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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1948

Page

5

Mrs C W Jones Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs C W Jones entertained her Thursday evening contract bridge club and two guests Mrs Malcolm Haines and Miss Shirley Larson at her North Center street home last evening. Mrs H Langdon Rowe and Mrs Ellsworth Holt received regular awards and Mrs Harald Powell the special prize. The hostess served refreshments and next Thursday Myre George R Jackson of North Center will entertain.

C. W. Jones Malcolm Haines Shirley Larson North Center Street H. Langdon Rowe Ellsworth Holt Harald Powell George R. Jackson North Center Free Will

Birthday Party for Larry Hicks

Lamy Hicks celebrated his seventh birthday yesterday with a party for nine friends. Mrs Henry Hicks of 290 Marion street hosted from 9 to 5 with Bemes and Mrs Lester Hepler assisting. Ice cream birthday cake candy milk were served and gifts were received. Favors included plastic cars and candy suckers.

Larry Hicks Lamy Hicks Henry Hicks Marion Street Bemes

Couture Style Show and Card Party at North Pike Street

Attendees at the C D L of A style show and card party last night at the North IPenter street B of A rooms featured spring and summer garments from The Nast Company led by Mrs. Mervyn M. Nast. Models included Mrs. J. Fred Kinley and others. 27 tables of bridge and 500 were played with top prizes to Mrs. R. E. Bumbaugh, Mrs. M. S. Cobbett, and Mrs. Arthur Pitts. Door prize went to Mrs. Harry Paulson Jr. Over $80 was raised for the organization treasury.

C. D. Lof A Mervyn M. Nast J. Fred Kinley Louis Valentino Fred Schwab Clark Lord R. E. Bumbaugh M. S. Cobbett Arthur Pitts Harry Paulson, Jr

A Capella Chorus concert and local society notices

Warren and Youngstown visitors attend a Capella Chorus concert at Warren Senior High School. Local residents travel for family visits, weddings, and social events in Warren, Meadville, and surrounding areas. Notables include Mrs. Paul Weber, Elmer Christensen, Ralph Baker, and the Baker-Hahn wedding plans.

W. W. Windghts Warren Youngstown Gerry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp Frank McClinstock Pallas McClintock Union City B. W. Ingram Phyllis Spartansburg Paul Weber South Center Street Harrisburg Elmer Christensen Miels Christensen Columbus Arthur Lig Bes- Nice Warner Theatre Hughes Wilson Real Prospect Mil Downs F. Hildebrand East Pleasant Street Girard J. R. Houehtting South ‘Genter Street Meadville J. H. McCracken West Congress Street Lakeleyd Clearwater Nis Walter Gordon Warren County P. T. A. Gauneil Ym.c.a Blair

A Cappella Choir Presents Annual Spring Concert

The Corry Senior High School A Cappella Choir presented its sixth annual Spring Concert, directed by H. Lynn Aige with Miss Grace Middleton Washe on piano. Soloists and ensembles highlighted the program, with proceeds from two concerts funding the choir’s annual trip to two Veterans' hospitals and performances in Toronto and St. Catharines.

Iuevace Corry H. Lynn Aige Grace Middleton Ole Ark My Rive William Loveland Girls' Glee Club Kathleen Peiffer Ruby Hildebrand Jean Marie Johnston Lloyd Lillie Richard Feldhus Frank Gentile William ‘Trostle Jack Whitehead Toronto Statlon Cbs St. Catherines Ont Mr. Rice Fiie

Mrs Kenneth Bock feted at surprise farewell party

Mrs Kenneth Bock was honored guest at a surprise farewell party last evening at 43 East South Street. She is moving to Newville Pa on May 15. Sixteen guests attended with contests and 500 as entertainment. Awards went to Mrs Joseph Piteavage Mrs Frank Schrader Mrs Delia Bernard and Mrs Bock. Door prize to Mrs Joseph Gronostar.

Kenneth Bock Albert Carnaske East South Street Bock Newville Joseph Piteavage Frank Schrader Delia Bernard Joseph Gronostar George Gordon, Jr Union City Pitcavage Calumnbus

Sciota Ladies' Aid Elects Officers for Year

Sciota Church Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs Addie Schurman home for an all day session. Mrs Wesley Gray was elected president with James Brown as vice president, Archie Hurlbert secretary, Homer Kolstee assistant secretary, Orla Watrous treasurer, and Ivan Heslink assistant treasurer. Members shared a tureen lunch and planned next meeting May 13 at Mrs Kolstee's.

Sciota Ladies’ Aid Sciota Church Ladies’ Aid Society Addie Schurman A. D Schurman Wesley Gray James Brown Archie Hurlbert Homer Kolstee Ant

Pittsfield School Group Hosts Party for Honored Guests

A Friday report notes Room 3 girls from Pittsfield School gathered Thursday evening at Miss Beverly Brown’s home for a party honoring Misses Martha and Midg ie Danielson. They played games and contests, with refreshments served and gifts presented by friends. A separate statistic states over one million tons of chlorine are used in the United States annually.

