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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1948
Page
5
A wounded boar led to the 1799 discovery of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, once called a modern wonder. A hunter followed into the cavernous maze, opening a vast underground world. Today Mammoth Cave National Park spans about 150 miles of mapped passages with many still unexplored.
In Borinig street Mrs Claddé Blanehird attends a funeral service in memory of Mrs Lucy Junmaings. Mrs Dominic Fale greets a visitor today and plans to return home this evening. Arthur Cohen and Rhoda Lynne will depart for Pittsburgh for several days, Cohen attending a merchandising mart for Leed's store. Several others depart for Erie, Grove City, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg for visits, business, or educational purposes including Boy Scout trips and farm show attendance.
Mrs Leonard Nystedt of Spritia Held Mass was honored Friday evening at a long distance shower hosted by sister in law Mrs J A Williams at her East Columbus Avenue home. Guests attended and played quiz games with Mrs Arlo Williams and received unwrapped gifts which were later wrapped for shipment. A long distance telephone call was made to Mrs Nystedt during the party as decorations and refreshments complemented the event.
The Bi Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Howard Vanderholt's home with ten members and one guest Mrs Hlot Datil. A birthday cake for Miss Ruth Patchen was served and gifts given. Next meeting planned for February 10 at an undecided location.
Mrs Michiel Piccirillo hosted a Thursday stork shower for Mrs Salvatore Catalfu at 53 East Pleasant Street. Sixteen guests attended with 500 as entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph Catalfu, Miss Mary Ann McGraw, and Miss Bridget Costello. A 10:30 supper followed in pink and blue decor with miniature baby dolls and 48 favors.
Miss Lillian Griffin was celebrated at a bridal shower held Thursday evening at the Euclid street home of Mrs. William Durham. Miss Griffin and Willard Fresh were wed today. Eight guests attended with awards to Miss Griffin Mrs. Richard Ory Miss Virginia Bachelm er and Miss Elaine Haight. Hostesses served wedding cake ice cream and coffee by candlelight.
Eleven Exchange Club members and two guests gathered at the Van Cise cottage in Cottage Park Columbus for a Friday evening meeting. President William Armitage led a brief business session and a 425 donation to the Company A recreation stand was approved. The night continued with card games and future hosting planned for Friday January 28.
The Friendly Circle of the Cat ting Sunday School met at Mrs. Fred Wallace's home Thursday for a threen dinner at noon. Devotions by Mrs. Gordon Shampoe used the theme Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged. Each member recited a Ten Commandments response. Afternoon activities included tying a comforter for the hostess and contests led by Ms. Frank Bayle. awards went to Mrs. Harold Bemis, Mrs. Shampae, and Mrs. Clyde Courtright. Cards and gifts were given to the hostess in observance of a birthday. The February Local meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Hie’s home.
A Corry couple announces the engagement of their daughter Helen Cmiel to Richard James Ohrn of Columbus. The couple also reports a daughter born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Alpha Mathe of 2 D Street. No date set for the wedding.
Miss Jone Gilson daughter of Mr and Mrs H Gilson of B G9 wed George Reemtsen son of Mrs Clifford Jong of Grove City in an Evangelical United Brethren Church ceremony. Rev H Ray J Harris presided as the couple and families hosted a reception at the church basement before a honeymoon trip to the South. The bride, attendants, and guests traveled from Erie Grove City North East Warren and Titusville to witness the nuptials and celebrate the union.
Miss Agnes Kuzma and Lawrence Riehart united in a nuptial high mass at Our Lady of Victory Mission in Spartansboro with Rev. Francs J. Gravest celebrant. The ceremony joined daughter of Andrew Kuzma of Columbus and son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Riehart of Centerville, followed by a reception at St. Edwards Hall for about 300 guests.
Members of the Business and Professions Women OK plan a pot luck supper Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Noris Center street rooms. The January social features a Rinque Navy program with six members. Mrs Frederick Boal is program chairman. Games close the meeting. Dinner committee includes Mrs Charles Stewart Miss Patricia McNulty Mrs William Johnson Mrs James Hablon and Miss Vinit Austin.
The evening shower for Miss Mildred Young, to be married February Tay Mthtt to Roger McCray, was hosted by Miss Edith McEntarfer and Miss Florence Brooks at 23 West Pleasant Street. Twenty six guests enjoyed games, victors, Valentines and menu planning, with prizes won by Miss Thelma Jenkins and Mrs Russell Olk. A pink and white tea wagon held shower gifts as Miss Young received many presents and favors featured cake coffee and snacks.
Holy Name Society members gather for a communion breakfast at Hotel Corry with guest speaker Wather Henry Paul, a cathedral school professor in Brno. About 50 men from St Elizabeth and St Thomas attend. President Bachomner presides as officers are elected. Rev. John DiSanti serves as spiritual director.
Miss Danna M Spoon celebrated her birthday with a Friday dinner party and a slumber party hosted by Mrs Edgar Spoon at their Columbus home. Attendees included Theron Sweet Hetty Powers Dorothy Christensen Margaret Gordon Audrey Proctor Wilna Spoon and Sandra Spoon. Breakfast followed after 10 o'clock.
Metropolitan police disclosed a case nicknamed the Baby Murder Mill in Tokyo where a 27 year old Japanese midwife and her husband allegedly killed about 189 infants entrusted to a maternal home. The operation profited by exploiting government infant ration schemes, targeting babies of taxi dancers, widows, and destitute mothers, with infant deaths admitted by the woman.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower will present the Poor Richard Franklin Medal of Achievement today in Philadelphia marking the 24th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. He will lay a wreath on Franklin's grave and inspect cadets at Valley Forge Military Academy during his first official Philadelphia visit.
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