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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1947
Page
5
A major North Philadelphia blaze left one man dead and five injured, with 50 homeless and damages estimated between 100000 and 150000. James Regan, 29, an Army veteran, died in his second floor bedroom at 3225 North 29th Street. his brother Thomas Regan, 30, suffered shock and facial burns.
A daughter named Kathie was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Carl Norder of Pittsburgh at McGree Hospital. The Norders are former local residents and Grace Thompson of R D 1 is the grandmother. Also a daughter was born this month to Mr and Mrs Frances Hardy of R D 1 Columbus at Gerry Hospital.
A September afternoon social honored the Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Hospital. Fifty members attended a tea and reception at the Corry Room of the Hotel Corry hosted by the hospital board. Attendees included Mrs. Bar Haight president and Mrs. Raleigh VanTassel vice president. Various refreshments were served and guests visited, with several local residents and visitors noted in attendance.
Mr and Mrs C Joy Follett celebrated their golden wedding with a family dinner at Hazen Follett home and an open house at O Jay Follett s residence. About 150 friends relatives and neighbors attended from Corry Lexington Houghton Union City and surrounding areas to offer congratulations. A three tier cake and flowers decorated the event with music by Donald Follett Janet Follett and Miss Mira Heerlein.
Mrs Elizabeth Damon daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Armitage of Sprig Gresis wed Ronald Messenger son of Mr and Mrs Bert Messenger of Spartansburg in a ceremony led by Rev William Coutley. Attendants included Cassius Armitage and the Armitage sisters with a reception at the bride’s home. Out of town guests came from Auburn Cattaraugus Eric Titusville Clymer Corry and Union City. The couple will reside near Spartansburg.
Corry Grange No 55 met at the T O C F Hall with Master Verner Swanson presiding. Lecturer Mrs Ralph Lindsey arranged two films by James Brown of the Pennsylvania Game Commission Oil City. Next meeting set for December 6.
Corryites attended a pleasant stork shower Friday afternoon in Union City. Hostess Mrs Clinton Smith of RD 4 Union City welcomed 25 guests including Mrs Gerald Bagsey Mrs Wessie Preble Mrs Duard May and her son of Corry City. The honoree Mrs John Ryland received many gifts as pink and white decorations and treats of salad Ritz crackers shower cake and coffee complemented the event.
Mr and Mrs LaRue Hamilton of 423 Shady Avenue hosted a Saturday housewarming not spoiled by 95 relatives and friends arriving to celebrate. Games contests and abundant refreshments entertained the gathering as gifts were presented to the couple. Mr and Mrs Fay Apthorn and family of Bear Lake and Miss Betty Era of Columbus were staying out of town.
Mr and Mrs Henry Jaquith attended a surprise birthday dinner yesterday hosted by Mr and Mrs Carswell of Wattsboro. Nineteen guests were present and served a delicious dinner. The remainder of the day was enjoyed socially.
The Needlework Guild directors gathered at Mrs. Foster Davis’s home for the annual meeting. They honored deceased members Mrs. Nest, Mrs. Mount, and Mrs. Eaton, planned sweaters and knee blankets for veterans, a Christmas box for mountain families, and urged members to contribute 40 garments after last year’s 600 items.
The Holy Name Society held a communion breakfast at the Hotel Cory after Masses at St Elizabeth's and St Thomas'. About 60 members attended the first Pall meeting. President Richard Bachaffer welcomed attendees and nominations for officers were held with elections planned for December 2. Detective Edward Allen of the Erie police spoke on crime and law enforcement. Rev John DiSanti chaired brief remarks and lunch followed. Next meeting date to be announced.
Over 100 couples attended the Sadie Hawkins Day costume dance Saturday at the Hills Club on Worth Center, with Mrs Vernti crowned Sadie Hawkins by James Sullivan. Notables in costume included Mr Follett, William Glasgow, Mr Cochran, and several guests, dancing from 10 to 1. The event featured open choice for ladies and served as a social highlight for lodge members and guests.
The second concert in the Corry Business and Professional Women's Club series will feature international baritone Piero Pierotic at Corry Senior High School auditorium on Friday evening. Pierotic has performed at major venues from New York to Vienna and Prague, with a career including opera, concert, and radio appearances. Season tickets and single admissions are available at the door.
At Harrisburg Station the Freedom Train and the Friendship Train stood side by side for the first time this month. The Freedom Train carried over 100 historic documents guarded behind a glass panel and drew 7,909 visitors during open hours. The Friendship Train, starting from the Pacific Coast, was split into three sections to route to New York via the Central Lines and other destinations.
The Associated Press aired its first 15 minute television newsreel last night via WMAR-TV in Baltimore. It included news from London Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington and was prepared jointly by WMAR-TV WFIL-TV and AP television newsreel units and relayed by WCBS TV and WETL-TV.
A train section of 43 cars from the Pennsylvania Rail ion went through Harrisburg yesterday and paused beside the Freedom Train for a short visit, drawing attention from onlookers and local officials.
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