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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1951
Page
5
A vivid tease proclaims a giant motion picture screen will bring audiences a spectacular show. The blurb promises terrific entertainment and down to earth fun, hinting at a marquee feature or first run attraction to lure readers.
The column records a host of visitors and social events at Mrs. Louis Morrows home in Glenside, including Mrs. A B Wetmore and Mrs. Sidney V. Stewart. It also reports the wedding of Miss Donna Adams to John Little at Wrightsville Omireh with reception at St White Swan, and lists numerous locals visiting relatives, trips, and gatherings around Erie and nearby towns.
Senator Frank Carlson former Kansas governor and Interchange Commission chair speaks on current problems at Chautauqua during week four of the 78th assembly on July 29 28. Dr Waller Alvarez Mayo Clinic and Syracuse historian T V Smith join lectures while four concerts feature the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra under Franco Autas. Girl Scout Day Camp envisions continued attendance at Mead Park.
Jamestown July 21 Falconer volunteer firemen credited with stopping a blaze at the Jamestown Sterling corporation Allen street extension plant. Discovered near 1:30 a m by night watchman Herbert Davis the fire reached the roof above the machine shop and sawdust piles but was contained after more than an hour of firefighting by 23 volunteers using two high pressure hoses.
Leo J. Ploss, 21, of Corry R. D. 1, was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge. The case was arraigned before Alderman M. S. Cobbett on the complaint filed by Francis Ohlstedsen of B. D. 2.
In Erie a homemade alarm rigged by Harry Katz nabbed an alleged chicken thief. Emmanuel Green, suspected of stealing 25 chickens a week earlier, triggered a bell when he returned. Katz alerted police. Green fled but was captured later. A hearing on larceny charges is set for July 30 at 3 p.m. Green remains in county jail pending.
Fireman Richard Ryker of Camden died while an engine man was seriously hurt when a boiler on the locomotive of a Atlantic City Philadelphia train exploded. The blast struck Ryker directly and hurled his body into a nearby shack as high pressure steam burned through the cab.
The raft Lethargia with four human behavior students began its 1200 mile journey to New Orleans. They left Aspinwall but forgot to pull up the anchor at Allegheny river lock, delaying progress as river currents and winds pushed the craft.
The Concord Community Club gathered at the Community House for a night of entertainment including accordion solo by Miss Shirley Hall songs by Mrs Alman Peterson and Roger Wingers a recitation by Leonard Swanson and a piano violin duet by Newell Gates and Mrs Peterson Coffee cake and ice cream were served The next meeting is set for August 17 with officer elections the committee to organize includes Miss Cora McCray Mrs Edna Wade and Mrs Walter Prowtor.
State Line 4 H Club met at Donald Camper’s home with fourteen members and leader Mrs. Donald Bensink. Refreshments were served outdoors after the session. The next meeting is scheduled for Allgust Ltd at Charlotte and Francis Pierce’s home.
The Mulvin residence on Main street hosted two events yesterday. An afternoon birthday party celebrated Carol Ann Mulvin’s 12th with six friends, games, prizes, candy favors, ice cream, cake, lemonade, and gifts. Evening gathering honored Robert Mulvin Jr. of Washington, D C, with relatives from Union City visiting, followed by light refreshments and television viewing.
Members of Corry Country Club plan a tureen dinner this Sunday evening inviting those not yet solicited to bring salad or dessert. The 2013 committee chaired by Horton Davis with Mrs. Carl Gustafson Miss Lena St Clair and Mrs. W A Leaby will furnish meat, rolls and coffee. Dinner at 6:30 with expected strong attendance.
The Hi Neighbor Club of Cutting held its annual family meeting as a picnic at Mead Park on Thursday. Seven members with children and three guests attended. A bountiful dinner was served in the afternoon and a pleasant time was shared at the park. Mrs Harold Sweet will host the next meeting on August 16.
A surprise party honored D R Clawson on his 75th birthday at 66244 East Main Street. About twenty five relatives and friends called, sharing a picnic supper and lawn cakes. Guests enjoyed visiting and games while Mr Clawson received many fine gifts.
Pennsylvania craftsmen prepare for the third annual Craft Fair at Hershey Park Golf Club house July 27 28 and 20 largest event of its kind in the state with about 100 exhibitors and thousands of visitors. Demonstrations will cover weaving metalworking pottery woodwork and lace making sponsored by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen led by state president James J. Jackson. Admission is 50 cents. Weekend guests include Anthony Polemski and James Barnhart from Chicago.
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