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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
5
Report says a deer was shot Wednesday night on the Darrow farm by a person using a spotlight. The carcass was found where left, with two fawns seen nearby but the younger deer missing since the mother’s killing. Authorities describe the incident as a wanton act.
Police traced evidence to Beardsley after a confession-like statement by an informant. Officers found him at his route and took him into custody without resistance, marking a key development in the investigation and the alleged crime.
A boy, 15, was injured by a hidden bomb found near Jamis Hulchill or Mt Pleasant yesterday. He suffered severe internal injuries. Officials say the device was likely stolen from a local powder plant.
The Cord Ridge Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. N J Kline’s home for a tureen dinner at 1 o’clock. Devotions were led by Mrs. Edwin Armitage and Mrs. Alice Ainsworth. With president Mrs. Ernest Chelton away, secretary Mrs. George Chase led the business session. the afternoon was spent visiting. The next meeting is set for August 2 with the location to be announced.
Sixteen members and two guests attended a WRC No 49 campfire dinner at Mrs Ross Westley home. Dinner was served at 12 90 and the afternoon was spent in games and visiting. Mrs Lottie Stevens gave a reading on organizing WRC in Michigan. The next meeting is planned for the Mason iic Temple August 2.
A farewell party was given at Mrs James Consale home on Rail Road street Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Bessie Shreve who is moving to Port Allegany. About 20 Aero Supply 660 department ladies hosted with lively singing games and visiting. Ice cream cake and coffee followed as Mrs Shreve received a gift from coworkers.
The Krazyates club met Wednesday evening at West Pleasant Street with two 500 tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Wilbur Whitehead and Mrs Michael Piccirilio. The hostess served salad and dessert. The next meeting will be at Mrs Robert Eimt on South Center Street in August. Guests included Mrs Charles Jackman and Mrs Arthur Hoffman.
Mrs Samuel Cantor of Jamestown hosted a dinner at the Hotel Corry Thursday evening for friends. Attendees included Mrs Phillip Young Mrs Leo Mulderick Miss Estella Johnson of Gary and Mrs Jean Tinkham of Jamestown. After dinner the group travelled to 140 Waterford to the Showboat for dancing.
A farewell dinner was held at the City Restaurant last evening at seven o'clock for two Montgomery Ward employees, Mrs. M. Reynolds who leaves the store tomorrow and moves to Warren, and Mrs. Wilcox who recently married. A steak dinner and gifts were given. Afterward, the ladies enjoyed the movies.
Mrs Charles Whaley of R D 2 Corry entertained relatives at a surprise party for her husband s birthday. A picnic dinner was served to thirty five guests at one o clock and the afternoon was spent visiting. Attendees came from Brookville Youngsville Hi le Westfield Brocton Spring Creek and Corry.
Mrs and Mrs Merrill Lillie and daughter Ruth attended a Union City party last evening honoring their daughter and sister Mrs Ronald Shepard and Mr Shepard who recently married. Hosts Mr and Mrs Ernest Shepard welcomed forty five friends and relatives and served fine refreshments. The couple received many gifts at the shower.
The C F S Club gathered at Mrs Lister Lewis's East Bond street home for a meeting with twin tables of 500 in play. Mrs Le roy Dickinson and Mrs Glen Betts won prizes for winning night. Mrs Lewis served cake coffee and tea to guests. Mrs Ross Mead will host the next meeting in August near Columbus.
The Rehoboth Class of the United Brethren Church met at the Whitney home on West Park Place. Mrs Carl Lyone was treasurer in charge with devotions by Mrs Gerald Bagley and Mrs Harold Fish. A report on Miss Cora Mann, Kentucky missionary, was given and funds were voted for her. August will feature officer elections. Refreshments were served by Mrs Oberd Cady and Mr Cart Wengert.
A short guide explains washing fresh parsley well before use. Remove wet leaves and stalks, then place in a tall glass upright. Store in the refrigerator to keep stems moist and preserve pungent flavor.
Washington July 7 Associated Press reports new wartime price adjustments for canned goods. From September 1 the points values rise on spinach No 2 and No 244 cans, asparagus No 2, apple sauce No 2, apples No 2, with specific increases listed. Grapefruit juice orange juice blends tomato cat soup and chili sauce stay unchanged. Hotels and restaurants are the main buyers affected.
The OPA announced point changes for canned foods including apricots up 10 to 50 points and grape juice up 20 to 40 points while oranges and grapetrui juice blend and tomato products drop 10 points. New civilian supplies of bath asparagus and spinged for civiliatis will be about half prior pack sizes and apples and apple sauce allocations shrink. The civilian apricot supply is about one third less than last year.
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