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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

5

Dinner Shower For Mrs Edward Sprickman Held In Union City

Mrs Edward Sprickman was honored at a dinner party and bridal shower Tuesday evening attended by eight Indies at Tarbell's Inn. Guests enjoyed chicken dinners and daffodil centerpieces before adjourning to Miss Charlotte Rouse’s Union City home for games and social time. Attending were Miss Shirley Simmonson Norma Marsh Opal Triscuit Jean Foster Mary Marty Gladys Southworth and Miss Rouse.

Edward Sprickmen Edward Sprickman Martha Reyda Tarbell Charlotte Rouse Union City Shirley Simmonson Norma Marsh Opal ‘Triscuit Jean Foster Mary Marty This City Gladys Southworth Rouse

W C U Meeting At VanTassel Home

Yesterday afternoon in Hare Creek road residence, 15 members and guests of the W C U were entertained by Mrs Leon VanTassel. Session opened with singing, devotions on What Manner of Prayer, business meeting led by Mrs Dan Culver, discussion of five liquor bills before the state senate, and a request to write senators opposing bill 8698. Guests read articles. closing prayer by Mrs George Chase. refreshments served. Next session May 2 at Evangelical United Brethren Church with tureen dinner.

State Senate Kird Haenel Guy Bennink Gulver George Chase Matte McIntyre Evangelical United Brethren Church

Easter Sunday Hopes And Family News Highlight Community

Residents and visitors filled rural churches on Easter with ideal sunny skies. Children met the Easter Bunny as families planned gatherings and visits. A newborn son named John Howard Grice arrived at Corry Hospital, with grandparents Mrs. Grice and Mr. Grice and Mr. and Mrs. Howare noted. Engagements, anniversaries, and job moves fill local notices, including Martha Jukes and Clarence Tripp, L C Tenney of Orlando relocating, and Norman Orsell’s district manager appointment. Hospital patients receive Easter aids from churches and schools, while several local youths pursue education honors and sorority initiations.

Sir Stork Robert Grice Park Street Corry Hospital John Howard John Bob Howard Jacqueline Jackie) Howard Prank Grice East Main Street C. M. Howare West Smith Street

Social Club Luncheon Hosts and Guests in Meadville

Mrs Frank Graft hosted a bridge luncheon at her East Dying street home with three tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Els worth Holt Mrs Raymond Anderson and Mrs Grave Pemminan. Attendees included Mrs Co W Jones Mrs B Langdon Rowe Mrs Arthur Martin and others.

Tank Graft East Dying Street Elsworth Holt Raymond Anderson Grave Pemmiman Co. W. Jones B. Langdon Rowe Arthur Martin Horton J. Davis R.A

Miss Helen Elchynski Weds Russell Rohner in Washington

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Elchynski of 22 West Main announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Kathryn to Russell Charles Rohner son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rohner of Evansville Ind The ceremony occurred Saturday April 16 at 1230 PM at Holy Comforter Church Washington DC Rev A Luckett officiated A reception followed at the Rohner home 1833 Burke Street NW Washington She wore a navy suit with Bray accessories and was attended by Helen P Mulderick The best man was Kenneth Williams Both families are in Washington and Union City Indiana The bride is a Cory Senior High School graduate class of 1947 and previously worked at Raymond Mig Company before moving to Washington to work in the Treasury Department Rohner served three years in the Army Air Corps and works as a government code man at Arlington Hall Washington.

Helen Elchynski Washington Joseph Elchynski West Main Street Helen Kathryn Russell Charles Rohner Charles Rohner Evansville Ind Holy Comforter Church Washington, D.C Rev. A. Luckett Bray Helen P. Mulderick D. C Kenneth Williams Union City Rohner Burke Street S.8 Cory Senior High

Mack-Mitchell Engagement Reported In Corry

Mr and Mrs Rows Mack announce the engagement of their daughter Devota Marie Mack to Frank Barringer Mitchell son of William K Mitchell. Devota is in this year’s Corry Senior High School class. Frank is a 1944 Corry High School graduate, served three years in the Army Air Corps, and works for City Cab Company. No wedding date set.

