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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

5

Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds institute at church

The annual institute of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Morning devotions led by Mrs. Irene Mountain and Mrs. Leon VanTassel opened the day. A white ribbon tying ceremony honored three children, and scenes included prayers, poems, and musical offerings. Plans were made for sewing for children and a rummage sale, with program suggestions from Mrs. Ethel Kidder. Local residents attended events and church activities continued with a funeral service in Titusville for Mrs. E C Edwards, conducted by Rev. Bauer.

Eub Ethelyn Chase W. B. Marsh Irvin Young C. A. Johnson Theodore Vanderhoft Ethel Kidder North East Charles Patterson W.Q. Pollak Pittsburgh Cunard Steamship Company Limited Leo Hooks Wayne Street New York City Hooks Society For the Advancement of Management Corry-Jamestown Rey Paul F. Bauer

Rotary Speaker Describes Underwater Demolition Duty

Dr Edwin J Cleveland of Bradford spoke to the Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry on underwater demolition his wartime frog man duties training mines small boats and related incidents. Halford Arrison introduced him and 34 members and guests attended the dinner meeting.

Edwin J. Cleveland Bradford Corry Halford Arrison Cleveland

Red Cross Directors Hold Monthly Session in Chapter Rooms

The Red Cross directors met last evening led by Chairman George Oreut. Reports covered the Columbus summer swim program, the Western Pennsylvania regional conference, and the next bloodmobile visit to Corry on May 10. Bracken named nominating chair for six new directors. annual meeting set for May 18. volunteers contributing $1 or more invited.

Red Cross George Oreut Orcutt Norman ‘Tarbell Columbus Leo Hoyle Western Pennsylvania Ghenanga Inn Sharon Ry Eee Olin W. Bracken Jr Corry Red Grass Bracken

Mrs Robert McCray Heads Moffatt PTA

Mrs Robert McCray was elected president of the Moffatt Parent Teacher Association at the regular meeting. Other officers named include Mrs Paul Labowaki as vice president Mrs Randall Harkless as secretary and Mrs Rupert Morris as treasurer. A Northwest District Conference meeting at Corry Area High School on May 7 was announced with lunch served by Corry Grange. The group discussed summer projects for children and installation of officers set for May 21.

Corry

St Elizabeth's Guild Meeting Tonight With Brush Demo

St Elizabeth's Church Guild schedules a social gathering this evening followed by a brush demonstration. Members are urged to attend. Hostess committee includes Mrs. C T Anderson, chairman, Mrs. Lavern Miller, Mrs. Joseph Niedomys, Mrs. Clara Price and Miss Carrie Merklinger.

St. Elizabeth's Guild St. Elizabeth's Church Guild C.T. Anderson Lavern Miller Joseph Niedomys Clara Price Carrie Merklinger

Warren CDA Chorus Presents Monthly Social Program

The Catholic Daughters of America chorus from Warren will present a program at Court Convention No. 35 CDA. The full chorus of 20 voices will perform tomorrow evening at 8 15. All members are urged to attend for an enjoyable social meeting.

Warren Cda Catholic Daughters of Amerea Chorus Warren Court Convention No CDA

Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y Elects New Officers

The Sophomore Tri-Hi-Y met to elect officers for the year. Mary Jane Hillstrom was named president, Paulson as vice president, Kay Ross secretary, Patricia Keppel treasurer, and Janet Stroup chaplain. A bake sale netted $11.62. The next meeting is May 10 with officer installations.

Tri-Hi-Y Mary Jane Hillstrom Duckie Paulson Kay Ross Patricia Keppel Janet Stroup

Jolly Eight Club Meets With Mrs Winnie Pierce

Mrs Winnie Pierce of East South street hosted the Jolly Eight Club yesterday afternoon. The group played 500 with price winners Mrs Pierce and Mrs Isabelle Johnson. Visiting followed and the hostess served fruit salad waters coffee and a birthday cake for Mrs Johnson. Mrs J B Clack will entertain the club in two weeks at her Fourth avenue home.

Jolly Eight Club Winnie Pierce East South Street Pierce Isabelle Johnson Johnson J. B. Clack Fourth Avenue

Corry Memorial Hospital Welcomes Two Newborns

A daughter was born this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank McKnight of 212 East Church Street. A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Wickwire of Sherman at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Corry Memorial Hospital Frank McKnight East Church Street Frank Wickwire Sherman The

Birthday Club Met With Mrs Jennie Akam

Birthday club gathered at 44 West Washington for a May meeting hosted by Mrs. Jennie Akam with co host Mrs. Billa Coyle. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. John R. East Union City Mrs. Ernest Mallory Mrs. Heary Bals Mrs. William Haenel and Mrs. Mattie McIntyre. Cards were sent to Mrs. Harold Gale and Mrs. Edna Willams. Salad dessert refreshments followed. Next meeting set for May 21 with Mrs. Harry Fitch of Elgin and Mrs. Williams assisting. Miss Myrtle Akam attended as guest.

