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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
5
A fragmented note reports officials debating the reinstatement of a former official. The readable text mentions potential roles and authority concerns as factions argue the merits and risks of restoring the individual to public service.
The Senior High School A Cappella Choir under H. Lynn Rice held its annual Whiter concert, opening late at 9 15 due to holiday work. An audience nearly filled the auditorium praised the choir and individual performances as among the best yet.
The article reports stalemate in coal labor talks with UMW president Lewis delaying action until the Supreme Court ruling on his contempt appeal possibly by February. Northern operators signal willingness to negotiate but seek no immediate agreements while the union keeps to a nationwide contract policy. The piece also notes a state seed potato record for Pennsylvania growers in 19 counties.
Miss Mary Baker hosted a shower party at her Lemon street home for Miss Beatrice Martin who will marry Robert Baker soon. Eight guests attended with games music and refreshments. Miss Martin received many gifts.
One dozen women employees of Cory Hospital met in the dining room for a five o'clock supper. Decorations matched the season and gifts were exchanged. They presented superintendent R. M. Dearing with a token of appreciation for his work. Miss Shirley Clu won the door prize.
The Ladies Bible Class of the EOU B Church held a Christmas party at Mrs. Carrie Payne’s North Center street home. Mrs. H R Harris led as class teacher. Two Christmas game and contest programs were planned. Refreshments were served before adjournment.
The Salvation Army Corps Cadets held a Christmas party last evening at 325 Concord Street, hosted by Mrs. Merle Miler. Bailes were enjoyed, carols sung, and a dessert course served to ten guests including Adj and Mrs William North and family.
The Contract Club enjoyed a Christmas dinner at Hotel Corry on Thursday evening then played cards at Mrs. A. L. Rowe’s North Center street home. The turkey dinner and holiday table decor impressed. Mrs. H. J. Davis and Mrs. J. H. McCracken won the bridge prizes. Mrs. Ellsworth Holt received the special award. The gift exchange revealed the secret sisters and the group will meet after the New Year with Mrs. W. Jones.
The Women’s Relief Corps No. 49 met at the I C O F Hall with President Mrs. Mabel Brown in charge. Beatrice Huntley was initiated as a new member in a 28-person gathering, refreshments followed, and the next meeting was set for the second of (month). Pearh pity yield on oil used as edible oil and pharmaceuticals mentioned.
Lawrence Morton Burton Jour det Norman Kline James Jansen Thomas Jansen and Jerome Davis, students at Gannon College Erie, arrive to spend Christmas and New Year with parents. Numerous others from Washington D C Los Angeles Emerson College Boston Oil City and Chicago arrive or depart for holidays as part of community society notes. A C D A Christmas party at Horn block hosts 48 members with Ham dinner, carols and gift exchange.
The Rehoboth Class gathered with 22 members Thursday evening at the basement of the U B Church for a combined meeting and Christmas party. Mr and Mrs Garl Lyons and others joined as Rev H R Harris and Vernon Welch led planning, games, and a brief business session. The next regular meeting is January 23.
The Willing Workers Sunday School of the Presbyterian Church met yesterday from 2:30 to 5:30 at Mrs. Albert Fay’s Brookstreet home. Games and music were enjoyed, gifts were exchanged, and Mrs. Fay gave each member a present. Refreshments were served late in the day.
Women of the Moose in Warns held their annual Christmas party in the elu rooms. Mrs Erma Hepler led decor and planning while Allison Gifford headed decorations. George Darnoall won the watch in the draw. A vote to form a home chapter affiliated with Women of the Moose passed. Funds from the book safe brought 3270 and 200 more volumes were ordered. Mooseheart and Moosehaven gifts of ten dollars were approved. Next meeting set for January 2.
The V. F. W. Auxiliary met on West Washington Street at 8 o clock with President Esther Lethman presiding. They voted to donate three nine dollar gifts to Deshon Hospital Salvation Army and to fund a Tuberculosis Bond. Pearl Porter and committee served cake jello stuffed celery and coffee. Clara B Haight distributed gifts with Santa Claus. Miss Hazel Bennink and Rosa Melllroy won awards. Next meeting set for January 2.
Eastem and Universal jets collide while flying in same direction near Aberdeen field. Passengers report light panic and praise for crew. Co-pilot Harvey only realized after landing that a collision occurred. radio and hydraulic systems damaged. Survivor Ben J. Slutzky offers $500 and hosts a survivors party. Federal investigators flag it as a historic dual-plane crash with same-heading risk.
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