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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1947

Page

5

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Miss Lucile Beckwith

A surprise birthday party was held Thursday evening at the Community House Snyder Circle for Miss Lucile Beckwith. Guests included Miss Mary Helen Curtis Miss Betsy Lopes Miss Mary Lou King and Miss Mary Sue Williams. The event featured games and dancing followed by refreshments and gifts at Miss Fleming’s home with hostess Mrs Fleming and her daughter presenting gifts to the guest of honor.

Patty Fleming William Fleming Sny Jer Circle Lucile Beckwit Mary Helen Curtis Betsy

Federated Garden Clubs Meet in Erie County

Federated Garden Clubs of Erie County plan a meeting on April 30 at the West End Community Center two miles south of Kearsarge on Route 99. Mrs. Arthur Zuck will run the business session at 10 45 a m and lunch will follow at noon with coffee and dessert provided by the Kearsarge group. An afternoon program features Mrs C D Klahr speaking on the organization and the public is invited, plus Mrs K Cotter of Pittsburgh lectures on Culture of Roses and D Minnig of Erie shows narcissi and other spring blooming bulbous varieties.

Federated Garden Clubs Federated Garden, Clubs Erie County Kearsarge Garden Club West End Kearsarge Arthur Zuck Kearsarge Group C. D. Klahr Ur. K. Cotter Pittsburgh D. Minnig Erie

Helping Hand Club Plans Rummage Sale

The Helping Hand Club met to plan a rummage sale set for May 16 at the Hall. Members discussed sale logistics, and worked on a fundraising quilt for club treasury. Mrs Hauenstein and Mrs Gibbs hosted a supper after the meeting and the group agreed to meet again on May 25.

Helping Hand Club Mel Eugene Smith The Treasury E. E. Hauenstein Jennie Gibbs

Social Gatherings Trend Through Local Names and Travel

Walter Ross returned from a three day Prudential meeting in Cleveland. Numerous Erie visitors travel for business and weekend visits to Jamestown, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Jamestown, with residents attending weddings, hospital events, and family gatherings.

A Cappella Choir of Corry Senior High annual concert set

Residents anticipate the A Cappella Choir of Corry Senior High School performing May 1 and May 2 at the school auditorium directed by H Lynn Rive. The program spans four parts with soloists including John Rossbacher and Louis Sherwood, features songs from Battle Hymn of the Republic to Now the Day's Over, and notes the choir of 92 students plus officers and accompanist Grave Middleton. Tickets went on sale with strong early response.

Corry Schol H. Lynn Rive Ringwald Johnm Rossbacher Cain All Through the Wight Joan Feldt Bertha Dahl John Windahl Robert Clark Jack Whitehead Louis Sherwood Girs Essemble Ezekiel de Wheel Paul Mather William Harmon Christin Botalers Harry Simeone Victor Herbert Tom Scott Nuttin Gershwin Gearhart Kittredge Wyoming Jean Reagle John Rossbacher William Hallion Treasuurer Lbrarian Kathleen Peiffer

Cutting Helping Hand Club Meets At Mrs Vernon Humphrey

The Helping Hand Club gathered Thursday at Mrs Ver non Humphrey's home with members present. A luncheon was served and the ladies tied a quilt for the hostess, Mrs Cecile Busipheey. The next meeting and date will be announced soon.

Cutsing Vernon Humphrey Heo Cécil Busipheey

Berean Society Meets at Miss Bogart Home

The Berean Society of the Baptist Church gathered at Miss Gladys Bogart's West Church Street home with 11 members. Rev. Francis Whiteman led Bible study and Mrs. Cecil Messinger presided, planning future meetings for the fourth Friday monthly.

Berean Society Gladys Bogart Berean Society of the Baptist Church West Church Street Francis Whiteman Cecil Messinger Miss Bogart

Bridge Party At Mrs Walter Ross Home

Mrs Walter Ross entertained a bridge gathering Friday evening on Wright street. Ridge scores determined winners Miss Barriett Colegrove and Mrs W A Redmond, with guests including Mrs Percy Corbin, Mrs Rober Franz, Mrs Roger Brown, Mrs D Armour Hillstrom, Mrs Bruce Ellsworth, and Mrs Alton Dahistrand.

Walter Ross Wright Street Barriett Colegrove W. A. Redmond

Daughters and Son Born to Local Families at Corry Hospital

A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Thomas J Anderson of 103 West Park Place. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs James Pudder of 3rd King Steel. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Clifton Tressler of 219 West Main Street. A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Pete Oleksiski of B D 4 Spartansburg at Corry Hospital.

Murs Thomas J. Anderson West Park Place Corry Hospital James Pudder 3Rd King Steel Clifton Tressler West Main Street Pete Oleksiski Spartansburg

Marriage Of Interest Here Announced

William H Allen announces the marriage of his son William H Allerf Jr to Bloise Johnson daughter of My and Mrs Willam H Johnson of Union City. The ceremony was April 19 at Grace Methodist Church Meadville conducted by Rev Roy R Decker. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Theodore Cribbs of Meadville. Bride a Union City High School graduate and PBI Washington DC employee. Groom a Spartansburg High School graduate, three years Marine Corps, GE Erie employee. They reside in

Willian H. Allen Spurtansburg William H. Allerf Jr Bloise Johnson Willam H. Johnson Union City Grace Methodist Washington, D. C Allen Spartansburg Marine Corps General Electric Company Erie Allen Yall

Birthday Party Honored Mrs Harold Fish At Home

Mrs Carrie Dowse and Mrs Kenneth O Day hosted a birthday party for their daughter Mrs Harold Fish at 818 Est Main Street last evening. Twelve guests enjoyed social time with potato chips birthday cake ice cream and coffee. Hostesses presented Mrs Fish with a bouquet of sweet peas and numerous gifts in a pink and white themed setting.

Harold Fish Carrie Dowse Kenneth O'Day O'Day Main Street Bish

Club Honors Members At Jamestown Friday

Seven members of the Hook and Needle Club traveled to Jamestown Friday afternoon to spend the day. Birthdays of Mrs. Cassius Fish and Mrs. Harley Marsh were celebrated at a dinner at Gretchen's Kitchen. Each honoree received gifts from the club. Next meeting set for June ath with a picnic at Mead Park.

Hook and Needle Club Jamestown Cassius Fish Harley Marsh Gretchen Fish Marsh Tline Mead Park

Miss Rosella Whitney Hosts Intermediate Gs Meeting

Miss Rosella Whitney entertained the Evangelical United Brethren Church intermediate girls at her Hil Street home Friday evening. Seven members and teacher Mrs. Howard Cox attended with president Whitney presiding and leading devotions. Games and a Bible quiz followed. potato salad Ritz crackers cookies and hot chocolate were served. Donna Turben will host HEX meeting during the last week in May.

Rosella Whitney Evangelical United Brethren Church Hil Street Howard Cox Miss Whitney Donna Turben Snyder Circle

Townsend Club Card Party at LO.G. Hall

Townsend Club members met at LO G Hall for a 7:30 business session led by President Harry Silvis and a card party. Tables of 500 and Euchre started at 8 pm with C Springstead winning 500, Mrs Ina Say taking the Euchre prize, and Springstead also winning the door prize. Assorted sandwiches cookies and coffee were served.

Townsend Club LO. G F. Hall Harry Silvis Springstead Ina Say Euchge

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