Bu Ywaday Club Jennie Akam West Washington Street Billa Coyle John R. East Ernest Mallory Union City Heary Bals William Haenel Mattie McIntyre Harold Gale Edna Willams Inter Harry Fitch Elgin Williams Myrtle Akam

Maude Keefe Hosts Local Canasta Club Gathering

Mrs Maude Keefe hosted a local canasta club meeting at her Mott street home last evening. Mrs Donald Stewart received the award for the card game and a social hour followed with refreshments. Mrs John A McLaughlin of South Center street will entertain the club next.

Maude Keefe Mott Street Donald Stewart John A. McLaughlin South Center Street

Meadville District Woman's Society Meeting At First Methodist

The 16th annual Meadville District meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will be held at the First Methodist Church in Carry tomorrow. Morning session at 10 a.m. and 11:15 p.m. feature Mrs. John A. Fetzer on Instruments of the Master. officers to be elected and installed. Afternoon session includes missionary speaker Miss Joan Warneka on Echoes from the Belgian Congo. About 200 members expected.

Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Meadville District of Erie First Methodist Church Carry Tomor Row John A. Fetzer Northeastern Jurisdiction Joan Warneka Belgian Congo

Wheelock PTA Ends Year With Meeting and Plans

The Wheelock Patent-Teacher Association held its final school year meeting at the school. Mrs. Niels Sorenson, president, led the session as secretary and treasurer reports were approved. Mothers volunteered to help prepare children for possible Salic anti-polio shots. September refreshment committee members were Mrs. Lena Ayers and Mrs. James Babcock. An old fashioned show and music delighted 20 parents. Jello, cake and coffee were served, and the next meeting is September 26.

Wheelock Pta Wheelock Patent- Teacher Association Niels Sorenson Lena Ayers James Babcock

Legion Auxiliary Plans Card Party On May 17

The American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting at North Center street rooms led by President Mrs. Everett Elmquist. A card party is planned for May 17 at the VFW Garden Room to send a Corry girl to Keystone Camp in dune, chaired by Elmquist with Mrs. Orn and Mrs. Burton as co chairs.

Glenn Warner Burton David Evans Florence Powers Auxiliary

Open House Party to Honor Warren Couple on 40th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl Tower of R D 3 Warren celebrate 40 years of marriage with an open house at their Warren home. The party runs 1 30 to 3 0 p m and 7 to 9 p m on Saturday with several Corry area relatives expected to attend.

Carl Tower Warren Tower Corry

Mrs. Leon Shumsky Honored at Farewell Party

Mrs. Leon Shumsky was feted at a farewell party last evening at the Deer Head Inn by her colleagues from the Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp office. Fifteen ladies attended and she received several suitable gifts for the occasion.

Leon Shumsky Deer Head Inn Corry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp Shumsky

Mae Raymond Honored At 80th Birthday Party

Mrs Mae Raymond's Bath birthday celebration drew 100 plus guests from Ithaca Allegany Jamestown Frewsburg Panama Ashville North Clymer Clymer N Y Corry Spartansburg and featured her five children Arthur Miller Homer Kolstee Jack Raymond Murray Raymond Harold Morris with refreshments and a large family turnout including 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Mae Raymond RD. 2 Bath Ithaca Allegany Jamestown Frewsburg Panama Ashville North Clymer Clymer N. Y Corry Spartansburg Homer Kolstee Jack Raymond Murray Raymond Harold Morris Olean Ralph Blakeslee Hoyt Raymond Elton Maude Barnes Irene

Event gifts highlighted at Raymonds party program

Raymond received a purse of money and many gifts for the occasion including chryaan selections by Misa Helene Harris readings by Leonard VanTamel and J R Dearing two piano solos by Jerry Raymond two vocal solos by Miss Beatrice Benalak and a song by John Volk.

Mra Raymond Misa Helene Harris Leonard VanTamel J. R. Dearing Jerry Raymond Beatrice Benalak John Volk

Past Noble Grands Gather for Rebekah Lodge Social

Mrs Bertha Smith and Mrs M Irled Akam hosted last night at the IOOF Hall for the Past Noble Grands of the Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge. Nineteen attended and DeLand guest Mrs Howel Akam was escorted from town. Games entertained guests as awards went to Mrs Gates Mrs Harvey Loveland Mrs J B Clark and Mrs Fred Hoenes. Hostesses served a dessert course at the close.

IOOF Bertha Smith Mildred Akam Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge Howel Akam DeLand, Frs Gates Harvey Loveland J.B. Clark Fred Hoenes

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