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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1947
Page
5
City officials met for a routine session approving bills and amendments. The council granted permits and faced petitions on street paving and curb cuts while noting health and safety concerns at a East Main Street dwelling.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at the church with strong turnout. Mrs. John Hallett spoke about her 27 years at the American Institution in La Paz Bolivia and displayed Bolivian crafts. The group voted $1,000 for interior remodeling and redecorating.
Nuptial high mass at Our Lady of Victory Mission Spartansburg Monday at 10 oclock united Miss Pauline Stover and Bernard Riehart in marriage with Rev Francis J Graves celebrant. Bride wore gray suit and garland pearls. maid of honor Shirley Tillotson. best man Emmet Riehart. Reception for 150 at Firemen's Hall after 4 to 11.
GUUBEUS LeEVE, SUSUsyetey ington street hosted a birthday party for her son Robert, who turned four. Fourteen children and four mothers attended from 2 to 5 pm. Prizes went to Waneta Gates and Roger Lansberry. The table featured pink and green decorations and favors included balloons. Mrs. Davis provided cake and ice cream and many gifts were given to Robert.
The marriage of Miss Mary Perry daughter of Joseph Perry of 78 West Washington street and the late Mrs Perry to Miles W Falworth of Cleveland was announced this morning. The ceremony was held Thursday January 9th at Erie by Alderman Calabrese with Miss Rose Perry as maid of honor and Bud Jackson as best man. The couple reside at 718 West Washington street.
A man reports relief from rheumatic pains after using RETU-ATD, saying his arms can be raised above his head for the first time in years. He claims the medicine targets rheumatic aches, with quick, visible improvement in neck and shoulder pain. Sold at local drugstores in Cory.
Announcement of Miss Leona T Jagta to David A Way son of Mrs Carl Way North East. Miss Jagta attended local schools and works at General Electric Erie. Way is a North East High School graduate Navy veteran and also employed at General Electric. No wedding date yet.
Mrs. Perry Nichols hosts the So and Sew Club on Williams street for a regular meeting. Members enjoy a quiz called Go to the Head of the Glass and time for visiting. Nichols serves a salad course with crackers talsin bread cake and coffee.
In Harrisburg on January 21, Mrs. James H. Duff became the third first lady to occupy the Pennsylvania executive mansion in a month. She and retiring first lady Mrs. John C. Bell Jr. moved small suitcases of essentials to the mansion as the former governor's wife Mrs. Edward Martini handed over the keys.
The Y M C A Auxiliary met at Mrs. L J Lindsley s home with 20 members present. President Mrs. Leslie Wells led the session and reports included Friday movie program for 273 children and 84 boys upstairs for basketball. Plans were set for senior high school girls basketball, junior high school activity plans, and a projected early start for the Projectionist Club. New member Miss Helen Spencer was welcomed and Sunflower dish cloths sales overseen by Mrs. Russell Briggs. A sleigh ride and oyster stew are planned for February social hosts Mr. and Mrs. Omar Crowell.
Mrs. Fred Walker of R. D. received a surprise birthday party with 21 friends and relatives at her home. The group enjoyed games and visiting, then shared sandwiches, a decorated cake, coffee and cocoa, and she received many gifts.
A son was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles F Hughes of 202 East Washington Street Clarice Capwell is the mother. Another son was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Edward J Kane of Rosemont Pa Helen Grace Merrick is the mother.
A Saturday evening reception honored the newlyweds at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Akam Sr on South Center Street. About 45 relatives and friends attended as Mrs Vers Jane Meyerink the bride, and gifts and refreshments were shared. Out of town guests included Mrs Wesley Miller Findley Lake and families from Lottsville Erie and Elgin.
Mentor Club met at the home of Mrs. Gilbert L. Boyd at 220 King Street for an evening gathering. Miss Louise Williams spoke on Buddha and Mrs. F B Sullivan discussed The Church of St John Divine in New York City. Mrs Jessie Newton will host on February 3rd.
Corry Lodge No. 789 B P O Elks plans a stag social at the lodge on North Center Street Thursday January 23 starting at eight. The August and 1 His Just band from Williamsport will headline a six piece German group. A buffet lunch will follow at ten. Donald Nantes chairs the entertainment committee.
The Beaver Club led by John Milanovich will host a student and adult dance after the Corry Titusville basketball game this evening. The dance runs from post game until eleven, with music by recordings via a public address system. Proceeds support sweaters for Senior lettermen. Prom chaperones include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Matson, Mr and Mrs F Lowe Edwards, and Mr and Mrs Roland Putnam. Charles Weston and Mrs Weston travel to Eric to visit Weston family.
Mr and Mrs Albert P Wilson of South street Panama announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Rut Arlene to Carlyle W Button son of Mr and Mrs Earl Button of 515 East street Miss Wilson is a Lottsville High School graduate class of 1920 Mr Button is a Cony Senior High School graduate and works in the Raymond Mfg Company machine shop No wedding date has been set Eva Kepler Corry School Nurse spoke at the Lions Club on the Save An Bye Fund in Erie today.
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