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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1954
Page
5
Mrs Maude Keefe of Mott entertained her canasta club at home last evening. Mrs John A McLaughlin won the card play award and light refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs McLaughlin will entertain the group in two weeks.
The annual Institute of the local Women's Christian Temperance Union met yesterday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Mrs. Trene Mountain presiding. A planned May rug sale, services by Mrs. Floyd Johnson, readings, plays, and a sermon on the uses of the dollar were featured. An Albion Counity Institute visit on May 6 was announced, with state president Mrs Emma Leonhard to attend.
The monthly event at First Methodist Church drew about 100 attendees. A Woman's Society committee hosted, senior high students were honored at a special table, and guest speaker Miss Ysabelle Foye of Girard gave an engaging talk on religion and Swedish cultural habits.
The College Women's Club met in the VEW Post home Garden Room on Monday evening to elect nine officers for the coming year. Elizabeth Rogers presided. new officers include Mrs. Roger Brown president, Mrs. Howard Huzelman vice president, Mrs. Robert Damon secretary, and Miss Mary Lou Signorelli treasurer. The Cychesis Dance Club from Allegheny College, presented by Mrs. Hutzelman, showcased Ms Valetta Hershberger and 11 dancers performing modern pieces titled Study of Road Reflections Crazy Quilt Invocation and Juggler of Notre Dame. The meeting closed with refreshments served by a committee led by Mrs. Sam J. Irvine. Plans for the May season finale include a musical with Mrs. Rasselas Brown in charge.
A Friday night square dance to benefit Corry Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Junior High School gym. Allan Hasbrouck and his orchestra provide music. A chrome dinette set raffle will be drawn, with stubs collected at Barach's furniture store. Tickets available from Mrs James Sinare or any auxiliary member, or at the door. Easter can fall between March 22 and April 25.
Dr L M Douglas was the speaker last evening at the Wheelock Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the school. He discussed problems for parents in the school union and spoke on taxation. The talk was well received and cake and coffee were served. The next session is set for May 14 with pupils from School to provide entertainment.
Two tables of contract bridge were in play last evening at the East Bound street home of Mrs. James Lewis. Mrs. Robert Bracken and Mrs. Charles Bracken were substitutes. Prize winners were Mrs. John H. Penstermacher, Mrs. EBH Harmon, and Mrs. Rasselas Brown. The hostess served salad refreshments later in the evening.
The Ladies A League of Bowl Aire hosted their annual dinner last night at Deerhead Inn. Attendees included Mrs. Walter Wotus Mrs. Charles Jackman Mrs. Robert Sender Mrs. Andrew Sventek Mrs. Ralph Martin and Miss Virginia Curran who bowled as a substitute. They enjoyed steak dinners and presented Curran with a gift ahead of her marriage to Richard Martin.
Dr and Mrs M hosted a birthday gathering at their East Congress street home last evening for Clay Jones on his sixth birthday. Guests included T Hy Trent Arthur Trent Dr Harold Cooper and P M Bartholme from Union City. Guests enjoyed cocktails dinner spring flowers and entertainment after dinner. Mr Jones received a gift from Une pron.
Mrs John R East elected general chairman of the Hospitality Club at the regular meeting yesterday afternoon. New members introduced include Mrs Robert Garfield and Mrs Theodore Swanson Jr. A cooking demonstration by Miss Rosemarie Irrgang highlighted the program. The luncheon show will be at the Hotel Gorry in May with Hymaple as commentator.
The Ro tary Club held a meeting at the Hole Corry last evening featuring HF Bettes speaking on safety in observance of National Safety Week. Bettes, introduced by program chairman Al Xander, cited school safety methods and promotion of prudent driving. A movie titled Word of Honor was shown with Arthur Burgess overseeing the projector, while George W. Wood of Snyder, New York, attended as a visiting Rotarian.
Epsilon Phi Chaper of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Miss Julia Ficcardi’s home on West Oictured Street to plan attending the Founders Day banquet on May 8 at Erie Sportsmen’s Athletic Club. Reservations were to be made by Mrs. Ernest Simmonsen. The program titled How music Influences onrt lives featured Mrs. Mommson discussing Stephen Foster. Prizes were awarded in a musical game to Mrs. Clinton Pratt, Mrs. William Pulifer, and Mrs. Eulind Harvey. Light refreshments were served and next meeting set for May 11 at Mrs. Robert T. Gleason’s home on Mott Street.
Miss Mary Lou Haight celebrated a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. A. Vor ns o of Erie with twenty two guests and relatives. The party included a bridge game and buffet supper with spring flower decorations. Miss Haight will wed Jack Dey on May 20 at St Elizabeth's Church, with local guests including Mrs Earl Haight and Mrs James Jansen attending.
Miss Marilyn Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Martin, celebrated her ninth birthday yesterday. Her mother hosted a party for the second grade girls at Washington School, hosting the gathering in honor of Marilyn.
A dessert course included a birthday cake for Miss Marilyn. She received very nice gifts from her friends, highlighting a warm celebration with cake, presents, and festive mood.
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