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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1954
Page
5
A fragmented police report states a death found at 1:30 Sunday involving a woman and her son in Scranton Lackawanna. The text mentions an apparent homicide or fatal accident with a nanny or sitter named Mrs Gospod and a husband named Jack, but details are unclear due to OCR issues.
Colorful autumn decorations greeted 53 youths and adult counselors at the Evangelical United Brethren Church basement for the Youth Fellowship kickoff dinner. Rev. H. Ray Harris gave the invocation, with James White as toastmaster and Miss Donn Sherwood leading group singing and devotions. The event featured a Betts Catering Service banquet, prizes for ticket sales, and remarks by Rev. John F. Olexa of North East and guest Don McAdoo of North East.
Sparta Grange No 110 held its annual election of officers Saturday evening with Master Gordon Fralick re elected. Officers named include Neil Chelton as overseer Ruth Chelton lecturer Richard Hays steward Leo Burlingame assistant steward and others. Refreshments followed. Booster Night is set for October 9.
The Raymond local union held its annual Saturday evening gathering at the OOF Hall with about 250 attendees. Guests included Harry Delin, Jack Wilsey, and Lou Hanna. Paul Steen awarded gold wrist watches to three retirees, followed by dancing to Bob Foley and his Mellotones.
Announcement states the Hospitality Club meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon is postponed. The next meeting is set for Tuesday October 12 in the Garden Room at the VFW Post with Mrs Dor Williams as chairwoman for the month.
A son was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Gerald Williams of 221 South First Avenue at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Arthur Proctor of RD 3 at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Craig Sanders birthday party was hosted by his mother Mrs. Robert Sanders at their West Smith extension home. Eighteen cousins and out of town guests Sheryl Vicki and David Zawacki attended. Prizes went to Pam Beth Vicki Sheryl Rose Marie. Guests received balloons books and gifts. refreshments included salad sandwiches birthday cake and soft drinks.
Former Corry residents Richard Feldhus and Donna Gail Davis were married yesterday in a double ring ceremony at the Gordon Nebraska Methodist Church. Feldhus, a New York City native, recently discharged from the U.S. Air Force as staff sergeant, is a 1950 Corry High School alumnus. Davis is the daughter of Elmer B. Davis of Gordon Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Norman Tarbell of Snyder Circle hosted a party honoring their son Arthur Ross Tarbell who turned 10. Ten boys attended with games and prizes awarded to Harrison Cole Dennis McMahon William Root Jerry McIntyre Edward McMahon and Jack McIntyre after the red cake refreshments they went to a movie.
Mrs. Ross Jukes hosted a Saturday birthday party at her Columbus home honoring her nephew Ronald Rogers. Twenty five people attended with ping pong and games for entertainment. Refreshments and a decorated cake were served, and guests gave the honorees many gifts.
Mrs F W Turben of Columbus was honored at a surprise birthday party held at her home last evening. About 14 friends and relatives attended and presented many fine gifts. Refreshments included birthday cake sandwiches and coffee during the social hour.
State Senator George M. Leader, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, says Pennsylvania Democrats are gaining on Republicans in vote getting after touring traditionally GOP areas. He cites farm voters shifting from GOP control and unrest in strong GOP regions. Eisenhower's nephew assigned to Berlin guard force in the American sector, Army announces.
Andre Vishinsky of Sissla joins United Nations delegate to back President Menshner’s peace plan as a 8 conference under WN sponsorship in 1955 to study peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Moose District names H. Pat Bearer Pittsburgh area to lead Western Pennsylvania Moose Association after convention.
A Baltimore man James Y. Roberts waived extradition to Florida after admitting involvement in the death of his 6-year-old daughter. He surrendered with his lawyer and minister to police in Towson. A secret Miami indictment charged premeditated murder and related charges. Authorities said another person may be involved.
The Erie District hosts the Institute of Missions event at Salem Church Erie with Rev and Mrs Ernst Lang missionaries to Japan as speakers. Delegations from Glenwood North East Corry and others attend. afternoon address by Mrs Lang followed by fellowship supper and conference sessions. evening district rally planned with attendance contest. The note adds a line about England’s farthing coin.
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