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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1946
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Caries Wood and family of Titusville are expected to spend the weekend visiting Mr Wood's parents Mr and Mrs George Wood of 81 West Congress.
Plans are underway for Corry Senior High School junior and senior prom and banquet set for April 25. Banquet at Presbyterian Church with a dinner menu including baked ham and desserts, about 110 expected, followed by a dance at Dumor High School auditorium with Erie musicians Hower Carla iy sen piece orchec tra and a vocalist. Decorations feature an old fashioned garden theme in class colors green and white. invitations contact Miss Coralee Knapp.
Warren resident MY. Ross A. Satford was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Chandler Mason in Spring Creek. Gates and contests entertained 25 guests with awards given to Mrs. J. McKay Ane and Mrs. Harry L. Johnson. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Paul Easterlin and Mrs. Raymond Sickler as refreshments were served.
Mrs Oberman hosted Thursday evening for the Beth Israel Sisterhood group. After a business meeting the members enjoyed social time and planned to meet monthly.
Lloyd Shawver's wife Peay Hitchcock, a native of Devizes England, arrived in Corry with 2500 war brides aboard the Queen Mary. She crossed five days, landed at Pier 90 New York, and traveled to Corry to join husband Lloyd Shawver at 526 North Center Street. The couple, married July 4 1943 in Devizes, plan to settle in Corry while friends and relatives from Union City Jamestown and Erie visit. War bride comments on meals and care during the voyage and excitement of reuniting with her husband after service with the U S Army General Hospital team in England.
The Otterbein Guild of the United Brethren Church held a Friday evening progressive dinner and installed officers for the coming year. Twenty three members attended as Miss Rosalin Whitney led the appetizer, a ham menu followed by Mrs. Westley and others serving. Barbara Harvey acted as toastmistress with singing. H Ray Hairs oversaw the installation. Officers named: president Emma Gilson, vice president Ann Dubrosky, secretary Marion Davis, treasurer Patricia Campbell, secretary literae Mary Lou Burlbest, secretary of stewardship Ruth Silvis, secretary of banking Opal Triscuit, counselor Mrs. John Westley. The group adjourned to Miss Betty Lou Humes’s home for devotions and study on Athos, with Miss Dubrosty giving devotions and Miss Davis the lesson. Next meeting set for May 14.
The Mo-Fa Club met at East Irving Street with Mrs William Johnson as hostess. Two tables of progressive 300 were in play and winners included Mrs Charles Hyles, Mrs Peter Wilstad, Mrs John Sheehan, and Ms Harmon McElroy. Salads and dessert were served. The next gathering will be Thursday evening April 18 hosted by Mrs Wilsted of East Main Street.
Lorana Gruters of North Clymer announces her engagement to Richard Crosby, younger son of Alton Crosby of North Clymer. Gruters is a 1945 graduate of Clymer Central School, Crosby a Panama Central School alumnus. No date has been set for the wedding.
Mr and Mrs Albert Xander of Worth Center street welcomed a son at Corry Hospital early this morning. Mrs Xander is formerly Iva Zimmermar.
Edith Silvis daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Silvis of Buc street married Thomas Ruffener son of Mr and Mrs W C Ruffener of Worth attest at United Brethren Church parsonage with Rev H Ray Harris officiating Bride wore powder blue suit with white rosebud corsage Matron of honor Alvin Eshil-Awan sister of bride Best man Harry Silvis Jr toasts reception at Silvis home Elm Street 88 to follow. couple to reside with parents as Ruffener returns to Philadelphia April 6.
Regular Weekly Girl Scout Session Gui Seusit Troop No 1 met in the Presbyterian Church Basement last evening for the weekly session. Miss Janice Johnston opened the meeting with the flag salute and Miss Adele Meery led singing, First Aid and Arts and Crafts groups met. The meeting closed with the good night circle. Additional Society on Page.
A May duplicate bridge tournament for keen enthusiasts will be conducted by ALS. Boag, Dr. BH Harmon, and Pain will lead play at the Hotel Cony where weekly games are held. High scores for the month decide the home, with Mr and Mrs J Pred Kintey among North South entrants. Winners included Miss Juanita Stranahai and Miss Hartie Colegrove, with others tying for second. Next Friday’s players should contact Miss Shirley Larson or Wis. Malcolm Haines, hostesses.
An American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with President Mrs. Ant Graving presiding. Plans include a film mage sale April 25 26 and 27 at an announced location. Call the president or Mrs. Helen King to contribute items. A card party is set for April 5 with reservations via Mrs. P Dean Mill Miss Mary Oru Miss Evelyn Bouth Mrs. Zola Welden and Mrs. Jennie Willis welcomed as new members. Refreshments served by several members.
Thursday evening a surprise shower honoring Mrs Ronald Shepard was hosted by her daughter Mrs Merrill Lillie at their RD 3 Corry home. Fifteen guests attended games and visiting with prizes awarded to Mrs Frank Lillie Mrs Williams and Mrs Jank Schrader. A salad dessert and coffee complemented a pink and blue themed late evening. Mrs Shepard received a shower of useful and beautiful wares.
A 1945-46 Lyceum Court appearance features Vir Pridely presenting at Sein Mit Selon auditorium on April by Prigely as writer. The talk titled S86 Duh explores Can Animals Think and targets school children ages 6 to 12 with tickets sold by students. 30 percent enrollment or more for those selling seman tickets. Evening performance at Glock for palit teker holders and door tickets available.
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