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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1948
Page
5
Statewide hunting season opened with no gunshot fatalities on preliminary reports. A single heart attack caused one hunting death. officials noted safety records could change with further details from rural areas and weather.
In Clintonville precinct number two Deputy Sheriff John Neusail found a ballot box stuffed with 17 ballots. Campaign chairman Runsell Day and Sheriff Neal confirmed the finding as officials seized the box awaiting voting. Republican challenger B Biles anticipated the box before polls opened and reported hearing paper sounds. A reported incident suggests the box contained 17 ballots.
Hospital Auxiliary session met Monday with 27 members in the dining room. Officers to be elected in December will take office in January. A rummage sale yielded 115 dollars. Committees were named to study needs, visiting duties, and to organize associate members. Preparations for the forty first annual Christmas dance on December 28 were announced.
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church Suny School youth departments hosted a Halloween party Saturday afternoon from 3 to 4. Jerome Davis led the games with about 25 children in costume and several adults present. Prizes went to Carol Ann Hoeln Paul and Tuely Dwyer James Skinner Joseph Clair Jr. Sarsh Kensinger Larry Roelofs Robert Kensinger Janet Richard Roster Froder Jewell John Phelps Helen Joel beth Phelps Arthur Irene Disza Linde Tarbell Macyann John Nichols. Refreshments included cider doughnuts and sticks of celery.
Mrs Arthur Wallace leads a costume party at Mrs Laurence Redding's home. Officers elected at the meeting: Arthur Wallace president, Harold Bemis vice president, Gordon Shampoe secretary, Donald Willey treasurer. Bible readings and devotions by Wallace on Love of God. Contests honored several guests. best costume by Pred Bowes. Refreshments of doughnuts cake and coffee. Next meeting set for November 18 at Mrs Bemis's home.
Ming Albert Shafter and daughter Shirley entertained guests at a Hallowe'en party on Escex street. Attendees included Miss Shirley's friends Janes Kelsey Ted May and others. Refreshments were served and awards were given by Mrs Shaffer assisted by Mrs Roscoe Beardsley.
Mentor Club held a meeting hosted by Mrs. Wully, with guest Mrs. Mabel Boyt. Mrs. EC Barnes led the regular business session, and topics included newspapers in education, dictionary usage in edition, and an informative talk by FB Sullivan. The next meeting will be at Mrs. William Myers's home on Spring Street.
Mr and Mrs Cornulus Beekerink of Clymer welcomed a daughter at Corry Hospital yesterday afternoon. The birth adds a new member to the local family with details pending.
Miss Janice Elaine Evans celebrated a birthday with a party honoring her daughter Janice Bhilie who was ten years old. Guests included friends and family who participated in games and contests. Diane Autuphrey received awards. Table decorations were arranged with a yellow theme and cake with candies. Dr. Bras assisted by Mrs. Rune and Mes Mart Sionis served refreshments.
The YF Circle No 2 of the Methodist Church met at Skinner Home with Mrs Benjamin 8 of Franklin Street. Devotions by Mrs Cynthia Lavellus included Psalm 90. A box was prepared for Esher Hurst Home in Geneva. Miss Behind Johnston read from her book On Our Own Doorstep. A social period followed.
Notes describe Mrs Glenn Albough hosting a J F Club gathering with guests including Mrs James Hudleé and Mim Almot Peter'sun Walder salad and whipped cream coffee served. The event featured awards and a social retreat attended by members and Mrs Haylett of Dewiyure with plans for future meetings.
Members of a local club reviewed Hing and business including membership. Refreshments of political delicacies were served. An event announced for November at East Pleasant street, with Miss Palty Thayer of East Pleasant street to be a hostess.
A Navy Day tag sale raised 55.97 toward welfare work at the Navy Markets Club in the city. The report covered the meeting at Hall and was chaired by Commander Mrs. Rags Juhws. The November 1 meeting was announced to be held at the home of Nt Tukey in Columb.
A social gathering at Donald Tanner's residence included a housewarming, an anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Gavald Proctor, and the engagement of Mrs Mildred McArthur to Charles Buyer of Erk was announced. The evening featured gifts to the honored couples and a modest supper.
Miss Donna Bashline honored at a birthday party held Saturday afternoon at her home. Guests enjoyed games and desserts as the hostess and family hosted the event with simple decorations and festive treats.
An advertisement touts Thomp son's Borsoma Tablets as a stimulant diuretic for kidneys. It claims the product removes poisonous waste, relieves miserable aches, and benefits liver and stomach. Also promotes Golden Lax Tablets for constipation at low price, with no specific evidence or sourcing.
A group of 18 friends gathered Monday evening at the Hotel Cary for a farewell dinner honoring Miss Ethel Wykoft who served as night supervisor at Curry Hospital. The women presented a gift and the guest of honor received a dinner prize and yellow carnations.
Mary Ann Klasch, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Me Any Cuns of 104 Park Street, is engaged to Cyrus J Coons son of Me Any Cuns. The bride to be is a graduate of the Cony Senter Hials Sction class of 1987 and works at the Aery Supply Mie Ce. Mr Coons served in the Navy and Marine Corps and is employed as the Corry Ainug Kiown Mie Corps Ne dite tas been eet Lae the ne Tne.
Girl Scouts enjoyed a Monday costume party with wide participation. Leaders Adaie McCray Mrs Williat Louby Mim Stantey Markert and Mr Gludge Illswarfi guided the event featuring themed outfits, singing, refreshments, and prize drawings as scouts planned a future trip to the United States.
Kiwanis Club schedules an officer election for the upcoming week with President H Lynn Rive as a focal point. Frank VanTassel, chair of the Edwails Scholarship Fund, reports on the fund’s status and a committee discusses improving the club’s operations. Clarence Wallace and Johns Ray of Ford Git Company slated to discuss candy ball proceeds and future district distributions.
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