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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1952
Page
5
Local historians identify Ko rea by its native name Chosen, tracing cultural ties and language roots in regional records. The designation reflects Indigenous heritage and community preference for traditional nomenclature.
Mrs Mildred G Denton of 415 Liberty street and Robert Orr of Weliston Ohio were married recently in Mayville Auguee A large family dinner followed with 20 relatives and guests. Orr works for Price Construction Company and Mrs Orr is employed at Bracken Keating Funeral Home. Local residents and former Corry neighbors joined in the celebration with many attendees listed.
Corry Grange No. 55 held a meeting at the IOOF Hall electing officers including Mrs. Vernon Humphrey as worthy master Roy Swart overseer Mrs. M. C. Baldwin lecturer Vernon Humphrey steward Pat Evangelista assistant steward Mrs. Walter Melis chaplain H D Haypin treasurer Miss Linnea Wester secretary Mrs Roy Swart Ceres Mrs Velma Long Pomona Mrs Bertha Warner Flora Miss Shirley Hall Indiana as assistant steward Walter Dingfelder executive committee member Mrs Dingfelder juvenile matron Leonard Swanson juvenile patron Mrs Theodore Vanderhoff pianist Oscar Lindstrom insurance solicitor James Hammond publicity reporter. The group won the Pomona Grange award for ritualistic and drill work among Erie County Granges. Sandwiches cookies and coffee were served before adjournment to meet Sept 19.
A Saturday evening stork shower at Mrs Paul Clark's home on Shady avenue honored Mrs Marvin Carlson. Guests included Mrs Francis Herrmann of Wattsburg and Mrs Harry Garner and Mrs Leslie Messinger. Awards went to Mrs Theodore Sooper and Mrs Alma Slagle. A lunch followed for 21 guests with gifts for Larsson.
Five year old David Bennett was honored at a birthday party Saturday hosted by his mother Mrs. B. G. Bennett at their Fast Street home. Fifteen guests attended with Rita and Mary Ellen Downey helping. Candy favors, a decorated cake, and jello were served. Out of town guest Mrs. Grace Bennett of Falconeer attended.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs James Thompson of Olymer. Mrs Thompson, formerly Leona Garfield. A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Charles Berkhous of 943 Spring Street at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Thomas Keener of 7041 West Main Street. Mrs Keener, née Grace Graham.
Mrs Mynford Williams hosted a party for her six year old son Everett Joseph Williams at her mother's home on East Main Street. Guests included Rebecca Morrison Catherine Schalton Rebecca Pierotti Michael Knowlton James Davison and Howard Lageland. Prizes included comic books cowboy babies and a pencil box. Refreshments featured birthday cake Kool Aid and ice cream.
Mrs Harry Burton presided as the club honored Mr Harry Barton at a Mey gathering. Stenman of Mead Avenue hosted the event with a purse of money for the honoree. A ward of the evening went to Mrs Robert Sudbury and fellow winners included Mrs Albert Shafter Mrs Claude Stoke Mrs George Rhode Mrs Bred Hoowel and Mrs Bryce Leek. Refreshments followed the meeting. Mrs Burton will entertain September 20 for Mrs Stokd's birthday.
Surprise birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs K D Brown in Lovell's Station honoring Mrs Brown. Guests from away included Cant Grace Hotchkiss of Pittsburgh and families from Erie Wattsburg and Lovell's Station.
Thersdrasn von sananicrer amy] of Tionesta waived a hearing at an arraignment on charges of involuntary manslaughter and driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. State police filed the charges after the death of Miles A. Taylor 7 of Tionesta. A collision between Bennett s car and a farm tractor Taylor was operating led to the case. Bennett was held on 1200 bond and remanded to Forest County jail to await the grand jury presentation Monday morning.
Duane Horn 31 of Washington PA fell from a ledge and drowned in White Stone Lake about 30 miles north of Farry Sound. He was wading when the accident occurred on Saturday. Ellwood City gains new manager Robert Kyper, former Pennsylvania Turnpike assistant district engineer.
Union labor action at Pennsylvania State College triggered work stoppages with many maintenance staff failing to report. Administration reported no disruption to core operations as some dining halls were limited to cafeteria style service for male and female students. The dispute began as the fall term opened with about 17 000 students enrolled.
Corrig Farnwalk aged 18 of Johnstown Pennsylvania fell 20 feet down the Niagara River Gorge embankment near Whirlpool Park as friends watched. He was treated at a hospital for brush burns and a possible broken ankle after the incident two miles from Niagara Falls.
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