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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
5
The Elgin Methodist Church Ladies Aid hosted a spaghetti and turkey dinner Thursday at the church. Volunteers Mrs Joseph Clark Mrs Howard Ladd and Mrs John Bridges organized the event and served on duty. May dinner date to be announced.
Mrs H Langdon Rowe hosted the weekly contract bridge club at her Wright Street home. Guests included Mrs George Jackson and Mrs Ellsworth Holt as award winners, with Mrs Walter Scott receiving the special prize. The next meeting, hosted by Mrs John McCracken of West Congress Street, is set for Thursday, April 11.
Four hundred members and guests filled St. Edward's Hall for the twenty third anniversary of the VFW Post No. 4. Erie entertainers Herbie Johnson's ten piece orchestra performed, a cake ceremony led by Grace Blymiller and William Mays preceded a 80 minute floor show. Out of town attendees included Chester Zerbe and Carl Johnson. Local members and guests from Meadville, Pittsburgh, and other nearby towns enjoyed refreshments, balloons, and a grand march as part of a notable community celebration.
Telephone Corporation officials and employees joined in tribute to Miss Lena St Clair at Hotel Corry. The surprise event honored her long service in the business office, with speeches by Frank Connsman and others, a fine purse presentation, and music by Ape Neave. Miss St Clair retires April 5.
The Kiwanis Club met at the Ritz Restaurant for a 6 16 pm regular session led by President A G Steinsi. No speaker. several important business projects discussed. Members pledged support to Sunday newspaper drive with Rotary Boy Scout Troop No 0 and Kiwanis Troop No 0, assisting trucks used in the wide collection. An appeal from Ora Harper for transportation for nurses and crippled children to clinics in Warren on May 9 and Meadville on April 9 was noted. Dr A G Davis of Erie oversees clinics. Members will provide transport and meet at the Municipal building at 9 am.
The Sunshine Sisters of the United Brethren Ladies Aid Society held their annual banquet at the Maple Sea Toa Room in Columbus. At 6:30 p.m. roast pork and chicken dinners were served, with pastel decorations and tapers. Mrs. Guy Benmink led devotions as new names were drawn for the coming year. Mrs. H. Ray Harris led group singing and the pleasant party ended quietly.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at the Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Wallace Conk of Spartansburg. A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Charles Butters of 170 Wright Street at the Corry Hospital.
The Corry lodge held its regular meeting last evening with a turkey dinner for over 360 members and guests, the largest turnout to date. District Deputy L Caughrey and Joseph H. Bor, both of Beaver Falls, installed officers for the coming year, including Tyrnford Chase as exalted ruler and William Roehrig as loyal guide, with plans for river ceremony in May and visiting brethren from Beaver Falls and Mesdville in attendance.
Gloria Jean Fay of Beuok vheo entertained 14 children at her home yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6. An honor of her birthday, games were played and prize winners were Lenny Brynulf Hon, Bobby Hixson, and Bobby McTunkin. Decorations were pink and blue with a birthday cake at the center. Mrs Fay's mother served ice cream, cake, and chocolate milk to the guests who took party favors.
D ALR Stokenstraw Valley Chapter met at Mrs Walter Peake's Rast street home for a 6 o'clock gathering. Attendees 16 heard a report about World War I incidents. Mrs C F McCray spoke on causes of World War II. Meeting postponed the pilgrimage to Waterford and Erie from June to July.
The Noahs Ark Sunday School class met last evening at United Brethren Church on East Bund Street with eighteen members present. Mrs Tun Westley led devotions and Bouslis Mosher chaired the business portion. Afterward games were played and refreshments served. The next meeting is planned for Friday May 3 at the Mosher home on East Wayzie Street with Mrs Douglas Mosher.
A Columbus Boy Scout banquet was held at Columbus Community Church last evening with 36 attendees. Rev John Waite led devotions while Albert Sandburg served as toastmaster. W E Younker and Frank Parker spoke on scouting benefits and parental support. The session closed with a solo by Miss Phyllis Fan.
The Women of the Moose met at the Moose Hall on North Center Street Thursday evening to plan a bingo party after Easter. Senior regent Nina Jewell presided and the committee will announce further arrangements when finalized. A brief social period followed and the next meeting is set for Tuesday, April 14.
The Women's Relief Corps No. 49 met at 2 pm yesterday at the F Hall on North Center Street. Mrs. K. D. Brown presided as three new members were initiated Mrs. Kenneth Gregory and her daughter Miss Maxine Gregory and Miss Lara Hill. Plans for a dinner for the BFBW Club were made ahead of the district No. 1 meeting on April 13. Dinner will be served at the F Hall with Mrs. Henry Hill, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. A. E. Morrison in charge. The meeting closed with the singing of America.
Pittsburgh April 3 Associated Press reports Westinghouse Electric Corp workers have reached the eightieth day of their strike demanding an 18 percent hourly wage increase. Union officials say talks continue with company negotiators as turnout remains steady at plants across the region.
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