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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1948
Page
5
An old advertisement touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets as a stimulant diuretic aiding kidney function to flush waste and acid from blood, reducing aches and night awakenings. It claims benefits for liver and stomach and lists a price of 600 at all drug stores. It also promotes Golden Lax Tablets for constipation at 25c.
The Tri County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church with Elmer C Carrier Post 365 Auxiliary as hostesses. The council covers Erie Crawford and Venango counties with 19 units and will hear reports on two months of unit activities and elect officers for the coming year.
Former Erie residents Rev and Mrs P A Galbreath were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jack May and children of Sharon and Mrs Robert Galbreath and daughter Rul Ann of the city. A luncheon was served at 1 o'clock at the cottage of Mr Leo Carroll in Cottage Park Columbus.
Postmaster James P. Sullivan was guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Corry. He explained the postal system from the Postmaster General to the local office and noted the service aims to citizens, not revenue. Erie’s Sam A. Wagner attended and met with directors after the meeting, with Howard Potter of Buffalo and Benjamin Ginadar of Erie also present.
Grange No. 875 members met at Columbus Town Hall with 45 in attendance as two classes received third and fourth degrees. Master D Paul Trisket presided and Arthur Hill led the degree team. The group plans a Townsend Plan forum with Lindsey Jones as chairman, date to be announced. Next meeting set for July 26.
Miss Agnes Prugar of this locality was honored at a Garland Community Center shower hosted by Miss Leona Leofsky and Miss Pauline Zolko. About 35 guests enjoyed bingo and games with prizes. Hours were 1:30 to 5, with fruit salad sandwiches cake and coffee served. Gifts were displayed under a large umbrella centerpiece in blue pink and white. Guests came from Corry Garland Irvin Pittsfield Titusville and Briew.
Mrs Walter Pier entertained 11 members of the N B Club and guest Mrs Glent Wright at her Marion street home. A brief meeting named President Mrs Frosten Person and arranged a July 26 supper and weather toast at Mead Park. The evening ended with cards at Mrs Martin Smiths First avenue home. Progressive 500 awarded to Mrs Smith Mrs Walter Rhodes and Mrs Glenn Athaugh. white telephone prize to Mrs Homer Taylor. Refreshments included tuna salad wafers spice cake and tea or coffee.
Mr and Mrs Archie Titch of R D 4 announce the engagement of daughter Luella to Robert M Alford. They will marry Saturday evening July 17 at 8 o clock at the bride’s parents home. The text notes a solar surface brightness measurement of 1,000,000 candlepower per square inch.
The three W S C S circles of the Methodist Church held a combined meeting at Mead Park Monday evening. Attendees included five members of the Methodist Youth Caravan and families. Dinner was served, and the August combined meeting is canceled with the next session scheduled for September 13 at the church.
The West Spring Creek 4-H Club girls met at Mrs. Howard Johnson’s home. Miss Peggy Kester of Warren led a sewing lesson and skirt making instructions. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for July 19 at Mrs. Johnson’s home.
Frank L. Eastman died Monday night at 11 46 at the home of Mr and Mrs Jay Moore in French Creek after months of declining health. He lived in Greenfield before moving to French Creek in 1929. Survived by son Westley Eastman of Ripley a daughter Mrs Paul Halbere of New York City three brothers Westley Eastman of Wattsburg Clinton Eastman of Union City and John Eastman of Harborcreek four grandchildren. Services set for Thursday at 2 pm at Spitzer Funeral Home Glymer with Rev J J Knapp officiating Interment to Philips Cemetery North East.
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