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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1948
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text references appropriations and governance. It hints at political reporting from 1685 context but presents no clear events, dates, or named entities. Requires more legible source to produce a concrete headline and summary with proper entities.
Funeral service for the late Mrs Delia Heslink was held Saturday at 2 PM at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with Rev. Wallace Stoepher officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery Clymer with several Heslink family members and local residents attending from nearby towns.
Senator Wherry of Nebraska suggested Congress may offer incentives to volunteers as a solution to the military manpower issue, with a draft authority if volunteers fail to enlist. At the same Chamber of Commerce session, James A. Farley said he has no intention of returning to politics. Farley urged business leaders to engage in public service and policy guidance, while denying any political ambitions. Wherry blamed world ills and defense budget rises on secret Quebec talks and on years of appeasing Russia.
A Scout-O-Rama held at Edinboro State Teachers College celebrated several achievements including the Eagle Scout award given to John J. Bill Boyne and Harold E. Wadsworth of Erie. The event drew more than 600 participants with cub den demonstrations, first aid practice, and numerous den chiefs volunteering.
Miss Louise Goodwill daughter of Mrs Pearl Goodwill and Gordon Neckers son of Mr and Mrs George Neckers were married at the Goodwill home in a 10 am ceremony led by Rev Francis G Whiteman. The couple planned a short honeymoon and will reside at R D 5.
Mrs R B Magee of Shady avenue entertained 18 relatives yesterday afternoon for the third birthday of her son David. Guests spent the afternoon visiting and enjoying decorated birthday cake Jello whipped cream milk and coffee. Master David received many gifts from attendees.
Mr and Mrs Alphonse Jackson of 26 Kesex street were honored at a family birthday dinner party at their home yesterday A repast was served and gifts were exchanged Attending were Ernest McMichael family Tuliptite Wilbur Whitehead family Frank Jackson and son Richard Janet Donald and Charles Jackson of this city
Mr and Mrs Hares Wattous of Columbus announce the marriage of their daughter Ida Watrous to Lars Christensen of Columbus. They wed Tuesday April 20 in Lexington Kentucky. Ida a Corry Semi High School graduate who worked at G C Murphy. Lars, also a Corry Semi High School graduate, works at Cory Jamestown Mfg Corp and is partner at Barto and Christerisen.
Raymond Bowling League held a banquet last Saturday evening at the Hotel Lorry dining room with 48 attendees. Dinner was served and prizes awarded. John Borst bowling ball Russell Gasset bowling shoes Fred Haenel bowling ball bag and Richard Ora von bowling supplies received top prizes.
Harry Paulson Jr celebrated his eighth birthday Saturday with a party at 617 West Pleasant Street. About eight children attended from 2 to 4 pm. Awards were given by Harald Goodwill Connie Shaver and William Klinger for games. Refreshments included cakes pretzels candy and milk. Favors and gifts were given to the birthday boy. his mother and Mrs Andrew Paulson assisted.
Teens Town members of the Corry YMCA plan the second annual Spring Party and Dance for May 13. The Teens Town Council and YMCA leaders coordinate details and promise surprises. More information will be announced in the near future. Cuilleries Garden in Paris takes its name from plants once located there in the 13th century.
Dr and Mrs R B Mosier of 158 Maple avenue entertained Sunday at a dinner party honoring Mrs Katherine Jenkins of Meadville. Fourteen members of the Sittily were present and the delicious dinner made for a most pleasant day.
Mr and Mrs John S Weis welcomed a son at Corry Hospital located at 262 Franklin Street early Saturday evening. The birth extends the Weis family line with a healthy infant and standard hospital birth details.
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