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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1951
Page
5
The text alleges Greensborg faces a conflict where the city cannot tax businesses already subject to state levies. It mentions lawsuits against the city, fees paid by distributors, and a state mercantile license. The document references an election year and home rule schemes affecting mercantile businesses.
Mrs. Maurice Porter was installed as president of the V F W Auxiliary at a meeting held at the post home. Installing officer Mrs. Dean Field presented a personal gift to Porter. Other officers named include Miss Helen Stupak, Felix Smith, Berdena McGraw, V J Schinman, Hagel, Clyde Reynolds, Ross Jukes, Gerry Davis, Clara B. Haight, John Williams, James Keppel, Kelly Hoffman, Gerry Davis, Fred Young, and Rasmus Thompson. A $10 activity fund gift for Scotland School and a $600 plus $50 for Corry Memorial Hospital nursery and maintenance were announced. Upcoming meeting set for May 8. Various local residents were noted in attendance and travel.
Rev Harry S Bowman spoke at the Fairview P T A meeting on Displaced Persons. He described U S resettlement efforts and expected DP camps to be empty within six weeks. The program included music by Miss Jean Merriman and a reading by Mrs Garl Stump. New officers were proposed by Mrs Helen Brown and will be installed in May.
The Senior High School auditorium hosted Raymond Bogardus for the season finale lyceum program. Using 90 pounds of clay he molded heads of famous people and storybook characters and explained how lighting and minor facial changes could alter appearance over years. The audience found the presentation engaging and educational and Bogardus offered a brief history of sculpting and play modeling.
The Columbus Ladies Aid met at the church with 18 members present. Mrs Lottie McGuire and Mrs Charles Swanson hosted. Routine business was discussed. Hats made from kitchen utensils sold, bringing in 15 25 dollars? Refreshments were served by the hostesses and the next session is set for May 10 with Mrs Harris Watrous.
Officers elected at Washington School PTA meeting include Mrs John Fenstermacher as president Mrs Clifford McCloskey first vice president Miss Helen Johnson second vice president Mrs Harry Hall secretary and Mrs R B G Tunnel treasurer The session in Room 4 opened with devotions Rev Paul Baer spoke on Palm Sunday themes A June 1 annual fair was tentatively set A vocational education talk by Jamies Harper highlighted the need to prep youth for work Also notes of refreshments and the next meeting on May 27.
The Women's Reef Corps held an all day session at the I O O Hall serving a noon luncheon to 28 members. Mrs Ralph Gales led the committee and two new members Mrs Robert Lewis and Mrs Earl Munn were initiated. A public ham dinner is set for May 8 at the IOOF Hall with baked ham mashed potatoes cabbage salad baked beans rolls pie and coffee served 11 40 am to 1 pm. The May committee includes Mrs Henry Hill Mrs Marjorie Brown Mrs Ottar Wills and Mrs Jewel Long. The next session is scheduled for May 15.
A birthday party honoring Dorothy Patterson was held Wednesday evening at the East Main Street home of Miss Barbara Kowalski. Guests enjoyed a social evening of cards and visiting, and Miss Patterson received an appropriate gift. Kowalski served refreshments including jello salad rolls cake ice cream and beverages.
A large crowd attended the St Edward’s PTA spaghetti dinner held last evening, serving 285 attendees from 5:30 to 8. About 180 was raised to fund school repairs. Kitchen and dining room volunteers led by Mrs Nick Marly and Mrs Victor Derisey assisted by numerous helpers.
Mrs Andrew Hansen chaired a Women of the Moose meeting as Homemakers Chapter Night was observed by Nseal chapter No 717. Edward Griffis arranged the program. Members approved two year benefit laws to be printed for the May 2 meeting. An invitation from Bloomsburg chapter invited late members to attend May 6 Academy of Friendship Day. Mrs Nellie Reid won the crocheted chair set and lamps, with Reid also earning the attendance award. Refreshments were served by several members.
The Wheelock Aid group enjoyed a textile painting session led by Nadia Hamilton from the Brie extension office at a Thursday meeting with Mrs Lenn Vute Tassel. It was an all day event with a tureen dinner at Hoon hour and progress made on the work by eleven members. A Spring Homemaking Day is planned at Knox Hall Briown on Thursday April 26 with a 9 80 start and dinner program, next aid meeting to be announced.
Canasta club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Joseph Woj Vie vichowski’s West Pleasant Street home. Awards went to Mrs. Carl McMattie and Mrs. Donald Dickinson. Hostess served a salad course cake and a fee to guests. Next gathering planned for two weeks at Mrs. William Balfast’s home.
Mrs George Gold entertained the members of her bridge club last evening at her North Center street home. Two tables of contract were in play and prizes were awarded to Mrs H Martin Keppel and Miss Geraldine Ware. The hostess served a salad course rolls and coffee to her guests who will meet next with Miss two weeks.
Four senators tangled in a heated exchange over Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Far Eastern policies in a radio studio in the Senate complex. Senator Capehart pushed Humphrey after a confrontation, and Lehman was involved as Taft and others tried to separate them. No blows occurred, and Taft said the men were part of a weekly Moody program.
Army estimates Korea casualties through Wednesday show 504,835 North Korean Red casualties and 291,895 Chinese Communists. Total prisoners reach 16,? with United Nations losses 60,773 by April 1. Mayville reports under 100 vehicle license renewals pending six weeks before the deadline.
Philadelphia reports that the 200 inch telescope at Mt Palomar has found three new "lighthouses" stars whose brightness helps measure cosmic distances. Dr Edwin P. Hubble described the findings, noting two examples of fluctuating light stars and one exploding star class, highlighting vast distances and changing stellar phenomena.
Funeral service for Charles Whiteley was held at 11 today at Cory Presbyterian Church. Rev Paul Bauer officiated with attendees including relatives from Florida and multiple states. After the ceremony the body was taken to the burial for interment.
A sow named Bony led by iP and Mrs Wayne Holthouse of Clyne welcomed a baby earlier this morning at Corry Zimital. Mr and Mrs R J Foule of Wright Street have returned here up to Burligion with no further details available.
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