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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1951
Page
5
Mrs. Roger McCray of Gould Street hosted a local contract club gathering with all members present. Dessert was served after the four hand games with awards to Miss Eileen Graham and Mrs. Joseph Furst. next meeting slated for two weeks with Mrs. George Gold as host.
Mrs. Robert Tunnel entertained the contract club and guests Mrs. Lawrence Douglas and Miss Elizabeth Rogers at her West Park Place home. Prizes went to Mrs. J. Fred Kinley, Mrs. Tunnell and Miss Ruth Bennett. A salad course was served and the group adjourned to meet April 20 with Mrs. Howard Ross.
Woolworth store employees enjoyed a warm sugar party at Miss Dorothy Chelton’s home on R.D. 1. The social evening featured warm sugar, rolls, salad, relishes and fancy cookies.
Mrs Hertha Mitchell of 456 East South Street was serenely surprised Tuesday as 40 family members gathered for a noon reen dinner celebrating her 9th birthday. Attendees included numerous relatives from Dunskirls Lottsville Carry Pittsfield Lane Grove Augusta Ga and Columbus among others. gifts and a purse of money were received.
A bountiful roast beef dinner for 250 local and out of town members preceded the installation of officers at Elks Lodge No. 769 Meadville last evening. Entertainment included Johnny Manucei and his Merry Madcaps from Erie plus Elk’s Male Chorus. New officers installed were J. F. Needham exalted ruler and others including Alfred Morrison, Stewart Long, William Johnson, Walter Sweat, Harry Powers, Frank Keefe, James Sullivan, and delegates to grand lodge and state association. Also installed were Rev. Joseph Clair chaplain and other lodge officers.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Royden Dodson of 209 First Avenue Rush evening at Comny Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Emerson of 34 West Irving Street early this morning at the local hospital.
Mrs William Luscombe stays with niece Mrs J Fred Kinley in Meadville. Rebekah Lodge officers installed at Bear Lake with attendees including Mrs Kenneth Loveland Maude Keefe Minnie Perkins and Mrs Eugene Smith. Hazel Duffy of Pittsburgh visiting local friends on business. Fred Kinley on business trip to Harrisburg. Mrs David Johnson and daughter visit with her father George Buck recently discharged from hospital. Craft guild session in Erie featured birthday dinner with $90 auction. Weekend plans for Mr and Mrs Frank Grice Jr and Mr and Mrs Frank Grice Sr and Miss Elizabeth Crowe and Miss Bonetta Goution. Lt and Mrs Jack Lindsley and son David return to Annapolis after visit with local families. Stanley hostess party at St Marys Auditorium in Erie. Mrs K D Brown returns from Brookville after memorial board meeting.
Mrs Andrew Hansen presided at the regular meeting of Women of the Moose Chapter 747 last evening. Committee reports were read, new candidates balloted, and plans mapped for Academy of Friendship Day on April 15 as Union City lodge visits Corry for initiatory work. Attendance prize went to Mrs Margaret Gallagher. Next meeting April 19 with Mrs Edward Griffiths as program chair.
A note highlights Maryland as the only state flag featuring a Z arm emblem. The fact points to Maryland’s distinctive heraldic design embedded in its flag.
Mrs Gerry Davis presided at the V F W Auxiliary meeting at the East Home on West Washington. Newly elected officers include Mrs Maurice Porter as president, Miss Helen Stupak senior vice president, Mrs Fotix Smith junior vice president, Mrs Berdena McGriy chaplain, Mrs Hazel Stuis treasurer, Mrs Clyde Reynolds conductress, Mrs Ross Jukes guard, and Mrs Gerry Davis junior trustee. Delegates to the Northwestern County Council are Mrs Shuss and Mrs Reynolds with alternates Mrs Dear Morton, Miss Stupak and Mrs Rasmus Thompson. District delegates are Mrs V E Lethman, Mrs Shuss and Mrs Reynolds. Awards went to Mrs Harry Odenski, Mrs Ann Bailey and Mrs Charles Willett. Next session set for April 19 with officer installation.
The Montgomery Ward staff held a Wednesday evening party at Twi-Lite with Ray Dougherty of Kittanning as a guest. Manager Hugh Barnett and assistant manager Joseph Raphael were given farewell gifts as the store faces closure within weeks. Twenty nine staffers attended a social hour after dinner.
Mrs E F Pain hosted her bridge club and one guest Mrs Robert Bracken at her East Smith street home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs B H Harmon Mrs James Lewis and Mrs Roger Brown. Light refreshments were served after the game.
At a Thursday meeting of the Women's Relief Corps 32 members met at the TO, O. F. Hall. Plans for a ham dinner on May 3 were announced. Mrs. Florence Bates led the session and a past president’s pin was given to Mrs. Henry Hill. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Bates were named co chairmen of the dinner. A dozen lap robes were finished for Evie veterans hospital patients. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ralph Gates and her committee after a brief program. A tureen dinner at noon will open the next regular meeting on April 9.
The C G G Club met at the Boston House with hostess Mrs F W Dey for a tureen dinner followed by contract bridge. Honored were Mrs Alfred Morison Sr and Mrs Donald Hull who received gifts and cake. Awards went to Mrs Louis Valentine and Mrs Morrison. The next meeting is planned at Mrs James Chring’s East Frederick Street home.
Mrs George Yinko of West Church street hosted her Canasta club Thursday evening with eight guests. Awards went to Joseph Wojciechowski and George Valdtti. Salad cookies and coffee were served before the close. The next west meeting was announced for April 19 with Mrs Wolviechowsit of West Pie ant streets.
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