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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
5
Pittsburgh city council voted to return the 1¢ 7oom mansion to the heirs of steel baron James H. Park. Once a Memorial, the house on Stephen Collins Foster birthplace site fell into disrepair with smashed windows and peeling paint.
Mr and Mrs H R Brigas of Matlon street celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on a July weekend. A family party attended by about 35 relatives featured a picnic dinner at 6 pm, and a decorated anniversary cake. Attendees included Rev EB Briggs and other relatives from Newton Iowa Pleasantville Cambridge Springs Punxsutawney and Meadville. Several guests traveled from Erie, Pittsburgh, and Cortland for the occasion.
Miss Mary Ann Kovach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kovach of Homestead, celebrated her sixth birthday with a party Sunday afternoon at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kusma. Five young guests and their mothers attended. prizes, refreshments, and favors were provided.
Ronald Triscuit of R. D. 1 celebrated his 13th birthday with a Wiener roast at Mead Park hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merle Triscuit. The event drew 35 teens from Concord township 4-H Boys and Girls Clubs with helpers Mrs. Lawrence Anderson and Mrs. Joseph McCray. Guests enjoyed bonfire hot dogs, gifts, and a purse of money for the celebrant.
The Jewell Cobb family reunion took place Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hbughtling of Torpedo as hosts. Forty five attendees enjoyed a noon picnic. Mrs. Virgil Tubbs presided at the business meeting and officers for the next year were elected: President Mrs. Virgil Tubbs, Spring Creek. Vice President Charles Morrow, Bradford. Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Lawrence Clark, this city. Guests came from Bradford, Cory, Conneautville, Spring Creek, Erie and Torpedo.
An old advertisement touts a tasteless dental plate powder promising complete comfort for denture wearers. It claims the powder eliminates taste and odor while offering a free trial and mail refund offer, with contact details for Widnoon Company and Keystotiage Ent tanning Fa Dept 1. Sold at drug stores nationwide.
A daughter was born last evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Larson of 735 East Main Street. The mother formerly Valeda Barton.
The Massarouy une Ekwusiis Club held a weekly meeting at the Hotel Corry with 21 members and one guest Siton Baruch of Fittsburgh. Pred Hoenes led singing God Was Accompanied with piano by Miss Jean Marie Johnston. Remarks from Harry Borach on Kiwanis Festival in August and Clarence Wallace on the inter-club golf tournament were shared. President J Lowe Edwards discussed sponsoring gum machines. Arthur Martin noted Indies night dinner at the Country Club on Thursday July 29.
The Triple K Club gathered Saturday night in Erie with Miss Lillian Casler hosting at her home. A ham dinner was served at 6 o'clock and attendees spent the evening socializing and engaging in fancy work. Guests included Mrs. Esther Spicer, Miss Marion Smith, Mrs. Merle Capwell, Mrs. George Bensink, and others from Corry and Erie. The next event is planned for August 7 when Mrs. Bensinke will host.
An old advertisement claims backache and dizziness are caused by poisonous waste in the blood and touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets as a remedy that stimulates kidney action and provides fast relief. It also suggests Golden Lax Tablets for constipation at 25 cents.
BRB July 20 strong talk on jaywalking at Erie safety meeting. City may arrest violators for disorderly conduct if an ordinance passes. state law blocks fines. Traffic-light issues persist as State Highway Department won’t approve devices for Erie's overhead system. Railroad Fair opens in Chicago marking rail milestones and centennial rail linkage.
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