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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1949

Page

5

Mooney Couple Feted On 320th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John J Mooney of Park Street were surprised with a celebration honoring their 320th wedding anniversary. James L Allyn Joseph J Mooney entertained eighteen friends at the Allyn home 148 Park Street. The event featured group singing led by Mrs James Sullivan on accordion and a decorated cake. Gifts and a purse of money were given to the honorees.

John J, Mooney Park Street James L. Allyn Joseph J. Mooney Allyn James Sullivan

Northeast Seafood merchant kills wife and sister ends self

State Police reported a Northeast Missouri incident where Henry Havey, 49, a Northeast Seafood partner, shot and killed his wife Louise and sister Elizabeth in their fishery office area near the plant around 8:20 am, then wounded himself critically. Brother Robert Harvey was injured by shotgun pellets. Motive under investigation.

Ney Aosuanvou Henry Havey Louise Elizabeth Geell Robert Harvey

District 3 Boy Scout Board Met Thursday

District No 3 of the Washington Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America held a meeting of the official board and scouters at St Pan’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Thursday evening Thirty attended with reports on Summer camping activities and canoe trips. A pow wow for District 2 and cult leaders was discussed and set for November in this city with Langberry of Waterford presiding. Attendees included Glenn Beck Erie scout executive Herbert Ey district No 4 field executive and Charles Case Erie district No 3 field executive. Light refreshments were served at the close.

Boy Scout Board Washington ‘Trail Glenn Beck Erie Herbert Ey Gharies Case

Miss Nancy Lawson 3 Honored By Mother

Mrs. JON 1 Lawson of West Park Place hosted a birthday party in honor of her daughter Nancy who was three years old. Attending were Belle Ann Anderson Bonnie Lou Halfgst Janine Powers Billy Bach emer John Harmon Jerry Kennedy and their mothers. The children played while the mothers visited. Refreshments included ice cream birthday cake chocolate milk and favors. Nancy received many beautiful gifts.

Jon 1 Lawson West Park Place Nancy Belle Ann Anderson Bonnie Lou Halfgst Janine Powers Billy Bachemer John Harmon Jerry Kennedy Lawsor

Annulment Sues Count De Marigny in New York Court

Nancy Oakes de Marigny seeks annulment of her marriage to Count Alfred de Marigny in a New York court alleging bigamy. She claims he wed her illegally and cites a passage from a book he wrote as proof. The case involves the late Sir Harry Oakes of Nassau Bahamas, a wealthy financier.

Nancy Oakes de Marigny New York Count Alfred de Marigny de Merigny Harry Oakes Nassau The Bahamas

Local Women Attend Third Anniversary of Chautauqua County Post

Miss Josephine Frishva Miss Betty Himes and Miss Julia Zepka attended the third anniversary party of the Chautauqua County Women's Post No 1611 at the Legion Home in Jamestown. The business meeting was followed by a social period. Various residents noted visiting relatives and meetings across Erie Albion Youngstown Columbus Wrightsville and Will aim to visit, with Brecksville and Panama also mentioned in passing.

Josephine Frishva Betty Himes Julia Zepka Jamestown Chautauqua County Women’s Post No Legion Home Ralph Ely AL. Poster Erie Foster James Delaney Albert Fox Columbus Frank Darrow Wrightsville Albion P.O.N.Y Carlton Morrell West Pleasant Brecksville Veterans Hospital Maude Keefe Mott Street James Stevens Youngstown George Mack Warton George Nagle Wayne Street Lynn Colvin Media Ntter Ralph Curtis Idsorn Merle Long Torpedo Ray Houghtling Lola Hills East Main Street Olean Charles Rich, Jr Gon William Panama Joh Mitchell West Bond Street Rich Poughkeepsie Inter Ee T3m Company

Mrs J T Fuller Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs J T Fuller was feted at a birthday gathering hosted by Mrs Jack Berry at 515 Wayne Street. Twelve guests attended with awards won by Mrs Robert Garfield Mrs Clair Linen sol and Mrs Ray Dennis in progressive 500. A salad course birthday cake and coffee were served in a yellow and white theme.

