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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1947

Page

5

Police Chief Abductor Held on Nine Counts in Allentown

Allentown pa April 18 1950 Worzeck Meas 25 pled guilty to assault with intent to kill theft of an up robbery of revolvers carrying firearms without license and assault with threat to kill in connection with the abduction of Allentown Police Chief Wayne Elliott. Elliott was forced into a car and driven off before escaping at a traffic light and Worzeck was arrested hours later in Allentown. An additional kidnapping charge was noted.

Assuenaveu Meas Allentown Ibor Worzeck Worzeck Alberin Thomas M. Miller Mopper Wayne Elliott Elliott Beth- Isham

Engagement of Miss Gertrude Crowell Noted in Union City

Miss Gertrude Crowell of Washington DC announced engagement to Burton Duell of this city. A luncheon at Tarbell's Inn hosted by Mrs. J Fred Kinley and Mrs. Charles Jackman featured red rosebud centerpieces and lingerie as a gift for the bride to be. Multiple social visits and weekend travel are noted, with Crowell's return to Washington DC planned tomorrow.

Orling Gertrude Crowell Washington, D. C Burton Duell J. Fred Kinley East Wayne Street Charles Jackman Donna Texas Tarbell’s Inn Union City Road Miss Crowell Jackman Kinley Gerald Staples Camden Ruffner Robert Rumbough Walter Krupa Robert Wank Leon Rent D. B. Taggart Main Street Philadelphia William Elliott Sam Baressi Claude Weber Salem W. Ve Salem College Joan Fitts Spencer Hospital School of Nursing Meadville Arthur Pits Concord Street Aliee Kelly Chambersburg Gary Selmna Gran Valley Horton J. Davis West Congress Street New England States W. J Pitt West Washington Street State College William Praser Irma Jacob Columbus Buffalo Alton Dulstrand Paul Stroup Joseph Baressi Charles P. Hughes Barbara Ann Keppel Arthur Shamburg Harry Parker Walter Peake Pittsburgh Paul Crowell Wright Street Andrew Paulson East Main Street Thomas Maloney Mott Street E. J. Roach Erle Arthur Fairchild Second Avenue Union City Lester George Philipsburg George Alfred Morrison Roger Amy Anne Mead Springstreet Forageville Glenn Pilling G. J. Lytton Virginia Marjorie Melya Windle Akron W. R Jordan Eas Frederick Street Irene Love Sugar Grove Arlie Mead Spring Street Erie Wailer Sears Carolyn Eileen David Seventh Street Jeff Fort Dix Capt. Sears Sgt Donald Sears Port Meade West Irving Street Wail Haight Roger Richard Jack Kinney

Schurmans celebrate wedding with church reception

Mr and Mrs Raymond Schurman were honored at a Methodist Church reception in Clymer after their September 1 wedding. Audrey Akam, the bride, led guests with a program of songs and readings as Rev J Knapp presided. A late social hour offered cake ice cream and coffee to about 100 attendees from Cory Clymer Heil Columbus Shermin Piney Lake and Franklinville.

Clymer Raymond Schurman Audrey Akam Wilelim P. Akam Gr. J. Knapp Ladies’ Aid Society

District W S C S Will Meet Here Tuesday

The Meadville District of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church will host its seventh annual Fall meeting Tuesday October Wth. Over 150 women are expected, sessions begin at 9:30 A.M. with registration and worship led by Mrs. Bryce Middaugh. Afternoon speaker Miss Elizabeth Dalby, missionary to Belgian Congo.

W.S.C.S Corry Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Meadville Women’s Society of Christian Service Middaugh Elizabeth Dalbey L. F. Hemenway Erie G. A. McEntarfer

Mrs Paul Martin Honored At Shower

Mrs Paul Martin former Vivian Fairchild was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs Carl Lindsey at 328 Worth Street Fri eve Eleven guests attended Playing 500 and visiting were enjoyed Five hundred awards went to Mrs Walter Latos and Myr Walter Pier First and last guest prizes went to Mrs Ray Cowles and Mrs Earl Sperry Food included salad sandwiches relishes cake and coffee Gifts were given to Mrs Martity

Paul Martin Vivian Fairchild Carl Lindsey Worth Street Norma Dean Cowles Walter Latos Myr Walter Pier Ray Cowles Earl

Mrs Gerald Faulkner Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Gerald Faulkner of Columbus was honored at a surprise birthday party hosted by daughter Mrs Jack Berry at her Northwest street home. Seven guests attended including Mrs Vern Smith Mrs Lottie McGuire Mrs Glare Gordon Miss Amy Green and others. An evening of bridge followed with card awards and gifts were presented along with a salad course cake and coffee.

Gerald Faulkner Columbus Jack Berry Faulkner Northwest Street Vern Smith Lottie McGuire Glare Gordon Amy Green Alta Crosby Fred Hall Maude Keefe Puttickner Hall Gordon Fanniner Berry

Lighted House Number Suggested For Guests’ Convenience

A decorative lighted house number idea is proposed to aid guests with a friendly greeting. It features a three-wall image behind frosted glass in a small metal box recessed in the wall.

Engagement announced for Miss Flazel McKay and Frank Fenton

Announcement this morning of the engagement of Miss Flazel McKay daughter of D A McKay of Sheffield and Frank Fenton son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fenton of Cleveland. No date set for the wedding. Miss McKay is a former Corry resident who graduated from local high school in 1933 and currently resides elsewhere.

Corry Flazel McKay D. A. McKay Sheffierd Frank Bentpiy Dr Frank Fenton Cleveland Miss McKay Uity Toeal ‘High School

Fire fatalities in private dwellings share of losses

Records show about four fifths of total fire deaths occur in private dwellings, apartment houses, tenements and rooming houses, reflecting a concentrated risk in residential buildings.

Surprise Birthday Party For Ingram And Gurney

A Friday evening surprise birthday party honored Miss Wilma Rup Ingram and Miss Marilyn Gurney at 45 Grove Street. About ten guests enjoyed dancing, music, games, and visiting with treats of dessert, ice cream, and cake. Attendants included Gwendolyn Kingsley Helen Sharer Dixie Phillis Judith Bender Dorothy Patterson Marilyn Ingram Donald Lyr Eugene Sharer Guy Davis and Robert Anthony.

Wilma Rup Ingram Misi Marilyn Gurney Hanover Willuam Ingram Rt Lit Ingram Grove Street Taeram Miss Ingram Miss Gurney

Corry Welfare Group Holds Brief Meeting

The Corry Welfare Organization met yesterday afternoon at the City Building with fair member attendance. President Mrs. C. Barnes chaired as routine business was completed and tentative plans were laid for a November bazaar with date to be announced soon.

Corry Welfare Group Corry Welfare Organization C. Barnes Corry Weifarg Organization Mutire

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