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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1946
Page
5
Years of tareless unplanned fishing have driven terrapin into a rarefied luxury class, with prices rising as supply dwindles and restaurants seek scarce, prized specimens. Local merchants report tighter quotas and longer waits for top suppliers amid growing demand.
WOU MIME Wables OL cards were in play at the downstairs dining room of the Hotel Corry for the VFW Auxiliary card party. Tables of contract bridge, auction bridge, and 500 were in play. Prizes awarded to high scorers included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Selhman in contract bridge and others. Proceeds go to the Coury Memorial Hospital Fund and the Auxiliary.
The Good Samaritan Simolay School Class of the Methodist Church met at Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Phillips on East Congress Street Friday evening for an enjoyable session. Mrs Mund Barr led the devotional, Mrs Donald Dingle presided over a brief business meeting, and the evening ended with games. Pumpkity pie with whipped cream, tea and coffee were served. Miss Myra Hasbrouck will host the group next, in April 191.
Mr and Mrs Roger Brown invite players to the next duplicate bridge session on Wednesday evening March 20 at the Hotel Corry lobby. Those wishing to attend should call the Browns to express interest and arrange attendance.
A news note reports a party venture with a significant but undisclosed financial outcome. The unstated amount will be announced later, as the project progresses within veterans' hospital work plans.
Mrs May McCormick sails to Bradford to visit relatives. Rev Wilmer Heffer leaves for Johnston for a Youth Rally and Crusader Conference. Mrs Alex Miller of Buffalo en route to Pittsburgh on business. Mrs Frank Laurie of East Frederick Street heads to Dayton for three weeks. Mrs Mary Ann Pusbergh returns from Oil City. Arthur Ingram arrives in Corry for a family visit. Mrs Richard McLaughlin and friends depart for Jamestown on business. Lt Col Norman T Newton plans trips to New York and Cambridge after visiting relatives. Richart Davis returns to Cleveland after nine days leave. Mrs Mildred Alfred and Mrs Rafter stay at Hotel Hershey. Wedding of Margie Wileck to Thomas Patterson in East Randolph. Roger Amy and Lt Alfred Morrison meet in Erie. Morrison discharged from Camp Atterbury after service in India. Mr and Mrs Murel Kolstee spend evening in Jamestown on business.
Legion members from Elmer and Garrier Post America Lewion and their families host a twentieth anniversary dancing party at St Edward's Hall this evening. An eleven-piece orchestra led by von Farletto of Evie will provide music. A fine buffet lunch will be served.
Hillstrom Minor a daughter of Mr and Mrs Minor married Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church. Miss Evie Minor wed Allistrom Bal Minor at 2 30 pm in a ceremony conducted by Rev. July Gliman. The couple departed for their honeymoon in the week ahead.
The Concord Community Club held a Pridey evening at She Comes is House with about seventy attendees enjoying dinner and a program of recitations, group songs, and games. Mrs. F Armitage and Mrs. Howard Blakeslee led activities. next meeting set for April 12 with Robert Marsh and Ma Joseph McCray on the refreshment committee and Mr Mush and Roger McCray on the pitchman duties.
The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home on North Center. Ann Groguin led the meeting with a Tri County Council report presented by Mrs Helen Kin. Membership pledges were offered to several members as refreshment was served. next meeting set for April 5.
Girls gather at the Presbyterian Church for a birthday celebration on March 1 with Esther Vogt leading a singing ceremony and Adele McCray directing. Five Scouts perform a short play on the founding of scouting, followed by folk dancing supervised by Dono Christi and a refreshment break to end the event.
One hundred friends gathered at Harding School Friday evening to honor Mrs Roy Street a longtime Harding School PTA member. The program featured solos duets readings and instrumental pieces with Mrs Street preparing to move to Salem Virginia with her family. Tea and coffee followed as guests admired St Patrick s motif decor and Mrs Sirdet presided with Mrs Parker presenting a purse.
Members of the Methodist choir and their families held a social gathering at Unel home. Twenty eight attendees enjoyed games and visits, with refreshments served in the late evening.
London dispatch reports Soviet broadcasts accusing Iran of breaking treaty terms by granting concessions in northern provinces while asserting Trani control over British oil rights. The government broadcast quotes Alexei as saying Soviet policy barred transfers but notes concessions granted to Standard Oil and Anglo American in earlier periods.
In Washington on March 16 the House military committee threatened to name names of State Department intelligence employees. The panel accused the State Department of refusing to dissociate itself from employees it questions for loyalty. Private messages indicate the committee may urge a detailed report on its investigation and possible action against several staffers with alleged pro Soviet leanings.
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