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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1947
Page
5
A burglary case involves the suspect Gaesser who confessed to thefts including sterling silver, cash, cigars, and a camera. The loot came from homes on Hazel street and Warren Jamestown road, with stolen items traced to the sheriff's office. Sheriff A B Linder hopes the county robberies are now covered and resolved.
Seventeen members of the Hospital Auxiliary met at the Nurses Home for a regular meeting. The 1948 year’s close was reported as financially strong with a balance of $1,885.92. The Ells Male Chorus concert and other efforts raised funds. New president Mrs. Earl Haight led committee selections for the year. A telephone bridge fundraiser is planned for February 14-15 with co-chairs Mrs. Lester Danner and Mrs. J. Pred Kinley.
Mrs Marion Rumbaugh of Spring street entertained So and Sew Club members last evening at her home. A 6:30 dinner honored Mrs Perry Nichols, who celebrates a December 24 birthday, with a birthday cake and novel gifts from the club. The ladies then socialized and played Go to the Head of the Class. The next meeting is set for January 20 with Mrs Nichols of Williams street.
Mrs Margaret Davis was pleasantly surprised at her Lemon Street home Monday evening when eleven neighbors called to tender a birthday party. A social evening of cards followed with birthday cake and ice cream served late. Davis received several appropriate gifts.
The W S S Circle No 2 of the Methodist Church met Monday evening for the regular January session at Mrs. Stanley Nichols’s Franklin Street home. Eighteen attended as Miss Harriet Myers led the business meeting and Mrs. Benjamin Skinner led a lesson from Portrait of a Pilgrim by Buell Gallagher on race relations. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Nichols assisted by Mrs. Schrader and Mrs. Andrus. Hostess for February is Mrs. Robert Howles on East Columbus Avenue.
The Corry and Union City ministerial associations met at the Naser Church with Rev Merriman presiding and Rev Merriman leading devotions. A paper titled Does it Matter was read by Rev Leon Manavel. Plans were made for a three hour Good Friday service at the Lutheran Church. Gifts of 10 dollars each were given to the Salvation Army and to the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Society. The next meeting will be February 5 at the Presbyterian Church in Union City.
The article showcases designers creating stylish outfits for smaller women, featuring three pieces by Varden. A black rayon cocktail dress leads with a high neck and fitted bodice. a black white butcher linen suit offers a hidden vent. a tailored overplaid coat completes the ensemble, emphasizing slim, tall effects.
The January business meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club at North Center attested twenty two members. New member Cyn ia Loveless joined. Plans discussed for nursery utility table at Corry Hospital and a public fundraiser later this month.
Mrs Willis Brown hosted a Readers meeting at her Washington Street home yesterday afternoon. Members answered a four word roll call and heard readings including The Indians of Little Valley prepared by Mrs J H Norton, now in Florida, and a Lake Erie report from The Lake Series by Mrs Kenneth McCray. A befuddled word quiz entertained the group before light refreshments. The next meeting is January 20 hosted by Mrs J E Young of Mott.
Twin sons to Mr and Mrs Harvey Kellerman of Sparnansburg and a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Hea of Clymer born at Corry Hospital. A son George Thomas born to Mr and Mrs James R Apthorp of Spartansburg at home Friday December 27.
About 1506 follow up cards will be mailed to Corry Wayne and Concord township residents this week to remind them to remit the Christmas seal purchase price. So far 2406 has been collected, roughly 100 less than the same point in 1985. Contributions include Rogara Structural Steel Co 525 Pennsylvania Telephone Corp 910 and Curry Water Supply Co 6.
Joan Haut of the Corry Red Cross attended a regional Oil City meeting to map operational plans for the 1947 drive. No local chairman named. the session emphasized contacting every adult, informing volunteers, securing timely reports, and well timed publicity. Representatives from Titusville to Clarendon attended.
A curious note describes serving transfurters as the main dish at dinner with guidance to save portions for later. It mentions a tasty luncheon dish the next day and suggests slicing the transfurters to add to bowls of split tea soup, presenting a peculiar meal plan.
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