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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1950

Page

5

Trench Work Advances as Gas Line Construction Spreads

Large crowds watched progress as trenching crews of Hyne Company crossed the State Line road toward Cutting Wattsburg road. Tunneling under highways and rails continues with brush and timber crews east of Cutting road, toward Ravin Hill and the forthcoming pumping station on the road to Finkney Lake.

Page Cash Smith Farm Waltsburg Beaverdam Hyne Company Erie Railroad Pennsylvania Union City New York State Line State Line Wattsburg Ravin Hill Mercer Ovation Forth Bie Hill Finkney Lake

Middley Middley Grace Engagement Filed In Erie Area

Grace Middley of Maple Avenue is engaged to Sgt Frank Gentile of this city. They are high school graduates. Grace attended Clarion and Edinboro. Frank is with the U S Army at Camp Atterbury. Wedding date not set. Numerous local residents travel and visit, including gatherings in Erie, Corry, and Pittsburgh, with several service members reporting transfers and weekend visits.

Letrathal Glenn Middley Maple Avenue Grace Frank Gentile East Gentile Gradi ‘Aigs Carry Hgh Miss Middiston Clarion Edinboro Aship Gentile Gannon College U8 Army Camp Atterbury

St Elizabeths Parish Party Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended St Elizabeths parish party held in the church hall to entertain the children of the parish. about 65 children and several parents participated in costumes and seasonal games. Winners included James Aquilino for guessing contest, Clark Bachomer for musical chairs, Ronald Morean for apple contest, Joseph Marty for clothespin game.

St Elizabeth's Parish Women's Guild James Aquilino Clark Bachomer Ronald Morean Joseph Marty Helen Louise Siiira Bang Barbara Morgan Joseph Byrtd Annette Bwenon Robert Patterson Barbara Lord Barbara Spiesman Patrick Rynd Raymond Bachoiner Richard Muckinhoupt Mildred Denton Mary Lou McCray

Lovell School P T A Masquerade Party Highlights

Lovell's School P T A hosted a Saturday masquerade at McCray Community House. Costume winners Irene Woolstrum Davith Stultz and Harold Culver received silver dollar awards from local figures Ruth Clark Elmer Krigo Emory Benson. Judges were Merle McCray Edward Lee and Newell Gates.

Lovell’s P. T. A. of Lovell’s McCray Harvey Woolstrum Calvin Swarm Hallowe'en Irene Woolstrum Davith Stultz Harold Culver Ruth Clark Elmer Krigo Emory Benson Merle McCray Edward Lee Newell Gates Elsie Lee

Presbyterian Women's Group Sets Plans for Next Meeting

The Presbyterian Women's Association met at Mrs. J. H. Patterson's home to discuss the upcoming session. The November 1 meeting will feature musical numbers and guest speaker Rev. David Mlingworth of Titusville with a talk titled They Knew America First a review of American Indians. The Covenant Circle will host and a brief business meeting is planned.

Presbyterian Women’s Presbyterian Women's Association J. H. Patterson David Mlingworth Titusville America Covenant Cirle

Mrs Jack Berry Hosts Friends at Wayne Street Gathering

A group of Aero Supply Mfg. Co. colleagues joined Mrs. Jack Berry for a Friday evening party at her Wayne Street home. Sixteen guests attended including Mrs. Ronald Boya Mrs. Robert Lewis and Mrs. Harold Klein tinger. Door prizes went to Mrs. J H Nobbs Miss Corinne Cullen and Mrs. Dorothy Lindendell.

Jack Berry Aero Supply Mfg. Co., Inc Wayne Street Ronald Boya Robert Lewis Jamestown Harold Kleiitinger Harborcreek George Savko Columbus J. H. Nobbs Corinne Cullen Dorothy Lintendell Linendell

Club 15 Honors Mrs. Lawrence McCray

Mrs. Lawrence McCray was guest of honor when Club 15 met Saturday evening at the Essex street home of Mrs. Albert Shaffer. She received two purses of money from ten members and one guest, Mrs. Richard Powers. Canasta was played and awards went to Mrs. Michael Piceirilo, Mrs. William Hempel, and Mrs. Frederick Haenel. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will honor Mrs. Haenel with host Mrs. Harold Jackman. date to be announced.

Club 15 Lawrence McCray Essex Street Albert Shaffer McCray Richard Powers Canasta Michael Piceirilo William Hempel Frederick Haenel Harold Jackman Haenel

Halloween Party at Wheelock Church

The Wheelock Sunday School party, held last Saturday evening, gathered a large group of young people and parents at the church decorated for the occasion. Prizes went to Thomas Glata as the Indian and Jerry Krasa as the tramp for funniest costume, with glider, doughnuts, and coffee served after the program of games and contests planned by the committee.

Wheelock Thomas Glata Jerry Krasa

Teen Town Hallowe'en Party at Junior High School

The Teen Town Hallowe en party was held Saturday evening at the Junior High School with over 150 attendees. Mayor BiM-Waterhone served as master of ceremonies as dancing and games followed a seasonal theme. Prizes honored costumes such as old fashioned couples and the most original outfits.

