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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1953

Page

5

GOP Candidates Hit Harrisburg Court Over Political Control

Maurice Splain Democratic state chairman accuses Republican candidates for the State Superior Court of openly campaigning to keep the court under party control. He warns the court, successor to many appeals, is a key political arena. The race features J Colvin Wright and Harold L Ervin for the GOP against W C Sheely and John Inghram Hook for the Democrats. Also notes push for constitutional revision as PA considers a convention. Elite Vietminh 320th Division reportedly wiped out by French forces in ten days of fighting near Saigon.

Harrisburg Maurice Splainer Splain Superior Court J. Colvin Wright Bedford County Harold L. Ervin Delaware County W. C. Sheely Adams County John Inghram Hook Greene County Senate House Pennsylvania Commonwealth John H. Dent D-Westmoreland H. G. Andrews R‘cambria Saigon Indochina

Columbus Girl Scouts Hold Investiture Service At Church

More than 100 attended the Columbus Community Church investiture event for the Columbus Scouts and Brownies. Mrs. Berenice Conner announced awards to 40 scouts, spoke on aid with the International Girl Scout Troop, and the troop served refreshments after a program featuring group singing.

Columbus Scouts Girl Scout Tromp Brownies of Columbus Columbus Community Church Berenice Conner Walter Mathyer Warren Conner Internaonal Girl Scout Committee Arden Bull Ciliford Buesink Robert Pitt Warlo Morria

Initial Meeting of J O Y Class at Evangelical United Brethren

An organizational meeting of the J O Y Class at Evangelical United Brethren Church gathered 12 girls at the Gerald Bagley home on West Irving Street. After a 5 30 dinner the group chose the name Jesus Others and You. Grace Ann Bay Susanne McElroy and Lois Cole received gifts from teacher Mrs H Ray Harris and assistant Mrs Lloyd Harvey. The class will meet regularly and the next date will be announced.

J.O.Y Evangelical United Brethren Church Gerald Bagley Wast Irving Street Jesus H. Ray Harris Lloyd Harvey

Youth Fellowship Party At Emmanuel Church

The Youth Fellowship group at Emmanuel Episcopal Church held a Halloween party for church school children in the undercroft, with appropriate decorations. Costume prizes went to David Tiffany, Arthur Tarbell, John Bangert and Georgia Orcutt, followed by games and donuts with cider.

Oun Eexuwsp Grou Emmanuel Episcopal Church Church School David Thfany Arthur Tarbell John Bangert Georgia Orcutt James Kensinger Ruth Hllen Abbey Judy Paul Dwyer Sarah Kensinger Mary Ann John Nichols

Masquerade Party At Stroup Home

Miss Janet Stroup hosted a Halloween masquerade party at her Spring street home for friends. The evening featured television and a scavenger hunt with cider donuts and apples. Prizes for best costumes went to Carolyn McGraw Rita Downey and Mary Ann Cosme.

Stroup Janet Stroup Carolyn McGraw Rita Downey Mary Ann Cosme

Mrs James Reed Honored At Stove Shower

Mrs James Reed was honored at a stove shower last night by Mrs Henry Davis Jr and Mrs Donald Welgon at the latter's home on West Pleasant street. Ten guests attended and Reed received a special award. Pirate bingo prizes went to Mrs Sarton Leone Mrs Leslie Up perman and Mrs John Rosal. Door prize went to Mrs Gordon Bigelow. Macaroni salad hot rolls cup cakes and coffee were served. Price favors were little diapers filled with mints. Mrs Charles Coxson and Mrs Joseph Jerrusso of Jamestown were out of town guests.

James Reed Henry Davis Jr Donald Welgon West Pleasant Street Reed Sarton Leone Leslie Upperman John Rosal Gordon Bigelow Charles Coxson Joseph Jerrusso Jamestown

Grange Youth Club Plans Dinner And Square Dance

The Corry Grange Youth Club met at Miss Shirley Mall's home and decided to sponsor a square dance for the Grange Harvest dinner on November 7 at TOOF Hall. The degree team will confer the third and fourth degrees. Members played games and enjoyed cider and donuts.

