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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1948
Page
5
John Rickers departed this morning for Buffalo to resume study at the University of Buffalo after a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Rickers at their West Frederick street home.
A Corry resident reports years of rheumatic pain ended after taking TORA-AID. He says arm and shoulder pains vanished and mobility returned, despite prior knee and hip stiffness. The man promotes TRU-AD as a three in one remedy and notes local drugstores stock TRU-AD.
Society notes report the Elks Male Chorus celebrating its fifth anniversary with a banquet at 6:30 pm in the Hikel Corry dining room. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson of Oil City and Exalted Ruler and Mrs. William Roelining. A three tiered birthday cake, purple and white decor, and performances preceded a dance from 10 to 1 at the Elks Home attended by over 160 couples.
Mrs Louis Potter was surprised Friday evening as she was honored at a Snyder Circle birthday party hosted by Mrs Donald Feed with assistant hostesses Mrs Norman Tarbell and Mrs Harmon McElroy 55 The guest list included Mrs Wayne Robinson Mrs William Moody Mrs Rose White Mrs Joe Myers and Mrs James Cartig The evening featured ice cream a decorated birthday cake and coffee Two gifts were presented to Mrs Potter by the group
Nurses Alumnae Association schedules a rummage sale Friday and Saturday at the former Grand Shoppe on North Center Street to fund the Nurses Alumnae Room at Cofty Hospital. Miss Neylon Schreckengast leads as general chair with group members assisting. donations should be called in to arrange pickup.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Coleman of 54 Snyder Circle late Saturday and a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Pizer of 119 Frederick Street early Sunday at Corry Hospital. Both births reported from local hospital records with standard notices.
Relatives gathered at 27 West Church Street Saturday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. Edward Becker Sr. on their 48th wedding anniversary. Cards were exchanged, a decorated anniversary cake made by Mrs. Romeo Ficcardi was served with ice cream and coffee, and the couple received two gifts presented by Mrs. Raymond Grady and her son Raymond Jr. from Titusville, who attended from out of town.
Miss Jean Depew daughter of Mr and Mrs David Depew of East Main Street was crowned 1947 48 Basketball queen at ceremonies in the Corry and Union City game hall. The junior class escorted her as the Gerry team members served as court attendants.
Mrs J T Fuller was honored Saturday evening with a stork shower hosted by Mrs K Durham and Mrs William Di ham at the latter’s Euclid Street home. Nine guests attended enjoyed bingo and visiting. Hostess served desserts and coffee. Mrs Fuller received many gifts. Out of town guest Mrs Frank Whiteley of Lottville attended.
Members of the Junior class with director Philip Tegal and Miss Norma May as student director will hold dress rehearsals Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the school for the Junior class play The Angels Brats. The public performance is Thursday and Friday evenings in the Senior High School auditorium with a Thursday matinee at 2 o'clock for ninth and Senior High students at reduced prices. Tickets available from junior class members or Sen's Drug Store with reserved seats on sale.
A birthday party Saturday afternoon honored five year old twins Larry and Gary Longhurst. Connie Shields won an award during games as mothers and ten children attended. Refreshments included cake ice cream and milk while gifts were given from attending friends including Constance Patterson Sherry Chase Karen Ferry Mary Lou Taylor Perry Parker Robert Chase Lauren Hasbrowek David Taylor and Carleton Wassink.
An Erie area notice reports Miss Hazel McKaynes wed Frank Pelton on January 1 by Rev. P. A. Galbreath. The couple reside at 353 West Erie Street. Hazel is the daughter of D. L. McKay of Sheffield and a Corry Senior High School graduate. Groom's parents are Frank Fenton, Sr., of Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs Vern Chelton of County Line Road hosted a Sunday family dinner to honor Mr and Mrs Joseph Chelton who were set to celebrate their second wedding anniversary tomorrow February 24. Red tulip arrangements from Harbor Hall Ladies Aid Society decor transformed the buffet, with 37 guests enjoying the meal and visiting. Relatives came from North East Union City Ripley Westfield Leon N Yi Kearsarge Spartansburg and Corry for the event.
Forty five members of the GERRY Grange No. 55 and guests heard Dr A B Tate discuss Undulent Fever. He reviewed disease recognition from the first U S case in 1898, its causes and symptoms, noted recent cases, and mentioned streptomycin. An open forum followed with Grange members participating.
The engagement of Miss Roseanne Lindsey of B. D. 1 to Vener Swanson of B. D. 1 was announced this morning. Lindsey attends Sorry Senior High School and Swanson is a graduate of the same school now in the lumber business. No wedding date is set.
A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Wilson in R D 3 Saturday evening. About twenty five relatives and friends attended the informal gathering and shared a lunch of salad sandwiches pickles jello cake and coffee. Decorations were pink and green and Mr Wilson received a purse of money and other gifts from the guests.
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