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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1947
Page
5
The prehistoric mechanic formed wheel related principles and likely the pulley rope. The wheel’s simplicity did not occur to many people including American Indians and industry. New corn syrup candy manufacturers and food plants use a patented extra sweet syrup to improve candy appearance freshness shelf life and flavor.
Mrs Sarah Buck 78 was surprised at home Friday evening when friends gathered for a party. She will celebrate her 78th birthday Sunday with gifts from M Spaulding, Marel Solstee, Catherine Buxton, Eva Jamieson, Alice Smock, Charles Kauscher, Harvey Loveland, and Wilma Rich. Cards were played and lunch of birthday cake and ice cream served.
The Mother Craft Class gathered Friday at Mrs. Robert D. Shapter's North Center street home. Mrs. Shapter led a nutrition talk and displayed basic foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a luncheon served at the end. An invitation went out for the March 7 meeting at 1 30 p.m. in the City building with the topic to be announced.
Mrs Tracy Whitehead hosts a dinner for Corry Chapter No 17 OES officers at Hotel Corry with 23 ladies present. Gifts, bridge and 500, hearts, and a later visit to East Pleasant Street featured fruit punch, canapes, and a singing session. Also covered are local visits, travel plans, hospital news, and the final performance of the Junior Class play Tumblin Creek at the Senior High School auditorium with strong community turnout.
Corry Italian-American Association members plan the annual stag party at the club rooms with about 500 men expected. General chairman Carl Chiricuzio features a Buffalo floor show and George Le Fevre and his orchestra. Buffet lunch from 7:30 to 10 includes baked ham and other dishes. A buffet supper and annual election follow the next evening with organizing staff listed.
At the Brookstreet home of Mrs Wayne VanGuilder and Mrs Ward VanGuilder a baby shower honored Mrs Earl VanGuilder. Fourteen guests attended with prizes awarded to Mrs Earl VanGuilder Cecil Ross and Melbourne Bim ber. Hosts served sandwiches whip cookies tea and cotter with guests receiving pink and blue baby shoe lays. Mrs Zarl VanGuilder helped with assists.
A F Munger, age 84, was honored at a surprise birthday party at his home on East Smith Street. Twelve friends gathered for evening games visiting, cake, ice cream, and coffee were served after the event yesterday.
Delicate births include a daughter to Lynford Jackson of Spartansburg and Ruth ODonnell Mapes’s connection to Paul Arti case in San Francisco. A grandson to Ruthin Mapes family on Delaware street. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Scimney of Spartansburg and a baby girl to Violet Vintor Smith. Corry Hospital reported these early morning and late night arrivals with local family ties.
The Townsend Club met at T O F Hall with fourteen members to share a tureen dinner at 6 20 p m. Mrs Henry Bals and Mrs Harry Silvis led the dinner committee while President Mr Silvis organized plans for a March 14 card party inviting public attendance at the C O F P Hall. Mrs C A Moun tai s was named general chairman and proceeds will aid the club treasury. The March 17 gathering in Evie will feature guest speaker Jesse George Murray, editor of the Townsend Weekly.
Fred York birthday dinner honored by wife and family Friday. Six o clock dinner served with a large decorated cake. Pink and white color scheme, bouquet of Sweetpeas centerpiece. Mr. York received many cards gifts and a purse of money. The evening remained social. David L Swarte, Cory School District superintendent, left for Atlantic City for a regional convention and will return next Friday.
Richard Staples aged eleven was celebrated at a party hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Gerald Staples at 531 East Wayne Street. Sixteen children attended from seven to nine pm with games and contests winning several prizes. Favors included gingerbread cookies hats nut cups and assorted refreshments were served to guests.
The Berean Society of the Baptist Church met last evening at the East South Street home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Carroll with fifteen members present. The president Mrs Gevil Messinger conducted the business session and a letter from Rev and Mrs Richard Miller, missionaries to Africa, was read. Mrs Carroll served salad and desserts. The March 14 meeting will be held at the church with Mrs Cora Joseph as hostess.
Girl Scout Troops from Union City and nearby area will meet Monday at 2:30. Miss Brittingham of the Erie Girl Scout Cobbell will preside. On March 16 they mark the 85th birthday of the Utvanigation with hostesses from Union City. Adele McCray announces many committee members will attend.
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