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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1954
Page
5
A fractured report hints at Nixon era legal jeopardy tied to South politics, with references to sal 0 and sums like 30000 and 37000. The piece suggests Republican connections and late-history reforms, mentioning prosecutions and presidential context.
Friends report the marriage of Miss Ann Celeste Lindergreen to Robert Richard Shuman in Roanoke Virginia on November 28 1953. Other items mention a Union City church wedding, alumni events at Allegheny College, vacations from Corry and Snyder Circle, and a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Lee Lillie who plan to move to Tucson Arizona.
Complete plans are announced for a Corry Beaver Club benefit get-together to raise funds for football field lights. A committee led by Mrs. Burkhart and Mrs. Bachemer organizes the event at the Corry Rod and Gun Club Tuesday at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from committee members or Rita Restaurant. the public is invited. Corry Senior High School staff member is noted in attendance.
The hurricane caused 46 deaths across eight states and disrupted the Severn River with over 50 people aboard a vessel. In Washington, a 74-year-old woman died when high winds swept her into a truck. A heart attack also claimed another life. In New Jersey, inland areas felt Havel's major impact while the shore avoided serious trouble during the high tide period.
The Corry Area Teachers Association met to organize for the coming year. Officers include president Cornell Warner, vice president John Kissman, secretary Fred J. Schwab, treasurer Kenneth Harvey, executive president Ann Baréssi, and Miss Mary Lou Signorelli. Committees cover program, parliamentarian, auditing, nominating, finance, publicity, flowers, retirement, legislative work, and scholarship funds with named members from Concord School, Wayne Township, and Concord Township.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bunch of North Clymer announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marilyn Doris to Frank William Hoard son of Mr and Mrs Harold D Hoard of Gerry The wedding date is set for Saturday October 30 Hoard is employed at Endres Ice and Coal Company
Miss Judy Chiricuzio was hostess to the Eight Belles Club at her home last evening. The group watched television and played records, and light refreshments were served. Miss Cathy Downey will entertain the club next week.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Victoria Toplovich to Max E. Baker. Miss Toplovich is the daughter of Mrs. Paul Toplovich of Columbus and the late Mr Toplovich. No wedding date has been set.
The fall and winter dance series at the Elis Club opens this evening in the lodge rooms for members and out of town guests. Roy Wolfe and his eight piece orchestra from Franklin will play. Dances run from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Kitchen service offers light snacks and refreshments.
Plans for the marriage of Miss Maxine Bennink daughter of Mr and Mrs Paull Bennink to Robert Maedje son of Mrs Leo Carroll are announced. The open wedding will be held Wednesday evening at 8 oclock at the First Methodist Church with all friends and relatives invited. The bride elect is a senior at Corry Area High School and Maedje is a graduate of the local high school.
A service of dedication will be held at Abbe Reformed Church in Clymer tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. Benjamin J. Hoffman will lead prayers and recognize gifts including several memorials such as the Ascension window and Come Unto Me window. Gifts honor and memory of multiple individuals, with opalescent windows donated by families and individuals in memory of loved ones.
Neckers honor Mrs Mabel F Neckers with memorial doors and cross candles from the Wilton Schruers estate. Inter mediate Christian Endeavor Class provides candleholders and Miss Ruth Beckerink flowers. Missal from the Young People’s Society and offering plates from the Dr Lyle Compton family. Rev Hoffman’s sermon titled Strength and Beauty with special prayers and music arranged. M Carlyle Neckers to play organ.
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