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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1951

Page

5

Presbyterian Women's Association Meeting Adopts Resolutions

The regular monthly meeting in the church parlors adjourned after devotions led by Miss Gladys Ellsworth. The group omitted the May meeting, invited Erie Presbytery to attend a two day local event, and planned a mother daughter banquet for May 1 with men as hosts.

Presbyterian Women’s Association Presbyterian Women's Association J Donald Watson Gladys Ellsworth May Association Erie C. W. Bracken Phillips Jewelry Store Association All Circle Hubert Heerlein Johannes Brahms Naomi Johnson E. J. Tobias James Harper Westminster Circle

Family Festival At Spring Creek Friday

Spring Creek township hosts a family festival Friday night at 8 in the Town Hall. East Branch Community Church leads worship and Ephesians discussion for adults with Rev. William Brooks and others guiding. The Last Sheep puppet film by Protestant Radio Commission will be shown with Corry YMCA equipment. Miss Betty Porter directs child activities. attendees bring sandwiches and cookies and an offering is collected.

Spring Creek Spring Creek Township East Branch Community Church William Brooks Gail Henry Stewart Keon Raymond Hicks Jordan Cole Brokenstraw Corry Ymca

Dorcas Class Plans Election Of Officers

Dorcas Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. John Ohrn’s home to appoint a nominating committee for officers. The group, led by president Mrs. XK.8. Durham, will hold a meeting at the church after a premeeting turkey dinner. Members were urged to bring rummage sale donations for Friday and Saturday in the Salvation Army rooms.

Nommnetiny Euamussee Dorcas Methodist Church John Ohrn Leland Johnston Lester Lopus Ola Young Gladys McCrosikey Durham Salvation Army Obra Ruth Foster Lyle Foster

Wheelock Church Leaders Meet At Dougherty Home

The Wheelock Community Sunday School executive committee held a recent meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dougherty. Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Bowes of Wattsburg attended as guests. Bowes delivered the devotions and spoke briefly to ten members present. Tentative plans for future activities were discussed and light refreshments were served.

Wheelock Floyd Dougherty Frederick Bowes Wattsburg Bowes

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Peter Dibrosky

A son was born yesterday afternoon at Corry Hospital to Mr Peter Dibrosky and Mrs Dibrosky of 245 Marion Street.

Peter Dibrosky Marion Street Corry Hospital

Social notes of local residents travel and visits

Miss Helen Bush of North Center street spent Wednesday at James town. Mr and Mrs R A Obt and Mrs Grave Penniman returned last evening from Fort Meyers Beach Florida where they spent the past several weeks. F A James Peterson left Erie by plane for Key West Florida after four furloughs at Louis home. Mrs Margaret Flaherty of Erie returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Dale Lillie and family of B D 2. Mrs A B Gibson of Salt Lake City was a recent visitor at the Lillie home. My and Mrs Walter Scott and son Robert returned Tuesday from Florida vacation. Mrs L Nichols of West Pleasant street went to Erie last evening to meet her husband returning from a business trip for Raymond Mie Company.

Helen Bush North Center Street Jamestown R. A Grave Penniman Fort Meyers Beach Florida F. A. James Peterson Erie Key West Ouis Carl Peterson Sally Sullivan Margaret Flaherty Dale Lillie B.D A.B. Gibson Salt Lake City Lillie New York City St. Louis Walter Scott Robert L. ©. Nichols West Pleasant Street Raymond Mie. Company

Circle No 3 Women’s Society Meets in Routine Session

Circle No 3 of the WSCS of the Methodist Church met for a routine business session with Mrs. C A Mountain presiding. The group recited the 23rd Psalm and said the Lord’s Prayer. Plans were made for a family diner at the church on May evening with members hosting. The study book Near East Panorama was reviewed by Mrs. Bertha StecSton. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ira Miller and Mrs. Bessie Cyphart. The next meeting was set for May 4.

W.S.C.S Ws.c5 Methodist Church C. A. Mountain Near East Panorama Bertha StecSton Ira Miller Bessie Cyphart

Treon Society Meeting At Mrs Fenstermacher Home

Eighteen Treon Society members met with Mrs. John Fenstermacher at Mott street last evening. They planned a recipe book to be published and arranged to buy dining room tablecloths for the church. Mrs. A. F. Dahlsteand was named chairwoman for a May mother and daughter banquet. A white elephant sale will be held at the April social. The next meeting is May 3 with Mrs. Howard Ross.

John Fenstermacher Treon Society Mott Street John Street A. F. Dahlsteand Howard Ross

Ambassadors Class Meets at Bush Home in East Main

The Evangelical United Brethren Ambassadors Class met at Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Bush home on East Main Street with 11 members present. Robert Williams presided over the business session while Mrs. Williams led devotions from Second Corinthians. Rev H Ray Harris offered a closing prayer and entertainment included games with Mrs Wayne Van Guilder assisting. A tureen supper is planned at the church on May 2.

