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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1950
Page
5
James PF Smith, 27, survived a plunge after his car crossed a guard rail on the Drayosbury bidet and fell into a muddy river. He was treated at McKeesport Hospital for severe lacerations and possible rib injuries.
A long list of local items notes Bob Barto head man for a Rotary Club minstrel show, plans for a second show in 1950, and a post show party at the Hotel Cony. It also reports music recitals by Byrom Swanson, travel notes for residents visiting Fort Lauderdale and New York, anniversaries, births, college news at Tri-State and Gannon, and various relocations and renovations around Corry.
Dungard School P T A held its Founders Day program with 24 members present chaired by Mrs. Delmar Tundeen. Ruth Dahish led devotions, the penny supper proceeds will fund the school's big fund and BPA. South side and Northside study circles set meetings in March.
A hospitality club luncheon and style show drew about 69 local women at Hotel Corry. Attendees enjoyed seafood or chicken, cherry pie, and coffee while models showcased twenty four ensembles, with prizes awarded to Young and Needhans Mix David L. Swatte winning a bouquet from Floradora’s.
Cub Pack 182 met at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church dining room Monday evening for a Blue and Gold Banquet. Ralph Blakeslee of Sparburg spoke on Indian lore and displayed maps and artifacts. Den chiefs entertained, then badges and arrows were awarded, including wolf, bear, gold, and silver arrows to numerous Scouts.
Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a card party at the American Legion Home this Friday evening with invited guests. President Mrs. Ewand Harvey presides as the group plans to join the hospital auxiliary benefiting from a venishing bridge event. A $20.95 raffle proceeds from a hake sale were reported last Saturday, and an oil painting talk by Mrs. Croyle highlighted the gathering. A dessert sales and thrcent dinner are slated for March 7 at Mrs. Z. E. Guirtis residence on East Congress Street.
Rev. Joseph R. Clair spoke at Beth Israel Synagogue during weekly services addressing rapid religious tolerance. Rev. Joseph B. Slit, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, addressed the congregation. Hostesses Lena Cohen and Mrs. Hirty Bayach served at the vestry with cookies cake coffee and tea. yellow tanors and flowers decorated the table.
My Justi Butters of Park street remarried Nonie yesterday in Philadelphia where she and her daughter Mrs Hugh Crabbe visited her parents. The Crabbe couple lived at Key West before. he is now stationed in Philadelphia. Mr id Mre Harold Armitage of East Pleasant street left for a ten day trip to Oklahoma to visit their son Pet Jack Armitage at Fort Sill. Kenneth W Young of Franklin street left for New York City to work as a business visitor for the Railway Expiens.
A social card party was hosted at the Galbreath residence on First Avenue with MS Robert Galbreath and William Gumbleton Jr entertaining. The event featured a vanishing bridge game sponsored by the Gary Hospital Auxiliary with organizers Mrs Roger McCray Mrs John Fenstermacher and Miss Barbara Auri Fespel.
Mrs Harold Averill of Meadville was honored at a Raymond Avenue shower hosted by Mrs Lateille Chuvedi Tuesday evening. Fourteen ladies attended and gifts were presented to the honoree. Attendees included out of town guests Mrs Ray Sunney Titusville Mrs Roland Aver t Pleasantville and Mrs Spear Wrightsville.
OU Lady of Perpetual Help Sodality holds February meeting with Miss Louise Mighacce presiding. Plans include a play titled Occasions of Life to be performed on the 28th and a reception for new candidates at World Sodality Day. Members urged candidacy reflections and attendance at next meeting. Mass attendance to observe the special communion Sunday at St Thomas’ Church.
The season's basketball queen will be crowned Friday at 8 o clock between a preliminary and league game at Corry Junior High School gymnasium. Miss Chori Sweet, senior at the high school, will serve as this year's queen.
Mrs Frank Loveland of Pir Street entertained card club members with a lively evening. A guest, Mrs C We, joined the gathering and games were won by Mrs Jones and Mrs Leon Lanstey. A padded course was served by Mrs Loveland, with two weeks until Mr Lindsley hosts at her Weal Trying Street home.
Mr and Mrs An tity H Johnson Jr of Dayle Qu announce the birth of a son yesterday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Austin Ivotnson of 749 Meadaveene.
Mrs C A Williams hosts a bridge event at her home to benefit the hospital. Guests include Mrs Frey and Miss Lanston, with dessert served by Miss Williams after the card games.
Emma Matthews spoke to about 30 Rotary Club members and guests at the Gorey Room hotel about the Erie County Children's Society. The talk highlighted free medical examinations and services funded by the club and supported by local medical centers, with a color film shown and organizers praising community outreach.
Quilting club members gathered at the East Weenerick residence of Mrs. A Ve Copheagy for an evening meeting. They enjoyed a dinner at 6:30 PM and dueling pipers provided music. Mrs Harold Potter of Sho Wis presented a gift amid tributes to the club’s guest of honor.
A lively stork shower hosted for Mrs Harold Dougherty. Mrs inward Velie Tassel and Mix Morris MetiLyre led games and prizes. Attendees included Edwards honway M.D. and many guests, with favors made by Mrs McThiyre and decorative colors and flowers described.
A bespectacled British scientist at Brixton prison in Lambeth, southwest London, received a fourteen year confinement sentence after acknowledging additional crimes beyond the espionage charges. He thanked his counsel, the governor, and the British prison staff for their consideration as he spoke from Brixton.
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