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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1954

Page

5

Mary Martha Class Meets at Mrs Fehlman Home

The Mary Martha Class of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Ross Fehlman’s North Center Street home. Vice President Mrs. J W Johnston led a brief business session and devotions from Matthew chapter six. A poem titled The Kingdom Power and Glory was read and prayers offered.

Mary Martha Ross Fehlman First Presbyterian Church North Center Street J. W. Johnston Florence Amy Matthew Douglas Rozelle Sr

Post Bridal Party Held At Deerhead Inn

A diner party honoring Mrs. James Bennett the former Rose Larson was held at Deerhead Inn last evening. Thirteen associates from the Corry Jamestown office attended and served chicken shrimp and steak dinners. The guest of honor received a steam iron as a gift from friends.

Deerhead Inn James Bennett Rose Larson

Corry Bridge Association Hosts Dinner and Officer Ball

The Corry Bridge Association held its annual dinner and officer election at the Garden Room of the VFW Post with 25 attendees. Officers named were M Cobbet t president Mrs Robert Tunner vice president Mrs Harold Cragg secretary treasurer and J Fred Kinley tournament director.

Corry Bridge Association VFW Betts Theodore Hubley Cobbett Robert Tunner Harold Cragg J. Fred Kin Jey Hubley J. Fred ‘Kinley HL. Rowe Mitchell North Wallace Young J. C. Thompson Sumner Bliley Erie Jack Clark F. H. Bartholme RH. Israel D. Vetera JR. Vilone A. J. Scalise Warren John A. Blatt Mr. Hubley Harold Burgner Earl Haight

Hotel Corry Dinner Honors Out of Town Guests

Miss Bess Wilson hosted a dinner party for her house guests Mrs. George Mc Cloughan of Newton New Jersey and Miss Isabel McCloughan of New York City at Hotel Corry. Seventeen guests were present in the private dining room with 15 covers. The group later moved to the hostess home for cards. Awards went to Mrs Frat Ames and Arthur Creighton.

Hotel Corry Bess Wilson Park Street George McCloughan Newton N. J Isabel McCloughan New York City R. M Bangert

Fairview PTA Holds Final Meeting of Season

The Fairview Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the season with Mrs Helen Brown giving the opening flag salute and Mrs Paul Stroup leading devotions. President Mrs Arthur Shields chaired the business session, reports were read by the secretary treasurer and auditing committee, and funds will buy film strips and records for the school.

Fairview Pta Fairview Parent-Teacher Association Helen Brown Paul Stroup Arthur Shields Archie Shepard Concord School PTA J. B. Cogan B. Anderson E. M. Schrecengost

Miss Barbara Lord Shower Honors Bride Elect

Miss Barbara Lord the bride to be of Carlyle LeFevre was honored at a local shower hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Meerdink Miss Janiece Meerdink and Mrs. Giles Cook Jr. Sixteen guests attended and prizes were awarded in a card game. A salad and dessert lunch followed with flowers and candy favors enhancing the festive event.

Barbara Lord Carlyle LeFevre Lloyd Meerdink Janiece Meerdink Giles Cook Jr Meerdink Rory Paulson Sr K. P. Baker Dilia Ficcardi Invest Mary Sprover Lynford Chase

Neighborhood Club Luncheon and Bingo Event

Mrs Joseph Henline hosted a 1 pm luncheon for the Neighborhood Club on West Columbus Avenue. After lunch, members played bingo with prizes awarded to Mrs Lillian Ottaway and Mrs William Haenel. guest Mrs Dorothy Wagner attended, and Mrs Edna Williams will host May 5 in Beaverdam to honor Ottaway’s birthday.

Neighborhood Club Joseph Henline West Columbus Avenue Lillian Ottaway William Haenel Dorothy Wagner Edna Williams Beaverdam Ottaway

Local Card Club Hosted By Mrs Weston On West Pleasant Street

Mrs. Charles Weston of West Pleasant street hosted the 500 club gathering last evening with all members in attendance. Prize winners were Mrs. Harry Paulson for dp and guests included Mrs. Ernest McMichael and Mrs. Rodney Knowlton. The hostess served potato salad relishes pineapple upside down cake tea and coffee to guests.

Charles Weston West Pleasant Street Harry Paulson Ernest McMichael Rodney Knowlton

King's Workers Class Meeting at Wayne Valley Church

The King's Workers Class of Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church met last evening with Mr and Mrs Gibbons. Mrs Dan Wright led devotions citing John chapter 10 verse 1. Mrs Georgia Lyons offered prayer and Mrs Paul Smith conducted the business meeting. The game program was led by Mrs William Toman and Mrs Herbert Hawley with prizes won by Mrs Leon Proctor and Mrs Smith. Refreshments were served to 29 members and guests Mrs Minnie Gibbons and Mrs Bertha Tompkins. The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Smith on May 26 and Mr Gibbons and Rev J Leon Manevul will lead the program.

King’s Workers Wayne Valley Leonard Hayes North East Minnie Gibbons Bertha Tompkins Sherman Smith Mr. Gibbons J. Leon Manevul

EUB Ladies Aid Met For Regular Session

The Evangelical United Brethren Church Ladies Aid met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Street on Wayne Street with Mrs. Lottie Keppel as hostess. President Mrs. Harley Banks led a brief business session after devotions by Mrs. Dan Culver. A social period followed with lunch served by the hostess. Mrs. Leon Van Tassel plans to attend the May 5th meeting.

