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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1953
Page
5
Mrs. J. F. Needham, general chairman, announced the fall season opening will be a potluck luncheon at 1 PM Tuesday in the Garden Room. Attendees should bring their own table service. cards to follow lunch. Newcomers welcome. Mrs. James MacLean is July chairwoman of the month.
A wedding in Chicora linked families from Buffalo to Elizabeth N J with guests from Akron Troy O Somerset Pittsburg Erie Cleveland and more. Bride aqua gown with seed pearl crown, groom’s brother Casmir Borniak best man. Reception in church parlors followed by travels and future residence at Snyder Circle. Several relatives traveled from nearby towns for the weekend event.
Plans announced for a rummage sale sponsored by Circle No 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church. Chairwoman Mrs Herbert Loveland asks for donations and contact through Mrs Donald Dingle. Sale runs Friday noon to 9 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 5 30 PM in CDA rooms over Murphys.
Mrs Mary West was honored at a surprise shower Thursday evening at her home 128 Lemon Street. The Wiener roast event was planned by her coworkers at the Reymond Plant. She received many nice gifts from friends.
A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert A Ott Jr on Wayne Street celebrated Sandra Ott turning two. A decorated cake and desserts followed dinner as Sandra received many suitable gifts for the occasion.
A former Jamestown man, Carl J. Lundmark, a GPO compositor in Washington, was suspended for refusing to state whether he ran a gambling ring in the printing plant. The Printing Office conducts its own inquiry into gambling allegations raised last week by Senator Joseph McCarthy, chairman of the subcommittee.
A public hearing heard claims that a gambling operation had persisted and threatened national security. Mr. Lindmark testified but refused to confirm involvement in horse betting or earnings of 20000, citing possible self incrimination. Local sources link Lindmark to Jamestown work five years ago with Bergwill Printing. he later associated with Beon Service Printing of Pinestrnet tied to a 1948 state wide lottery raid that nabbed 26 people, including three from Chautauqua County.
West Spring Creek Congregational Church hosts a September 30 concert featuring Walter J. Whaley, pianist, with a mixed chorus and Adelaide Swanson of Warren. Two piano selections and favorite concert pieces are planned. a free-will offering benefits the Cemetery Association and church repairs, with proceeds aiding the skool steeple repairs.
In Great Falls Montana a woman appearing before Magistrate George Millions on a drunk charge reportedly answered when asked how she pleaded, I feel much better today, judge. The case was reset.
Summer social season reaches its peak with a semi formal dance at Corry Country Club tomorrow evening. Roy Stump and his Meadville orchestra will perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and the event is billed as one of the finest parties yet. A Scotch foursome golf tournament is also scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the club.
A stork shower for Mrs. Dale Waterhouse, formerly of Corry, was hosted last week at the home of Mrs. Johnstory on North Center Street. Fifteen guests attended the card party with prizes won by Mrs. Raymond Blynt and Mrs. Herbert Heidler, and gifts presented to the honoree as corsages were given to all attendees.
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