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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1947
Page
5
In Santa Ana California July 16 the state pressed inconsistencies in statements about blood found on clothing in George Bud Gollum's car. Prosecutors argue Louise Overell and Gollum murdered her parents aboard the Walter B. Overell yacht on March 15.
A 16 year old tenant farmer was held without bail for the grand jury on a charge of murdering his 93 year old wife. Major Herbert Baynes of the Delaware State Police said the farmer Gerlin Thomas Oann of Glack's Somer near Delaware City admitted the brutal slaying. Her bruised body was found in a ditch beside a highway south of Wilmington.
Kathryn Buck announces the engagement and approaching marriage to David B. Johnston of Morristown New Jersey set for August 16 at the Church. Local social items list relatives, trips, and attendance at events across Erie, Crawford, and surrounding towns including Pittsburg, Findley Lake, and Erie.
Tuesday meeting at M jDan Culver home drew 15 members with Mrs W H Barnett as guest. Devotions and prayer led by Mrs Alice Ainsworth opened the session conducted by Mrs Ethelyn Chase. A $10 donation to the county work fund and joining the Light Line Union were noted. Next meeting on August 5 at Mead Park plans a picnic and committee members were named.
Members gathered at Mrs Charles Mijltiown home for the Friendship Club session. Winners were Mrs Eu ene Powers and Miss Frances Sper ry in contests. A 600 Was game preceded by refreshments and plans for the next meeting hosted by Mrs John Decker on August 1st at her Fast Columbus avenue residence.
Members of Lary Franklin Rebekah Lodge met in the T. F. hall for a memorial service honoring deceased members. Mrs. Florence Swanson presided. A social period followed with cake and ice cream. Birthday celebrations for Mrs. Blanche Ohrn and Mrs. Lucy Allen were noted. The next lodge meeting is Tuesday, August 5.
Picnic at Mead Park drew members and families of the local Knights Templar. A bountiful repast was served at 7 o clock followed by a general social time for members at the park.
Mrs Carlton Curtis will represent Columbus Grange at the county shelling contest after winning the Columbus competition at Monday’s meeting. The county event will be at Pleasant Grange near Warren. August. The Grange also notes a play cast honor for Aunt Minnie From Minnesota and a Fifteen dinner with 28 guests, served by Mrs Andrew Christensen’s committee. Next session is July 24 at the Grange Hall in Columbus.
Local Rotarians heard a district delegate from Corry report on the convention. Arthur Welte summarized the full gathering and membership surpasses 300,000, with several speakers including Thomas Clark, Jos Hoerning, Walter Kippmar, and Lt Sini Pan from Hong Kong. Clarence Busse of Boston attended the Tuesday evening meeting at the Hotel Gary with twenty two members present.
Mr and Mrs Wayne McCray of Ogden announce the marriage of their daughter Lois to Howard V. McCray son of Mr and Mrs. Wayne McCray of R D 9 Corry. The ceremony occurred July 4 in Elko Nevada and the couple will reside at 2443 Adams Street Ogden. A lawn party seen July 15 honored the newlyweds.
GLF area manager W. S. Wheeler led a Tuesday luncheon in Corry at Hotel Cory. Guest speakers included Ronald Richardson, Warren GLP warehouse manager, and William Elsworth from Ithaca Farm Service. Lester Lewis of the local store was among the managers present.
Mrs. Welch hosted a 500 club session at her East Bend street home, with nine members and two guests including Mrs. Renout of Jersey Shore and Miss Hagen of Titusville. Prizes went to Mrs. Esterbrook, Mrs. Zaluneek, and Mrs. Newcomb as refreshments were served. The group plans a banquet next week with details to be announced.
A son was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr and Mrs William MacLees of 147 Ridge Street at Corry Hospital. Mrs MacLees was formerly Edna Coulter.
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