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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1949
Page
5
Hazel Matson McNeely daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Matson married Walter B Loveland son of Mr and Mrs W Loveland in a Girard Presbyterian Church ceremony performed by Rev George S Mott Doremus. The couple left for a honeymoon and plan to live in town.
State Police probed the death of a man found lying in a woods near Route 30 at the Bedford Interchange. A card in his pocket bore the name Antony Mylnyelulk from New York City. Theories suggest long-ago ties to animal husbandry and farming near the eastern Mediterranean.
Mr. and Mrs. John Coulter celebrated their fifty sixth anniversary with a family dinner at their 60S West Church street home. Seventeen persons attended. hostesses were their daughters Mrs. Robert Bogert Mrs. Carmen Piceirillo and Mrs. Williams MacLees. Out of town guests Plumer Coulter and Mrs. Mary Bickel. chicken dinner and a three tiered anniversary cake were featured. couple received an electric percolator set.
A large crowd attended the Elks Home dance Saturday night with about twenty five couples on the floor. Freddie Eimers and his orchestra played from 9 30 to 10 45 p m guests came from Warren and Meadville. The next dance is set for November 5 with Johnnie Hinebaugh and his Exie orchestra. The annual Sadie Hawkins dance is planned for November 19 with Harry Summers and his Warren orchestra providing the music.
Vee Lindsey of Hast Irving street hosted a birthday and theatre party for daughter Karolyn on a Saturday. Guests enjoyed an afternoon theatre visit then a home celebration with hot dogs mad roni salad chocolate milk cake and ice cream. Attending were Misses Kathleen Loveland Marlene McIntyre Phyllis Shannon Nancy Hecker. Decorations were pink and yellow and Karolyn received several gifts. Loveland a Columbus visitor was a weekend guest.
Elgin Spartansburg Methodist charge holds a Brotherhood Banquet Wednesday evening October 26 at McCray Community House. Rev Tyler Thompson of Allegheny College Meadville will speak on his 1943 44 internment camp experiences in Singapore and his role as pastor and teacher there. All men of the church and region are invited.
A daughter was born Saturday evening at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Gerald Rogers of Spartansboro. Another daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs Fred Schwab of 80 Shyder Circle, with Mrs Schwab formerly Jane Peidhus. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Hulband of 512 East Main Street at Corry Hospital.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the Gerry Bridge Association invitational tournament drew players to the American Legion Home. In the Mitchel system Gail Patten and Mrs Georgie Loesel of Erie won North and South with 144, while J Langdon Rowe and Mrs C W Jones were close behind at 130. East and West winners were Mr and Mrs Alexander S Boag with 129. Miss Katherine Purtle and Miss Mary Purfle of Erie posted 12136, and Dry Robert Turnel and Sylvester Muller of Warren 120%. The Howell system crowned Sumner Bisley and Mrs Helen Camp of Erie with 194%, second went to Mr and Mrs Phillip Zalaneck with Tig in, third to Patten and Loesel with 116, and Horton J Davis pair fourth at 116. Thirteen visitors attended. Erie, Warren and Anlon Olpy were represented.
Advertises a Wunder Salve claiming relief from itching of pootiniie eczema and skin infections. The text touts home use, alcohol content, and a local sale in Corry by Sea's Widmann Teah Drug Stores, urging readers to buy at their town stores.
Miss Agnes Fenton and John Patmore Mee wed at St. Thomas Church rectory on Saturday at 10 AM. Rev. John DeSanti officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fenton, wore a slate blue dress with gray accessories and red roses. Best man Joseph Atorosa II. A breakfast for thirty followed at the couple’s home, with a 7 to 10 PM reception at Mrs. Margaret Geertson’s home. The pair reside at 141 Fourth Avenue. Both attended Cory Senior High School. Patmore served in the Marine Corps.
Mrs John Phelps hosted a Halloween themed birthday party at 27 West Frederick Street for her son John aged five. Guests included Ronald Brown Russell Brown Michael Binio James Roberts Michael Vin cent James Miller Michael Studkholm Helen Beth Phelps and John. Attendees enjoyed limeade at 6:30 PM and then watched a movie.
The Cutting Hi neighbor club met recently with six members and two guests. Mrs Blo uise Marsh was named to send cards to members and serve as treasurer. After the business session, the group adjourned to reconvene in November with Mrs Carl Marsh.
The Women's Auxiliary convocation of Meadville diocese of Erie will meet at St Peter's Church Waterford on Thursday October 27 at 10 o'clock Delegates from Emanuel Episcopal Church will attend Reports from the San Francisco Triennial Convention held September 26 to October 7 will be read and luncheon served at noon
Mrs. Bessie Platt and Andrew Ober were married on Saturday October 22 in Winchester Virginia at the Methodist Church parsonage. The couple honeymooned at Gettysburg and Harrisburg and reside at B D 2. Ober works at Raymond Mig Company.
Mrs Jesse Juilismte of Evie installed the Legion Home unit’s officers Saturday with President Blesnor Kovach and assistants taking oaths. Thirty members attended and three guests from Unit No 11 joined. Refreshments featured decorated cake ice cream coffee and tea. Armistice Day plans include a tureen dinner at the Legion Home.
Jan Van Dresar eight, honored by parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Van Dresar with a Saturday afternoon party at home. Ten guests enjoyed games and contests with awards to Kenneth Downey Robert Borslorff Richard Courtney and Jan Van Dresar. Decorations featured a Halloween motif. favors were candy filled pumpkins birthday cake and ice. Refreshments were served and Jan received many pleasant gifts.
The Methodist Children's Party took place Saturday afternoon for beginners and primary departments. Mrs. Lawrence Eisenman led the Young folks with games and entertainment. Hallowe'en decorations and treats were served after activities.
Sixty six riders enjoyed a limbile frail ride near Scandia Sunday as No Bar Riding Club members and friends gathered. About 193 attendees partook in a wiener and sauerkraut dinner with hot coffee and doughnuts afterward. Next Sunday hosts Mr and Mrs Leo Wollinger will welcome participants.
Chicago readers learn of Beltone’s invisible Phantomold hearing aid that eliminates the visible receiver button. The ad promises clear hearing with no self conscious look and offers a free brochure and home trial from Beltone, Dept. 40, Chicago.
G Finn 24 of Stamford Conn faces a preliminary hearing today in Warren County Court on an assault charge related to Reva Reznick 28 whose body was found in Lake George. The case centers on the hours before the nurse was found drowned.
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