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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
5
Mrs B J Dickinson was honored with a family birthday party at Mead Park last evening. About 20 family members enjoyed a pie supper at 6 30 and a social evening followed with Mrs Dickinson receiving a purse of money and several other gifts.
Local briefs report Robert Sherwood to teach military science and mathematics at Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Virginia. Also noted are health updates, bridal plans for Carol Mae McCann and John Neckers, birthday wishes, and social events including a nurses class gathering and Grange program notices.
Mrs Roy Aikens of 40 Marlon Street hosted a bridal shower Tuesday evening for Mrs Virginia Aikens as she prepares to marry Stanley Windzel. Seventeen guests attended with awards given for games and musical selections by Mrs Houghton. A late lunch included maratoni salad beans rolls cottage cheese olives shower cake and coffee. Flower decorations and a gifts presentation highlighted the event with several out of town guests in attendance.
Thirty ladies of the Elgin Community and guests gathered at Mrs Perry McCray’s home in Elgin Tuesday evening for a surprise stork shower. Bingo and visiting followed with many prizes. Favors were pink and blue mint cups and jello cake and coffee were served. Mrs McCray received many gifts. Additional guests included Mrs Howard Clabbatz Miss Joanne Clabbats and Mrs Neil Gates from R D 1 M Edward Hilliker and Mrs Charles Breed of Union City Mrs Howard Ladd Mrs Richard Burrows and Mrs Robert Burrows.
Mrs Louis Cook was feted by her parents and relatives at a party in Elshi. A prime dinner featured salads baked beans sandwiches and cake. Guests included Leonard Hayes Bronson Thorn King and others. the event celebrated her birthday with gifts and social remarks.
Mrs Paul Panile of North Center street made a business visit in Erle Unis afternoon. Mrs Marig Kazmeier of Mini Florida left Tuesday evening for home after a month with sister Mrs Jessie Mason on North Center street. William Leaby Jr of East Frederick street visits grandmother Mrs Agnes Virdin in Philadelphia for the week. Mrs Nicholas Aquitinio of Spring street and Mrs Michael Cookilg of South Center street attended the Northwestern District PTA picnic at Hasson Park in Oul City yesterday. Mrs Prank Grice of West Church street and Miss Bonella Gordon of East Church street left for Mt Gretna to attend the Summer Fair of the Pennsylvania Gulla of Craftsmen Friday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Tenney of Orlando Florida arrived Tuesday evening and stay at their East South street apartment.
Four year old Larry Wright was honored at a Monday afternoon party hosted by his mother Mrs. Glenn Wright. About fourteen children attended at Mead Park from 3 to 5, enjoying games, cake, ice cream, Kool-Aid, bubbles, and lollipops. Larry received many gifts from friends.
Fifteen members of Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge No. 140 met Tuesday evening at the 1 C O F Hall with Noble Grand Mrs. Arthur C. Barton presiding. A social period followed a business meeting as Mrs. Elof Dahl and Mrs. Dorr Glark hosted and served red raspberry pie with ice cream and tea. refreshments for August 16th planned by Miss Pinel Matthews and Mrs. Harvey Loveland.
Mrs Ida Jewell was feted at a surprise handkerchief shower at her Fifth Street home. Sixteen guests attended and enjoyed visiting with refreshments of ice cream cake lemonade and candy. Mrs Jewell received many handkerchiefs and birthday cards.
Mr and Mrs Donald Triscult of R D 4 Union City announce the birth of a daughter Beverly Joan born yesterday afternoon at Stem Memorial Hospital Union City The event adds a new member to the family without further details.
The Tuesday bridge club gathered in Erie with Mrs Elmer Guignon attending a 6:20 dinner at Esther's Tea Room on the Corry Spring Creek road. Bridge was played later at Mrs W Brarkens home on North Center street. Mrs Prank Loveland won the prize and Mrs E W Peldt of West Smith street will host on August 16.
The Rotary Club met at the Hotel Corry with luncheon and business talks. They voted to donate 2000 to the Corry Memorial Hospital and announced a Barber Shop Quartet concert in September to raise funds. Ray mond Simpson resigned as Boy Scout scoutmaster. Raymond Gardilk becomes scoutmaster. A softball game and picnic are set for Mead Park with Kiwanis hosts. The next Rotary meeting shifts to Bear Lake for a fried dinner. Rev George D Munroe attended. Dan Taggart and Lewby performed piano.
Eight members of the Tuesday bridge luncheon group met yesterday afternoon at Esther's Tea Room near Spring Creek. The event featured two contracts in progress and awards given to Mrs. Waller TH. Sooty and Mrs. Frank Graft. The next luncheon will be August 16 hosted by Mrs. T. Lanedon Rowe of East Wayne Street.
Mrs Edward Dominessy was honored at a Marion street shower hosted by Mrs George Maloney and Mrs Oscar Kinney Tuesday evening. Fourteen guests played 600 and Ws with Lea Rhynard and Mrs Victor Dempsey winning card prizes. Mrs James Snare took the door prize. Refreshments included fruit salad relishes hot rolls shower cake and coffee. Decorations were pink and blue. Mrs Dominessy received many pleasing gifts.
The Tripp family reunion gathered at Mead Park on Sunday with 43 relatives present. President Robert Tripp led a business meeting for the ensuing year, with officers elected: Robert Tripp, president. Ralph Tripp, vice president. Lillian Cox, secretary and treasurer. Lydia Jukes, recording secretary. Attendees came from Corry, Columbus, Falconer, X.Y., and Pen City. A bountiful picnic and social period followed at 2 o'clock. The 1940 reunion is scheduled for the first Sunday in August at Mead Park.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Mooney and Mr and Mrs P B Shuse of Al Mis, Mary Gornell of St Louis, Ma toona, arrived here Monday and were in the city yesterday. They plan to return to their beach home with Mr and Mrs Foster Davig tomorrow. They are visiting on North Center street with Mr and Mrs Hazel Shuss, Charles Shuss, Mrs Horton J Davis and son, and Robert Nichols of East South Jemme and West Congress street.
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