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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
5
Cent Auriol formally accepts the nomination to form a new government and seeks the national assembly's approval on Saturday. If approved, Marie could assemble a cabinet by Sunday night, ending a six day crisis as France presses for swift governance amid a tense foreign scene.
Mrs. Harold Powell hosted a Thursday luncheon at her summer home on Chautauqua Lake for her contract bridge club and guests. Awards went to Mrs. C. W. Jones and Mrs. Horton J. Davis. The report lists numerous attendees and neighbors with travel from Hooversville, Chau tauqua, Pittsburgh, and Jamestown, plus visiting relatives and local residents.
Hostesses Mrs. Jack Walsh Mrs. Albert Ross and Mrs. Edward Brigham entertained at the latter’s West Wayne street home with a stork shower for Mrs. Paul Spiesman. One guest list, games, awards to Mrs. Dempsey Sullivan Spiesman and Jungfleisch, pink and blue decorations, a cradle centerpiece, and a delicious late lunch.
Mrs Paul Stroup hosted a birthday party at 624 Spring street honoring her son William Joseph Stroup ten years old. Twelve neighborhood children and mothers attended with Patrica Skeps of Buffalo winning a game prize and the door prize. Ice cream cake and chocolate milk were served. favors included candy baskets and baboons.
Frederick Teddy Dahlstrand, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Dahlstrand, was honored at a 3 to 5:30 party on East Smith Street for his third birthday. Fourteen friends attended with mothers and other guests. toys, play tables, balloons, fancy bats, and gifts were part of the celebration hosted by his mother.
Mrs Will Dyckes of 225 Grace Street welcomed seven club members Thursday evening. Awards went to Mrs Oscar Fritz and Mrs Alma Erickson. Games were played, refreshments included ice cream cake and coffee, and the gathering continued to a late hour.
Corry Post Office employes and families held a picnic at Mead Park with about 20 attendees. A 6:30 dinner was served under the supervision of Paul Weber and Elof Dahil. Guest Kathleen Wood of Bebington Cheshire England attended.
Miss Irene Jordan was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Frank Graft in Fast Irving street. Guests included Miss Helen Jones Miss Lois McCray Miss Myrtle Jordan and several others. prizes were awarded for Lotto and gifts were presented to the guest of honor.
The Rehoboth Sunday School Class at Evangelical United Brethren Church met with 32 attendees at Mead Park. Vernon Welch chaired the business session and officers were elected: Delmar Lundeen president Harold Lloyd vice president Howard VanTassel treasurer Mrs Murray Raymond secretary tyan Downey chaplain and Vernon Welch assistant teacher. The outgoing officers remain on the committee. The next session is set for August 19 with Mr and Mrs John Lovey. Carl Wengert and family were among the out of town guests.
A hardy band of 28 Baltic refugees who crossed the Atlantic in the 64 foot ketch Gundel anchored in Boston harbor awaiting immigration service hearings. Capt John Rosenberg said the group includes 24 Latvians two Swedes four Lithuanians and a Russian and that they pray for admission to the United States. If land is denied they may seek Canada.
American farmers will purchase over 100 million dollars worth of tractor tires and tubes this year an all time high. More than three percent of the nation’s trucks are used on farms. Other rubber items include milking machine inflations tubes electric brooder blankets and barn conveyor belts.
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