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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1949
Page
5
London July 2 Associated Press reports Labor MP H J Mellish accuses Communists of instigating a sympathy stoppage by 8000 dock workers after an on the spot probe aboard a Canadian ship. He calls for military counterspy measures to track them.
The New York Daily News reports Rep. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr of New York will wed Suzanne Perrin, a 28 year old New York socialite, in late August. Roosevelt, 34, recently elected to Congress from New York's 20th District, and his ex wife Ethel du Pont divorced last May. Perrin is described as sympathetic to Roosevelt's political ambitions.
Miss Mary Jane Warner and Miss Elizabeth Wilson were honored at a Thursday dinner party at Tarbell's Tea Room on the Corry Union City road. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. hosted twenty three women who gave gifts and planned a Canadohta Lake party.
The Silver Links Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at their West Columbus Avenue home with fourteen members and guests. Mrs J Hal Smith led devotions and the business session, with President Carl Benton presiding.
Elgin 4-H Club met Friday at 9:30 AM at Miss Marilyn Proper's home with seven Darn Damers members. Mrs. Rachel Hogan and Mrs. Kenneth Wetmore led, Carol McCray spoke of a recent camp, and a sewing machine demonstration introduced projects on skirts and dresses.
Mrs I M Wick wire and Mrs Morris Wickwire hosted a stork shower at East Cobgress Street for Mrs Robert Wickwire and Mrs Tyan Wickwire. About fourteen guests played 500 with multiple winners. Decorations in pink and blue featured the honored guests who received gifts. dessert included red raspberry pie with ice cream and coffee. Out of town attendees included Mrs Faulkner and Mrs Mildred Gross with additional guests from Seloron and Union City.
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Dr and Mrs Hugh O’Hare of 53 East Bond Street. Another daughter arrived at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Law Son of 108 West Park Place. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Alexander Krobleowski of Clymer at Gary Hospital this morning.
Corry Grange No 91 marks its 25th anniversary with a history of its formation in 1873 74 at Stewart's Tavern and a charter granted in 1874. Early officers and members are listed along with the current officers and 208 members. The piece notes lost records from a fire and mentions nearby Granges celebrating milestones.
A small attendance of members and out of town invited guests gathered at the Corry County Club for a Friday evening dance. Herbie Johnson and his orchestra from Brio provided music from 10 p m to 2 a m. It notes Miss Jean Merritius is Russell Merriman of Worth sheet and mentions plans to stay in Butler for the weekend.
David Richard Myer 19, Middletown High School quarterback and track star, died in Harrisburg Hospital from a fractured skull after a fall from his car between Middletown and Harrisburg. The incident occurred July 2 as authorities identified him posthumously.
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