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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1952
Page
5
Ellis Gibbs Arnall Georgia's ex governor heads to a tough new post as director of the Office of Price Stabilization after President Truman sent the nomination to the Senate. Arnall, 44, defends the role as necessary though unpopular.
The FW Auxiliary conducted a routine session in the Garden Room of An Post Home. Bake sale profits totaled 33 and radio sale profits 60, both funding hospital maintenance and relief funds. A white elephant sale netted 15 for the same purpose with auctioneers and winners named. Attendance was 15, with refreshments served. Community members and visitors were noted, including local households and church groups.
George Jonson a Waren native pianist presented a warm musical comedy program at Corry Senior High School auditorium last evening. The concert featured Bach and Mozart pieces and novelty tunes, delighting students. the program was repeated this morning for the schools. The final Lyceum event, Went and Company magicians, is set for March 17 at the same venue.
Members enjoyed a valentine themed gathering hosted by Mrs. Lauren Shreve on Essex Street. Bingo awarded prizes to Mrs. Mary Stafford and Mrs. Chavies Cook. Refreshments included baked beans, hot rolls, cake, jello and coffee. Next meeting set for February 20 at Miss Myrtie Akgm’s Essex Street home.
An afternoon meeting of the Women s Relief Corps was held yesterday at the I C C F Hall at 2 o clock. Mrs Florence Bales president conducted the routine session with 25 members present. A quilt was announced for the next meeting and birthdays for Abraham Lincoln George Washington and Mrs Alma E Gardner will be honored. Light refreshments were served by Mrs Clifford Dundon and her committee. The next meeting on February 21 will include a green dinner.
The Women of the Moose held a session in the lodge rooms with Mrs. Jessie Mason chairing. Balloting on candidates was held for initiation at the next meeting. The chapter approved serving sandwiches and cheese and cracker platters Saturday evening to raise treasury funds.
The Brokenstraw Valley Chapter of the D A R met at Mrs. James Sinare’s home to elect delegates for the B A R Congress in Washington D C on April. Delegates named were Mrs. T W Whitthead Mrs. Lyle Stranahan and Mrs. Suare. The regent led the session and the group discussed American Indians and a portion of George Washington’s farewell address. Light refreshments followed. The group will reconvene on March 6 for a regular session.
A supper at Columbus Community Church drew about 130 attendees on Wednesday evening to benefit the Columbus Fire Department. Organizers included Mrs. George Sayko Mrs Hollis Upperman Mrs J Rearle and Mrs Michael Drobneck. Final proceeds depend on unsold tickets.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wailer Kowalski at Corry Memorial Hospital on the eve of BD 2 Inst. The birth announcement notes the family’s joy and confirms the newborn’s arrival.
Erie officials warned that beaches could close due to untreated sewage leakage into Lake Erie. City officials, state health representatives, and engineers discussed the failing system, noting 80 percent of the city sewer flow reaches the bay and lake. The current plant handles 41 million gallons daily, far above its 20 million design capacity, prompting calls to meet the clean streams program requirements.
A local group met at a business venue with V7 members in attendance. They discussed activities and planned a follow up meeting on February 21 at the home of Mr Lelind Qrosscut at 8 o clock in the Lyenting.
A farewell party was held for Miss Patricia Cullen from the Purchasing Department of the Acta Supply office. The event at Mt Deerhead Inn included six covers and a farewell gift from her staff. Miss Cullen is moving to Washington, D C to take a new position.
Mrs T S Kelsey entertained the members of a bridge club at her home Thursday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Howard Hiss and Mrs Kelsey with a special prize to Miss Ruth Bennett. Light refreshments were served. Mrs Harry Hall will entertain the club in two weeks.
Mrs. Joseph Baressi hosted eight members and one guest Mrs. Charles Daniels at Third Avenue. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Hunt Mrs. Ernett McMichael and Mrs. Edward Mealey as guests prepared to attend. A purse was awarded to Mrs. Wilbur Whitehead who will move to join Lt. Wilbur Whitehead in Germany.
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