Teen Town Hallowe'en Pa Atte Bim-Waterhone Cos Unie Bedi Looking Robert Carol Mulvin James Watséiff Annette Cubtis Jack Pfeiffer Patricia Graham

Corry W R C Delegation at Erie District Meeting

Corry Corps of the Woman's Relief Corps attended the District 2 convention in Erie. Twenty two members from the city were the largest delegation at the meeting held at the V F W Post Home on French Street. Mrs Rose Westley hosted a Halloween party for the corps on Friday evening with masked costumes and refreshments.

Corry Yunten V. F. W. Post French Street Rose Westley Hallowe'en

Catholic Daughters Honor Frances Maher at Kane Dinner

Members of the Catholic Daughters of Amelia attended a Sunday testimonial dinner in Kane honoring Miss Frances Maher, supreme regent. The event drew 350 attendees with area courts represented, including Mrs. J. Needham, Mrs. Harold Doagg, Miss Anna Shields, Miss Margaret Kostyss, and clergymen Rev. Graves and Rev. Joly DeSant, presided by Most Rev. Edward P. McManaman.

C. D Kane Frances Maher Catholic Daughters of Amelia J. 3. Needham Harold Doagg Anna Shields Margaret Kostyss Francis Graves Joly DeSant Edward P. McManaman Our City Ace

Birthday Party for Miss Janice Evans

Miss Janice Evans of Cutting was seven years old on Friday October 1. Her mother Mrs Glenn Evans hosted a party from 2 to 5 o clock with contests and prizes for Janet Humphrey Jacqueline Damon Fay Redman and Janice Way. Decorated with refreshments including two large birthday cakes and generous gifts from friends.

Janice Evans Cutting Glenn Evans Janet Humphrey Jacqueline Damon Fay Redman Janice Way

Born Sunday at Cony Hospital A new Cobb son arrives

Mr and Mrs Sheridan Cobb announce the birth of a son born Sunday morning at Cony Hospital 476 West Columbus Avenue. The baby joins a family in noting grandparents Mr and Mrs Nigholi Ressley formerly Theress Scalise.

Sheridan Cobb Columbus Avenue Cony Hospital Warren Maternity Hospital Thomas Ressler Ressley Theress Scalise Nigholi Cord Street

Miss Phyllis Halfast Engaged To Robert Fish

Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs William Halfast of 712 West Church Street for their daughter Phyllis June Halfast and Robert H Fish son of Mr and Mrs Harold Fish of 49 East Bond Street Phyllis a 1949 Gorry School graduate from Phoenix Union High School and employed by G Murphy Company Robert is a graduate of Corry High School class of 1949 and attends Erie Business College No wedding date set

Betty Loy Johnson East Fry Ing Street Pittsburgh Frederic Grantham Carnegie Tech Neya Parker Wulog City Adele McCray Fourth Avenue G. N. Lytton Ldausiter Marjorie Avon Corry W. RB. Jordan East Prederick Street Bert Weldon Hur Rugent Davis Ai. Conneaut Davis Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League W. F. Freeman Tutu Okla Ajax Tron Frankitch Duane Archie Titch R. D Erie Gilbert Wolfe Dayeo Wolfe Willis Brown West Church Street Ray A. Wickwire Fort Lateton Wash Dan B. Taggart East Main Street Chicago J. W. and A. P. Howard E. Helembore Helen Howard Rehnberg Jamestown Scott Edwards San Francisco Mieray Olds Mr. Olds East Smith Street William Halfast Phyllis June Robert H. Fish Harold Fish East Bond Halfast Gorry Ube Phoenix Union Hig School Phoenix Auzima G. Murphy Conmall Fist Corry Senor High Scandus Erie Business Callege

Scouts Attend Camp Sequoyah Meeting

Local Scouts from Troop 81 returned from Camp Sequoyah where they joined an Order of the Arrow meeting. Allen Ross Donald Progter and Paul Lee Crowell received the Ordeal Honor. J Crowell scoutmaster tied second honor. Jack Vanik of Troop 80 also received the Ordeal Honor.

Camp Sequoyah Boy Scouts of Troop 81 Order of the Arrow National Brotherhood of Honor Allen Ross Donald Progter Paul Lee Crowell J. Crowell Brotherhood Jack Vanik

Cardinals and Bishops Approve Papal Dogma of Mary

More than 500 cardinals and bishops approved Pope Pius XI’s plan to proclaim the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven as a dogma. The consistory followed the pope’s outline for the action, with the pope calling the proclamation a source of joy for the Catholic world.

Associated Press Vatican City Pius’ XI Mary

Pittsburgh Taxicab Attack Leads to Arrest

A man was hurt with a sharp object in a taxi in Pittsburgh yesterday. Police charged a 16 year old Black suspect with a serious case after Patrolman George Miller said William Sewell was arrested.

Pittsburgh George Leckham George Miler William Sewell

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