J. T. Fuller Jack Berry J.T. Puller Wayne Street Robert Garfield Clair Linensol Ray Dennis Puller Frank Wise Harry Hotchkiss Rober Waite Mary Weicht Mary Spravers Santa Leone Richard Mountain

Miss Julia Zepka Hosts Bridge Party At Home

Miss Julia Zepka entertained friends Wednesday evening at her sister in law Mrs John Zepka s home on North Center street Three tables of 500 were in play scores called to the Business and Professional Women s Club bridge party Card awards went to Mrs Zepka and Miss Betty Himes with Miss Mary Gravino winning the door prize Refreshments included gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee

Julia Zepka John Zepka North Center Street Business and Professional Women's Club Zepka Betty Himes Mary Gravino

Catholic Daughters plan rummage sale and meeting notes

The Catholic Daughters of America No. 3 held a brief meeting with 22 members in the club rooms. Plans were made for a rummage sale on October 7 with Miss Phyllis Hoenes and Mrs. George Mulderick as co chairs. Canasta prizes were awarded to several members and refreshments served. A next regular meeting is set for October 13.

Catholic Daughters of America Sih C. D. of A Jerome F. Needham Phyllis Hoenes George Mulderick Mildred Denton Robert Hopkins Eleanor Shhélton LaVerne Miller George Williams James Hanlon

Rebekah Helping Hand Meeting Notes and Plans

Yesterday at LOOP Hall Mrs Arthur G Barton presided as six members attended with illness noted. The annual meeting of Rebekahs and Odd Fellows at LOOF Home Meadville was held on September 10. A 10 am quilt work session was planned for October 13 with a noon threen dinner. Tureen dinner at 5 pm and next meeting hosted by Mrs Q E Gibbs and Mrs William Marsh.

Rebekah Arthur G. Barton Loop, Hall Rebekahs Lo.o.f Meadville Harvey Loveland Glenn Eldred Q. E. Gibbs William. Marsh

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Richard Ohms at East South Street

A stork shower Thursday evening at East South Street honored Mrs Richard Ohms. Hostess Miss Elnora Omiel led ten ladies in games with prizes won by Rose Motuz Jennie Cmiel Ann Courteen and Amy Monger. A dessert course was served and a shower of gifts followed for Mrs Obrn.

Ers Hichard Ohms Elnora Omiel East South Street Rose Motuz Jennie Cmiel Ann Courteen Amy Monger Eiffs Obrn

Merker Hosts Lutheran Church Choir at Summer Cottage

Mr. and Mrs. Al Merker entertained St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church choir and families at their Cottage Park home in Columbus. A screen dinner was served at 6:80 o clock to 23 persons in the yard. The group enjoyed a song fest indoors during tours of the cottage.

al Merkers Mir al Merker St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Choir Cottage Park Columbus

Thompson's Bor-soma Tablets Kidney Fatigue Relief

An old ad promotes Thompson's Bor-soma Tablets claimed to relieve headaches backaches and body aches by acting on the kidneys to remove poisons and excess acids from the blood. It suggests Golden Lax Tablets for constipation and notes availability at drug stores.

Thompson

Birthday Party Honoring Miss Patsy R Clark

Miss Patsy Ruth Clark celebrated her 10th birthday at home in Lovell's Station with 35 children present. Mrs Ruth Clark hosted with Allyce and Mary Ellen Lee assisting. Games, awards, refreshments of ice cream and cake accompanied by balloon decorations and small gift baskets.

Patsy R. Clark Patsy Ruth Clark Ruth Clark Lovell’s Station Patsy Ruth Allyce Mary Elen Lee Clark

Stork Shower Hosted For Mrs Rodney Knowlton

Mrs Rodney Knowlton was honored at a Thursday stork shower hosted by Mrs Rodney Knowlton, Mrs Charles Jackman and Mrs Leon Root at the home of Mrs Andrew Paulson on Maple Avenue. Canasta provided entertainment, card awards went to Mrs Perry Parker Mrs Harry Phillipe and Mrs Archie Shepard, with Mrs Robert Hank winning the car prize and Mrs Michael Sprayers earning a stork drawing award. Decorations were pink and white. a shower umbrella hung over the gift table as guests enjoyed sandwiches cake and coffee. Mrs Knowlton received many beautiful gifts.

