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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1951
Page
5
Alpha Tan Omega at Cornell University asks pledges to repair the homes of two needy families as a new initiation. Chapter President James Acker says the pledge task shifts from pranks to constructive service.
The welfare department released the names of two families and a local fraternity that contributed 50 dollars for materials. The project is scheduled to be finished this weekend.
Dr. Charles T. Wendt a 60 year old physician died during funeral services for his wife Mrs Anna M Wendt who had been Western Pennsylvania women’s golf champion in 1931. Mrs Wendt died last Friday after a long illness.
Kiwanis members and guests met at the Phoenix Hotel for Father and Son Night with Dr. G Mason Cochran as guest speaker. He shared wartime chaplain experiences and urged upholding right in a better world, as group songs and a Red Cross film followed the program.
A group of friends surprised Mrs. Charles Swanson with a birthday party at the home of Mrs. Andrew Christensen. Seventeen guests enjoyed singing and games with awards to several attendees and refreshments including sandwiches jello cake and coffee. The guest received many gifts and a purse of money.
Master Terry Michael Daniels celebrated his third birthday yesterday at the Daniels home 41314 Concord Street. Ten young friends attended with mothers as the afternoon Included singing of Happy Birthday and serving ice cream cake and chocolate milk. Favors featured balloons and miniature Easter baskets along with gifts from guests.
The Mentor Club met at Mrs. EB OC Barnes home in Roll call current events. Three papers were read on Abigail and John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Light refreshments followed. News session planned at Mrs. J B Patterson’s home on South Center Street.
Mrs. Mary Softich of James City announces the engagement of her daughter Rosemary Ann to Theodore Michael Kielar, son of Mr and Mrs George Kielar of Ro D 3 Cony. The bride elect attended Kane schools and works at Holgate Company. Kielar is a Columbus High School graduate and employed at Raymond Mfg Co. No date set for the wedding.
A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Hatal Robbins of 163 West Smith Street at Corry Hospital. A son arrived yesterday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. James Caldwell of 72 Marion Street at Corry Hospital.
Circle No 2 W S C S of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Rexford Warner s home for a business session. Mrs Lester Lopus opened the meeting with devotions, and Mrs Lyle Foster led a Bible reading from John 15. Miss Ruth Dahlstrand reviewed chapter five of Near East Panorama on Learning and Living Amid Unrest. Apple pie and coffee were served by the hostess and Miss Mamie Mack before adjourning to meet April 2 at Mrs Justin Butters 127 Park Street.
The Readers Club met yesterday at Mrs Gorge Nagel’s Wayne street residence with 12 members present. Quotations from Washington opened the program. Mrs Ton Linengoll arranged a panel on General Smuts, former South African prime minister who died last September. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for March 18 at Mrs T C Robbins’s East South street home.
Miss Mary Crowell of R D announces engagement to LeRoy Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs Roy Hamilton of Columbus He is employed by General Electric in Erie Mary works at Warren State Hospital No wedding date set.
Last evening the Ladies Auxiliary of Carry Hospital discussed a fundraiser called Koffee Kick Off at Junior High on April 3 at 8 pm. The event mimics Hollywood Breakfast radio shows hosted by Tom Brentamen with tickets going on sale soon.
Navy Mothers Club held an afternoon lap robe knitting session for Erie home sailors at I C O F Hall. A bountiful supper followed. Mrs Mayme Mitchell presided at 8 p m and plans for the next meeting on March 19 were made. Members will assemble March 19 at the home of Mrs Harvey Loveland to finish lap robes.
Mrs Hollis Uppman and Mrs Robert Damon hosted a stork shower for Mrs Leslie Dodd last Saturday evening at the former's home. Eighteen guests enjoyed games visiting and prizes were awarded to Mrs Merle Dodd Mrs Leslie Dodd and Mrs Warren Wietwire. Yellow and white decorations complemented refreshments of salad hot rolls cupcakes and coffee.
Mrs Robeson McKinney Darcuck a Westmoreland born University of Pittsburgh nurse was found bleeding in a Webster Hall hotel room after a man intruded into her bedroom and slashed her throat police said a razor blade was recovered from under the mattress but she had not been assaulted and was taken to Montefiore Hospital for treatment with twenty five stitches required.
H Lynn Rice hosts the Northwest District Orchestra Festival this week with scores of Corry residents and local businesses aiding. The three day event brings five bands of top high school musicians to town with meals managed by Mrs Merritt Hunt and the WSCS First Methodist Church crew, housing led by Mrs Leland Johnston and Mrs Hubert Heerlein, and numerous committees including identification, ushering, program advertising, tickets, transportation, and staging.
Mr. Rice says rehearsals will be lengthy and the compensation comes from presenting to an appreciative audience. He hopes the high school auditorium will be filled to capacity for both Friday and Saturday night concerts.
Mercer County Judge George H. Rowley asked a grand jury to investigate gambling in the county focusing on slot machines and enforcement. Attorney John R. Boland said he would comment after the jury report, while Rowley warned of local action if state police and liquor board units do not curb the racket.
Deputy Coroner W. Allen Firmen ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death for Henry L. Charron 27 whose decomposed body was found in his room at a rooming house. Landlord Alfred Hartick said he entered after smelling the odor from the room. A gas heater was burning in the room.
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