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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1947

Page

5

Special Films at Spring Creek Community House

A Spring Creek Community House program on Wednesday evening April 16 features two films and a side presentation on the life of the World Christian Church led by Rev. Jordan Cole of the Brokenstraw parish. The shows include "Assigned to Receive" and "Who to Receive" alongside "The American Church Restores Relations with the Japanese Church." The event highlights global church reconstruction and a tale of rescue by South Pacific Christian "Fuzzy Wuzies."

World Christian Church Spring Creek Bo'look Jordan Cole Brokenstraw Asia Europe

Union City Man Held for Erie Theft

William McCumber, 24, of Union City R D 4, was arrested by Detective Williams after articles valued at 120 dollars were recovered from American Motor Sales annex. The items included an electric buffer worth 85 dollars and an electric drill 35 dollars. John Weber reported the theft and McCumber was charged with larceny by Detective Williams and held on a warrant issued by Alderman Thomas McCatty.

Union City Erie Wiliam McCumber R. D American Motor Sales Annex Edward Williams J Don McCurdy John Weber McCumber Detactive Williams Thomas McCatty

Engagement of Miss Martha Hillburg to Richard Brown

The engagement of Miss Martha Hillburg to Richard Brown has been announced by the Hillburgs of Pomona California. Mr Brown is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Brown of Los Angeles. The bride elect is a Corry Senior High School and Grave City College graduate and works as a secretary at the Southwest M C A in Los Angeles. Brown studies at George Pepperdine College. The wedding will be an event of the late summer.

Martha Hillburg Martha’s Gow Hillburg Richard Brown Miss Hillbug 0. M. Hillburg Laurel Avenue Pomona Calif Hillburgs Mr. Brown Los Angeles Corry Senior High School Grave Cily College

Townsend National Recovery Plan meeting at Meadville

Delegates from 28 clubs in the 28th Congressional District gathered in Meadville for the Townsend National Recovery Plan convention. Harry Silyis and Ruth Silyis of Corry attended as voting delegates while Fred Douglas won district council presidency and H A Siltis served as a council member. State Rep E B Gruver spoke at the afternoon mass meeting.

Townsend Corry Mel Park Davis Kathryn Wall Max Harry Silyis Ruth Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc Court House Meadville Fred Douglas North East H. A. Siltis Cory E. B. Gruver Lewistown

Miss Mary Ann Powers Bride-Elect Shower Hosted by Mrs Macko

Sunday evening a miscellaneous bridal shower honored Miss Mary Ann Powers, bride-elect to Anthony Messina on April 22. Twelve guests met in the Corry Room at Hotel Corry for a social evening with piano by Mrs Robert Wolls, gifts for the guest of honor, and refreshments of sandwiches, relishes, cake and coffee under pink and white decorations.

Mary Ann Powers Albert Macko Anthony Messina Corry Hotel Corry Robert Wolls Miss Powers

Family Dinner Party Sunday Afternoon in Jamestown

Mrs. Raymond Bachomer hosted a family dinner yesterday at 62 Snyder Circle. Attending were Mr and Mrs Eli Hauenstein and daughter Dorothy, Roveri Garfield, and Mr and Mrs Bert Jose and sons Martin and Bobby of Jamestown, along with Mr Bachomer and Ricky. A chicken dinner was served with an Easter lily centerpiece. Afterward moving pictures were taken outside and all enjoyed the afternoon.

Raymond Bachomer Snyder Circle

Birthday Party Honors Two SundayBirthdays

Sunday afternoon a family dinner party honored the birthdays of Wil Nasi Callahan and Leo Hoylen at Mrs Callahan’s Norily Center street home. Eleven guests shared a chicken dinner at two o clock with a large birthday cake as gifts were exchanged among attendees.

Wil- Nasi Callahan Leo Hoylen

Miss Lillian Barnes Honored for Birthday at Church

Miss Lillian Barnes director of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church sonar celebrated her birthday yesterday afternoon. The event was hosted by the church choir at the widercroft with 21 attendees including Mr and Mrs Paul Handron of Jamestown. Social time and refreshments followed, featuring birthday cake.

Lillian Barnes Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sonar Paul Handron Jamestown

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Norbert Bachomner

A daughter was born at Corry Hospital early this morning to Mr and Mrs Norbert Bachomner of 608 Concord Street.

Norbert Bachomner Concord Street Corry Hospital

Social Guests and Visits Highlight City Weekend

A flurry of weekend travel and social calls fills East Main Street area as Thomas H. Naylor Merril Grn visit Albert Cutnrike’s home while Mrs A Johnson returns from Upland Ind to West Church Street. Beavergale relatives, friends from Erie and Buffalo join trips to Union City and Milwaukee for events, birthdays, and exhibitions.

Thomas H. Naylor Merril Grn Mearlvisle East South Street Albert Cutnrike A. Johnson West Church Street Upland Ind John Clark Russell Clark Ruth Johnson Roy Hoyt R. ©. West Betty Lou Beaver Falls Flurry Lydia Shelkey Chautauqua Gianoe Hoyt Jeanne Sweetland Youngsville Frank Bell Mott Istreet George Pus, Jr Georgene New Bethlehem Jack Miller North Center Street M. Agnes Lynch Mabel King Beatrice Stewart Dorothy Hauenstein Norman Tarbell Edna Jewell Gore Damon Lavina Kysar Union City Union City Business and Professional Women's Club George Kinney Lynnwood Oxlif Paul Kinney Erie Thomas Kinney Detroit Mich George Lautz Buffalo Orrin B. Kinney Waren Katherine Martin Port Canada Lila Teinhey East Main Street Phyllis McCoy Park Street Euster Francis Herrmann J. A. McLaughlin South Genner Street Charles Wood New York City William Johnston Kansay City Johnston Harry Ganster Ted Seaman Meadville Ardem Rockafellow West Spring Creek Blaine Ganster Samter Ganster Mendyil Kathne Abbey Milwaukee Ben Start Ruth Ellen Abbey Maple Avenue Walter Rhodes Helen Romanosky MeKepsport Markc Tanagan Mary Flanagan West Congress Street Miss Flanagan Rose Perry Bud Jackson Miss Perry Joseph Perry Washington Street Frank Ferry Connie Prank Dy Shenandoah