Evangelical United Brethem Ghurch Crosby Bush East Main Street Robert Williams Wayne van Guilder Bush

St Elizabeths Guild Elects Officers at Dinner Meeting

St Elizabeths Guild elected officers at a Wednesday dinner meeting at Hotel Cony with twenty members present. New president Mildred Denton and other officers were chosen. Miss Louise Sadowski joined, a gift given to Frances Knapp who plans to leave Cory. The group will attend 8:15 mass next Sunday and meet May 2 to install new officers.

St. Elizabeth’s Guild Hotel Cony Mildred Denton William Thompson James Cassidy Lawrence Anderson Arthur Shields Norbert Anderson Herbert Dahl Louise Sadowski

W F M S Met for All Day Nazarene Session

The W F M S of The Church of the Nazarene met at an all day gathering hosted by Mrs. Roy Merritt with 27 members and friends. A ture dinner was served at noon and prayers were led by Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Munsee. Birthdays were saluted and a quilt was tied in the afternoon. Next session set for May 2 at an announced location.

W.F.M.S Roy Merritt Church of the Nazarene Tures C. M. Bailey Frank Litg Bailey Arlie Munsee

Dance Event Planned by C D A Court at St Edwards Hall

Curry Court Conception No. 35 of the C D A hosts a dance at St Edward's Hall on April 12 with Packo Trio providing music. Co chairs Mrs. Robert Woius and Mrs. Joseph Mooney announce specialty dances including a prize mask contest and polkas. Tickets are available from local members.

St.Edward's Hall Curry Court Conception No C. D. of A Robert Woius Joseph Mooney Packo

E. U. B. Ladies Aid Met At Mrs Keppel Home

Nine members met at Mrs. Charles Keppel's West Bord street home for a routine meeting led by president Mrs. Harley Banks. Devotions were led by Mrs. Daily, and members sewed quilts while refreshments of pecan pie crackers and coffee were served. Next date and place will be announced.

E. U. B. Ladies’ Aid Charles Keppel West Bord Street E. U. B. Ladies Aid Harley Banks Daily Keppel

Farewell Party for Philip Whitehead

Philip Whitehead accepted a position as speech therapist at the Woods School in Lainghorn Pa. His surprise farewell was hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs T W Whitehead at their East Pretant Street home. Guests enjoyed cards and visiting and the guest of honor received a gift.

Philip Whitehead the Woods School Lainghorn T. W. Whitehead Whitehead East Pretant Street Sis

Elks Male Chorus Plans Concert Schedule

The Elks Male Chorus under H. Lynn Rice will perform April 13 at the Franklin Club with a 6:30 dinner for members and wives. A concert is also set for the Methodist Church on Union City on April 47.

Elks Franklin Club Franklin H. Lynn Rice B. P.O. Elks Union City

Aluminum Welding Films At Club Meeting

Members of the Steel Age Fore men’s Club of the Corry Jamestown area met for a monthly session held at the factory office. Theodore Swanson, president, led a brief business period before films from Alco Aluminum Co. showed welding methods including spot gas and arc welding. The next meeting was set for May 2.

Corry-Jamestown Theodore Swanson Alco-Aluminum Company

Mrs Edith Wycoff Hosts Canasta Club Evening

Mrs Edith Wycoff hosted a local canasta club gathering at her sister Mrs Leon Roofs East South street home. Guest Mrs Willis Roof of Columbus joined the group, with prizes won by Mrs Roof and Mrs William Hull. Ham barbecue sandwiches cookies and coffee were served.

Edith Wycoff Leon Roof East South Street Willis Roof Columbus William Hull

Howell System Featured At Corry Bridge Association Event

The Howell system guided last evening’s duplicate bridge at the Garden Room VFW Post , with six tables in play. Winners were Mr and Mrs Philip Zalneck at 57 percent, Mrs A S Boag and L B Graham at 64 percent, and Mr and Mrs J Fred Kinley at 64 percent. Next week’s reservations go to Mrs Philip Zalneck.

Howell Corry Brigee Association Philip Zalmeck A. S. Boag Graham J. Fred Kinley Philip Zalaneck

House group backs bill on third class cities

A House committee approved a bill to redefine Third Class Cities by population, creating a new Third Class A. Cities 50 000 to 138 000 would join Class A while under 50 000 stay in Third Class. Scranton could shift to Third Class A if enacted.

House General Assembly W. W. Waterhouse Harold G. Miller Waterhouse Scranton

Personal To Women With Nagging Backache

An old patent medicine ad targets women with backache claiming kidney support. It touts Don Cuffer Jones and Frentiont ingredients, urging use for men and women over 60. The copy promises relief and better kidney function through a daily dose and product name references.

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