Pittsfield Beverly Brown Martha Midgie Danielson United States

Miss Jerane Cole Celebrated At Fifth Birthday Party

Miss Jerane Cole aged five was honored by her mother Albert Cole at 410 West street with a party yesterday afternoon attended by nineteen children. Prizes were awarded in games and a pink and white decorated table served foam and chocolate milk. Favors included peanut figures. Mrs Edwin Ole and Mrs Frank Cole assisted with serving. Jerane received many gifts from friends.

Jerane Cole Albert Cole Jerane Edwin Ole Frank Cole Misqi Jerane

J F Club Meets. Awards at Wednesday Evening Session

Mrs Almon Peterson hosted seven J F Club members for a Wednesday evening meeting at R D Corry. Progressive 500 was played with awards to Mrs Glenn Wright Mrs Robert Proctor and Mrs James Husteit. Birthday cake gifts and refreshments were served with Mrs Edgar Miller receiving a birthday gift. Mrs Proctor to host May 10 at Essex street home. The Spanish conquistador Narvaez overawed thousands of Indians in Cuba by appearing on his horse.

Almon Peterson R. Dy Corry J. F. Club Glenn Wright Robert Proctor James Husteit Peterson Edgar Miller Proctor Essex Street

Neighbors' Sewing Club Meets at McGraw Home

Mrs Berdens McGraw of 212 Sherman Street hosted yester day for the Neighbors' Sewing Club with 11 members and seven guests. The gathering included sewing and singing, a new member welcomed, and a Bible verse learning competition starting with letters of the club. Refreshments were served. next meeting May 13 at Mrs Mary Fenton's home.

McGraw Home Berdens McGraw Sherman Street Harold ‘Trben Inurhe Club Mary Fenton

Cub Pack 181 Receives Charter At Library Meeting

Cub Pack No 181 received its charter at Corry Junior High library. Twenty seven boys earned their bobcat pins as Herbert By Erie field executive presented the charter. Walter Sweet five den mothers Mrs Glenn Middleton Mrs Paul Crowell and Mrs Jerrold Lansberry served as leadership. Parents attended and PTA of Junior Elementary School sponsored the pack with Mrs A V Cochran as president.

Corry Juslor High School Herbert By Erie Walter Sweet Robert Plem~ing Glenn Middleton Paul Crowell Jerrold Lansberry PTA A. V. Cochran Walter Rhodes Joseph R. Clair Wd Glenn Middleton

Painless new weapon cuts tooth decay for children

About 500 dentists were told at a conference in Pittsburgh that painting a two percent sodium fluoride solution on clean teeth can prevent decay. Dr. Friends A. Arnold Jr of the U.S. Public Health Service urged four applications at weekly intervals, noting effects may last years. fluoridation in drinking water lowers cavities by about one third.

Pillsburgh Friends A. Arnold, Jr U.S. Public Health Service Bethesda Conference On Preventive and Public Health University of Pittsburgh Western Pennsylviania Odontological Society Arnold

Russians Arrest Attempt in Vienna Stuns Officials

In Vienna two Russian agents attempted to seize two Russian studies at the home of Dr. Adolph Wehrman but fled when not finding him. Austrian authorities then detained them as U.S. and local officials coordinated. Separately, U.S. 1945 car production shows 2,148,000 passenger cars made with 144,000 exported, about 16.7 percent.

Vienna Austria U.S Adolph Wehrman Nere Col Richard Sehellase Chambersaurge P United States

Mrs George Kinley Sr Buried After Mass at St Thomas

Funeral services held for Mrs George Kinley Sr with a 9 am prayer service and a requiem mass at St Thomas Church. Rev Francis Graves presided. bearers included Charles, Edward, Frank Simley, John and Richard McLaughlin. Interment in St Thomas Cemetery. Attending relatives listed from New York City to Philadelphia. Commercial sale production of dry ice began in 1935.

Kinley Wright Street George Kinley St. Thomas’ Church Francis Graves Charles Edward Prank Fred@ iSimley John Richard McLaughlin Catholic Daughters of America St. Thomas' Cemetery Eavog ‘Oy New York City Kathryn Hungiville Albert Cleveland 3Elua Ford Alice Brenneman Bula Day Smethport Margaret Smith Parnell Quinlisk Mary Katherine Quinlisk Mary Quinnlisk Bernadette Ackerd Punxsutawney Gertrude Franz Ida Adams Jack Gehrlin Kathleen Gehrlin Mabel Zilch Daniel A. Zilch Jean Marie Zilch Clifford Zilch Pauline M. Zilch Elizabeth Mead Erie Dora Quilnisk Paul Philip Quiknisk Jeary Spaulding and Philadelphia

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