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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1953
Page
5
Pope Pius XI urged a universal code of international law to punish crimes with global impact, top among them an unjust modern war. He spoke in Rome to delegates at the sixth International Congress of Criminal Law, naming war crimes as requiring international consideration.
West Berliners said farewell to Ernst Reuter in a massive public funeral at city hall. Hundreds of thousands gathered in sorrow as the longtime anti-communist leader was honored for his defiant stance and influence on Berlin’s fate during a tense era. One hundred twenty thousand stood in silent tribute amid sobs and drums of mourning.
Miss Mary Oztalfa hosted a Thursday evening bridal shower at 402 Spring Street in honor of Edith Fenno, with seventeen guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Harley Reed, Mrs. Robert Shamp, Mrs. Raleigh Shannon and Miss Lucille Varasso. Varasso won the door prize.
The Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society met Thursday evening at the church with Mrs. C. M. Bailey presiding. Ray Merriman sang two solos and led prayers as scripture was read by Mrs. Bailey. Members discussed missionary prayer requests, a Cuba lesson led by Miss Mary Ann Dingfelder, and agreed to send 50 Scripture text cases.
A birthday party honored Miss Bonnie Lou Halfast, aged seven, hosted by her mother at 137 Johnson Street. Ten children attended with Bonnie’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, present. Prizes went to Dick Henry, Susan Gastor, Carolyn Sue Calvin, Jeffry Russell, and Virginia Auer. Guests took favors ofatomic books and candies, with birthday cake, ice cream, Kool-Aid, and gifts for the honoree.
Announcement of a harvest supper at Columbus Community Church on Wednesday evening. Sponsored by the Columbus Ladies Aid with Mrs Arthur Ayling as chairman and a committee including Mrs Perry Mead Mrs Clifford Caster Mrs DeForest Bindley Mrs Thomas Messenger and Mrs Paul Triskel. Swiss steak will be the main course and the general public is invited.
The first fall meeting of the Mentor Club will be held Monday evening. Mrs. Ralph Blakeslee of Spartansburg will entertain the members for this session which will be preceded by a tureen dinner at 6 o'clock. A good Attendance is desired for the meeting and anyone wishing transportation is asked to contact Mrs. Harley Johnson.
Ida Hunt of Corry and Donald Ray Jones of Greenville wed in Winchester Tuesday in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Hill. The bride wore a navy suit with red accessories and bronze mint corsage, with rhinestone jewelry as a gift from the groom. They reside at 2161 Fairview street, Corry, returning from a Shenandoah Valley honeymoon. Mrs Jones works at General Electric in Erie and Mr Jones at Steel Car in Greenville.
Sadie Lucille Shreve, Union City, will marry Peter Brimmett Baker, son of Clarence and Mrs Baker of Spartansburg, in December. Miss Shreve attended Bloomfield High School. Baker studied at Sparta Consolidated School and is stationed in Alaska with the U S Air Force. A December wedding is planned. Professor Dies in Lewistown Bucknell associate psychology professor Waine Wright D Blake, 39, dies of heart attack. joined Bucknell faculty in 1945.
City assessor Clifford Ziley and Assistant Assessor Joseph Schroeder completed review of 620 appeals from last year’s all value assessment. Finance Director Boldt noted nearly 2500 appeals remain, with 3288 total filed and about 103 withdrawn, raising questions about delays and the process.
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