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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1949
Page
5
The article notes widespread reliance on vending devices in 1948 with estimates suggesting that at least a large portion of the U S population used these machines weekly. It cites figures around hundreds of millions of transactions related to consumer goods and services via vending systems.
St Edward's School students will present a Spring song festival in the school auditorium on Sunday evening. The Glee Club opens with four selections followed by a Herbert medley sung by nine girls. Solo parts feature Miss Marie Hannan and Miss Barbara Kowalski. The program includes Indian Love Call and Entermento, with grade school children performing later and the student body closing with My Own U.S.A and The School Song.
Miss Mirginia A. Clabbate and Norman LeRoy Swart wed at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev Harry BowTai officiated as 150 guests gathered for a reception. The bride wore white marquisette with lace while maid of honor Joanne Clabbaty wore yellow marquisette. The couple planned a weeklong honeymoon in Washington DC and will reside in their Roy Swart home, Corry. Nationwide guests hailed from Alexandria Virginia to Hopedale Ohio.
John Casey a former nurses aide at Corry Hospital who recently resigned was honored Thursday afternoon by Miss Neylor Schreckengost of 40 West Smith Street. About twenty nurses attended the affair with cocktails at 4 oclock. A dessert course followed at the hour including angel food cake with icing and strawberry shortcake. The table was decorated in pastel colors with spring flowers and yellow lapers. A gardenia plant decorated the room and Mrs Casey received a corsage of gardenias from the hostess. visiting and music enhanced the event.
Mrs Perry McCray and Mrs Neil Gates hosted a bridal shower yesterday afternoon for Miss Virginia Clabbatz at Gates home on RD. Fifteen ladies attended played games and assembled a bride’s scrapbook. Mrs Oscar Lindstrom won an award. Refreshments included Rit crackers cheese pickles cake jello and coffee. Blue and white decorations featured a miniature bride and groom atop the cake. The guest of honor received many gifts.
Mrs Hoyt Raymond presided over a Plank Road Club meeting with assist hosts Mrs Mae Raymond and Mrs Murray Raymond. A routine business session preceded a social period with awards to Mrs Lawrence Miller and Mrs Arthur Miller. Refreshments were served. Mrs Jack Raymond to host May 18.
A large crowd attended the formal opening of the $32,000 V. F. W. Home addition on West Washington Street. August and his Just For Fun Band performed from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. with dance and refreshments. Mrs. Clara B. Haight of the V. M. W. Auxiliary hosted, giving each lady guest a rose. local post members and their wives reported a pleasant evening.
The Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross honored Mrs. William Houghton for 20 years of service and Mrs. Charles Stewart for long service at a surprise tureen dinner held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church par ish hall. National headquarters sent a citation to Fund Chairman R. Lawrence Davison, with Russ Fehlman presenting it by proxy. The Red Cross drive raised 3101 dollars toward an 8295 quota, supporting armed forces, veterans, and general Red Cross activities. Davison will chair next year. The national drive total exceeded 11 million by 2.2 million. Next regular board meeting is May 12.
The Hi-Neighbor Club of Cutting met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Marion Way's home. Ten members attended plus seven children served dinner at 1 pm. Mrs award Weieh assisted in the afternoon while members sewed for Mrs Raymond Ohmer and others. Mrs Minor Green was honored on her birthday and plans were made to meet Mrs Harold Sweet for the May meeting on the 19th.
Primitive peoples tattooed themselves mainly for adornment with figures carrying symbolic meaning. The practice reflects cultural expression, decorative art, and social significance across early societies.
The Good Samaritan Class of the West Methodist Church voted to donate $50 to buy chairs for Sunday School rooms. About 30 members attended the meeting at the church. Vice President Mrs Thelma Jenking presided. Mrs W H Sinnel led devotions and prayer. The session closed with singing An Evening Prayer. Entertainment included ping pong and shuffleboard. Hosts served hot dogs cakes coffee and chocolate milk. Plans were made for a tureen dinner and white elephant sale. Mrs James Mintosh was named general chairman for the May 18 meeting.
About 400 people attended the Interdenominational Bible Club Rally at Piysh Methodist Church on Sunday evening. The program featured opening and closing prayers, choir and Bible drills, and awards for memorized verses and visiting efforts.
John H. King, former district representative, and Mrs. Edna Welker were married on April in Elmira Ontario Canada. They plan to reside in Philadelphia after the ceremony. The couple’s union is noted as a local interest in the community.
Townsend Cut club members gathered Friday at L A Tiffany’s on South Center Street for a tureen supper and business session presided by Lind sey Jones. Motions passed. plans to attend Sunday mass meeting at Erie 7 0 0 Hall with speaker E V Gruger. Mrs B A Goldstein of Placentia Calif gave a hopeful talk. Mrs Say spoke on Selfishness. May meeting details to be announced.
A 4th wedding anniversary celebration was held at the Brigham home on West Wayne Street with daughter Mrs Edward Brigham hosting. About 40 relatives attended as cards and bingo provided entertainment and prizes for several winners, while refreshments of salads cake and coffee were served. The honored couple received money as a gift from relatives.
Jumebaigh and his orchestra from Hrjet will mark their last appearance of the season at the Elks Club. The dance runs from 9 20 to 1 30 at the Elks Home. All lodge members and their invited guests may attend.
The College Women's Club of this city schedules an April 25 meeting at 8 pm at Mrs. Rasselay Brown’s Sciota Road home. Erie Chapter of the American Association of University Women will present a panel on The Roll of the College Woman in Today's World. President Miss Mary Evelyn Hopkins will lead the business meeting and officers for the next year will be elected. Committee members include Mag Bracken, Charles Williams, Mrs Hawkins, Dan Taggart, Miss Bess Wilson, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Bulard, Mrs Matuszewski, Mrs Pitt, and Mrs Dixon.
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