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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1954

Page

5

Assassins Strike Twice in Indochina News Summary

Assassins struck again in Indochina over the weekend with Defense Minister Kou Vor Vong shot dead in Vientiane Taos. Two anti Communist officials escaped gunfire in Hanoi. In Pennsylvania New Castle mayor Edward De Carbo elected president of the Pennsylvania League of Third Class Cities at the league's 55th annual convention.

Paris Indochina Kou Vor Vong Vientiane Taos Hanoi New Castle Edward de Carbo Pennsylvania League of Third Class League

PTA program presented at First Methodist Church

The Yore County Association school of instruction will hold a PTA workshop at 6:15 PM in the First Methodist Church educational rooms. Public welcome with no fee. The program covers parliamentary procedure, unit presidents, membership, preschool topics, and a general workshop with a panel. Local Corry Area Council PTA sponsors, with Mrs. Baldwin in charge.

Paseuesbacher Association First Methodist Church PTA A. J. Nicely Robert Faber Harold J. Moore North West District Faber Moore

Farewell Party Honors Richard Stroup Before Navy Service

A farewell party Saturday night at the Stroup home honored Richard Stroup son of Mr and Mrs Willis Stroup of Spring Creek who leaves for Navy service September 28. About twenty friends attended with Ann Way and Rachel Stroup assisting. Guests from Spring Creek Bear Lake Columbus Warren and Union City presented a purse of money. Carl Caster James Small of Columbus and Leon Cable of Bear Lake also depart for Navy service on the same date.

Lawrence Nichols South Center Street Grand Rapids Mich Herman Rubin Sarah Zalaneck Rubin J. Emerson Low Uniontown Christian and Missionary Alliance Church G. W. Irwin Warren, Pa Herold T. Flowers East Frederick Street Ralph Davison Kay Lorraine Medina N. Y CS. Peebles Marion Street J. R. Dearing West Washington Street Cleveland Denning Malcolm Case Institute of Technology Alina West Wesleyville Richard Peebles Snyder Circle G. W. Lindquist Jamestown Robert Lindquist King Street Christine Lorraine Charles H. Bracken North Center Street Adirondacks Alfred Cone Lil Manganero Henry Bensink John Strigler Grand Coouette Department of Pennsylvania Erie VFW Warren Fargo Columbus Bert Lawson Lakewood Alton Hinman Clyde Reynolds Vine Street Hen Reynolds Kane John Garrier Zennie Fish Shirley Griswold Bainbridge, Md Paul James Hannan Frank ¥Erbere James Kelsey Thomas Burkhart Kenneth Willams John Gibson Gantion College Nick Burlk Jr Mis Helen Marie Adams Pittsburgh A. J. Sweeney J.T. Shanahan Merchantville N. J Holford Arrison Corry Richard Carlson Jchildren Hornell Sidney 5. Bilston East Park Place Richard Merker Shenandoah A. A. Merker Wright Street Richard Stroup Willis Stroup Spring Creek Navy Stroup

Birthday Party for Tommy Flowers Celebrates Ninth Birthday

A birthday party honoring Tommy Flowers, age nine, was hosted by his mother, Mrs. Harold T. Flowers, at their home 180 East Frederick Street on Saturday afternoon. Guests included five friends John Kornikoski John Ortner Gaylord Anthony Ted Dahlstrand and Tommy Burgnon. Games entertained the group and Tommy Burgnon earned a small prize. Each guest received a candy basket and a toy musical instrument. Ice cream a decorated birthday cake milk and soft drinks concluded the party and Tommy received several gifts from his friends.

Aimuing Canvers Harold T. Flowers East Frederick Street Tommy John Kornikoski John Ortner Gaylord Anthony Ted Dahlstrand Tommy Burgnon

Wallaces welcome daughter born at Corry Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Wallace of Clymer. She is the former Ruth Wright.

Corry Memorial Hospital Frank Carnegie East South Street Wilfred Wallace Clymer Ruth Wright

Way Parker Home Wedding Saturday Evening at Parker Home

Miss Nancy Ann Parker daughter of Lilah Parker and Morris LeRoy Way son of De Forest Way were married by Rev Paul F Bauer at the Parker home at 8 pm in the presence of family and close friends. The couple will reside in Spring Creek and an informal reception followed the ceremony.

Nancy Ann Parker Lilah Parker Bist South Street Morris Leroy Way de Forest Way Spring Creek Paul F. Bauer First Presbyterian Parker Sandra Lee Ferry Karl Baccus Mr. Way

Miss Roberta McElroy Honored Yesterday

Mrs. Waller McElroy of North Center street hosted a party for her daughter Roberta who turns sixteen tomorrow. Luncheon at 1 o clock featured fall decor and a decorated birthday cake. Gifts were presented as guests joined a social afternoon with assistance from Mrs. Albert Mann and Mrs. Glenn Warner.

Roberta McElroy Waller McElroy North Center Street Roberti Ducrits McElroy Albert Mann

Messinger Ford Marriage Announced

The marriage of Miss Patricia Ann Ford of Decatur and James J. Ford of Dalton City to Sam J. Messinger of North Clymer took place July 27 at the First Baptist Church Madison. Rev James M Boyd officiated. The couple was attended by Mr and Mrs Howard T Houghton of Geneva. The bride is a secretary at AB Stiley Manufacturing and Messinger is manager of the Dalton City Tavern.

Degrees Conferred At Sparta Grange Session

The third and fourth degrees were conferred at Sparta Grange No. 110 last Saturday evening. Worthy Master Gordon Fralick led a good attendance. Members approved a booster night on October 5. Regular meeting set for September 25. Refreshments were served after adjournment.

Sparta Grange Sparta Grange No. 110 Gordon Fralick

McCray Family Picnic Held At Mead Park

Mead Park hosted a family picnic yesterday for Mr and Mrs Reid McCray of Long Beach California visiting relatives in Corry. About 30 relatives attended the event featuring a tureen dinner and a social afternoon that followed.

McCray Mead Park Mea Park Reid McCray Long Beach

500 Treated For Food Poisoning in New Ulm Tex

Upwards of 600 persons were stricken with food poisoning after eating barbeque and potato salad at a volunteer fire department picnic here yesterday. Potato salad likely caused it. At least 42 tenants hospitalized today in five surrounding towns. None in serious condition. Doctors rushed from nearby communities to treat victims on the picnic grounds. Many were placed in private homes after hospitals filled.

New Ulm Tex Iek

Church Stolen Collection Amid Break In At St Mark's

In Toledo yesterday a thief broke into St Mark's Lutheran Church during a second service and stole a bulky canvas bag with an estimated 9000 and a cash box with 300 from a locked door. The incident reduced the church's contribution funds by about 3400. In Pittsburgh a telethon on WDTV drew at least 100000 in pledges for the United Cerebral Palsy Association while Rev Rennix Van Sloy spoke during an anniversary collection.

Toledo Ohio St. Mark's Lutheran Church Pittsburgh United Cerebral Palsy Association of WDTV

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