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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
5
Rail disruption halts mail express and freight across the region. Buffalo papers not fired in city. Corry industries face heavy impact as shipments stall. The blockage, from the ongoing conflict, threatens next week’s material flow and store inventories until a break opens routes.
Pittsburgh May 24 President Truman through General Omar Bradley and Dow Walker proposed the acquisition of Deshon Hospital at Butler by the Veterans Administration Walker spoke to Pennsylvania Department of the American? Day.
Mrs Alfred Morrison entertained twenty one guests at her Liberty street home last evening honoring Miss Myrna Hasbrouck who will be married in June. Guests played bingo and 500, prizes went to several attendees, pink and white decor featured tulips and narcissi, and corsages were given to the honoree and her mother. Local and out of town attendees included Mrs Earl Hasbrouck and Mrs Janes Conner. Various brief mentions note attendance at church meetings, travels to Erie, and visits by friends and relatives.
El Gatito Club honored Miss Valeda Barton at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Biles Anthony and Miss Mabel Anthony in East Prestendale. Guests enjoyed games and visiting, with prizes awarded to Miss Euly Lindsey, Miss Maxine Coulter, and Miss Maxine Gree sly. Hostesses served salad, rolls, ice and chocolate milk. Next meeting set for June 12 at Miss Counter’s West Church Street home.
The Catholic Daughters of America met last evening in the club rooms with Mrs. Ann Cring presiding. An installation dinner is set for June 13 at the Hotel Gorry, with Mrs. Florence Hannan named chairwoman. Cragg urged attendance at the convention at Conneaut Lake from May 29 to May 31, with local delegate Mrs. Cragg and other members representing groups. Sandwiches and coffee were served by a committee including Mrs. Ruth Miller and several others.
Mary Chiricnzio was feted at a miscellaneous shower in Warren hosted by Mrs. Lucia Pater and Miss Ann Lucia. About 25 guests attended with winning bingo prizes and thanks to socializing and gifts for the honored guest, Miss Mary Chirlunzio.
Corry Kiwanis members met at the Ritz Restaurant for dinner with 28 members and one visiting Kiwanian D. C. Cummings of Greenville. They discussed plans for an upcoming horse show at Loveland. An additional meeting is set for Monday May 27 at 7:30 PM at the Hotel Corry to finalize arrangements.
Mrs. JADICU hosted a brides shower at 571 West Church Street for Miss Maxine Coulter and Miss Mary Armitage, with Miss Christina Karlowech, Audrey Brigus, Marian Antal and Maxine Coulter attending. A luncheon of salad and cake followed games, blue and white table decor, and gifts were exchanged.
Eight members of the O. F. S. Club met for dinner at Maple Leaf Tea Room in Columbus at 6 30 o clock. A fine chicken menu followed by a social evening at Mrs. Ralph Vanderhoff's on North Center street with light refreshments served by the hostess.
The Corry local district No. 17 directors met at Mr and Mrs Robert Gates home in Corry Wws evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Bensink Mr and Mrs Guy Swath Mr and Mrs Archie Hurlbut Mr and Mrs Frank Marvey Mr and Mrs Harvie Howard Mr and Mrs FH H Redding and Mrs Harold Dougherty. They planned a local meeting to be held at LOOP Hall Saturday evening May 25 and all members urged to attend. Late in the evening Mrs Gates served lunch.
About twenty one persons gathered last evening at the club house to organize the Corry Aviation Club. Jen Vincent led the meeting and the officers elected were Mr. Vincent president Harry Lamons vice president Blanche Loveland secretary H J Prontyoth treasurer. Directors named were Richard Russbacher Eugene Lethman and Walter Casley. Plans were discussed to improve the club house and grounds.
The Mo-Fa Club gathered at Mrs Walter McElroy's home last evening. Two tables of Progressive 300 were in play. Winners of regular awards were Mrs William Johnson Mrs Derr Clark and Ms Charles Hiles. Mrs Harrion McElroy won the traveling prize. Refreshments included potato salad rolls pie and coffee. On June 6 Mrs Harman McElroy of Snyder Circle will entertain the club.
Notables of contract bridge gathered last evening as Mrs. Ellsworth Holt of North Center Street entertained her club. Mrs. Walter Scott was high scorer and Mrs. Horton Davis was second high. The special prize went to Mrs. Harald Powell. Mrs. Holt served a salad course. the next meeting will be held soon at Mrs. Seale Wright Street.
Mrs Grace Grace hosted the Cord Ridge Ladies Aid Society gathering at her Cony RD home. A tureen dinner preceded an all day testing session with devotions from Romans eight read by Mrs Al Aingworth. Quilting blocks were cut for a windmill pattern and a generous silver offering was received. On June 20 Mrs Etherl Lillie of Corry RD 1 will entertain.
Twenty five students from the Vocational shop course of the Senior High School and Hart Powell Arthur Broge and H J Sheen enjoyed the annual dinner in the private dining room at Hotel Corry. A chicken dinner was served at 6 pm. Mr Sheen and Mr Powell spoke. Robert Fierce served as general chairman and is a Junior class member. Wayne Valley United Brethren in Christ Church calendar lists Sunday School 10:00, Marian Grane as paper attendant, worship 11:00, sermon "The Minister of Memory," 1:30 Christian Endeavor, 8:15 evening worship "John Son of Thunder." Tuesday 1:15 pm children’s choir rehearsal, 8:00 prayer service. Bible study will cover Hebrews chapter 9. The note about beavers notes they are aquatic and do not eat fish or other animal food.
The trial record notes ongoing testimony and evidence from Steynor about telephone calls and telegrams tied to stolen cars. A 3200 money order from Bubba to Mrs. Thomas linked to Cincinnati ho sle of a stolen auto was discussed. Fisher was found dead near a municipal golf course. Michael Dominic faces murder charges in the related case, with testimony and continuances noted into September.
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