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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
5
The Pennsylvania Federation urges inquiries into wages paid to women and minors to establish minimum fair wages under the 1937 law. It notes the rule has only affected two industries, leaving many workers underpaid and unable to maintain health.
Former U S representative from Pennsylvania’s Second District was found dead in a Washington hotel. Officials suggest a heart attack as the cause. He served in Congress from 1914 to 1916 and later sought the Pennsylvania Senate seat.
Henry Hayer of Pittsburgh, former Local 3 leader, accuses the CIOs Political Actions Committee of trying to embarrass the Republican administration by proposing a strike of Pittsburgh State Liquor Store employees. Details emerged after a conference with Federation officials and state party aides.
Fourtess members of Boy Scout Troop No. 0 return home tomorrow from Bear Lake after a weeklong camping trip supervised by Ray mond Tanner and Norman Ben. Erie county Scout Exec Committee and the Order of the Arrow visited the camp last evening. Wednesday's chicken dinner and campfire session for parents and Rotary Club guests drew thirty attendees. Allen Anderson and Wicker Nigh Jr. were tapped to the Order of the Arrow.
The Spencer community Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. Ralph Bailey of R. D. 3 Conry hosting 30 members. Vice president Mrs. Carl Fullom led in the absence of president Mrs. Robert Clark. A routine meeting with social time followed. Next gathering set for August 16.
Steens Di Cleaning staff and guests held a 6:30 gathering at Mead Park on a Wednesday to honor Mrs Zipporah Miller Mrs Pred Walsh and Mrs doe Eopee. The event included gift presentations and evening bingo with awards to Mrs Miller and Miss Valeri Koper.
East Main street resident James Kelsey returns from YM C A Camp Sherwin on Lake Erie after a weeklong bake sale. Numerous locals from North East to Union City visit, travel, and attend parties while relatives from Virginia to Nebraska converge for family visits and vacations.
Miss Twila Nichols was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Harry Miles and Miss Dane Piccard at the Miles residence. A tureen dinner followed by social evening featured bouquets of sweet peas and a corsage for the guest of honor, with gifts of beauty and usefulness.
A dessert-bridge at Corry Country Club honored Miss Harrivt Colegrave with the event. Guests included sister Mrs. J. P. Mehaughin visiting from Philadelphia and out of town guests Mrs. John Dale Meadville Mrs. Alan Harper Erie and Mrs. James Lewis Indianapolis. Bridge awards went to Mrs. E. H. Baxman and Mrs. Duane Fogle. guest prizes to Mrs. D. B. Taghart and Mrs. Mebanishtin.
Mrs Evey Phillips and Mrs M S Cobbell hosted at the Phillips home on West Ghurrh street. Fourteen attended and gave Miss Valletti a miscellaneous shower. She will wed Joseph Wojiechowski later this Summer. Valletti and Mrs Wojchowski won game awards and the party enjoyed lunch with dessert coffee.
Members of the Country Club announce a luncheon and bridge event next Tuesday at the Country Club. Reservations must be in by Sunday and cancellations should be made by Sunday. The event includes a meal, golf, and bridge arranged for invited guests and out of town attendees.
Mrs. George Wood entertained 21 guests at 51 West Con Gres Atreet Thursday evening for her daughter Miss Margaret Mae Wood set to wed Roger Wetmore in August. Guests from North East and Erie enjoyed awards to Mrs. Kenneth Wetmore and Miss Ruth Keep of Elgin and refreshments including a decorated cake by Mrs. Paul Crowell. Miss Wood received a hope chest liner shower.
A roast beef dinner was held at Roalock last evening for Mr and Mrs George Patterson who marked their birthdays. About 35 attended the gathering hosted by Opal Hill Clara Hill Havel Hand and Patricia Slagle, bingo committee members. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Patterson Robert Battersom and Patricia Slagle. the couple received a purse of money from friends.
The Women Relief club met at O B Hall with twenty members. President Mrs Mabel Brows led reports from the district convention at Johnstown, July 16 to 31. A $15 donation was approved for the Brookville Home for veterans and families. Plans were made for a picnic at Mead Park on July 25. Mrs Hil and her committee served a light lunch after.
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