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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
5
Mrs Clayton Warner of R D 2 entertained the Mor D Phun club at her home Thursday afternoon. After a brief business session a social hour with contests followed. Winners were Mrs Walter DeJeyn Mrs Harl Hasbrounk and Mrs Perry Akam. Warner served lunch with Easter table decorations and favors.
The W R C met in the Masonic Temple Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Kirk Brown, president, presiding. Plans for a waffle supper were discussed and a date to be announced. The next meeting is set for April 16.
Mrs Murn Danner hosted the Charmanta Club meeting in Union City yesterday. Mrs Clyde Hall won the card award as members enjoyed a tureen meal. The group will reconvene here with Mrs Hall on April 16 for the next meeting.
The Columbus Ladies Aid met with Mrs Vern Smithh Thursday afternoon. A good attendance was present. A committee for a supper was appointed. Members named to arrange a bake sale for Saturday April 11. The group recently purchased new chairs for the church parlors and each member will work toward payment.
The Byckenstraw Valley Chapter of the DAR met at Mrs. A Eilu King’s home on South Center Street Thursday afternoon to discuss national defense. Papers were read, with Mrs J J Desmond Miss Emma Linecock Mrs Jessie Newton and Mrs B F Starr and Mrs King in charge. Refreshments followed served by the hostess.
Corry lodge No. 769 B P O Elks held an initiatory degree and officer installation at the Center street lodge. More than three hundred attended including about fifty visiting Elks. Walter Findlay led the initiation with Meadville lodge No. 219 assisting. new officers named Guy Abbey and William W. Myers among others. Activities included Army Day parade planning and social visits by many relatives and students from nearby colleges and towns.
Local junior and senior high school teachers map Easter holidays with multiple destinations. Names include John Gontors William G Miller Hyelyt Brooks Russell Byler Mae McCordel Nellie Titus Florian Plover Carl Wengert and others across Pennsylvania Ohio New Jersey and West Virginia.
Attorney Walter H. Scott spoke at the Rite Restaurant as Kiwanis Club members heard his talk Things to Come. He traced government origins to today and forewarned of future changes as powers like Russia and China could dominate after peace. Other items note new member Dr J Wilbur Gray, piano by Joseph Sherwood, and visitors Miss Moore Johnson Mrs J B Johnson and Miss Josephine Sherrod with local residents visiting relatives.
Miss Ernestine Lynn of Dundestorbe is the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Jobe Street. Bridge winners were Mrs Edwin Keppel and Miss Shirley Larson. A dessert lunch followed. many guests attended including Mrs Robert Wilson and Miss Elaine Poster.
Mrs R C Anderson of 990 North Center street entertained her bridge club last evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ellsworth Holt and Mrs Langdon Rowe. The hostess served a salad course. The next meeting will be at Mrs Holt's home in two weeks.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren church met at Mary Porter’s spring street home on Thursday afternoon to sew for the Red Cross. The 17 members present enjoyed a supper served by Mrs Porter, and plans were made for the next gathering at Mrs Joseph Anderson’s Johnson Street home on April 16 featuring a tureen supper and cheese testing of the Stonehine Sisters.
A local birthday party honored Jackie Shields at 44 South Center Street on Tuesday afternoon for her son Juckie’s upcoming second birthday. Guests included Donnie Hollman, Eunier Hollman, Yvonne Hollman, Larry Becker, Mary Lot, Benny Shields, and their mothers. Favors were baked goods and candy, with a slice of cake in easter colors and ice cream served.
A daughter born last evening to Mr and Mrs Melvin Yoder of Corry He Dy. Mrs Yoder formerly Gladys Stolterus. A son born to Mr and Mrs Tie gene Jackson of Corry Ri DB 5 in Corry hospital last evening. A daughter born this morning to Mr and Mrs Philip Zalmneck of 308 West Washington Street in Corry.
Mrs Walter Purdey at 387 Hastings Columbus Avenue entertained several juries last evening and awarded prizes to Mrs Edwin Borstof, Mrs Dory Clath, Mrs John Kebler Jr, Mrs Join Sheehan, and Mrs Walter McElroy. She served a two course salad to her guests.
Included Mrs William Johnson, Mrs Peter Russell, Mrs Merle Rorn step, Mrs Glenn Dickson, Mrs Ed ward denome, Mrs Arthur Pills and Mrs Marshall Hughes. These ladies are listed among event organizers and attendees in the community column.
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