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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1948
Page
5
Fragmentary report notes wild boars observed in a North Carolina region near Tennessee. Authorities urge caution as locals compare to other wildlife while avoiding misidentification with other animal groups.
The amateur program is planned for Fairview School on Wednesday evening at 7:30. Mrs. Russell Cassett is chairwoman and C. W. Bracken will serve as master of ceremonies. Performers include Betty French Eugene Perkins Mira Heertein Phyllis Hill Janice Johnston Joy Zalneck Arthur Tarhell Velma West Patrick Mier Shirley Bennett James Bogden George Hagley and Wilma Hae Ingram. Prizes of 5 3 and 2 will be awarded. Proceeds go to the Fairview School movie projector fund.
Mrs Anna Marvin visiting from Walton New York with Mr and Mrs Raymond Rader was guest of honor as Mrs E R Kinley entertained at her Fast South Street home. Bridge winners were Mrs Cleve Morton and Mrs Walter Blair with prizes to Mrs era Studervdnt and others in attendance included Earl Haluht and several local ladies.
A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Wish of 1090 East Main Street at Corry Hospital. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Boland of 641 East Street yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital. A son is born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Seymour Upton of RD 3.
Members of the Presbyterian Guild met yesterday with 18 members and two guests attending. Mrs Florence Amy presided and Rev. Boyd will present a Congregational dinner on December and show pictures from New Mexico. Mrs Whittlesey spoke on Worldwide Communion, stressing global fellowship. A Thanksgiving motif dinner followed, with plans for a December 10 Christmas party and gif exchange.
Cub Scout Den No 2 Pack 180 of the Washington Schaul led by Den Chief Donald Ruffner completed a first hike yesterday afternoon. The group learned proper fire building and enjoyed a Wiener roast with chocolate milk and toasted marshmallows. Participants included Connie Pretch Harry Lamb John Mountain James Poe Robert Tungell and Paul Dwi er. Pre cooked meals are now packed in frozen form.
Friday evening featured the Corry Senior High School concert by the Highlanders in colorful Scotch plaids. The program included bagpipe selections, solo numbers, piano duets, and novelty arrangements, with reviews noting Paderewski and clan pieces and a rousing audience singalong of Auld Lang Syne as the Highlanders closed. The next show, White Hussars, is set for December 3rd.
A social evening at the Albert Cole home 41 West Church Street celebrated the 88th birthday of Mrs Willem H Cole and the second birthday of Miss Sally Cole. Guests attended with many presents and cards were exchanged.
The Business fund Professional Women's Club in this city invites members to a sauer kraut supper on Monday November 16 at 6 30 pm. It will be held in the club rooms above the GG Murphy Company store. Members are asked to bring their own table service. Miss Lilitin Murgay will serve as chair, and reservations should be called in by those not contacted. About thirty members are expected. Mrs Charles Stewart will prepare the repast with the committee. The event will include social activities, cards and entertainment during the evening.
Miss Janet Jackson celebrated her tenth birthday on Essex Street with a party for 25 guests from 4 to 6 pm. Joyce Nichols and David White won prizes after games. Mrs Alphonso Jackson and Mrs Charles Daniels assisted hostesses. Assorted sandwiches bake ice cream and chocolate milk were served, favors included candy baskets and paper owl rub nuts.
Wil·lampport reports a Monday strike will halt bus service across Pennsylvania Ohio New Jersey and Washington DC affecting riders and merchants. Edwards president of the system said the strike originates from labor dispute and will disrupt transportation several hours. Oscar R. Neeper head of the Amalgamated Association of Street Car and Motor Coach Employes says tensions rose from bargaining disputes.
New York reports detail a bombshell spy case as attorneys push a $100,000 slander suit tied to Bilgibeth Bentley. In Harrisburg officials announce a mock air attack over the Capitol, planned for tomorrow weather permitting, with about 90 planes and bomber contingents from the 5th Fighter Wing Columbus.
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