Rodney Knowlton Vis Charles Jackman Leon A. Root Rodney Knowlton Jackman Andrew Paulson Maple Avenue Canasta Perry Parker Harry Phillipe Archie Shepard Robert Hank Michael Knowlton

Presbyterian Choir Party At Lindsley Home

Presbyterian Church choir met last evening at Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Lindsley’s West Irving Street home. After rehearsal a program of vocal and instrumental music followed. a housewarming gift was presented to the Lindsleys by the choir. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lindsley, assisted by her daughter Mrs. Willis Gumbleton.

Tee Fuse Presbyterian Church Boirt Leon J. Lindsley West Irving Street Lindsleys Lindsley Willis Gumbleton

Gary Lee Swanson Honored On Second Birthday

Mrs Carl Swanson of North Center street hosted a birthday afternoon for her son Gary Lee turning two. The party drew 19 children and ten mothers with games and toys. Supper followed at 5:80 with a birthday cake on a musical tray and stretch decorations. Gary received many gifts as the celebration closed.

Gary Lee Swanson Carl Swanson North Center Street Gary Lee Sen

Family Night Supper Held At Columbus Community Church

The first Pall monthly family Night supper at Columbus Community Church drew a large crowd. Sun day School sponsored. honor roles included Mrs. David Lines and Mrs. Clare Gordon on the supper committee. Beatrice Bensini and Mary McCray sang a duet. Rev. Jordan Cole led group singing with Mrs. Albert Lindbure at the piano. The next quarterly congregation meeting set for late October.

Columbus Columbus Community Church David Lines Clare Gordon Bernice: Roberts Salfford Casler Mix Andrew Thompson Verhelia Page Jordan Cole Albert Lindbure Beatrice Bensini Mary McCray Shirley Ma Snce Cole Muatter Lester Howles Arthur Burgess

Baby News From Corry Area Hospitals

A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at Warren General Hospital to Rev and Mrs Veil Walker of Tidionte Inte. Grandmother is Mrs Nellie Catsay of Fifth Avenue. A son arrived September 18 at Lady of Mercy Hospital in Buffalo to Mr and Mrs Charles M Breidenstein. Also a fourth child, a daughter, born late last evening to Mr and Mrs Percy Miles of R D 5 at Corry Hospital.

Veil Walker Tidionte Inte Warren General Hospital Walker Corry and Big Nellie Catsay Fifth Avenue Lady of Mercy Hospital Buffalo Charles M. Breidenstein Helen Morrell Carlton Morrell West , Pleasant, Street Dorit Percy Miles R. D

Ford And Union Renew Parleys In Tense Talks

Detroit report on Associated Press says Ford Motor Co and United Auto Workers renew talks today with pension and contract issues on the table. Postponement of a threatened strike has reduced tension though no progress details were released. Philip Murray leads the Steel Workers and Walter Reuther the UAW in joint efforts for new benefits.

Ford Union Associated Press Detroit Legi Purdana Ue Cio United Anky Wnion Pensigik TAW Philip Murray Steel Workers Walter Feather UAW

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Scott Ella Raines William Tracy Sawyer Holt Brodie Cox Iminsistahaly Csaty Confort Corry Retail Merchants Division Corry Chamber of Commerce Nancy Lawson Franklin Bi Corry, Pa C.D. of A Rayawaw Vu, Anderson Sarth Center Street Walter H. Scott Horton J. Davis Aarold K. Powell Esther Davis West Congress Street Mrs. Richard U.S.P Airwick Shindledecker East South St Presbyterian Relesan Eaton Seages Black - Bray Chapin Loblaws Orchard Park Cloverdale Clover Honey Delwood" White
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