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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1950

Page

5

Hal Berry Orchestra to Play for Junior Senior Prom

Hal Berry of Westfield New York will lead an eight piece orchestra for the Junior Senior prom Thursday night April 1 from 9 p m to 1 a m at Cory Junior High School gymnasium Two vocalists will accompany the orchestra Senior High School students and invited guests may attend The banquet will be at the First Presbyterian Church dining room served by the Presbyterian Women's Association Other details indicate a formal school event with entertainment and a banquet.

Hal Berry Westfield N. Y Cory Junior High School First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women's Association Fp. Ai

Regular Meeting of Rebekah Lodge No. 140

A Tuesday evening session of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No. 440 at I C C F Hall drew forty members and guests. With Noble Grand absent, Mrs. W F Thiessen presided as vice grand. guests from Lakewood and Sherman attended. Social visiting and games followed. hostesses prepared cake and tea. For the April 1 instillation meeting Hudson to chair kitchen committee and Elof Dal the dining room committee.

Neila Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No. 440 I. C. C. F. Hall Arthur C. Barlow W. F. Thiessen Lakewood Sherman H. D. Haupin Pier

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Charles Kerthedy

A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles Kerthedy of 195 East Irving Street. The infant joins the family in a welcomed addition to the household.

Charles Kerthedy East Irving Street Corry Hospital

City folks bid bon voyage to travelers and weddings

A long list of local residents and visitors gather to wish Mrs. Ames and the Barlows safe travels aboard the Tré de France for a months abroad. Edgetts plan a Florida move for health, with DeJeans noted as a sister to Mrs. Edgett.

Austin Ina Austin Maple Avenue Frank N. Ames Robert Barlow Col Robert Barlow, Jr Los Angeles Calif New York City Ames Barlows Tre de France

Rotary Club elects officers at Corry Room dinner

Winninwuoy elected president and Robert Tunnell vice president at a 32-member Rotary meeting at the Corry Hotel. Al Xander was chosen secretary and treasurer. Russell Nason director for three terms. AMR. Litz sergeant at arms. Installation set for July first class meeting. A Rotary conference in Oi City May 5-6 will include local officers. Lang of Erie spoke on unemployment factors and how local work limits affect staying in the community.

W Winninwuoy Rotary Club Corry Robert Tunnell al Xander Russell Nason Amr. Litz Oi City Mr. Lewhy Charles P. Kelling H. Martin Keppel Corry Hotel J. East Kiz Arthur ©. Burgess Leaby George H. Lang Erie Stewart Lang Lang

Re-elected Officers for Circle No 1 W S C S

Circle No 1 of the First Methodist Church held its meeting last evening at the church parlors. Officers were re-elected, with all current officers continuing in their roles. The group sang Easter hymns and a Bible story was read by Mrs. Irvin Young. A prayer followed by Mrs. James McIntosh. Officers listed: Mrs. Young president, Mrs. W B Stowe vice president, Mrs. Zuella McElray secretary, and Mrs. William Marsh treasurer. A lesson from Japan Begins Again was presented, and a quiz program was conducted during social time. Refreshments of Boston cream pie, coffee, and tea were served by several hostesses to 20 members and three guests.

Buster Irvin Young James McIntosh Young W. B. Stowe Zuella McElray William Marsh Stowe Thie Jesson Japan Bertha Warner Russell Clarks Florence Brooks Boston Donald Dingle Viva Snapis Dimund Bart

Friendship Aid Meeting After Church Service

The Friendship Aid Society met in the special room of the Evangelical United Brethren Church after a service. Nineteen members and guests held a brief business meeting led by President Mrs. John Carrier. Hostesses served cake and coffee. the April 18 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Glenn Davis.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Friendship Aid Society Spcisl John Carrier Howard VanTassel A. Wcrosscnt Glenn Davis Ies D3

Mrs Williams Honored By Bridge Club In Stork Shower

Miss Barbara Ann Keppel hosted nine members of her contract bridge club at Mott Street for a surprise stork shower honoring Mrs C A Williams. She received a satin crib pull and wool blanket, with awards to Mrs Charles Bracken Mrs Arthur Martin and Mrs Robert Bracken. The hostess served dessert. Mrs Martin will entertain April 1st.

C. A. Williams Barbara Ann Keppel Mott Street Contract Bridge Club C. A. Willams Charles Bracken Arthur Martin Robert Bracken Martin

Bridge Luncheon Group Meets at Pleasant Street Home

A Bridge Luncheon gathering occurred yesterday at the East Pleasant street residence of Mrs Tracy Whitehead for a 1 o'clock luncheon. The event featured a guest Mrs Philip Zalz neck and awards presented to Mrs Langdon Howe and Megglance with plans for an April 12 gathering by Mrs Howe of Wayne street.

