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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1946
Page
5
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Livsie Davaidge, a Cherokee patent medicine seller in old Tiditt Territory days. She broke bones and faced a final birthday, living as a trader who farmed 160 acres and defied harsh talk with quiet resilience.
The wedding of Viola Jean TeWinkle and Maynard Wallace was solemnized Thursday evening at Abbe Reformed Church. Rey Gerrit officiated as the couple, daughter and son of their respective families, exchanged vows in a formal ceremony. The bride wore white satin with a victorian bodice and a coronet of orange blossoms, carried white carnations, bridesmaid Virginia TeWinkle wore aqua net, and little Loujean Legters carried sweetpeas. A reception for about 400 followed at the bride’s home. The newlyweds planned a Adirondacks trip and a homecoming after August 1.
The second reunion of the John Westley Martin family was held Saturday afternoon at the Corry Rod and Gun Club on East Washington Street. A bountiful tureen was served at 2 o'clock to 60 members, with ice cream and cucumbers for dessert. Officers were elected for another term: President Floyd Martin, Vice President Alva Rigby, Secretary and Treasurer Miss Beatrice Martin. Committee members for 1947 were named, with Mrs Jimma Ward, Mrs Mabel Rigby and Mrs Mildred Hinkson on arrangements and Mrs Ethel Denning and Mrs Dorothy Howe on the program. Relatives from Erie, Titusville, Clymer, Vrooman and nearby cities attended.
Mrs. Mary DeLury hosted a makeup party at her South Center street home for twenty friends last evening. Diana Deering cosmetics were demonstrated by Ruth Anderson of Jamestown, with two Jamestown guests Alyse Anderson and Mire Billie Reynolds attending. The hostess served ribbon sandwiches, relishes, a Diana Deering decorated cake, and coffee as the pink and green table decor set the theme.
Corry Exchange Club met in the upstairs private dining room of the Hotel Corry at 6:30 last evening for dinner and business. Vice president Boyd Capwell presided in the president’s absence. The planned dinner dance was postponed for a Erie county club picnic at Memorial Park in Girard on Wednesday with members and families invited. The next meeting is set for August 12 at Mead Park.
Shriners in San Francisco greet their first post convention with a 36 000 member procession. The day features firecrackers bands and a long parade before a business session at 1 30 pm PST. A safety note echoes through the festivities as a stray fishing line incident is reported with no injuries.
A brief note describes removing ink from paper using a cloth dipped in liquid bleach then wiped over the ink. The fragment outlines a simple erasure action without broader context or sourcing.
In a swift pursuit near Ochola Missouri, Sheriff Logan Peery and Deputy J E B Einscart killed two bank robbers identified as Philip Joseph Cronin and Bill Frizzell after a 20 minute chase. The pair, posing as brothers, had been staying two weeks at a resort and were linked to a Nevada, Missouri assault car and a $4100 cash haul. Local police recovered a rental agreement tied to the crime and traced money lost at Humahsville bank.
A severe electrical storm struck Philadelphia for the third day in succession, killing Joseph Foody, 40, starting six fires and providing brief relief from a heat wave that had gripped the city for nearly two weeks.
Philadelphia July 23 Temple University gains CPA approval for a 625000 expansion program including a new three story classroom building. Director Joseph Mf Lean announces the plan.
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