Mack-Mitchell Rows Mack R. D Devota Marie Frank Barringer Mitchell William K. Mitchell Ash South Street Mack Corry

Philippine Program At Cub Scout Meeting Thi

A Cuban Scout meeting at Concord School featured Philippine projects such as ice terraces houses boats water buffalo plows and bamboo trees. Winners in age groups earned Wolf badges silver arrows and the program included rope throwing exhibitions solos and violin imitations. Refreshments were served by den mothers. The next meeting is planned.

Concord School Cuubs Craig Seastead William Kinney Leo Peiffer Iohn Shields Graiz Seastead James Swarm Brian Gates Ronald Ruf Mer Robert, Follett Donald Sargent Gubmaster Warren Ross Stanley Butcher Chilldren Marion and Startey, Jr Childterr Sant Mr. Butcher den No George Kinney

Mrs C A Williams Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Charles A Williams entertained the Gibb bridge club last evening at her East Columbus Avenue home. Two tables were in play with awards won by Mrs John Penstermacher Mrs Charles Bracken and Mrs Robert Galbreath. A salad course was served. Mrs James Allyn will entertain in two weeks at her Park Street home.

C. A. Williams Charles A. Williams East Columbus Avenue Gamg John Penstermacher Charles Bracken Robert Galbreath James Allyn Park Street

Rebekah Lodge Officers Installed Last Evening

Officers of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No 140 were installed Tuesday at the I O O P Hall with district deputy president Naomi Clute presiding. Local officers include A O Barton noble grand and W F Thiessen vice grand. appointments were made for other posts. Keefe received a parting gift. decorations featured pink yellow and green. refreshments served. next meeting May 3.

Rebekah Lodge Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No Net Findley Lake Lakewood Spartansburg Eriend Waterford Naomi Clute A. O. Barton Noble Grand W. F. Thiessen Maude Keefe Alma Erickson Mabel Regrut Fred Hoenes Fred Mixer Howard Loveland Frank Hepler Keefe Noble Grad

Troop 80 Hosts Two Local Scout Troops at Church

Raymona Sampson and Boy Scout Troop No 80 hosted Girl Scout Troop No 29 and Boy Scout Troop No 81 at the First Methodist Church on Monday evening. Miss Adele McCray led Troop 29 and Paul Crowell led Troop 81. a film Highway Safety and cartoons entertained. Troop 80 plans a hike on Thursday April 2 meeting at 9 a m at the church to cook one meal.

Raymona Sampson Adele McCray Paul Crowell First Methodist Church Pie Bvt John Ornick Pvt Krupa

Introducing A som born to Radecki couple at Corry Hospital

A.som was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Radecki at 116 Snyder Circle in Corry Hospital, in the evening. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Water McChesney at 232 West Wayne Street in Corry Hospital the previous evening.

A.som Lewis Radecki Snyder Circle Corry Hospital Water McChesney West Wayne Street

Mr and Mrs Messenger Honored On 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Messenger celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a Monday evening event at the I O O F Hall attended by about 30 people including Navy Mothers Club members, their husbands and families. A four course dinner, decorated tables with tapers, a tiered wedding cake by Mrs K S Durham, music, and bingo accompanied prizes to several guests.

Messenger Royal Mesenger Navy Motherslab I. O. O. F. Hall K. S. Durham Mr. Messenger Havey Loveland Francis Jukes Mrs Messenger Mary Jane Rozelle Florence Reynolds Beatrice Loveland Mary Prasier

Friendship Aid Club Holds Routine Meeting

The Friendship Aid members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening with Mrs. Robert Reagle after Elk Street time. Fourteen members answered roll call. Miss Esther Pounds led devotions. Mrs. Lytitl Campbell led business. social hour followed with visiting and sewing. Hostess and Mrs. Gerald Bagley served salad wares, pickles, coffee and tea. Mrs. Vernon Welch to entertain May 0 at her Grove Street home. A purse of silver was given to the honored couple. next meeting is a May 2 business session.

Friendship Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Robert Reagle Elk Street Hersims Esther Pounds Lytitl Campbell Gerald Bagley Vernon Welch Grove Street

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