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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1949
Page
5
Relatives gathered Saturday evening at the Elgin home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Babcock for a surprise fifteenth wedding anniversary party. About 25 relatives attended, sharing games and visits. Refreshments included salad sandwiches and anniversary cake with jello and coffee. The couple received a purse of money from the group.
The Raymond Mtg. Company bowling league banquet was held Saturday at Hotel Corry main dining room with 49 members and guest Peter Russell. Steak dinners, prize awards for league standings and individuals, and social hour followed.
Mrs. Mary Whaley of Centerville hosted a party honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Merle Whaley and celebrating birthdays of Mrs. Otis Ky sor, James Ky sor, and Mrs. Merle Whaley. Guests included Ralph Booth, Fred Booth and son Richard, Roswell Martin, Harold Dernwi, Olig Ky sor and family, James Ky sor, Malcolm Ky sor and daughter, Darrell Kyser and family, Elijah Booth, Blanche Pease, Robert Heybeck, Kenneth Whaley, Pauline Whaley, and Pauline Takoncha, from multiple nearby towns.
East Brunchard Spring Creek Granges announce a combined meeting on Thursday evening April 28 at Grange Hall West Spring Creek. Mayor J Fred Kinley Sgt Paul Goodman and Cpl Ted Hubley will lead a Town Meeting on automobile liability and traffic law observance. Corry and Columbus Granges members and the general public invited. a noontime lunch will be served.
The Hospitality Club marks its first year with an election of officers at a 2 pm session held at the American Legion Home on North Center Street. Mrs Don Williams serves as meeting chairman and invites all Incal ladies to attend.
Mrs R B Mosier entertained a group of friends at a Supper bridge party Saturday evening at 158 Maple Avenue. After supper two tables of bridge were played and awards were given to Mrs Wallace M Young Mrs E B Hawking and Mrs Albertha Himrod. Spring flowers decorated the novorations with place cards and tallies in full motif.
Corry residents joined the Scout Council annual dinner and meeting at Edinboro State Peachers College on Saturday evening. At the close of the dinner the business meeting awarded two silver beaver honors for outstanding service to boyhood to Arthur O. Spietling of Erie and Dr. Harold M. State of Meadville.
A daughter was born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Wallace Gray of R D 6 Bite at Cony Hospital. Mrs Gray, formerly Lourie Mules of R D 4 Bear Lake, also shares in the news of a daughter born Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Pay Apthorp of 228 East Main Street at Corry Hospital. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Alex Ricklale of Pulleoiny at Corry Maternity.
Miss Mary Orn and Mark Anderson were feted at a dinner party last Saturday at the Pittsfield Inn. Thirty four Montgomery Ward employees and guests attended a 7 PM dinner with chicken and steak. A three year electric cooker was presented to the couple by Mrs. Mabel Regrut, with remarks from R G Tunnell, Charles Rauscher, Mr. Anderson, Miss Orn, and Mrs. Regrut before a social period.
The Tet Friendly Circle gathered at Mrs. Laurence Redding’s home for an evening session. Devotions by Mrs. Arthur Wallace used Be The Our Guide as scripture. Eleven members attended. Mrs. Harold Bemis received a Bible dedication for points in a Bible quiz. awards went to several members for quiz efforts. A candlelight ceremony on May 19 will award membership pins.
A surprise dinner party honoring Mr and Mrs Royal Messenger of Hust Main Street celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on a Sunday afternoon at Dunn Eddy Camp near Train. Hosts Mr and Mrs Wile Wain Durham presided as sixteen guests enjoyed a generous dinner, gifts included a crystal and silver vase, and photographs were taken during the social gathering.
Corry Marine Sgt Lewis Devon Devor who died on Okinawa May 21 1945 will have his body arrive Thursday. Born April 5 1920 in Corry he attended local schools graduating in 1938. He enlisted in 1941 and served at Camp Lejeune before overseas duty. He survived by two children Donna and Robert, his father Charles, mother Bertha, brother Charles and grandmother Mrs Effie Triscuit all of Union City and Will Dever of this city. Temporary burial was in a U S military cemetery in Okinawa. Funeral arrangements at Bracken Keating Funeral Home. Final interment Pine Grove Cemetery.
Atlanta detectives remain puzzled over the death of Metropolitan Opera tenor John Gartis. Two men were arrested in a related case involving a Belgian 38 caliber pistol. one suspect, Grover Pulley, is tied to the murder, while Pulley’s half-brother Wither Woodard was arrested nearby. The FBI reports leave the fatal shot’s origin unresolved.
A memorial committal service for Himer Dan Rhodes was held Sunday at 3 PM at Rosell Cemetery Spartalising. Rev Oliver Thompson officiated. The Brotherhood of Loromo Hive Engineers of Ol City conducted the service with Charles Scott as chief engineer and a list of pallbearers. Attendees included family members from Meadville Hogansville Spar tanshirs and nearby towns.
Keyes sustained burns to back chest arms hands chin and neck while repacking a swing joint in a toothyer apparatus used to pry veneer before firing. Company superintendent J H Bralcke stated the accident occurred during the veneer preparation process.
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