to New York and Williamsport visits

Ais, Leo Hylett, Mes L Bo ham, Mrs Joseph Shanipuiy and others plan to leave tonight for New York City to attend a large show. Alice Bons of Buffalo arrived today visiting Mr and Mrs Chaytes Rauscher of West Pleasant street. Tomorrow Miss Bons and Mr and Mrs Rauscher will travel to Williamsport to visit relatives.

Robert Parsons Fort Bliss Texas Frank Parsons East Congress Louisville Margaret J. Spencer Mead Avenue Lola Cornett Spencer Cornett Los Angeles Calif Robert Spencer Towanda A. M. Spencer Mead Nye Burton Jourdett Penn State Mm State College West Port Hugh Barnet Montgomery Ward Pittsburgh Dorothy Doerr Mott Streets Slippery Rock Tracy Whitehead East Pleasant Street East Coast Jack Whitehead Westminster Choir College Princeton Philip Emerson College Boston Mass Jane Butters Slippery Rock College Justin Butters Park Street Jerome F. Needham Maple Avenue Cuba Lake Elizabeth Reardon Mary Ann Merrick Washington, D.C Walter H. Merrick Richard Merker Venice California Min al Menkery Wright Street National Hospital Cleveland Ohio Debs Hospital Supply Company Chicago Matilda Kamber Harisburg West Pleasant Street Ais Leo Hylett Mes L. Bo Ham Joseph Shanipuiy Mergury M. Nast New York City Remem Jay Morutie Lalge Alice Bons Buffalo Chaytes Rauscher

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