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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1947

Page

5

Stark Shower For Mrs. Donald Brigham

Edward Brigham hosted a social shower for Mrs. Donald Brigham on Wayne Street last evening. About 100 guests attended and gifts were presented to the honored guest, including items from Mrs. Dennie Weight, Mrs. Jack Walsh, and Mrs. Mary Brigham. The table centerpiece featured a baby carriage vase with ink sweet pear, and Taylors were miniature high chairs.

Edward Brigham Wayne Street Dennie Weight Jack Walsh Mary Brigham

Elks Club dinner fund installation session noted

Corry lodge 169 BPO Elks held a dinner and installation at the Elks Club drawing guests from Erie Meadville and surrounding towns. Exalted Ruler Lynford Chase presided with Wilson Goodill and staff installing officers including William Roeblis A S Bong Don Nantes and others to national and state conventions. Local social notices follow mentioning visits, returns, and travels of residents.

Corry Lote No. 169 B.P.O. Elis Erie Beottdaly Ituayille Meadville Elks Club Lynford Chase Wilson Goodill William J. Roebliz A. S. Bong Don Nantes Richard Bachemer Horton J. Davis Harry Powers Frank L. Keefe Mr. Roehrig Harold Cragg Sn Porthind, Ore.; Charles P., Kealing Everett J. Phillips Herbert Dabi Jerome F. Needham Esquire Louis Sears Alfred Morrison, Sr

Warren Terry Tops Lyceum Final 1946-47 Program

Warren Terry the leading American Gilbert and Sullivan exponent appeared at Corry Senior High School for the Lyceum Course finale drawing about 200 attendees. He reviewed Gilbert and Sullivan lives and presented opera stories and humorous selections from The Mikado The Pirates of Penzance Patience and other works with accompanist Ruth Morris also performing two soprano solos Love Is a Plain Live Song and Little Buttercup. Lloyd Matson praised Corey patrons and students who sold tickets.

Lyceum Warren Terry Corry Senior High William S. Gilbert Arthur Seymour Sullivan Patience Mr. Terry Ruth Morris Buttercup Lloyd Matson Corey

P O N Y Association Dinner Meeting at Columbus Church

The P O N Y Association held a dinner meeting at Columbus Community Church with No-Bar Riding Club hosting. Guests included Warren and Oil City riding club members. flowers and miniature horse decor adorned tables. J E Heinty presided as minutes read on by-laws. horse show dates announced for June and August. May 7 meeting planned for Albion.

Columbus Community Church iGlub P. GO. N. Y. Association Warren Oil City Columbus Fire Department J. E. Heinty Brie Albion

Presbyterian Guild Holds Important Meeting

The Presbyterian Guild of the Presbyterian Church met at the church parlors with fifteen members present. Mrs. J. W. Rickers led the session and devotion. Plans were made to send delegates to the Presbyterian meeting in Bradford on April 29 and 30. A contribution was decided for Presbyterian Hospital at Cambridge Springs. The dinner at six o clock was hosted jointly by Guild and Opportunity Club officers. The next meeting will be May 6 with Mrs A O Santsbury, Mrs Frank Morris and Mrs J B Patterson as hostesses.

Presbyterian Guild Presbyterian Guild of the Presbyterian Church Camsbridge Springs Opportunity Club A. O. Santsbury Frank Morris J. B. Patterson

Engagement of Frances Burdick to Tryin Smith announced

Mr and Mrs Frank Burdick of RD announce the engagement of their daughter Frances to Tryin Smith son of Mr and Mrs Tra Smith of Gettysburg Frances attended Corry schools and works at Phoenist Hotel Smith attended a school at Gettysburg served with the Army and is employed by a construction company The couple plan to marry on June 6 with further society details on page six

Frances Burdick Frank Burdick A Today Frances Tryin Smith Tra Smith Gettysburg Miss Burdick Corry Phoenist Smith Gebtysburg A.tom~ Struction Company Unis

Raymond Girls Honor Bride Elect in Dinner Party

A group of office girls from One Raymond Manufacturing Company hosted a dinner at Martys Star Casino in honor of Miss Jacquelyn Howard, bride elect. Guests included Mrs Ivar Rhenborg, Miss Mary Hnatyszyn, Miss Evelyn Wiggers, Miss Mary Baldwin, Miss Mildred Haenel, Miss Mary Orn, Miss Elaine Haight, Mrs Alice Gates, Mrs William Durham, Miss Zelma Taylor, Miss Angeline Marsh, and Miss Dorothy Pashnick. Howard received a fine gift and attendance enjoyed the floor show.

