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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1953
Page
5
A Bradford boy tripped over a gauge shotgun while sitting in a vehicle to shoot a squirrel. The blast injured him and he was driven to a hospital for treatment.
The wedding of Miss Patricia Ann Cullen and Harry John Drennan Jr took place Saturday at Allentown Church of the Immaculate Conception. The event featured a double ring ceremony, a Moor length Chantilly gown, and attended by Corinne Cullen as maid of honor. Guests came from Long Island, Buffalo, Washington, Buck Hill Falls, Bethlehem and Corry. the couple will reside in Allentown after a reception at the Village Inn.
Members of the Chi Rho Society of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met last evening. Rev R H Moore who studied on alcoholism at Yale gave an educational talk. In the business session plans were made for a soup supper and apron sale to be held Thursday November 5th from 6 30 to 7 p m. The general public is invited to attend.
A Halloween festival Friday evening at Dean School, sponsored by the Columbus Parent-Teacher Association, drew many attendees from Clymer and Corry. The children's market in the afternoon attracted shoppers, with Mrs. Skitiner’s room earning $1450 in sales. Buddy Jaskmnian, in Miss Golegrove’s room, received special mention for his market item. The evening program ended with an auction that attracted a large crowd.
Mr and Mrs Francis McNulty celebrated their Silver wedding anniversary at home on South Second Avenue. Their daughters organized the party with about 20 friends and relatives attending. Guests enjoyed bingo cards and television, a late buffet, and a centerpiece of silver and white decor. A silver dollar gift was presented to the couple by townspeople. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Carlson of Verona New Jersey and Norman Holton of New York.
Glen Evans of Cutting hosted a party for his daughter Janice on Friday afternoon from 1 to 4:40 to celebrate her 10th birthday. Seventeen girls attended with contests and awards to Eileen Humphrey Diane Humphrey Celia Nakoski and Deckie Damon. Refreshments included cupcakes jello and Kool Aid with favors of candy baskets.
A daughter born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Raymond Cathers at Corry Memorial Hospital Wayne Street. Mrs Cathers is Esther Engstrom. A son born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Richard Clark of Route 2. A daughter born last evening to Mr and Mrs Robert Kalferlin of Spring Creek at Corry Memorial Hospital.
The Inter-school Council of the Junior Red Cross met Friday afternoon and discussed the upcoming school program. The Senior High will prepare another school best and a correspondence album. Plans were made for the Junior Red Cross Membership Drive from tomorrow through November 8th. The next session will take place on November 9th.
A Halloween masquerade Saturday for Epsilon Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Nichols Lodge Mead Pari hosted 12 couples. A scavenger hunt crowned Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Pratt and others as winners. Pratt and Mrs Emmons won costume prizes. Hostess committee included Mrs Raymond Fiowardi Laurie and Plerothi.
A 12 year old Martin Larson of Ulien Minnesota died after a 22 caliber rifle discharged while he hunted with 16 year old John Kieselhorst of St Paul. Kieselhorst says he fell and the gun went off striking Martin in the forehead. A companion kept vigil for 20 hours, holding a fingertip to the wound to slow the bleeding. Sheriff George Forst reported the accident occurred about 2:30 p.m. Saturday in heavy woods near Ulien.
Albion man John Teed sues driver William Blair in Erie County Court for more than 2500 claiming the car lost control at excessive speed, hit a tree and bridged on Route 20 near Ohio One, causing months of injury and inability to work from a November 12, 1951 crash.
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