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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
5
Capt. Guy B. Reichard chief quartermaster of the State Police died suddenly at his Camp Hill home after a heart attack. He was 52 and died shortly after returning from church. Mrs Reichard said he collapsed before a doctor could be summoned.
A large throng attended the Elks dinner and installation at the Corry lodge home on North Center Street. Exalted Ruler Donald G. and Bluge of Meadville lodge presided as officers for 1950-51 were elected, with 40 officers and members from Mesdville and about 250 Corry lodge members present. Live Wilcox played organ music, and a social period followed as members and visitors, including many named locals, mingled and planned upcoming events and visits.
Mrs Jodi Fenstermacher hosted her card club at OM Moll street last evening with two tables in play High scorers were Miss Hiwkett Colegrave and Mrs James Lewis Dessert refreshments with coffee were served late The club will meet again in two weeks
A party hosted by Mrs. Raymond Chelton's group at Gospel Tabernacle Spartansburg last evening honored Miss Lenla Straite and William Boythe with a bridal shower after Easter program rehearsal. The couple, to wed April 16, received gifts as guests enjoyed a three tier cake, jello and coffee.
Eight candidates were balloted at the Women of the Moose meeting at the Moose Lodge with 23 members present. Mrs. Leland Wilcox chaired, the new class to be initiated April 20. A coffee urn and wristwatch were drawn, tickets unsold to be returned, Katheryn Kirk won attendance, homemaking night slated with Ann Royek leading the committee.
Harbor Half Ladies Aid Society held an all-day gathering at the community house with 26 attendees. A tureen luncheon followed the routine business led by President Mrs. Louis Jewell. Philip Northrop won the quilt drawing and Dale Thman received pillow cases. Mrs. Glenn Bailey read the Easter story and led a conquest on Towers. next meeting is May 4.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Elmer C. Carrier Post 865 met at the Legion Home on North Center Street. President Miss Eleanor Kovach led plans for a special dinner next week for the suitor baseball team members, with about 25 attending. Ann Royek received the evening’s award. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Boughtiing, Mrs. Mark Anderson, and Miss Royek. An Erie County Crippled Children’s Society movie was announced for the April 10 meeting, with all members urged to attend. The note added mentions the first butter shipment to be slipped by a refrigerator car from New York to Boston.
Women from Relief Corps No 49 and Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met at T O F Hah with guest Miss Jane Habink of Clymer, who shared slide pictures of missions in North Carolina. They discussed a mother and daughter banquet, elected Mrs Isa belle Johinson as chaplain, noted Mrs Robe rt Stevens resignation due to ill health, and announced an apron sale for April 20. Refreshments were served by Mrs J B Clark, Mrs Merle Long, and Mrs Johnson.
The Wheelock Community Aid Society held a Thursday evening meeting at Mrs. Guy Williams residence on R. D. 4 with ten members attending. Devotions were led by Mrs. Leni Van Tassel and prayers offered by Mrs. Prank. President Mrs. Leland Crosséut led the business session and plans were made for an all-day gathering on April 20 with Mrs. E. V. McCiltock as host. Social time followed with cookies, waters and coffee.
Nestor Miskow, 38, was shot in the back by Patrolman Clarence Coupe during a three block chase through the Barbara Apartments on Rosacca Place. He died later at Allegheny General Hospital. A second man, Robert McCann, 36, was taken into custody. he denies burglary. Police recovered a gun after the pursuit.
Police saw two men in a hallway when they arrived. they ignored commands to halt and tried to flee. Inspector Flavin said the pair ransacked Marcella’s apartments, where a waitress reported the break in. A $2,000 diamond-studded watch owned by Miss Harment was taken during the incident.
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