Quemoers Philip Zalzneck East Pleasant Street Tracy Whitehead Oelock W. "Bracken North Center Street Langdon Howe Megglance Howe Wayne Street Tia Hoktess

Local residents undertake visits and travels this Easter

Mrs. William Watson and Miss Clela Watson travel to Erie by train while Mrs. Dora Quinlisk visits from Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Parker return from Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Numerous locals tour Erie area for visits and leisure, with several attending events and staying overnight with friends and relatives.

William Watson Clela Watson Spartansboro Erie Dora Quinlisk Philadelphia Perry Parker Eask South Street Parker Temple University Hospital Bartlett Simpson Wayne Robert A. Ott, Jr Wayne Street Eyland Harvey Glinton Pratt Frank Wise Raymond Blynt, Jr Frank Laurie Joan Patterson Martha Spaulding Harrison B. Curtis Willian Hoyle Joseph Furst Epsilon Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Erie Jash Angelotti Playhouse Jennie

Holy Week Prayers Highlight Lillian Guild Meeting

Rev. Joseph R. Clair spoke on the epis t es and gospel of Holy Week at a 1 o'clock luncheon meeting of the Lillian Guild in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft. Mrs Don Williams presided as business reports were heard and plans began for a spring rummage sale. Next guild meeting is May 2.

Joseph R. Clair Lillian Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church Don Williams Clair Dave Guild

Club Met Tuesday With Mrs Proctor Guests and Card Wins

Mrs. Robert Proctor hosted the J F Club at Esra Street with six members and a guest Donald Tanner. Progressive 600 awarded Mrs. Henry Hicks and Mrs. Jam Haslett. traveling nine bil lie won by Mrs. Haslett. Refreshments of sandwiches graham crackers and tea were served. April 18 meeting planned with Mrs Thomas at Snyder Circle home.

Robert Proctor Esra Street Donald Tanner Henry Hicks Jam Haslett Sani Wichss Graham Mr Proctor Tov Thomas Snyder Girele

Member of the Wedding Voted Best American Play

The New York Drama Critics Circle named The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers the best American stage play of the season in New York.

New York Carson McCullets New York Drama Critics Circle

Easter Sunrise Service Planned by Y Groups

The Y groups of Corry High School will gather April 8 at 3 30 at the East Washington street Y rooms for an Easter sunrise service and breakfast. Rev Wilmer Helfer will lead with special music. Over 10 members are involved and a breakfast of fruit bacon rolls and coffee will follow.

Nesy Satutosy Momo Corry Washington Street Wilmer Helfer Christian and Missionary Alliance Ghuren Emster

Ladies' Home League Suppers and Sale At Citadel

The Ladies' Home League of the Salvation Army will host a penny supper and white elephant sale at the citadel this evening. Suppers begin at 1 o clock with co chairs Mrs Merle Haskell and Mrs Mike Marconi. Proceeds support the self denial fund for foreign missions. Members, husbands and friends are invited to attend the evening program featuring Miss Gladys Can Field.

Ladies’ Home League Ladies’ Home Salvation Army Citadel Merle Haskell Mike Marconi Evernnng Gladys Can Field

Party Last Evening For Mrs Emory Benson AME Bi

A pleasant stork shower was held Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Emory Benson AME Bi. Guests included Mr. George Bond of GU City and Mrs. Perl Harmen of UM Second Avenue. Twenty two attendees enjoyed decorations, gifts, and refreshments.

Emory Benson George Bond GU City Perl Harmen UM Second Avenue Ifwmon Harry Brink Spartansburg Bond Harmon Pat Hes Berison Clarence Fuller Spartanshoro Georgia Hood Phyllis Bond Olt City

Anna Anderson Post Plans Junior Softball Program and Awards

The Anna Anderson Post No 925 at the American Legion Home held a meeting with fair attendance. Senior Vice Commander Miss Anne McEvoy presided and plans included forming a junior softball team for ages 6 to 19, contacting women’s posts in Jamestown Meadville and Evie, and presenting four citizenship scholastic and leadership awards at St Edward’s and Curry Junior High Schools.

Anna Anderson American Legion Anne McEvoy Deparrment Jack Lais Jamestown Meadville Evie Chainanter Josephine Frisina Mes Barbera Newman Jude Betty Himes Prisino Saxton Zepka Frisina Ada DeGerlanco Mies Hine Talit Hanes McEvoy Newman Scotland Oxphone DeGerlando Vadiq Miss McEvoy Frank Gravina Anne Royek

Transportation to Erie for national and state commanders meeting

Announcement details contact Miss Frisina for Monday April 10 dinner then plan travel to Erie for April 18 national and state commanders post meeting.

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