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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
5
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a drunken driving incident and depicts a police or city report with unclear details about the date, place, and persons involved. The readable bits indicate an accusation or evidence related to impaired driving.
Mrs Mathew Stormes and Mrs Harry Lamann entertained at Lamana cottage on Lake near Columbus City in honor of Mr and Mrs Leon Pringle who are moving to Los Angeles. Guests included Mr and Mrs Warren Thomas and others while each guest received a gift.
In Wattsburg D C Mr and Mrs Gordon E Abrams East Main Street announce the birth of their son at Gerry Hospital weighing 7 pounds born yesterday morning. The child is named Thobias Yalko with the mother formerly Miss Duryee.
The marriage of Miss Martha Brockman of Chicago to Edward Huguelet was solemnized Monday at Fourth Presbyterian Church. The bride wore white satin and carried a bouquet of pifers and stephenods. bridesmaid wore blue. After a Wisconsin trip, they will reside at 630 West Diversey Parkway Cuslyridge Apartments in Chicago.
Miss Edith G Sperry wed Milton D Burger in a single ring ceremony at the Sperry home on Pleasant Street with thirty guests. Rev P A Galbreath officiated. elegant music by local singers. reception followed. Bride wore white mousseline de soie. gown designed with lace and seed pearl bouquet. couple to reside at 134 West Fifth Street.
Miss Marian Coulter and Miss Virginia Reed from Mesésville visit Corry for a few days to attend Senior High School commencement. Guests include Mr and Mrs Burr of Bayt Frederick Street and extended family from Jonestown and Dunkirk. The gathering marks a rare reunion after twenty five years among visiting relatives and graduates.
Mrs Paul Dooher Mrs Jesse Dosher and Miss Pauline Kuenter entertained at the former's home Tuesday evening with a variety shower for Miss Mary Dooher who will wed Vernal Torrey of Sparlansvnyg on June Vth. Twenty five guests attended the party with bingo prizes won by Mrs Guy Fish Mrs Keith Nichols Corry Edna Rhodes and Mrs Elmer Stover A dessert lunch followed and the honoree received many gifts. Others from Sway included Mrs Clifton Torrey Centerville and Mrs Dorus Shreve Garland.
Eighty five Erie Venango Crawford county women attended the tri county council meeting at North Hast Yesterday. A morning business session and noon luncheon at the Lutheran church preceded afternoon elections naming C L Loomis Titusville president Desenider Oli Olly vice president Leo Jones Erie second vice president George Allen Nora Hast chaplain Cole Cambridge Springs historian Greece Albion sergeant at arms and several directors from Meadville Wasleyville Conneaut Corry and Bynard.
The Baptist Ladies Fellowship met at Mrs. Ralph Carroll’s East South Street home. Rev. James C. Heiman led the study hour on The Vineyard and the Olive Tree. Miss Gladys Bovert led the business session. refreshments followed. The next gathering is July 2 at Mrs. George Martin’s home near Spartansburg.
Former Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany attended a Delmont audience in December 805 as Geraldine Farrar took on her first Wagnerian role, marking a notable cultural moment in an era of royal presence.
The junior class of St Edward's Parochial School hosted the senior class last evening at the Rich restaurant for a four course dinner. Decorations featured red and white senior colors with American Beauty roses. Kathryn Mead presented the welcome, Amelia Jackson spoke as president and valedictorian, and Rev. Groves offered a soft address. This morning sixteen eighth graders slated to graduate Sunday at St. Thomas Church and ten seventh graders shared a communion breakfast at the Ritz.
Miss Martha Bessier of Pleasantville wed Rotem Averill son of Mr and Mrs Myron Averill. The ceremony at Pleasantville Presbyterian Church was led by Reverend Vielen Buecher with attendants Mrs J Dunham and Harold Ayer. After a wedding trip they will reside in Pleasantville. Mrs Averill was a former teacher at Grand Valley and Ol City. Averill's father is in the oil business in Goodwill.
Miss Marjorie McElroy was honored at a bridal shower hosted at Mrs George Stanford’s home. Guests enjoyed a two course tea, miniature bride cake, and small favors as prizes were awarded. Attendees included Miss Virginia Reed and Miss Muray Coulter from Meadville and Mrs Patricia Abt from Brie.
Former Corry girl Miss Sliver, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Singer of Brit, Corry, received her bachelor of commerce education degree from Mercyhurst College Erie last evening. Dr Edward Pinpatrick of Milwaukee was commencement speaker. Bishop Mark Gannon presided. Attending from Corry were Mrs Fred Hannan, Mrs James Sullivan, Miss Helen Mowrell and Mrs George Mulderick.
A graduation party honoring Betty Wood was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Wood at their West Cor ness home. Eighteen attendees including out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. George Wid of Conneaut and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wand of Wes- Mevutte joined a luncheon and cake featuring a miniature doll dressed as a graduate.
A large delegation of Corry Rebekahs attended the initiation meeting of the Tadly Lake Lake fort lodge in Lakewand New York last evening. Members listed include Mrs. Oscar Frite Mrs. Morris Bernstein Mr. Sarah Zalaneck Miss Evhel Matth ews and many others. The Lakewood lodge reported several exhibition drills were performed and a meal was served.
Club members at the FW area gathered for a roller skating party hosted by Mrs Lynn Phillip. Mrs Ross and Mack received gifts. eleven members attended with two guests. The group then met at the home of Mrs Herbert Trisket in Columbus for a binding party.
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