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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1947

Page

6

Former Corry hotel man dies in New York hotel

Bob Sperry, longtime hotel manager in Corry and operator of several properties in the area, died of a heart attack at the Paramount Hotel in Huslaer. He had worked with Stutier Hotels, owned a hotel in Bluridge, N.Y., and formerly managed the Hotel Emery in Bradon and the Hotel Corry. Survived by his widow Grace Sperry of Boston, sister Kate Sperry of Jordan, and a daughter, Mrs Alfred of Tong Island.

Bob Fred Sper Paramount Huslaer Stutier Bluridge N.Y Emery Bradon

Dupe Case In Stores Nets Couple As Fugitives

Local story reports a couple duped five stores by passing falsified checks. A Montgomery Ward clerk, George Cone, verified a license discrepancy after cashing a check, noting the purchaser appeared quiet. Westfield Bank traced phony checks to New York state police and returned vouchers with notes. Authorities say the pair stole a book of blank checks. Sunday school open at Wheelock School House 230 B. M. Everyone welcome.

Aeanmanure Sur Howard Richardson Montgomery Ward Westfield Bank New York

Women of Moose Hold White Elephant Sale Meeting

Senior Regent Sarah Hansen chaired the Moose Women meeting with 40 members present. Six candidates were initiated. Miss Ann Grow spoke on Moose work. Lodge 98 members attended and a white elephant auction raised 19.25 for the lodge, with next meeting set for March 5.

Women of Moose Bernice de Jean Mina Jewell

Columbus P T A Card Party at Dean School

Ten tables of 500 were in play last evening as Columbus P T A hosted a card party in the Girl Scout room. Robert Watrous led with 4510, Lyle Watrous a close 3610, Harris Watrous lowest at 930. Sheila Betts won the door prize bed lamp. funds of 20 were raised to benefit the school with refreshments served and George Washington motif decorations.

Columbus P. T. A Robert Watrous Lyle ‘Watrous Harris Watrous Sheila Betts Dean School Julieh Robert, Damon Gerald ‘Thompson Carl McIntyre Harold Bates Warren Fargo Clifford Caster Albert Fox R Pates

Rehoboth Class Meets At Hurlbut Home

Mr and Mrs Richard Hurlbut of Wright street entertained 28 members of the Rehoboth Sunday School Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church last evening Lyle Chase gave devotions and Vernon Welch president presided Routine business was transacted and a social evening enjoyed Hosts Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sargent and Mr and Mrs Jesse Whitney served cherry pie with ice cream and coffee and tea Mr and Mrs Robert Shannon Wright street will entertain the class March 20th

Rehoboth Hurlbut Richard Hurlbut Wright Street Evangelical United Brethren Church Lyle Chase Vernon Welch Lloyd Sargent Jesse Whitney Robert Shannon

Teddy May Honored On Birthday At Home

Teddy May celebrated his twelfth birthday with a party hosted by his grandmother Mrs. Lavina Kysar at 950 West Washington Street. Twelve friends attended from 3 20 to 9 30 with games won by Miss Judy May and Malcolm Dearling. Table decorations featured Spring towers and tapers as guests enjoyed salad crackers birthday cake ice cream and chocolate milk. Edinboro news reports James Prian of Youngsville Pa became manager of the Edinboro Co operative G L P feed mill and stove succeeding Merton Perry who moves to Filmore N Y to head that mill. Perry had previously served as store manager before WWII service.

Teddy May Eddy May Lavina Kysar West Washington Street Judy May Malcolm Dearling Edinboro James Prianm Youngsville G. L. P. Feed Merton Perry Filmore Perry

Mystery In Injuries Attributed To Truck Blast Near Pleasantville

Edward ister nant a Schraubman truck driver from Warren was injured in an explosion under his cab on Route 27 about a mile from Pleasantville while returning from Pittsburgh with a beer load. He was hospitalized at Warren General Hospital after x rays to check a possible leg fracture. The truck was taken to an Oil City garage. witnesses blamed the blast on transmission or motor, state police were notified but will not investigate further until more tests are done.

Warren Edward Isternant Schraubman’s Wareren Gener’s Pleasantville Kiernan Pittsburgh Oil City Servs O'Connor Los Angeles ‘Times Smile Inna

West Coast Blast Kills 15 In Plant Collapse

A massive explosion and collapse at a west coast facility killed 15, with 110 year old debris and shattered windows over wide areas. Firefighters battled a large blaze as rescuers pulled survivors from rubble. A survivor, DeWayne Bears, described the sudden collapse and survival amid wreckage.

Washington Lunch 336 Plate Lunches and Steaks

Washington Lunch at 336 N Center St serves plate lunches daily with steaks and chops as a specialty. Wines beer and liquors offered in a simple neighborhood dining setup.

Washington N. Center St

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