Grange Corry Grange Jets Shirley Mall R.D Tele Grange Harvest Toof Hall

Halloween party at First Presbyterian Church recognized

Miss Carol Cochran hosted a Halloween party for the Sunday School class at the First Presbyterian Church with 28 attendees including invited guests. Games and a scavenger hunt entertained guests, Terry White won the costume award, Ronald Ruffner earned the prize for best Jack o Lantern face, and refreshments were served.

Presbyterian Church Carol Cochran First Presbyterian Church Terry White Ronald Ruffner

Shower At Cutting Honors Miss Ruth Wright

Twenty three ladies of the Cut ine Sunday School attended a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs. Lawrence Redcne for Miss Ai Wright. Decorations and favors featured miniature pastry on candy filled nut cups. Contests awarded to Mrs. Gordon Shampoe Mrs. George Imbell Mrs. Harold Bemis Mrs. Walter DeShazer Mrs. Roy Redman and Mrs. Arthur Wallace. Refreshments served by Mrs. Reddit and assisted by her daughters Marlene and Linda and junior aides Misses Faith Marsh and Fay Redman. The honored guest received many gift items from the group. Mrs. Arthur Wallace of Greenfield attended as an out of town guest.

Ruth Wright Cutine Sunday School Lawrence Redcne Ai Wright Gordon Shampoe George Imbell Harold Bemis Walter DeShazer Roy Redman Arthur Wallace

500 Club Hosts Evening For Mrs Sprovers

Mrs Michael Sprovers of 7 Elk Street entertained the 500 club last evening with guest Mrs Robert Walte. Three tables played. prize winners were Mrs Leon Root and Mrs Felix Matthews, with Mrs Leo AI winning the door prize. Light refreshments followed before the group adjourned to meet in November with Mrs Ul as hostess.

500 Michael Sproyvers Michael Sproveri Elk Street 500 Club Robert Walte Leon Root Felix Matthews Leo AI

Gra Leaders Dinner Meeting At Tarbells

Gra leaders of local Gra clubs met for dinner at Tarbell's and planned the year. Clubs include fourth to sixth graders. After school craft sessions run Tuesday for girls and Thursday for boys, with Saturday movie mornings at 10. Halloween parties are held in schools with refreshments provided. An annual train race at the State Armory on January 2 and an educational movie study program are planned for spring.

State Armory

Church Family Dinner At First Presbyterian Church

A large group of church members and families attended a church family dinner at the First Presbyterian Church last evening. Hostesses were the Westminster Circle led by Mrs. Delbert Robinson. Rev. Paul F. Bauer led devotions and Richard Rossbacher presented the proposed budget for the Stewardship film All I Have. The next dinner is December 10.

First Presbyterian Church Weeatminster Circle Delbert Robinson Paul F. Bauer Richard Rossbacher Band of Busters

Newborn Sons Reported at Local Hospital

A son was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas of 320 South Center Street. The mother’s maiden name is Shirley Hartman. A son was also born this morning to Mr and Mrs Robb Goons at R D 2 Cory Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Fred Thomas South Center Street Thomas Shirley Hartman Robbn Goons Cory Memorial Hospital

Trolman Quadruplets Celebrate Father and Wedding in Hospital

In Lansing Michigan June Trolman 38, a divorcee, and George W Van Alstine 44, a Lansing auto worker, wed in a hospital room after a long wait period ending Sunday. Van Alstine acknowledged paternity of the quads and spoke of a long awaited marriage. A waiver from the ex-wife allowed the ceremony. In Butte Montana three hotels were robbed early yesterday with about 229 dollars taken. a porter alerted fire alarms during the third break-in.

Trollman Lansing Mich Trolman Fnther Briel Lutheran Rites June ‘Trolman George W. van Alsting Lansing Auto Service van Alstine Addingsy June Butte Mont

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