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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1946
Page
5
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Miss Mildred Julia McCullough and Harrie Westley Robbins married Saturday afternoon at the West Church Methodist church with immediate family present. Rev. C. A. McEniarf performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at 545 West Church Street after a two week honeymoon.
Miss Arlene Whitney and Lt. Frederick Harvison Rawson wed in a double ring ceremony at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Erie officiated by Rev. William L. Shoemaker. The bride wore aqua with white rosebud corsage. reception followed at Nissan's Lounge. The couple plans a weeklong honeymoon in New York state before settling at Clinton County Air Field Worthington.
Thirty members and guests met at the 1. C. F. Hall for Cor ry Grange No. 55. Master William P. Akam presided and formed a three month committee: Pauline Swanson Lena Rickerson and C. Warner. Miss Swanson led singing. A social fruit was served. July August September celebratees honored.
A daughter was born Saturday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Lawson of 214 South Center Street. Mrs Lawson, formerly Ruth Garrity, is noted. Another daughter arrived at Corry Hospital for Mr and Mrs John Minéo of Union City, mother Janet Stone. A son was born late Saturday evening at Cony Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joe Nadsing of 1 Spastansburg, John Gastor Jr of 26 West Con jeress Street listed as the father. Similay afternoon refers to the event.
Kenelen Beall of 6 West Main Street entertained a group of friends at their home Friday evening. Cards were played and prizes went to Mrs. John Olin and Oscar Frith. The hostess served peach shortcake with whipped cream and coffee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Loveland, Mr. and Mrs. Fri, Mr. and Mrs. Ohm, Miss Blanche Beall and Ivan Beall.
Miss Phyllis Hill marked her 14th birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Arthur Hill of Corry. Eleven guests attended an evening of games and contests. Mrs Dorothy Morris and Miss Leona Voli won awards, ice cream and birthday cake were served, and Miss Bill received gifts.
Fifty members of the C. MW. Fish family gathered Sunday at Brook Street home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Ross to honor George Farrington who celebrated his 85th birthday along with Mr Ross Mr Fish and Conrad Shields who also observed birthdays A plentiful tureen dinner followed at two o clock and social time continued in the afternoon with gifts presented to the honorees.
Two teen brothers Austin Norman Findley aged 4 and Bernard aged 17 from Wilder Vermont vanished while handcuffed together during transfer from Livingston County jail. Police said they are wanted in four states for burglary and larceny after escaping September 16. Authorities widened searches across Pennsylvania and surrounding counties but paused when no matching youths were found.
Near future appointment to replace Lieut. John Bricker as head of the fourcounty State Police troop headquarters in Lawrence Park is expected after October 1. Candidates include First Sgt. Frank Milligan, Lieut. Jackson R. Dodyon, and First Sgt. James Maroney. The winner will lead troopers in Erie Crawford Venango and Warren counties. Hincker retires October 1. Annul examination failed to place officers for the local post. Jamies Vaughn led the sergeants, John Mehallic second, both from Lawrence Park.
Jamestown faced a worsening water emergency as reservoir levels fell further. Johnson, superintendent of the board of public utilities, said only 4,050,000 gallons were added from yesterday’s pumping, with a 300,000 gallon drop from the previous day. He warned that a 25 percent cut in consumption would take two weeks to restore the required level.
Police report a Saturday afternoon crash on East Main street caused heavy property damage totaling 850. Raymond Spitsman, 4151 East Pleasant street, driving a Ford coach, collided with a Moon vehicle driven by George Moon, 531 Bush Main street, as Moon attempted to turn off East Main street into a driveway. Moon said he watched a bicycle rider but failed to see Spitsman. Moon vehicle damaged $225. Spitsman car $125 in damages.
Johnstown Pa September 23 Teachers continuing a work stoppage in Cone-Tmaigh borough with backing from the community Ministerial Association. The ministers passed a resolution of support at a special meeting last night.
The boys and girls of the junior classes at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday School were entertained Friday evening by their teachers Mr and Mrs D G Sorenson at their Glymer Me home. Sorenson arranged transportation for the round trip for all attendees. A hamburger meal was served at 1:30 pm followed by games and contests enjoyed by the groups, who were returned to their homes later in the evening.
Under the Robertson Pillman act, excise taxes on sporting arms and ammunition fund wildlife restoration only after congressional appropriation. States receive allocations by a geographic and licensed hunter formula, then add one third of the amount, with total funds fed to approved projects by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
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