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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1947
Page
5
Miss Hagel Sweet and Harry A. Paulson quietly wed yesterday afternoon at St. Elisabeth's Church rectory with Rev. Carl L. Heidhot presiding. Attendants wore coral, black and white, with corsages. couple to reside at 115% West Church after May 1. Numerous local relatives and friends noted at the event and surrounding social notices.
Last evening 25 friends surprised Mrs. Mary DeLury with a birthday party at Marty's Gasino. Pink and gold decorations complemented the occasion. She received numerous gifts after the Moor show and a cor sage of talisman noses was presented.
Gary Evans was honored on his sixth birthday when his mother Mrs Glen Evans entertained eleven guests at their Cutting home. Prizes went to Marlene Redding David Bayle and Roy Redman. Decorations were red white and green. Favors gifts cake rolls and pop were served.
W R C No 49 held an all day meeting at the C O P Ball with 40 members attending. Activities included tieing a comforter for a needy family, a noon dinner, a white elephant sale raising funds, and a store shower for Mrs. George Smith. Seven candidates were initiated and two members submitted for membership for May 12. A Cancer Fund donation was approved and memorial services honored Mae Sessions. Committee appointments were announced.
The Contract Bridge Club met at 6 30 pm in the Hotel Corty dining room for dinner last evening. After the meal ladies moved to Mrs Raymond Andersons home on North Center street where two tables of cards were played. Mrs H Langdon Rowe and Mrs George R Jackson won regular prizes and Mrs Harold Powell won the special award. Next Thursday evening April 24 Mrs Walter Scott will host the club and their husbands at her Wright street home.
Rehoboth Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met Thursday at Fairhaven recreation hall with 27 members. They planned a May 15 banquet at Gretchen's Kitchen in Jamestown. committees listed for entertainment, transportation, and reservations. Devotions and games were held, and fruit, salads, breads, and beverages were served by several members.
Miss Marion Ottaway, soon to wed Edward Winder at Buffalo on May 4, was honored at a West Pleasant street shower hosted by Mrs Andrew Boythe. Guests enjoyed a contest and refreshments as Ottaway received a jeweled clock and a purse of money.
A son was born at Gorry Hospital late yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Edwards of 509 West Pleasant Street. The mother is Mary Armitage. A son was born early this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Gordon Jr. of 112 East Ghureh Street.
Floyd Marsh spoke at the Rita Restaurant as Hiwanis Club members discussed work aims. He described Aero Supply pay scales based on skill, effort, responsibilities, and conditions, a system in place since 1942 to ensure impartial advancement. Directors then meet to plan Boy Scout activities and donate $500 to Cancer Control.
The Spencer Community Ladies Aid Society met for an all day session at Mrs. Carl Fullom’s home. Twelve members attended and 35 including families enjoyed noon dinner. In the afternoon a business session elected Mrs. Gilson as a new member and planned a quilt piecing for a needy family. Next meeting set for May 15 with Mrs Gilson as hostess.
Mrs. Doris Heintz was honored at a handkerchief shower hosted by Mrs. Elvirg Steves on Liberty Street. Guests included Miss Gloria Heinta, Mrs. Berti Coswin, Mrs. Florence Miller, Miss Jean Manley, Mrs. Onley Sheller, and Miss Gladys Ellsworth. Cards provided entertainment. angel food and devil's food cake with coffee were served and each guest received a miniature candy basket.
Mrs Milton Spaulding hosted a surprise birthday party at her Spring street home for Mether ene Butnany Cup with members Mrs Sara Buel Mrs Rhea Bolstee Mrs Katherine Buxton Mrs Eva Jamison Mrs Alice Smock Mrs Dorothy Rauscher and Mrs Doris Loveland. Activities included cards and music. Mrs Spaulding received a bouquet of spring flowers as guests enjoyed birthday cake ice cream and coffee late.
The Women of the Moose met in club rooms with senior regent Sarah Hanser presiding. A card party is set for April 24 at St Elizabeth's Hall with Nina Jewell chair. games include contract and auction bridge and 500, plus awards, a door prize and refreshments.
The Cemetery Auxiliary met with Mrs. Robert Howles and twelve members present. President Mrs. Pred Palmer led plans to sponsor a future play with J. B. Clark as general chairwoman. A 500 party will be hosted tonight at Mr. and Mrs. Clea McCray's home in Elgin to benefit the cemetery.
A Venango County Common Pleas filing on April 18 shows Thomas W. Goggins Clara P. Goggins and son William F. Goggins of Schenectady complain of an automobile collision on July 10 1945 at the Route 322 257 intersection at Saline with vehicles owned by Thomas W. Goggin and alleged negligence by defendants Ray J. Miller and Frank B. Rhoades of Strattanville Clarion County seeking $10 000 in damages.
The report cites the defendant Rhoades and accuses him of negligence in failing to halt at a stop sign before entering the intersection of two highways. The account emphasizes lack of care and the defendant's duty to yield to oncoming traffic.
An old ad claims Thomp son's Borsoma Tablets stimulate diuresis to aid kidney flushing of poisons and acid, reducing aches and night urination. It also touts liver and stomach benefits. Golden Lax Tablets 250, 1-1 recommended for constipation.
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