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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1952
Page
5
William Hull, 68, died at Mercy Hospital from skull and leg fractures after a hit and run collision on Webster avenue and Elm street in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Police continue to investigate the fatal accident.
Mr and Mrs Harold K Powell hosted St Pauls Lutheran Church council members and their wives at their summer home on Chautauqua Lake. Twenty four guests enjoyed a pareen dinner then held a business session while the ladies visited.
Reservations must be made by Tuesday noon to attend the Ladies Day program at the Conny Country Club next Thursday. Mrs. Philip Young chairs the committee with Mrs. James Macinnes and Miss Lena St. Clair. Members and guests are invited to lunch at 1 PM with cards and golf in the afternoon.
Mrs George Brundage was honored at a Wednesday stork shower hosted by Mrs C Katterlin Mrs W C Maxwell Mrs L Hy Donaldson Mrs Reinert Sickler and Mrs Lois Sickler with 26 guests at the Spring Greek Community House Games and visiting followed by gifts and refreshments including cookies coffee tea and mints The table centerpiece featured red roses Out of town guests from Corry Columbus East Branch and Eastman were listed by name and city
Harbor Hall Ladies Aid held a noon meeting at the Community House under president Mrs. Ethel Chelton. Members prepared a bountiful tureen and conducted a brief business session then worked on a quilt and socialized. The next gathering is slated for November éth at the Community House.
The Carter Hill Ladies Aid held a box social at Mrs. Hazen Follett's home yesterday. Chaney Powers acted as auctioneer. Mrs Follett led the business meeting with members and guests present. The time and price of the next session will be announced later.
Mrs Leon Root at 316 Wright Street entertained eight friends in honor of Mrs Edward Wolcott of Buffalo. Guests visited watched television and shared refreshments including sandwiches pastries and coffee in a pleasant evening hosted by the hostess.
A colorful Lyceum program on China was staged at Corry Senior High School featuring arts, culture, and history with robes and costumes. Kenneth B. Foster delivered the lecture, drawing on travels in Europe, Asia, and the Far East. The next Lyceum will be November 23 with Young and Company presenting The Wonger Show.
A son was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Clark of 512 South Street. The infant weighs and health details are not listed.
Mrs Charles Racke was guest of honor at a baby shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Maloney of R D A group of friends attended including Mr and Mrs Raeke Mr and Mrs Bror Garson and daughter Rosemarie Mrs Laura Brainard and Mrs William Tremain Refreshments were served and Mrs Raeke received several lovely gifts from her friends.
Twenty eight Girl Scouts from Wattsburg Troop No. 206 and guests enjoyed a hayride last evening. A wiener roast followed at the Milton Johnson farm with group singing. Chaperones were Mrs. Merrill Wade and Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs Norman Swart and RB D 2 hosted a social husking bee at Swart Farm Swart er last evening. About twenty friends and neighbors attended the enjoyable contest and were later served sandwiches cake and coffee. Mrs Robert Street and family from Alexandria Virginia visiting Ray Sc home were among out of town guests.
Mrs Raymond Rept hosted a shower for Mrs Philip McCray and her baby daughter Jady Ann at the Rant home on West Pleasant Street. Eleven friends attended with cantsta entertainment. Gifts included a baby sweater and gifts to Mrs McCray while refreshments of gingerbread tea and coffee were served.
Cory Grange No 55 invites the public to a Booster Night Open House to revitalize interest in the Grange. Officers from Corry and Cambr i dge Springs will attend. program includes history, playlet, a chicken dinner, and a panel on manhood and womanhood. All are welcome.
The U S Post Office will honor 10 newspaper boys with a commemorative stamp at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Senator Donaldson will present the first stamp, chosen to honor the early role of youths in delivering newspapers. The stamp depicts a boy carrying papers with the slogan busy boys better boys and will be sold in Philadelphia briefly before nationwide release.
Erie County authorities led by police and sheriff conducted raids targeting slot machine clubs across Fayette and nearby areas. Officials said the operation, aided by warrants from Justice Greseman and state police involvement, resulted in the seizure of about 600 slot machines. Local officials described the move as necessary to enforce liquor and gaming regulations, with some clubs connected to older establishments and rumored illicit activity.
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