Mrs Loupe Honored On 83rd Birthday In Columbus

A birthday party Saturday in Columbus celebrated Mrs J A Loupe turning 83 with social afternoon activities. Friends from Columbus attended as cake ice cream and coffee were served. Pink and white decorations highlighted the event and the honored guest received pleasing gifts.

Columbus J. A. Loupe Loupe

Party at North East Shower Honors Miss Hazel Sweet

Mrs. James Hill of North East hosts a miscellaneous shower for Miss Hazel Sweet at her home Saturday evening. Guests include Mrs. Harold Sweet and others from this city and North East. Bridge was played with Miss Sweet and Miss Racke r as winners. A buffet centered on a miniature bride and groom followed, and Miss Sweet received many gifts.

North East Hazel Sweet James Hill Harold Sweet Walter Sweet Tony Joy Gus Edef Harry Lamona M. &. Cobbett al Duke Lon Merker Violet Raeke Louise Williams This City Melvyn

Plans Completed For Northwest District YMCA Meeting

The Northwest District of the Site YMCA and the Corry ranch hold a district meeting at 5 p m tomorrow to discuss legislative matters across district state and national activities. A dinner at 6 20 p m at the Presbyterian Church is expected to draw a good attendance. The program includes invocation by Rev C A McEntire ter remarks by the state secretary W Humes Kent reading of minutes by Ralph ener, report of district executive Gladé W Shotabarger, club presidents, a nominating committee report, an address by William G Mather Pennsylvania State College rural sociology associate professor, and benediction by Rev Joseph F R Gale.

YMCA Ym.c. A Corry Presbyterian Church C. A. McEntig Ter D. A. Hillswent Chaiming Corry W. Humes Kent Ralphener Gladé W. Shotabarger William G. Mather Pennsylvania State College Benediction Joseph FR. Gale

A. E. Morrison Is Feted At 73rd Birthday Party

A. E. Morrison, aged 73, was honored at a Sunday dinner party hosted by his wife at their West Wayne Street home. The Easter motif decorations featured yellow and white, with a 1:30 chicken dinner and a centerpiece of two birthday candles. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Herrmann and son William and daughter Mary Elizabeth, and Avehit Morrison of Erie.

Eeamu Morrison West Wayne Street Francis Herrmann William Mary Elizabeth Avehit Morrison Erie

Endeavor Society Holds Regular Meeting at Church Members Home

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Baptist Church met Saturday evening at Miss Mary Sherwood’s home with Louis Sherman and Irvin Sherman of Northwest Street in attendance. A brief business session was followed by a social hour as hosts served jello salad and other refreshments.

Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Society The Baptist Church Mary Sherwood Louise Sherwood Irvin Sherwood Northwest Street

Final Rites Held For Monroe Manges

Funeral service for Monroe Manges was held at Bracken-Keating Butera Home with Elder Eric Beavon officiating. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. Attendees included relatives from Sugar Grove Jamestown Meadville Greenville and Wayne township with many community neighbors present.

Monroe Manges Bracken-Keating Butera Eric Beavon Russell Moore A. J. Waugh Milton Johuson Arthur Page R. D. Crowell Clinton Preble Charles Mallory Pine Grove Cemetery Lite Manges Carleton Puss Sugar Grove Veo Manges Merrill Ann MetenIf Jamestown Harold Sweet Otto Green Gerald Sweet B.D. Clymer David Tanner Union Gily Ida Ebel Vern Holton Grace Burkhardt Mabel Dinglé Eugene Hindle Ada Holton Don Holton Chauncey Holton Meadville Gary Peterson Aldine Jane Peterson L. H. Peterson Greenville Wayne Township

Corry Pastor Attending Seminary at Girard

Rev Wilmer Heflen minister of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church leaves Corry for the Northwestern Pennsylvania District Pastors Seminar at Girard Gosnel Tabernacle. Opening session tonight, meetings run through April 17 with day sessions for pastors and public evening services led by Rev Clyde Meadows of Chambersburg United Brethren Church.

Wilmer Heflen Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Girard Pennsylvania Girard Gosnel Tabernacle Karl Gettschting Clyde Meadows United Brethren Church Chambersburg

Hewes to resign as Chau­tauqua highway chief May 1

Hewes, longtime assistant superintendent of the Chautauqua county highway department and a board member for decades, will resign his post effective May 1. County highway superintendent W Bruce Chilson said the vacancy will be filled from within the department, but gave no naming details. Hewes joined the department in 1922 after business school. He will become manager of the Olean office of Syracuse Supply Company, a dealer in heavy highway construction equipment and oil well equipment. About 68 percent of the 420000 called company stores in the United States are operated by coal companies.

Bear Valgus Ppsce Mee Hewes Chautauqua W. Bruce Chilson Mr Hewes Highway Department Jamestown Business College Ineill Olean Syracuse Supply Company United States Coal Cqm, Panles

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