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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1951
Page
2
Five Pennsylvania natives named for a May 2 honor as the first to receive the distinction. President Milton S. Eisenhower will present illuminated scrolls and medallions to each recipient.
Henry Bargenrader, a longtime Oil City resident and one of the region’s few remaining centenarians, died yesterday at his daughter’s home in Huef ner Clarion County after a two month illness. He was born in 1824 and spent most of his life in Oil City.
Corry residents may file for social security as hours are set at the Island Road post office in May. Bernard Farnbaugh notes several locals have not yet filed claims. Eligible seniors include those 65 or older with certain work credits since 1937, with conditions based on age and earnings.
At The Hospital Is unable to summon 2 physicians in case of emergency. The Corry Hospital lists admissions and discharges including Maclin Williams of 568 East Main Street and Dennis son of Mr and Mrs Alton May of 601 South Center Street. Several other listed names include William Helfrich 410 East Main Ann and others from North Clymer Spartansburg and Bear Lake with various ages and family connections.
Police hold Erie man after admission of taking 800 pounds of copper wire from Nickel Plate Railroad right of way on April 11. A second suspect is sought. Beightol booked on larceny. bail set at 800 dollars. Wire unwound from a spool for telegraphic use along the line. Alderman Hogan detained Beightol in the incident. Spring millinery priced 2.95 to 4.95. The Mabel Shoppe, 3128.
Mrs Ethel Wassink 62 widow of Garrett J Wassink died at Cony Hospital after a long illness. A longtime Clymer Central School teacher retired in 1949 she published poems and articles and was active in public functions. Survived by three sons John Ralph and Raymond all of Clymer and four grandchildren. Burial at Halland Cemetery with services Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Edinbore.
Beaverdam area residents report travel to Florida for relatives and weekend visits in Erie and nearby towns. Local families relocate between farms near Rice Ville Corners and crossroad area. Community members attend youth meetings and Spring home economics event as Palton area moves occur.
Nearly 100 people gathered for the annual math in td daughter meeting at Wayne Valley U B Church Tuesday evening. Attendees came from Union City Wattsburg Elgin McCray's Corry and Albion and other nearby areas.
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