Bunun Ladies Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church John Street Wayne Lottie Keppel Harley Banks Dan Culver Leon van Tassel

Rehoboth Class Plans Annual Banquet May 19

The Rehoboth Sunday School Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met with Mr and Mrs Robert Olson and Jed Lundeen in charge. Plans were made for the annual banquet on May 19 at the Columbus Community Church. Gerald Bagley led devotions on the 27th Psalm. Later games and visiting followed with refreshments served by the committee.

Rehoboth Evangelical United Brethren Church Robert Olson West Columbus Avenue Jed Lundeen Columbus Community Church Gerald Bagley John Hanson Bagley

Dorcas Class Hosts Tureen Dinner at First Methodist

Members of the Dorcas Class met last evening at the First Methodist Church for a social session. A fine tureen dinner was enjoyed with Miss Harriet Myers, Mrs. Ruth Foster, and Miss Bonella Gordon as hostess committee. Visiting followed and the group adjourned to May 6 at Mrs. Hazel Brockman’s home for the next meeting. Election of officers was discussed.

Dorcas Crass Dorcas First Methodist Church Harriet Myers Ruth Foster Bonella Gordon Hazel Brockman Sien Mili

Plank Road Club Meets at Mrs Cecil Miller Home

The Plank Road Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Cecil Millers home with 14 ladies and six children. President Mrs George Bensink led the meeting and members shared pet peeves and flower pictures for the club scrapbook. Mrs Mae Raymond spoke on community history since 1806. A white elephant sale was planned for the next meeting, with donated first elephant from Mrs Phil J Moore of Philadelphia. Light lunch was served. next meeting date to be announced.

Frank Rosa Wip Cecil Miller Eix George Bensink Mae Raymond Phil J. Moore Philadelphia

Mrs John Street Hostesses Bridge Club Evening

Mrs John Street hosted her bridge club and guests at home Tuesday evening. Three tables played with winners Mrs Frank Grice Jr and Mrs Charles Hess. Out of town guests included Mrs Hess of Hazelton Pa and Mrs Milton Lobstein of East St Louis Ill. Next meeting in three weeks with Mrs John Freno as hostess.

Betty Wood State College South Second Avenue H. Holden E. W. Feldt Hot Springs Associated Spring Corp New York City Charles Hess Hazelton Richard Grimm Ther East Columbus Avenue Harold Dugan Raleigh N. C William Myers Springstreet Reid Shreve Leroy Weidner Cynthia Thomas Hickle Uniontown Leonard Hickie Harley F. Johnson North Center Street Ormond Fla Williamsburg Keith Robinson San Diego Calif Delbert Robinson East Smith Street Cortland Bryant Cortland Olyphant Howard Hammond R. D Charles Hall Columbus Ohio J. F. Needham Mapleave hUe Buffalo Frank Ursitti Trap and Field Club John Street Waynetreet Bridge Club Frank Grice Jr Hess Milton Lobstein East St. Louis Til Sab John Freno

Postnuptial Shower Honors Betty Johnson Grantham

Mrs James Walters hosted a postnuptial shower for Betty John son Grantham at 472 East South Street, with 15 guests. Helen Mobiz won a hit contest. awards went to Mrs Frederick Lillie and Mrs Ethel Spencer. Jerome Davis received a dour write. refreshments and gifts marked the evening.

Fredrick Grantham James Walters Betty Johnson Donald Nantes South Street Helen Mobiz Frederick Lillie Jamestown Ethel Spencer Jerome Davis Nantes Grantham

Bridal Shower for Miss Virginia Curran Held at Grove Street

A prenuptial shower for Miss Virginia Curran bride to Richard Martin was hosted by Mrs. William Allen at the Martins' Grove Street home. Eighteen guests enjoyed party games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lloyd Sargent, Mrs. Bertha Sample, Miss Anna Shields and Mrs. Philena Follett. Door prize went to Mrs. Sargent. Salad, shower cake, and coffee concluded the evening. A bridal doll centerpiece and umbrella favors decorated the table.

Virginia Curran Richard Martin William Allen Ralph Martin Grove Trent Lloyd Sargent Bertha Sample Anna Shields Philena Follett Sargent Miss Curran

Rainbow Girls Initiation At Masonic Hall

Seven young ladies were initiated into the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Hall with Janet Kelsey as worthy advisor. Mary Flowers and others joined, out of town guests attended, and Marlene McIntyre led soloists with others singing. Refreshments followed as spring decorations graced the event.

Rainbow Masonic Hall Order of Rainbow Mary Flowers Lauren Hannen Shirley Hasbrouck Nancy Hecker Carolyn Lindsey Kathleen Loveland Sylvia Squire Janet Kelsey Marlene McIntyre Miss McIntyre Sandra Cochran Edna Morrow Diabich Mary Lou Francis Pennsylvania Lou Stowe North Eust Dorothy Peelman Erie Sonja Anderson Evie Marilyn Berry Havel Sally Manz North Enaty Jun

Open House Party Honors Hammond Couple

An open house to honor Mr. and Mrs. H. James Hammond follows their recent marriage. The event is hosted by cot aime vaio, Hammond, R. D. 1, on Sunday with hours from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 in the evening. Friends and relatives are invited as the couple returns from a Southern states tour.

Cot Aime Vaio Puymase Hammond H. James Hammond Nti Hammond

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