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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1945
Page
4
Mrs W N Jones hosted a birthday dinner yesterday at 8 o clock for Masson Set, with daughter Miss Ethel Jones in attendance. A chicken dinner was served, decorations used a white color scheme, and gifts and a birthday cake were presented.
Miss Ruth Bush hosted a pre-bridal shower at her North Center street home Saturday night for houseguest Miss Evelyn Hays of Hartsgrove Ohio. Twelve ladies attended with games and visiting. Refreshments included fruit salad hot rolls cupcakes and coffee. Out of town guests included Miss Dorothy Fisher Erle Mire Fulton Calvin West Springfield Pa Mrs Robert Shingluft Mrs Harry Werling Townville and Crosby Bush from Junction City Kansas.
Pity-five boys and girls from the Junior High enjoyed a movie program at the center Friday evening. One hundred eighty-nine students from the elementary grades attended the Saturday morning showing. A new miniature hockey game was added to center games on Friday. Weekly schedule lists Senior High night Tuesday, Hi Club Wednesday, Washington School Thursday, Junior High night Friday, and Saturday morning movies for elementary grades.
Meyerink and Pike families announce a simple ceremony Thursday afternoon at Sugar Grove uniting Mary FE Pike and Gil bert A Meyerink. Miss Pike wore a medium flu crepe dress with white gardenia corsage. Vera Meyerink and Donald Pike attended. The couple will reside in Corry RD 5. Mrs Meyerink works at Aero Supply. Mr Meyerink is a graduate of Clymer Central School.
Robert Franz and his wife Mrs Franz hosted a farewell gathering Saturday night as he departs Tuesday for service. Guests included Mr and Mrs Boag Mr and Mrs Downey Mr and Mrs Corbin and Mr and Mrs Pain. The party ended with a gift presentation at the Pain residence after dinner at Hotel Gorry.
The Women’s Relief Corps No. 49 held a Saturday bake sale at Follett’s City Market. Organizers Mrs Eva Hill, Mrs Mable Brown, Mrs Emma Gates and Mrs Harry Silvis led the event, which raised between 35 and 40 dollars for relief efforts.
Local residents shared weekend visits across Erie and surrounding areas. Isabel McCloughan of New York City stayed with Miss Best Wilson. Joyce Butters resumed training at Oil City Hospital after visiting her parents. Several families hosted relatives from Pittsburgh to Jamestown and Warren, while Leona Holton heads to Camp Lejeune for basic training.
The Chautauqua season unveils the 16th summer with Cleveland Playhouse presenting July 10 and operas including Pinafore and Cox and Box starting July 13. Plays listed are Uncle Harry and The Corn Is Green among others. A variety of local residents and visitors attend events at Memorial Hall and nearby venues.
A farewell party was hosted for Miss Leona Halton at her home on Fairview Street Saturday evening in honor of her daughter Leona heading to Marine service this evening. Ladies and gentlemen attended and enjoyed dancing and visiting. At 11 o'clock May Halton served a pasta dinner and Miss Halton received a purse of money from friends.
The Triple K Club gathered Saturday evening at Miss Laura Dodd on North Center Street with six members present. They enjoyed sewing and visiting and the hostess served potato salad hot rolls relishes chocolate pie and coffee. Mrs Herman Steimer of Erie attended as the only out of town member. Store canned fruits jams and sellies in a cool dark place.
Beaverdam 4-H Girls Club held Friday meeting at 8 o'clock. Mies Jeanniene Spam Ab0 announced new officers for the coming year: June Jones president, Swaz vice president, Joanne Miller secretary, Mrs. Miller song leader, Patricia Young game leader, Charlotte Marsh news reporter. Program theme is Home Making Assistants. Next meeting at June Jones home on May 4 at 4 o'clock for supper.
Mrs. Francis J. Wolbert announces the engagement of their youngest daughter Genevieve to Lawrence Eugene Eckman of 969 South Center Street, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Eckman. The wedding is planned for early summer.
Friday evening recital by Mrs. A. R. Knapp and Corry branch students and rhythm class members featured several piano solos. The rhythm group presented numbers and harmony pieces. Nineteen participants performed in the studio on North Center Street.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Damon of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Roxanna Evelyn to Pvt Charles Fox stationed at Camp Bowie Texas. Pvt Fox is a former resident of Titusville.
Mrs Gite A Mofftitt was honored at a birthday party hosted by Mrs Roger Fenno of North Center street with Mrs Harold Moffitt as assistant hostess. Pen ladies attended and enjoyed visiting. Refreshments included blue and white decor jello a fancy birthday cake ice cream and coffee. Mrs Moffitt received many nice gifts from friends.
The Cootiettes and Cooties held a routine meeting yesterday at the Post Home in Corry and Warren. Members enjoyed a 6 o'clock dinner and conducted business. The Cootiettes voted to give up the national nursery to fund at Baton Rapids Michigan.
Harrisburg April 6 Associated Press reports Wagner will resign as state treasurer tonight to take office as auditor general. He will be sworn in by Governor Martin at noon tomorrow in the House. Executive director James B. McFheden of Allentown will become deputy auditor general. Treasury report shows receipts 94 dollars and expenditures 927,656 dollars for April 27, up 104,343 from prior day.
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Two clubs battle for the lead in a tight series as teams push for a decisive win. Key players include Buergel and a visse to the lineup, with strategic moves shaping the outcome.
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