Raymond Manufacturing Company Marty's Star Casino Hoor Jacquelyn Howard

W S W S Plans May 8 Banquet At Church

The W S W S of the Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church held a regular meeting with 40 members present at Mrs. Jesse Whitney's home. Plans were made for a mother and daughter banquet on May 8 at the church. Committees were appointed for program, menu, decorations, and dining room. Mrs. Margaret Keppel spoke on The Changing China, outlining the country and missionary work.

W.S Corry Esther Bounds Marie Campbell Atlooyn Patton Florence Humes Florence Fleming Lottie Keppel Margery Patterson Mildred Mosher Jis Gladys Dougherty Anna Welch Pauline Beagle Verna Whitney Olivia TenHuisen Fay Bergman Alice Bush Margaret Keppel

Junior Senior Banquet And Prom Draw Big Attendance

A large crowd enjoyed the annual Junior senior banquet at Hotel Corry with 169 faculty and guests present. Over 225 couples attended the prom at the Junior High School gymnasium with Roger Carle's orchestra providing music and rainbow decorations.

Hotel Corry William Zafiropulos Jack Wilson H. J. Sheen The Cory Senior High School Jean Syeagie Grace Middleton Dlefin Marie Johnston Jack Whitehead David L. Swartz Corry Schoo Sheen Miss Middleton Rey Hildebrand Roger Carle Brie Basketball Bank Margaret Karkoski Lenore Austin Rolad Putnam F. Lowe Edwards

Birthday Party Held After Prom for Richard Martin

Richard Martin invited a group of friends to his Grove street home after the Junior-Senior Prom. Attendees included Violet Damon Dorothy Robinson Norma Marsh Dime Jones William Hall Ray Amy and Jan Howard. The event honored Richard’s upcoming birthday on Saturday April 14. Mrs Ralph Martin served chili cornbread cake and coffee for the crowd. Dancing followed the refreshments.

Jennie Akam West Washington Street Jamestown B. Morrison James Slagle West Wayne Street Mendyske Barbara Ano Teppel Katherine Gibbs New York City H. Keppel Mott Street Jennie Bowell Erie Warren Hutcheson West Ghurch Street Bowell Geneva L. A. Rossin Elaine Franklin Street South Bend Ind Alice Betts Warren William Harmon Henry Clark Corry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp Philadelphia Floyd Wolentz Eas Main Street Buffalo Edward Wolcott William S. Loveland Norfolk Harvey Loveland Hingstreet Fred Schwab Niagara University Niagara Falls Orrin B. Kinney Nancy Margaret Bender Jackson Watt Memphis Tenn Daneees Richard Martin Grove Street Violet Damon Dorothy Robinson Norma Marsham Dime Jones William Hall Ray Amy Jan Howard Richards Fialph Martin Chile

Helping Hand Club Plans Rummage Sale

Helping Hand Club met at the LOQ Hall with fifteen members. Mrs. Eugene Smith, president, chaired and plans were made for a rummage sale at the hall in the near future. date to be announced. The president will serve as general chairman. After business and social time, dinner was served by Mrs. John Ohrn and Mrs. Frederick Beall. Next meeting set for April 24.

LQ O.P. Hall Fleuaon Eugene Smith Lo.q.f. Biull Announcer Spor John Ohrn Prederick Beall

Banquet Eve Party Names Queen and Court

A junior banquet event began Thursday evening with 26 youths at Evangelical United Church for a social gathering of games and singing. The group then moved to Union City Ritz Restaurant for comedy travel films and a queen selection. Miss Arlene Webb was chosen queen with Miss Dorothy Joseph and Miss Charlotte Watrous as court. Jerome Davis was crowned knight of honor. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Whiteman, Mr and Mrs Chase, Mr and Mrs Bush, and Mr and Mrs Keith Henton.

Evangelical United Finethten Paviora Union City Ritz Prancis G. Whiteman Arlene Webb Crosby Bush Lyle Chase Dorothy Joseph Charlotte Watrous Jerome Davis Whiteman Chase Bush Keith Henton

Thompson Mallery Wedding in Bear Lake and Fredonia

Flora Mallery of Bear Lake and Fred Thompson of Fredonia wed at Evangelical United Brethren Church yesterday at 5:30 PM. Rev H Ray Harris led a double ring ceremony. The couple’s reception featured American Beauty roses at Ritz Restaurant. They will honeymoon and reside in Fredonia after April 19.

Rebekah Lodge Plans Installation

A special meeting of Daddy Franklin Rebekah Lodge No 140 was held at the IOOF Hall. Noble Grand Mrs P L Swanson set final plans for the installation of recently elected officers to be held April 8 with Mrs Myrtle Milks and staff from Erie in charge. A Lakewood Rebekah Lodge member will initiate six candidates.

Rebekah Lodge Franklin Rebekah Lodge P. L. Swanson Myrtle Milks Erie Lakewood Rebekah Lodge

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