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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1947
Page
3
The Bear Lake Rose Lake Creamery reports a theft of 31 talls of cream valued at 220 dollars during a period around recent ion check ups. Police and state authorities are investigating with local raid and warehouse concerns noted.
Miss Sandra Swartz was celebrated yesterday at a 2 party hosted by her mother Mrs. David L. Swartz at their home 105 West Pleasant Street. Eight guests enjoyed games and dancing with a menu of hamburgers chips relishes birthday cake ice cream and nuts in yellow and green decor. She received many gifts from friends. In a separate note Franklin Hospital won first prize in the Hospital Day competition at the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania convention in Pittsburgh with Adrian Hospital and Pumx sutawney receiving honorable mention.
Work will begin within a week on a 200 home development near the East Lake road entrance of the Erie works of General Electric. Droesch and Song, Jamaica, N. Y., are listed as contractors. About 40 acres were purchased from G E for the project, estimated at 150000 dollars. The Heinz Chapel Choir will be in residence at Chautauqua the first week of the coming season starting June 29, under Theodore M. Finney. Bids in Harrisburg show Dale B. Stabler of Harrisburg as low bidder at 191825 dollars for resurfacing Route 5 east of Corry and between Youngsville and Sheffield.
In Westfield April 26 Mrs. Rose Aker age 56 of Rochester New Jersey was killed when the car driven by her husband Carl Aker 56 overturned after attempting to pass another vehicle two miles east of Ripley. Grand daughter Gail Guage 13 escaped with minor injuries. the other two occupants were unharmed. Coroner Theodore Morse of Brocton reported internal injuries caused death. State Police remarked it was nearly miraculous the survivors were not seriously hurt.
A Kane Elks Club break in occurred with a wrecking bar last night, marking a second theft in two weeks. Thief pried open a basement window, forced four doors, and gained entry to cash boxes, a cigarette vending machine, and a juke box, causing extensive interior damage.
Funeral for Mrs. Lila Kinney conducted yesterday at 2:80 o clock with Rev. Wilmer Heffer officiating. Bearers included Clifford McCray Theodore Mec Srey Walter Kinney John Willis William Bloss Loren Thomas. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Out of town attendees listed from Warren Buffalo Detroit Union City Lynwood Calif Erie Meadville and Calumbus township among others.
Reuben Macey, 69, former Poland town highway superintendent, died Thursday afternoon by own action with a double barreled shotgun. Coroner Samual T. Bowers ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot after his wife saw him take the weapon and attempt to intervene.
The Dairymen's League local met at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Swart R D 1 last evening. President Swart led routine business planning a local meeting at F Hall on Friday evening May 2 to elect a delegate for the district meeting at Corry Municipal Building at 2 pm on May 8 to elect a director. A resolutions committee member will be chosen to attend the annual meeting June 19. Mrs Swart and Miss Gladys Swart served hot sandwiches salad pickles cake and coffee.
At the weekly student body assembly, Corry School District superintendent David J. Swartz awarded library staff letters for their work. Names listed include Charlotte Fehrman Doralee ithapp Dorothy Robinson Mildred Gibas Nannette Gordon Amelia Kurelowich Faith Lops Jean Obrn Helen Powers Theresa Puchly Aliee Roberts Mary Schuster Ronald Tosbursh.
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