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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1947
Page
5
The report shows many points in Merrill's account diverge from the inquiry's revealed facts. It notes 25 pounds of feed were used to develop a suite to the laying stage.
Elks Lodge No. 709 hosted a last evening banquet at the Marty Star Casino with seventy one members and guests. A three tier anniversary cake and handkerchief gifts framed speeches by Lynford Chase and others. Plans were announced for a DuBois appearance on March 26 and a May local fundraiser for Mend Parish.
Mrs John Henry of Akron celebrated a birthday last evening at Martys Star Casino visiting relatives. The guest of honor received a corsage and enjoyed dinner with attendees including Mr and Mrs Earl Haight Mr and Mrs Clea Haight Mr and Mrs Harry Tamona and Mr and Mrs Frank Von Tassel.
A series of birth notices from Corry Hospital this morning records a son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Goodwill of 11722 West Bend Street, another son for Mr and Mrs Joseph Wawrejka of R D 1, and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Milford Watson of Union City. Also listed are a daughter for Mr and Mrs John McDonald of French Creek and a child for Mrs and Mrs Keyin Roth of 235 West Columbus Avenue.
Boon teens entertained 16 friends last evening with a Valentine party at a home on South Center Street. Games included bridge 500 and checkers. Winners were Mrs. Sarah Zulzneck and Mrs. Louis Iguckson in bridge, Mrs. George Stanford Sr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gates in 500, and Mrs. Laurence Eckman in shockers. Mrs. Gates won the door prize. The hostess served salad rolls pickles cake and coffee at a table decorated with Valentine motifs and spring flowers.
Members of the Cootiette Club No 102 met at the V P W Home on West Washington for a Valentine themed gathering. President Mrs Pearl Porter led a brief business session followed by social time. A ten o'clock soup supper capped the event with red and white decorations and a valentine box centerpiece. The next meeting is set for March 14.
The O F S Club met with six members at Mrs Ralph Vanderhoffs North Center street home last evening. Liverpool Rummy provided entertainment and winners were Mrs Leroy Dickinson and Mrs Ross Fehrman. Mrs Vanderhoff served sandwiches relish and coffee. next meeting set for February 27.
A musicale will be held Tuesday evening February 18 at eight o clock at the Spring Creek Community House to aid the church building fund. Committees include Mis Harry Johnson Mrs Chandler Mason Mrs Frank Offerlin Mrs George Warner and Miss Esther Brundage. The program features Melody Four with George Stowe Bruce Thomas G T Bergman and Harry Hickle, Carl Way pianist, Mildred Young soprano, Mrs John McKay reader, Lon Matteson violin, Mrs John Lacey Hawaiian guitar, Walter Maxwell leads group singing, Miss Maxine Greeley will be master of ceremonies, tea served by Mrs Walter Maxwell Mrs L R Donaldson Mrs Roy Lilley and Mrs Raymond Sickley. The Lincoln birthday theme will guide red white and blue decorations with a mini cabin centerpiece. A large audience is expected and the event aims for a successful fundraising musicale.
The Helping Hand Club met for a regular session where president Mrs Luella Smil led a brief business period. Plans for spring sewing projects were discussed and a social sewing period followed with a paren supper served at 5 30 by committee members Lavina Majes and Alice Ellsworth. The next meeting is set for Thursday February 27 with Dollie Fritz and Lillian Jade strom on refreshment duties.
Joseph W. Dorschel of Fourth Avenue won a life membership in the Corry Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 98. The drawing occurred last evening at the lodge meeting on North Center Street with Governor Corhran in charge. The event happens every two years and the rest of the evening was social.
Nine members of Mrs Harold Powells contract bridge club dined at the Hotel Cory. After dinner prizes went to Mrs H Langdon Rowe and Mrs Horton Davis with a special award to Mrs Hilsworth Holt. The next meeting is February 20 hosted by Mrs Ray Anderton of North Center.
Emmanuel Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church held a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs Velma Moore’s North Center street home with fifteen members. Rev Joseph R Clair led devotions. plans were made for the March 14 meeting on Maple Avenue with Mrs Claft as hostess. The group sewed quill blocks for the Corry Chapter American Red Cross as the afternoon’s work, and a festive red and white Valentine table with spring flowers and candles greeted guests. Mrs Moore served salad and dessert.
A Corry Pennzoil service station on 40L West Smith Street announces new phone contact and complete service options including pickup and delivery of customer ctr equipment.
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