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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
5
Three apartment buildings burned in Harmarville and Pittsburgh causing an estimated 27 000 in damage. In the North Side a 100 year old district building of the Teutonia Maennerchor was damaged. Two women were rescued from one blaze as firefighters battled the flames.
L B Faulkner, 93, longtime Corry resident born 1854 in Phillipsville near Lowville, celebrated yesterday with friends at Andrew Jones’s home. A birthday dinner and two large cakes followed praise for his life through four wars and many town innovations.
The Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No. 35 concluded a three day bazaar at the club rooms on North Center Street. We learn the event raised over 200 for the C D of A treasury. Co chairs Mrs Leo Rhynard and Mrs Cleve Morton led a volunteer group through booths suppers and other activities. Drawings awarded an electric roaster a white wool blanket and candy with Mrs Henry Davis, Richard Maloney and Mrs Mervyn Nast as winners. A crocheted doilie went to Mrs Laverne Miller. a doll drawing was postponed due to incomplete ticket turn-ins and will be held December 18 at the Christmas party.
A surprise party was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Rosario Caruso on East Man street for Patsy Notte and Frank Chiricuzio. Seventeen guests attended and played cards with awards to Richard Caruso, Frances Caruso, Marjorie Sutton, Theresa Caruso, and Patsy Notte. Margaret Esmond won the door prize. A lunch of sandwiches and birthday cake with coffee was served. Kane attendees included Theresa Caruso, Frances Caruso, Harry Davis, Samuel Manno, Richard Caruso, and Margaret Esmond.
A daughter was born at Cory Hospital to Mr and Mrs Clarence Madison of 118 Grand Street early this morning.
Mrs. Vern Group and Mrs. H S Lawrence left by train for Erie on business. Numerous residents visited relatives in Erie and Buffalo, with several returning home after weekends away and others planning trips to Atlantic City and Columbus areas.
Advertisement for VICTORY OINTMENT claiming relief from itching rashes and skin troubles with Whit grease less antiseptic formula. Mentions use for army boys and households and notes NEF TEX antiseptic pink tablets as kidney helpers.
Saturday evening the Corry Grange No 66 met at the I C O Hall with Master Verner Swanson presiding for a routine business session. A mock wedding followed with officiant Normal Swart and a wedding party, music by Roseanne Lindsey and Mrs Henry Bals, plus a birthday and anniversary lunch. Oscar Tandstrom honored for 36th anniversary. Next meeting titled a Christmas party with gift exchanges.
Mrs. Frank Dahl hosted a Saturday evening party at 4 East Main Street for her husband. Twenty four guests attended with refreshments including salad, birthday cake and coffee. Out of town guests Ammoid Liikala and Douglas Litka la from Painesville joined the gathering.
Ava R. King youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert J. King of Clymer married Robert E. Woodworth son of Mrs Bessie Woodworth of R D 1 Columbus. The ceremony was at the Clymer Reformed Church officiated by Rev Wallace Stoepker. The couple will reside in Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Buchikofer married November 26 were feted at a Saturday evening reception hosted by Elmer Nehkofer and wife at their Cutter Hill home. Guests enjoyed songs visiting and refreshments as the couple now reside at 418 West Church Street.
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